underclassman parent night 11 presentation edit 2013-2014.pdf
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WELCOMETOTHE GUIDANCE
INFORMATIONAL SESSIONFOR
STUDENTSAND PARENTS
DOUGLAS ANDERSON
SCHOOL
OF
THE
ARTS
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School Counseling Office
904-346-5620
Kathy MortensenDepartment Chair
A-GIExt. 119
Karen Johnson School Counselor
GL-O
Ext. [email protected]
Sarah DAnna School Counselor
P-Z
Ext. [email protected]
Brenda White Part time CounselorExt. 191
Dayle Mack Records ClerkExt. 118
Revlon Lewis Filing Clerk/Office Asst.
Ext. 191
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24 credits
2.0 overall unweighted gpa
Pass the FCAT and/or EOC
For student entering grade 9 for the first time in2011-2012 and thereafter, at least credit must be
in an online high school course.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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24 credits
4-English
4-Math(taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter) Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math
3-Science
Biology, 1 Physical Science, + 1 equally rigorous science3-Social Studies
World History, American History, Economics, American Gov
2-Foreign Language
Consecutive courses in same language1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*
1- HOPE
5-Electives*
*includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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PROMOTION CRITERIA
To Grade Credit Requirement Other10 5 Credits: Including1 English and 1 Math N/A
11 12 Credits: Including 2 English and any combination of 2 Math and/orScience N/A
12 18 Credits: Including 3 English and any combination of 4 Math and/orScience 1.5 GPA or above
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WHATISONTHE
TRANSCRIPT? Biographical Information - check for accuracy
Official record of high school work
Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8th grade if HS
course); all courses and final averages count
Senior schedule
Weighted GPA and unweighted GPAONLY
Rank in class
Community service hours only Test results
Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy
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GRADE POINT AVERAGE
State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale)
District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)
Re-calculated, Academic GPA (half of a quality pointfor each academic honors course, whole point for AP,DE) i.e. State University Schools in Florida
Florida Bright Futures GPA (half of a quality point foreach academic honors, AP course, DE academiccourses). Go towww.flvc.org
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Register to take the PSAT
Studyevery year counts; good year to build GPA
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at
www.flvc.org
Take the SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com,
www.act.org
College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores!
Meet with your counselor
Continue activities /community service and document
Know the steps for applying to college
EOC and AP exams
JuniorChecklist
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Meet with your counselor!
Studysenior year grades are important
Attend senior parent night
Take SAT and ACT again www.collegeboard.com,
www.act.org College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores!
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.org Apply for Bright Futures in December
Continue activities /community service and document
Prepare and send college applications - online is preferable.
Use www.flvc.org, the common application
www.commonapp.org, or school-specific websites Write essays
Prepare resume
Letters of recommendation
Request transcripts from guidance office
Research and apply for scholarships
SeniorChecklistFall
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Meet with your counselor!
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at
www.flvc.org
Keep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for falling
grades
Continue to take the SAT/ACT
Apply for scholarships and financial aid visit the DA guidance webpage, counselor corner blog, and
senior page
senior newsletters
scholarship bulletins
Fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov Attend Beacon financial aid workshop, financial aid night,
and senior parent night
Follow up with colleges to confirm your attendance
AP and senior final exams
Senior Checklist Spring
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SENIOR WORKSHOP Counselors will begin visiting senior
English classes to discuss:
Senior year
Diplomas and transcripts College application procedure
SAT and ACT
Financial aid and scholarships RED days for guidance activities
College Fair
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THE COLLEGE PORTFOLIO Copy of Transcripts
College Application
College Entrance Essay Letters of Recommendation
Resume
College Portfolio Rubric
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PREPARE YOUR
MATERIALS
Write Essays Decide on Letters of
Recommendation
Create a Resume
Submit AdmissionsApplications
Request Transcriptsfrom Guidance
Request Letters of
Rec
Submit RemainingApplications
Beginning of Senior YearSummer
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Work on your GPA every year!Examples of middle range GPAs for fall admission to state universities:
FSU 3.7-4.2
UF 4.0-4.4
UNF 3.53-3.78
UCF 3.4-4.1
Take the ACT and SAT beginning in your Junior year!Examples of middle range SAT and ACT scores for fall admission to stateuniversities:
SAT ACT
FSU 1100 1240 23-27
UF 1070 1300 22-28
UNF 1030 1060 21-22
UCF 1040 1150 22-24
Build your resume with ACTIVITIES
What can I be doing now?
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Extracurricular activities and community service are hotitems! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most
important (includes summer before ninth grade)
submit all documentation to Mr. Vetch or Mr. Mahan
should try to turn in each verification form for all
service completed to date by end of the first 9 weeks
obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming
community service during counselor corner.
What kind of activities are important?
