WELCOME PARENTSWELCOME PARENTS

CLASSCLASSOF OF

20122012

What is tonight about? What is tonight about?

Now that your “children” have made it this far, what is next?

What happens when they leave SCHS?

Are they on track for life after high school?

What should you be doing now to help them get ready?

How can you all get help to make some decisions?

Answers to your burning questions

Administrators you should Administrators you should know...know...

Ms. Pam Tapley, Principal

Mr. Michael Hague, Assistant Principal

Mr. Jeff Schwartz, Assistant Principal

Get to Know Your Counselors…

Ms. Crowell

A-E

Ms. Smith

F-MAP

Ms. Metts

MAQ-ROD

Ms. Short

ROE-Z

MEET OUR GUIDANCE SUPPORT PERSONNEL…

Ms. Buehler

Ms. Woodruff

Ms. Barber

College and Career

Meeting with a counselor is easy...

Call the Guidance office to schedule a parent/teacher conference with all teachers or speak with your counselor directly.

Students should meet with their counselor once every nine weeks this year and every month their senior year!

Students may come to the Guidance Office before school, during lunch, or after school to make an appointment with their counselor.

Remember…Ms. Barber is also available in the Career Center!

What it takes to be a Senior...What it takes to be a Senior...

18 credits On track for graduation 2.0 GPA* (recommended)*Students must have a cumulative 2.0

GPA to walk at graduation

24 Total Credits: 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1 & above) 3 Social Studies 1 World History 1 American History .5 Economics .5 American Government 3 Science 1 H.O.P.E. 1 Performing Fine Art 8 Elective Credits

What it takes to graduate...What it takes to graduate...

Pass FCAT

1926 Read/1889 Math

2.0 GPA

Problems with the FCAT ?Problems with the FCAT ? Substitute ACT/SAT scores

18 on Reading and 15 on Math for ACT 420 in Reading/340 in Math for SAT

Walk with the class, receive a Certificate of Completion, retake until you pass (must have 24 required credits and a 2.0 GPA)

Take classes at community college and earn an AA degree (must have 24 required credits, 2.0 GPA, and pass CPT)

Earn a GED

Attend a tech school or take a job that does not require a high school diploma

Consider the options ...Consider the options ...

LIFE AFTER ST CLOUD HS...LIFE AFTER ST CLOUD HS... or preparing for the future!or preparing for the future!

FASTEST GROWING

INDUSTRIES

Education & Health Services 30.6% increase

Healthcare & Social Services 30.3% increase

Professional & Business Services 27.8 % increase

Working: where, what, how?Working: where, what, how? Type of work desired Additional training Resume Dress for Success Practice interview skills Check out benefits: insurance, tuition

reimbursement, chances for advancement Needed for ALL jobs

Good attendance Communication and computer skills Ability to work as a team member

TAKE A LOOK AT…TAKE A LOOK AT…

Osceola & Orange County Osceola & Orange County Technical SchoolsTechnical Schools

TECOTECOMid-Florida TechMid-Florida Tech

Orlando TechOrlando TechWestside TechWestside Tech

Winter Park TechWinter Park TechAvalon CenterAvalon Center

MilitaryMilitary

Investigate jobs of interest Research all branches for

those jobs Take the ASVAB Talk to a recruiter

College AdmissionsCollege Admissions2-year and Community Colleges Standard High School Diploma or GED CPT: Computer Placement Test Certificate of Completion with 24 required credits, 2.0 UW GPA, & passing CPT scores 4-year Colleges and Universities Standard High School Diploma GPA for College Admission - Based on Academics ( 3.0+) Appropriate SAT/ACT scores (at least 1000 SAT, 23 ACT) Rigorous academic courses in HS: AP, Honors, DE

Minimum of 18 Academic Credits (20+ Recommended): 4 English, 4 Math (Algebra I & above, Algebra II Req.) 3 Science, 3 Required Social Studies (Recommend 4) 2 Foreign Language, 2 other academic credits

Note: LA Math will only be accepted for students entering SUS summer/fall 2011-spring 2013 on a limited basis as meeting minimum number of math credits for admission.

What it REALLY takes to get in…

Mid-Range GPA’s and test scores for Fall admission:

FAU 3.2-3.8 1510-1720 SAT/VMW 22-26 ACT

FSU 3.6-4.2 1750-1970 SAT/VMW 26-30 ACT

UCF 3.5-4.2 1700-1890 SAT/VMW 25-28 ACT

UF 4.1-4.4 1870-2100 SAT/VMW 28-32 ACT

UNF 3.41-4.1 1140-1270 SAT/VM 23-26 ACT

USF 3.51-4.12 1090-1290 SAT/VM 24-28 ACT

What Will College Cost? That depends...you must consider the cost of tuition, books, room,

food, transportation, parking, clothing. Average tuition and fees (per year) as follows: 4-year Public Institution $4,650 2-year Public Institution $2,700 4-year Private Institution $33,000 Room & Board/Public $8,728 Books/Misc. Expenses $4,600 Estimated costs (per year): FSU $16,833 Stetson University $44,124 University of Miami $50,000 Rollins College $54,030

Bright Futures ScholarshipBright Futures Scholarship Florida Academic Scholars Award

3.5 GPA in selected subjects 1270 SAT or 28 ACT (will rise in 2013!) 75 hours community service

Florida Medallion Scholars Award 3.0 GPA in selected subjects 980 SAT or 21 ACT (this is new!) Note: FAS and FMS require 2 years of FL and completion of Algebra 2; Inf

Geom and LA Math do not count as college preparatory math for BF.

