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Based on a Dr. Seuss story Welcome to Coral Gables Sr. High’s PARENT NIGHT

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“Oh, the Places. You'll. Welcome to Coral Gables Sr. High’s PARENT NIGHT. Go!”. Based on a Dr. Seuss story. Principal’s Welcome. Mr. Costa. Administrative Team. Mr. Hernandez. Mrs. Diaz. Administrative Team. Dr. Diaz. Mr. Evans. Support Team. Mr. Romero. Ms. Suarez. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Based on a Dr. Seuss story

Welcome to

Coral Gables Sr. High’s

PARENT NIGHT

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Principal’s Welcome

Mr.

Costa

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Administrative Team

Mr. Hernandez

Mrs. Diaz

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Administrative Team

Dr. Diaz Mr. Evans

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Support TeamMr. Romero Ms. Suarez

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Student Services Team

• Student Services Department Chair• Academy of Finance Counselor

Mrs. Terri Alvarado

• Graduation Coach• 13th Year Program

Ms. Fran Cosgrove

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Student Services Team

Mrs. Alba DelCastillo

Mrs. Ody Rodriguez

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Student Services Team

Mr. Dan Finora

Mr. Steven Ellis

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Student Services Team

Ms. Sylvia Ortega

Ms. Patricia Gans-Funnen

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CAP ADVISOR

Ms.

Elizab

eth

Stack

Student Services Team

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Cavaliers

on the Rise

SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND COSTS

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Graduation Requirements

GPA Requirements

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale

 

   Senior State TestingRequirements

Students must earn passing scores on 10th grade Reading FCAT or scores on a standardized test

that are concordant with the FCAT (SAT - 430 & ACT - 19)

Subject Area Graduation Requirements of 24 credit program

English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits (Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2, &

1 higher math)Science 3 credits (Earth Space, Biology, &

additional science)Social Studies 1 credit World History

1 credit US History.5 credit US Government.5 credit Economics

World Languages Not required for High School graduation; BUT required for admission into state universities

Fine Arts & Performing Arts, Speech & Debate, or Practical Arts

1 credit

Physical Education .5 credit in personal fitness & .5 credit physical education

Electives 8 credits

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Additional Graduation Requirements

• Minimum of 20 hours of Community Service is required to graduate.

• All on-line courses must be completed no later than May 1st, 2015.

• Caps & Gowns will NOT be provided unless all graduation requirements are met.

• NOTE: ALTHOUGH A STUDENT MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS A SENIOR, THEY MAY NOT BE IN GOOD STANDING TO GRADUATE!!.

If unsure, please contact your child’s counselor.

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GPAs: Grade Point Averages

How many do we have?Student Histories

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CAP COMMUNICATIONS• Email me at [email protected]

• Like my CAP Facebook Page: Coral Gables Senior High CAP Office

• Follow me on Twitter: @GablesCAP• See my updates on the CAP page of CGHS website• See my updates on ManageBac (IB students)• Flyers/CAP page of the CGHS Website _______________________________________________________

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Bright Futures becomes available– December 1st

• FAFSA becomes available – January 1st

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COLLEGE CHOICES

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Where Do You Stand?

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WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID?

• Federal government

• State governments

• Colleges and universities

• Private agencies

FAFSAFAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Free Application for Federal Student

AidAid Available after January 1 of senior Available after January 1 of senior

yearyear Family Income Tax information Family Income Tax information

needed to complete form.needed to complete form. Application available online at: Application available online at:

www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov

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SCHOLARSHIPS DON’T FALL FROM THE SKY

• Students/Parents must SEARCH and APPLY for them.• Look into local scholarships• National scholarships• Employer/Organizational scholarships• Institutional scholarships from the college/university• Regularly check all CAP Resources and email for

scholarship information sent by my office

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F L O R ID A A C A D E M IC F L O R ID A M E D A L L IO N F L O R ID A G O L D S E A L

F L O R ID A B R IG H T F U TU R E S S C H O L A R S H IP S

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES

Bright Futures Scholarships CAN be used at BOTH public and private institutions in Florida

For more information visit:

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/

or call 1-888-827-2004

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Florida Bright Futures

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BASIC WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

• www.fastweb.com

• www.xap.com

• www.cappex.com

• www.hsf.net(for the Hispanic students)

• www.uncf.org(for the African American students)

• ConnectEDU in student portal

• www.collegenet.com

• www.scholarships.com

• www.meritaid.com

GOOGLE, GOOGLE, GOOGLE!!!!!

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Where you should be at this point?

• Fall – Apply to colleges, finish testing

• Dec. 1 – Fill out Bright Futures Application

• Jan. 1 – Fill out FAFSA form• March/April – Admission & Award

letters received• May 1 – Let colleges know your

decision• June– Send final transcript to chosen

college

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Preparing for Take-off

TRANSCRIPTS…

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Congratulations

!

SeniorClassOf

2015