Quality participation in one or few activities
Service to the communityvolunteering
Service and involvement in the school
Leadership and/or significant contributions
Extracurricular
Activities/Community Service
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SIXSTEPSTOTHE
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending
College
2) Consider College characteristics3) List, compare, and visit Colleges
4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines
5) Develop a plan to finance your education
6) Review and finalize your plans
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WHAT DO YOU WANTTOBE
WHEN YOU GROWUP? Interest Inventories
Aptitude Testing
Career Research Matching Up the Results
This is an emotional and intuitive
decision, not just a numbers game!!! You dont need all the answers right now
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A university/four-year college
Private or public
In-state or out-of-state
A community college
A vocational-technical school
A private technical college
What is right for me?
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CONSIDER COLLEGE
CHARACTERISTICS
Majors &educational
programs
Type of school °rees offered
Admission policy
Location & size
Costs & financial
aid College affiliation
& accreditation
Campus activities
Support services
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FOUR YEAR COLLEGE
Primary focus is firstgetting bachelorsdegree.
Opportunities to furthereducation beyond thebachelors degree (4year degree).
Universities offer a widevariety of majors.
Entrance requirementsvary by school.
Attending schoolfulltime = 12 credits persemester (most classesare 3 credits each)
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A good fit for
students who want totransfer to auniversity or collegeto pursue a bachelorsdegree.
Guaranteedacceptance to a stateuniversity.
A good fit for
students who want toenter a professionalor technical field intwo years.
You can also continueon to a bachelorsdegree if you choose.
Associate of Arts 2+2 Associate in Science
State College Community College
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LIST, COMPARE,AND VISIT!
Compile information from several resources: Internet/Websites
College catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-based
services
College representatives & college fairs Counselors and teachers
Parents, students, and alumni
Prepare a college comparison checklist
Weigh advantages & disadvantages Contact the office of admission
Schedule appointments for your campus visits
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GENERAL TIPS
Establish Notebook with Dividers
Resume
Divider for Each School with check list
Create Folder System
Get the name of your Admission Rep and keep it
Establish a calendar of deadlines for each school Maintain Senior Year Grades
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COLLEGE VISIT PROCEDURE
If the visit causes you to miss class(es) at DA, theabsence will be excused if the following procedure is
followed:
For Juniors and Seniors only
Pick up an application in the Deans Office
Obtain work from teachers prior to leaving
Turn in the application to the Attendance Office at
least two weeks prior to the college visit
Approval will only be granted for formal invitations
and open houses
Upon return to school bring a note signed by both a
university representative and your parent/guardian
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CHECKLISTFORACAMPUS VISIT
Meet with an Admission Counselor Verify admission requirements
Determine actual college costs
Ask about financial aid opportunities
Take a campus tour
Investigate your academic program(s)
Attend a class
Talk with students and faculty Discuss your chances for success:
admission, graduation, placement
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WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?The earlier you apply in your senior year
the better!
Most Florida State Universities have alreadyaccepted a majority of their students by
December or their priority deadline has passed.
By February some are still accepting students.
Some colleges have rolling admissions.
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Narrow your choices
Review college admission test requirements
Know application fees and deadlines
Know scholarship requirements
Submit application materials (paper/electronic)
Application for admission
High school transcript
Recommendations
Admission test results
Apply for Admission &
Observe Deadlines
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DEVELOPAPLAN
TO FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION Determine college costs
Investigate ALL possible resources Parents Savings Summer earnings Financial aid: scholarships (merit based and need-
based), grants, loans & work-study (needbased) Other sources
Secure necessary forms and note deadlines
Apply for financial aid as early aspossible(for FAFSA must wait until
January 1 of senior year unless applying for
summer after graduation)
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REVIEWAND FINALIZE
YOUR PLANS
Show initiative and be assertive
Talk with your parents and counselor
Select a college that meets your needs and
preferences
Follow up with colleges to which you have applied
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MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSES
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Based on talent or merit
Very competitive - national pool of applicants
High GPA and test scores Academic
Artistic
Community service
Leadership
Essay competitions
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MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSESBRIGHT FUTURES
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state
scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.orgduring spring of senior year
Must meet minimum requirements for recalculated
GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, and community service
Must maintain GPA in college
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BRIGHT FUTURES ELIGIBILITY
Graduation
Year
FAS
SAT Hours ACT
FMS
SAT Hours ACT
2013-2014 1290 100 29 1170 75 26
2014-2015 1290 100 29 1170 75 26
2015-2016 1290 100 29 1170 75 26
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MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSES
NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AIDGRANTS, LOANS and WORK STUDY
Many students and families receive need-basedfinancial aid.
Federal Government: The Student Guide andFunding Your Education www.ed.gov/finaid.html
Families complete FAFSA (Free Application forFederal Student Aid)
Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year(unless applying for summer session after graduation)o www.fafsa.ed.gov
Determines EFC - Expected Family Contribution
o www.act.org or www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
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IMPORTANT WEBSITES www.duvalschools.org
www.da-arts.org
www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com
www.cyberguidance.net
www.finaid.org www.scholaraid.com
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
www.flvc.org
www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
www.flchoices.org
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THANK YOU!
Questions?
Phone : 904-346-5620
Fax: 904-346-5636
http://www.da-arts.org
www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com