underclassman parent night presentation 2012-2013
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GUIDANCE INFORMATIONGUIDANCE INFORMATION
904904- -346346- -56205620
Kathy MortensenDepartment Chair
Grades 10, 11, 12 A-K
Ext. [email protected]
Sarah DAnnaSchool Counselor
Grades 10,11,12
L-Z
Ext. [email protected]
Karen Johnson School CounselorGrade 9
x . 117 [email protected]
Brenda White PT CounselorExt. 191
Gerry Freeman Records ClerkExt. 118
Deloris Edwards Filing Clerk/Office Asst.Ext. 191
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Graduation Requirements
for students entering grade 9 for the firsttime in 2007-2008 and thereafter
24 credits . overa unwe g e gpa
Pass the FCATs and/or EOC
for student entering grade 9 for the first timein 2011-2012 and thereafter, at least credit must be in an online high schoolcourse.
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Graduation Requirements Continued24 credits
4-English4-Math (taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter)
Alg I, Geo, Alg II, Addl Math4-Science (2 physical, one biological, 1 additional)
Earth Space, Bio, Chem, Addl Science OR Bio, Chem, Physics, Addl Science
3-Social StudiesWorld History, American History, Economics, Amer.
Govt2-Foreign LanguageConsecutive courses in same language
1-Fine Art1- HOPE
5-Electives
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Graduation Requirements
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What is on the Transcript?
Biographical Information - check for accuracy Official record of high school workCumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8 th grade if HScourse); all courses and final averages countSenior schedule Weighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY
Rank in classCommunity service hoursTest resultsIs reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy
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Grade Point Average
State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA
District, Weighted, Ranking GPA
Re-calculated, Academic GPA (half of a quality pointfor each honors course, whole point for AP, DE) StateUniversity Schools in Florida
Florida Bright Futures GPA (half of a quality point foreach honors, AP course). Go to www.flvc.org
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9 th Grade ChecklistPSAT in October
Study GPA begins this year
High School curriculum mapping
FCAT EOC exams
Activities Begin involvement
Career Development, College Exploration
Florida virtual school; first time 2011-2012 freshman must take
one FLVS class by graduation
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org
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10 th Grade ChecklistPSAT in October
Study Good year to build GPA
FCAT, EOC and AP exams ct v t es ncrease nvo vement
Continue Career Development, College Exploration
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org
Parent, Student, Counselor Conference!
College Ready!!
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College Ready Know the scores!SAT ACT PERT
CriticalReading* 440 Reading* 18 Reading* 104
Math* 440 Math* 19 Math* 113
English 17 Writing 99
*Counts for postsecondary readiness portion of schools grade
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11 th Grade ChecklistPSAT in October
Study Junior year is most important
EOC and AP exams
Continue ActivitiesSAT/ACT in Spring (register for January test)
College ready!
Continue Career Development/College Exploration
Meet with Counselor
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at
www.flvc.org
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12th Grade Checklist FallMeet with your counselor!Study senior year grades are importantTake the SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com, www.act.orgContinue activities /community service and documentPrepare college applications - online is preferable. Use www.flvc.org, the common application, or school-specific
Letters of Recommendation Write EssaysPrepare Resume
Request transcripts from guidance office
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.orgResearch and apply for scholarships Attend Making it Count presentation Apply for Bright Futures in December at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
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12th Grade Checklist SpringMeet with your counselor!View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.orgKeep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for fallinggrades
on nue o a e e Apply for scholarships and financial aid (students willreceive senior newsletters and students should visit the DA guidance webpage and Counselor Corner Blog)
Fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov Attend Beacon financial aid workshop, financial aid night,and senior parent nightFollow up with colleges to confirm your attendance
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Senior WorkshopCounselors will begin visiting senior Englishclasses to discuss:Senior yearDiplomas and transcriptsCollege application procedureSAT and ACT
Financial aid and scholarshipsRED days for guidance activitiesCollege Fair October 15, Prime Osborn Center
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THE COLLEGE PORTFOLIOCopy of TranscriptsCollege ApplicationColle e Entrance Essa Letters of RecommendationResume
College Portfolio Rubric
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MilitaryMilitary
Options After High School
ProgramProgram
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College Success FactorsTest scores and highTest scores and high
school grades areschool grades areimportant . . .important . . .
. . . However, they. . . However, they
measure only part of measure only part of your potentialyour potential
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Work on your GPA every year!Examples of middle range GPAs for fall admission to state universities:
FSU 3.7-4.2UF 4.0-4.4UNF 3.53-3.78UCF 3.4-4.1
What can I be doing now?
Examples of middle range SAT and ACT scores for fall admission to stateuniversities:
SAT ACTFSU 1100 1240 23-27UF 1070 1300 22-28UNF 1030 1060 21-22UCF 1040 1150 22-24
Build your resume with ACTIVITIES
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ActivitiesCommunity service is a hot item! Participation inactivities in grades 9 through 12 is most importantMake sure you get pre-approval from media center!Submit documentation to the media center by deadline
What kind of activities are important?
