class of 2015 and 2016
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Preparing for Your Future!. Class of 2015 and 2016. A. Introductions B. Making the Most of High School C. Graduation Requirements D. Promotion Requirements/GPA E. FCAT and EOC Requirements F. Diploma Options G. Tutoring H. Educational Opportunities - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CLASS OF 2015AND 2016
Preparing for Your Future!
A. IntroductionsB. Making the Most of High SchoolC. Graduation RequirementsD. Promotion Requirements/GPAE. FCAT and EOC Requirements F. Diploma Options G. TutoringH. Educational OpportunitiesI. Paths After High SchoolJ. Paying for EducationK. Bright Futures/VPSL. Attendance Policy
AGENDA
Mrs. Campos Dr. Green
Mrs. Theobald 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 HIGH SCHOOL 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 to track your own credits, GPA,
graduation requirements, and educational opportunities
Have good attendance* Have a study schedule/manage time
wisely Get involved in school activities (sports,
clubs, etc.) KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR
HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS24 CREDIT OPTIONS
Class of 2015 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1
and Geometry) 3 Science (2 Labs) 1 World History 1 American
History * .5 American Gov .5 Econ
Class of 2016 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1,
Geometry, Algebra 2)
3 Science 1 World History 1 American
History* .5 American Gov .5 Econ
REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)24 CREDIT OPTION
1 Hope Credit 1 Fine, Performing, or Practical
Arts Credit 1 Online Credit 8 Elective Credits =24 required credits 2.0+ GPA
ALSO NEEDED FOR GRADUATION Class of 2015
10th Grade FCAT 2.0 Reading (pass with 245 or higher)
Algebra 1 EOC (Pass with 399 or higher)
Geometry EOC (30% of final grade)
Biology EOC (30% of final grade)
Class of 2016 10th Grade FCAT
2.0 Reading (pass with 245 or higher)
Algebra 1 EOC (Pass with 399 or higher)
Geometry EOC Biology EOC Scores for
Geometry and Biology have not been determined.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
10th grade to 11th
(FALL)
11 credits completed
11th grade to 12TH (FALL)
17+ credits completed
UNWEIGHTED VS WEIGHTED GPA Unweighted GPARegular classes A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 For Standard
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
DIPLOMA OPTIONSGraduation Requirements for24 Credit Program
Graduation Requirements for 3-year/18 credit College Prep Program
Graduation Requirements for3-Year/18 credit Career Prep Program
4 ENGLISH4 MATH3 SCIENCE3 SOCIAL STUDIES1 CREDIT OF FINE OR PERFORMING ARTS1 CREDIT OF HOPE8 ELECTIVES
*AT LEAST 1 COURSE WITHIN THE 24 CREDITS MUST BE TAKEN ONLINE.
•2.0 GPA REQUIRED
TOTAL:24 CREDITS
4 ENGLISH4 MATH3 SCIENCE3 SOCIAL STUDIES2 FOREIGN LANGUAGES2 ELECTIVES
*AT LEAST 6 OF THE 18 CREDITS MUST BE IN COURSES THAT INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT OR ADVANCED PLACEMENT
*3.5 GPA REQUIRED
TOTAL:18 CREDITS
4 ENGLISH4 MATH3 SCIENCE3 SOCIAL STUDIES
*4 CREDITS MUST BE MET IN 1 SINGLE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM. (TV PROD, DIGITAL DESIGN, CULINARY, EARLY CHILDHOOD, AG SCIENCE, DRAFTING, ETC)
*3.0 GPA REQUIRED
TOTAL:18 CREDITS
DIPLOMA OPTIONS CONTINUED
24 CREDIT OPTION (STANDARD TRACK)
18 CREDIT COLLEGE PREP (TRACK MUST BE CHOSEN BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF 10TH GRADE)
18 CREDIT CAREER PREP (TRACK MUST BE CHOSEN BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF 10TH GRADE)
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:Welding Automobile Service & RepairCosmetology Fire, Police, Corrections Accounting, Digital DesignCulinary Arts, Hospitality EMT, CAN, Home Health Aid
Requirements:2.0 GPA, pass FCAT, take a TABE test and be on track for graduation.
PATHS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS HAVE 3 BASIC CHOICES AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…
Work MilitaryMore School
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
$PAYING FOR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL$
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AIDE APPLY DURING THE SENIOR YEAR OF High School.
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)SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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.
LMHS ATTENDANCE POLICY BEGAN TERM 2 –JANUARY 23, 2012
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.
TARDIES • 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence
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…….
Make an appointment to see your guidance counselor or visit them in the Guidance Corner in the cafeteria during your lunch.
QUOTES TO LIVE BY:“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”
“THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING……
QUESTIONS Please limit your questions to general
topics.