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DR. GREEN
9th Grade Counselor/Foreign Exchange/ESOL Coordinator Services provided: scheduling/academic planning career counseling Individual/small group counseling Post secondary planning Crisis management /referrals AND MORE….
What you need to know in 9th grade….. Graduation requirements What you need to pass to 10th, and 11th What is GPA (grade point average) + What is the Attendance policy
, Learn attendance policy
MAKING THE MOST OF 9TH GRADE Students will be challenged to think for
themselves and make good decisions. They’ll also have to start thinking about college or job training and career choices.
Plan to: Learn about credits, GPA, graduation
requirements, and school rules/opportunities
Have good attendance* Have a study schedule/manage time
wisely Learn about school activities(sports,
clubs, etc.) KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 English 4 Math (to include Algebra I, and
Geometry) 3 Science (2 with labs) 1 World History 1 American History .5 American Government .5 Economics
REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
1 Hope Credit 1 Fine, Performing, or Practical
Arts Credit 1 Online Credit 8 Elective Credits =24 required credits
ALSO NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:
At least a 2.0 cumulative unweightedGPA.
PLUS: FCAT Reading (300 or above) Algebra EOC (pass at level 3 or higher) Biology EOC (30% of final grade) Earn a credit in GEOMETRY (not Informal Geometry) Must have the required 24 credits
UNWEIGHTED VS WEIGHTED GPA
Unweighted GPARegular classes A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 For Graduation
*Weighted GPA Honors DE/AP A = 5 A = 6 B = 4 B = 5 C = 3 C = 4 D = 2 D = 3For College/Bright
Futures
TUTORING
Helpful resources for students who are struggling. Teachers Other students Community resources
Ask for help Build a relationship Take responsibility
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL:
Advanced Placement (AP) courses Earn College
Credit by passing the AP exam
Colleges love it!
Dual Enrollment (LSCC) Earn college
credit while in high school
3.0 GPA required P.E.R.T, ACT, or SAT
must have qualifying scores
SEE ME FOR MORE INFO
Lake Technical for vocational training
Programs available:WeldingDiesel EngineCosmetology Facial SpecialtyNail Specialty
Business Tech EMT CNA
Requirements:2.0 GPA, pass FCAT, take a TABE test and be on track for graduation.
FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE PATH
Minimum 3.3 GPA or above At least 2 years of a Foreign Language
(some out-of-state require more) Math at least through Algebra II and
strongly recommended through Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
Take ACT or SAT at least by Spring of Junior year.
Register online. Fee waivers available for students who receive free or reduced lunch.
Visit www.facts.org for college search
TECHNICAL PATH
Discuss options with School Counselor
Decide on type of program/interest
Obtain information on program and school
Take necessary tests
MILITARY PATH
Take ASVAB (given at LMHS in the fall)
Provides money for college Free Healthcare Free Housing Valuable Experience VA Home Loans and Benefits
WORK PATH
Take vocational courses for better Job/promotions/pay
Have good references/resume
Earn valuable work experience
$PAYING FOR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL$
SOME SOURCES ARE: BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AIDE APPLY DURING THE SENIOR YEAR OF H.S.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING PAY!
High School Graduate COST = FREE PROGRAM LENGTH 4
YEARS AVERAGE SALARY =
$17,000
Vocational School COST = $2,000 -
$4,000 PROGRAM LENGTH 6
mos. – 2 years AVERAGE SALARY =
$26,000
Community College COST = ABOUT $8,000 PROGRAM LENGTH – 2
years AVERAGE SALARY =
$28,000 - $36,000
Four Year College or University COST = $17,000 plus
living expenses PROGRAM LENGTH = 4
years AVERAGE SALARY =
36,000 - $42,000
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS(SIGN UP DURING 12TH GRADE YEAR)
Florida Academic Scholar 3.5 weighted based
on 16 Core Courses 100 hours
community service College Entrance
Test Scores SAT 1290 ACT 29 $156 per credit (4
year) $ $78 per credit (2
year)
Florida Medallion Scholar 3.0 weighted based
on 15 core courses 75 hours
community service Test Scores
SAT 1050 ACT 23 $ 95 per credit (4
year) $78 per credit (2
year)
BRIGHT FUTURES -CLASSES NEEDEDBEFORE GRADUATION
FOR FAS AND MEDALLION ONLY
4 English classes 4 Math (Algebra 1 and higher) Informal Geometry and
Liberal Arts Math don’t count. 3 Science Classes (2 labs) 3 Social Studies (World Hist, American Hist, American
Gov’t/Economics) 2 Foreign Languages (sequential, in the same language) May use up to two additional credits from courses in the
academic areas listed above and/or AP, fine arts courses to raise the GPA.
16-18 credits used for GPA calculation
BRIGHT FUTURES (CONT.)
Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (2 years only) 3.0 weighted GPA using 16 credits required for
graduation Must be a Vocational Completer with 3.5 GPA in a
minimum of three sequential vocational credits 30 hours community College Placement Tests
SAT ACT CPTMath 440 Reading 18 Reading 83Verbal 440 English 17 Sentence 83
Math 19 Algebra 72
BRIGHT FUTURES CLASSES NEEDED BEFORE GRADUATION
GOLD SEAL ONLY
4 English 4 Math (including Algebra 1) 3 Science (2 with labs) 3 Social Studies 1 Practical Arts or Performing Arts 1 HOPE
16 credits
VOLUNTEER HOURS (VPS) All of Bright Futures
Scholarships require Volunteer Hours.
VOLUNTEER HOURS 100 hours for FAS 75 hours for Medallion 30 for Gold SealVPS forms are available in our school website under Guidance page.
START WORKING ON YOUR HOURS NOW!HOURS EARNED IN GRADES 9TH -12TH QUALIFY
*Registration for Bright Futures starts
December 1st of senior year.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
• Four (4) unexcused absences will result in a 59 (F) failing grade for the semester grade only. (9 weeks)
• The student would earn a 59 but would still be able to take exams at full credit. The student would still be able to pass a class depending upon the exam grade.
MAKE-UP WORK
• All missed work is due within 5 days after returning to school (see print-out for exceptions)
PARTICIPATION
• To participate in or attend an extracurricular activity, a student must be present in school for at least 2 full periods of that school day.
REWARDS FOR GOOD ATTENDANCE
• Participation points shall be awarded and applied to semester exam. Points are based on classroom attendance (see scale below). *Any absence Excused or Unexcused will count against incentive. (some exceptions apply)
0 days absent 9 points added to exam
1 day absent 6 points added to exam
2 – 3 days absent 3 points added to exam4 or more days absent 0 points added to
exam• Example: A student with a 79% on his/her
semester exam and 0 absences would have 9 participation points added to his/her semester exam grade making it an 88/B. Semester exams may not exceed 100 points for grading purposes.
SEE THE PRINT-OUT FOR COMPLETE ATTENDANCE POLICY
INTERNET RESOURCES Google=Lake Minneola
High School http://www.lake.k12.fl.u
s/lmhs/site/default.aspOther resources: Facts.org Bright Futures Lake Sumter Community
College Florida Choices
(CAREERS) CollegeBoard.com
(SAT) ACTstudent.org
STUDENT CHECKLIST
Earn Good Grades Have Good
Attendance Follow the rules Meet with your
guidance counselor
Get involved with clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities
Take advantage of academic opportunities…….
9TH GRADE COUNSELOR- DR. GREEN
Make an appointment to see me in my office Or Visit me at the Corner Guidance on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria.
QUOTES TO LIVE BY:“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”
“THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING……
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