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award 3.0 in selected subjects 3.5 in 3 sequential vocational courses Test scores:

SAT – 440 verbal, 440 math or ACT – 17 English, 18 Reading, 19 Math, or CPT 83 Reading, 83 Sentence Structure, 72 MathSee www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in awards/renewal

WHEN SHOULD YOUR STUDENT TEST? ACT OR SAT?

SAT is a Reasoning test…it tests your student’s

Reasoning ability A good test for students

who excel in math College admissions test May be used for placement

at Valencia FCAT alternative 420/340

ACT is a test of Knowledge. ..it tests your student’s

Learned knowledge A good test for students

who excel in language College admissions test May be used for placement

at Valencia FCAT alternative 18/15

SAT & ACT are comparable tests & should be taken in winter/spring of junior year.

Hint: Recommend students take both & repeat the test the better – SAT or ACT

Planning to attend college? Take SAT/ACT with Writing.

ACT or SAT req. for FAS & FMS. Your student may qualify for a fee waiver.

OTHER TESTS TO CONSIDER… Take the CPT if your

student… Plans to take Dual

Enrollment classes (3.0 GPA – test spring ‘11)

Plans to attend community college after graduation (test Spring ‘12)

May qualify for Bright Futures GVS

PSAT is… A great way to practice for

SAT – Individualized Score Report for each student

the test that determines National Merit Scholars (top ½ of one percent nationwide), National Hispanic Scholars, and National Achievement Scholars

9th, 10th, and 11th WILL TEST ON OCTOBER 13TH!

College and Career CenterCollege and Career Center

Learn about educational opportunities after graduation from high school.

Discover career information – just ask! Access financial aid & scholarship

information – Check CONNECT ED for available scholarships and post-secondary planning

Find answers: Register with NCAA Clearinghouse, schedule a college visit, complete college/scholarship applications, request transcripts.

Questions? Ask your counselor or see Ms. Barber TODAY!

www.facts.org – check it out! Update ePep 4-year Plan! Check out their unofficial

Bright Futures GPA. On track for BF?

Take a CHOICES interest inventory!

Visit SUS university websites to help find the right college. Check out majors, school size, location, cost to narrow choices. (3-5 by senior year)

Apply to colleges during summer/fall after junior year! Remember – “early bird” applicants are more likely accepted.

Your student can…

The Search for the The Search for the GreenGreen Community service – Remember to

document hours earned - Bright Futures FAS requires 75 hours.

Check CONNECT ED scholarship opportunities & get a head start on senior year!

Planning to play sports in college? Register online with NCAA Clearinghouse at end of junior year.

Bright Futures - Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal - apply online senior year (opens December 1 of senior year).

www.facts.org Use your ePEP account for an unofficial Bright Futures GPA evaluation!

WHAT TO DO NOW!WHAT TO DO NOW!Fall:Write down your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities

Evaluate your options for senior year and after high school

Attend college night Retake the FCAT if necessaryConsider taking an SAT/ACT prep course or practice online

Set up an account on www.facts.org for college searches, BF evaluation, college admissions information

Begin your college search

Winter/Spring:CPT @SCHS for students registering for Dual Enrollment classes (must have a 3.0 GPA & Valencia application on file)

Register to take the SAT &/or ACTMeet with your counselor to review your options for senior year

Sign up for an FLVS class to make up credits or raise GPA – Impact Lab may be an option during summer.

Arrange for college visits over spring break or summer vacation

Narrow your college choices to 5Do research on scholarships

(Internet, College & Career Center, college websites)

SSummer ummer Fun?Fun?

July 1 Begin NCAA registration online for students planning on athletic recruitment ; access new website @

www.ncaa.org/wps/portal

July-Aug Narrow post-secondary options (3-5 choices are good)

University-bound students should begin writing college application essays

Complete brag sheet & resume Bring a copy to your counselor

August-Sept Complete state university applications – set a deadline and get it done! (UF applications open July 1 – most others August 1) - after Oct 15 to Nov 1 priority deadlines, many schools accept students on a space available basis only!

Web ResourcesWeb Resources http://www.schs.osceola.k12.fl.us - access grades, stay current with

Connect Ed, check important dates

www.act.org - ACT registration; sign up for the writing section if planning to attend college; educational planning

www.campustours.com - college admissions; virtual campus tours; web/cam broad casts and college admissions message board

www.collegeboard.com - SAT registration (Reasoning or Subject Tests); test taking tips/practice questions; financial aid information; college admission tips

www.facts.org - information about financial aid; career/interest inventory (CHOICES); ePEP

http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool - college opportunities; college search; list of internet resources

SAT®

IMPORTANT! CLASS RINGS

September 23

Junior Class Meeting Presentation 1:40 PM

Sat. Sept. 25 (Sat)

Orders taken 10AM to noon

Sept. 29 & 30 (Wed & Thurs)

Orders taken 6 to 8 PM

Sept. 30/Oct. 1 (Thurs & Fri)

Orders taken both lunches

Oct. 2 (Sat)

Orders taken 10AM to noon

Is your junior interested? College Readiness 101 an all-day 4-week credit

course planned for early summer

What’s it about? ACT/SAT test prep, important study skills, need-to-know tips for gaining acceptance to college

Who’s providing? SCHS through the FL Partnership with College Board

Sign-up before leaving tonight if interested…

Junior Parents…Junior Parents…

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