Quality participation in one or few activitiesService to the community volunteeringService and involvement in the schoolLeadership and/or significant contributions
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Six Steps to theCollege Application Process1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending
college2 List an visit co eges an compare3) Consider colleges characteristics4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines5) Develop a plan to finance your education6) Review and finalize your plans
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General TipsEstablish 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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A university/four-year collegePrivate or public
What is right for me?
In-state public or out-of-state
A community college
A vocational-technical school
A private technical college
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Four Year CollegePrimary focus is firstgetting bachelors
degree.
Entrance requirementsvary by school.
Opportunities to furthereducation beyond thebachelors degree (4year degree).
Universities offer a widevariety of majors.
cfulltime = 12 creditsper semester (mostclasses are 3 credits
each)
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Associate of Arts 2+2
A good fit for studentswho want to transfer
Associate in Science A good fit for
students who want to
State College Community College
to a university orcollege to pursue abachelors degree.
Guaranteedacceptance to a stateuniversity.
technical field in twoyears.
You can also continueon to a bachelorsdegree if you choose .
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Consider College Characteristics
Majors & educationalro rams
Location & sizeCosts & financial aid
Type of school °rees offered
Admission policy
College affiliation &accreditation
Campus activitiesSupport services
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List, Compare, and Visit!Compile information from several resources:Internet/WebsitesCollege catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-
based services
Counselors and teachersParents, students, and alumni
Prepare a college comparison checklist Weigh advantages & disadvantagesContact the office of admissionSchedule appointments for your campus visits
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College Visit ProcedureIf the visit causes you to miss class(es) at DA, the absence
will be excused if the following procedure is followed.for Juniors and Seniors only
Pick up an application in the Deans Office.urn n t e app cat on to t e tten ance ce 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 auniversity representative and your parent/guardian.
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Checklist for a Campus VisitMeet with an Admission Counselor Verify admission requirementsDetermine actual college costs
Ask about financial aid opportunities a e a campus our
Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a classTalk 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 already accepted amajority 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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Career DevelopmentSelf Assessment
Career Assessment/AwarenessxCareer Planning
Great sites : www.flvc.org www.collegeboard.com
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What Do You Want to be When
You Grow Up?Interest Inventories
Aptitude TestingCareer ResearchMatching Up the ResultsThis is an emotional and intuitive
decision, not just a numbers game!!! You dont need all the answers rightnow
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Career Development
Self Assessment - assessing personal values,interests, abilities, skills, traits, preferencesCareer Assessment/Awareness - linking self assessment to careers; identifying careero tions and o ortunities Career Exploration - gathering andinvestigating career and job information
Career Planning identifying academicpreparation, work experience, education andtraining for successful transition to careerpaths
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Prepare Your Materials
Write Essays
Request Transcripts from
Summer Beginning of Senior Year
ec e on e ers oRecommendationCreate a ResumeSubmit Admissions Applications
Request Letters of RecSubmit Remaining Applications
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Apply for Admission and
Observe Deadlines
Narrow your choices
Review college admission test requirements Know app ication ees an ea ines
Know scholarship requirements
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Apply for Admission and
Observe Deadlines
Submit application materials (paper/electronic)
Application for admission H g sc oo transcr pt
Recommendations Admission test results
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Develop a Plan to Finance Your
EducationDetermine college costsInvestigate ALL possible resources
Parents
Savings Financial aid: scholarships, grants, loans & work-study Other sources
Secure necessary forms and note deadlines Apply for financial aid as early as possible(for Fafsa must wait until January 1 of senior year)
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Review and Finalize Your
PlansShow initiative and be assertiveTalk with your parents and counselor
preferencesFollow up with colleges to which you have applied
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Meeting College ExpensesMERIT SCHOLARSHIPSBased on talent or merit Very competitive - national pool of applicants
Academic Artistic
Community serviceLeadershipEssay competitions
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Meeting College CostsBRIGHT FUTURES
Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state
scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Must meet minimum re uirements for academic GPA
SAT/ACT test scores, and community service
Must maintain GPA in college
Must complete the FAFSA
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Bright Futures EligibilityGraduation
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 ExpensesNeed-Based Financial Aid
GRANTS, LOANS, and WORK STUDYMany students and families receive need-basedfinancial aid.Federal Government: The Student Guide and
un ng our ucat on www.e .gov na . tmFamilies complete FAFSA (Free Application for FederalStudent Aid)Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year (unlessapplying for summer session after graduation)
www.fafsa.ed.gov Determines EFC - Expected Family Contribution
www.act.org or www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
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Important Websites www.duvalschools.org
www.da-arts.org/student-services/bulletin-board www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com www.cyberguidance.net www.finaid.org www.scholaraid.com www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.flvc.org www.fastweb.com www.zinch.com www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.flchoices.org
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THANK YOU!
Questions?Phone : 904-346-5620
Fax: 904-346-5636http://www.da-arts.org
www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com