welcome to the class of 2021 senior meeting
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WELCOME TO THECLASS OF 2022
SENIOR MEETING
SENIOR YEAR OVERVIEW
• Senior trips
• Ski Trip
• Disney Trip
• After you pay the deposit, you are responsible
for the balance whether or not your student
goes on the trip
• Senior pictures
• Pictures for the Senior video
• Senior fees
• Ordering: graduation announcements and invitations,
cap and gown, etc…
• Senior Breakfast (only for students)
• October 13
• Superlative selection
• Graduation
• Friday, May 27, 2022
• Westside Baptist Church
• 7:00
CLASS OF 2021 SAVE THE DATES!!
• Now: Begin Applying to Colleges
• August 29th – November 14thVirtual National College Fairs
• September 13th – October 29th : Senior Appointments
• October 1: FAFSA Opens
• October 13: Senior Breakfast/Meeting at 8:30 at the Hilltop Bldg.
• November 1: UF and FSU Applications due
• December: College Applications Submitted, Check Financial Aid
Deadlines
• December 7-10: Midterms
• January 12-15: Senior Ski Trip
• April 4-8: Senior Disney Trip
• April 14: Prom
• May 1: Decision Day… celebration of College / Career / Athletic /
Technical School/Military choices
• May 18-20: Senior Exams
• May 25: Baccalaureate 9:00 am
• May 27: Senior Breakfast at the Hyatt 8:30 am
Graduation Rehearsal at Westside Baptist Church 11:00
Graduation at Westside Baptist Church 7:00
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
24 credits and a 2.0 unweighted GPA
*Required credits:
4 Math in 9th-12th grades (including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2)
4 English
3 Science (including Biology and 2 equally rigorous)
3 Social Studies (including Govt./Econ., World History and American History)
1 Personal Fitness
1 Fine/Performing/Practical Art
2 World Language (consecutive, same language)
6 Electives
*Must have at least one ½ credit online class!!!!
ACT, SAT, or PERT score taken 2nd Semester of Junior Year or later
48 documented hours of community service (12 hours per year at EVA)
*Also fulfills all SUS (State University System) Minimum Course Requirements
SAT
www.sat.org
Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing Section plus Math Essentials Section = 400-1600 score
SAT without essay $55.00
Fee Waiver (up to 2)
Eagle’s View High School Code: 100822
Free Practice: SAT site, Khan Academy
ACT
• www.act.org
• ACT – Eng., Math,
Science, Reading
• Subscores and a
Composite Score (1-36)
• ACT without Writing
$60.00
• Fee Waiver (up to 4
separate)
PERT
The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is Florida's customized common placement test. The purpose of the PERT is to determine accurate course placement based on the student's skills and abilities.Minimum Scores:Writing 103Reading 106Math 114
*Untimed.
*Free the first time you take it.$32 each additional time.
*Schedule through FSCJ.
AFTER GRADUATION… WHAT’S NEXT?????
OPTIONS
• WORK
• TRADE/TECHNICAL/CAREER
SCHOOL
• APPRENTICESHIPS
• PUBLIC SERVICE
• MINISTRY
• MILITARY
• COLLEGE
mynextmove.org
TRADE/TECHNICAL/CAREER SCHOOLS
J-TECH
TULSA WELDING SCHOOL
AFFORDABLE TRAINING (CNA SCHOOL)
FLORIDA CAREER COLLEGE
FIRST COAST BARBER ACADEMY
APPRENTICESHIPS
• ELECTRICAL
• PLUMBING
• HVAC
• MECHANIC
PUBLIC SERVICE
Police academy
EMT Program
Fire School
MINISTRY
• TBC
• Word of Life
• Evangel Temple
• Local churches such as Elevate Life
and Eleven22 have programs.
MILITARY
• Take the ASVAB
• Talk with a Recruiter
COLLEGE
• Community/State
• State Universities
• Private Colleges
and Universities
• In State or Out of
State
COMMUNITY & STATE COLLEGES
Of 28 Community Colleges 18 have become State Colleges that offer 4-year degrees in some programs
Many of the Community Colleges offer degrees from partner universities
They all have open enrollment (high school diploma required) (placement testing)
COMMUNITY & STATE COLLEGES
Admission based on
High School Diploma
PERT or Accuplacer
unless
exempted by
SAT/ACT
scores
• SAT (subscores): 24 reading , 25 writing, 24 math,
• ACT: 17 english, 19 reading, 19 math.
If you do not pass PERT or equivalent -must take remedial
course, pay for it, not receive
college credit
Students who take college prep
courses in high
school are more
likely to be
successful
BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY/STATE COLLEGE
Class size
Cost
Teacher access
Multiple degrees: BA, BS, AA, AS, Certificate
Some state colleges are offering 4 year degrees
AA guarantees admission to a SUS with 60 credit hours and junior standing (must meet requirements for specific majors)
FSCJ
• While final application deadlines may not be until
the summer it is best to apply in December/January
• $2,520 year for a full-time student (approximate)
• www.fscj.edu
• $104.88 per credit hour
• $360 in fees
• Books/transportation costs
• FSCJ Scholarships:
• fscj.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com
THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND PUBLIC SAFETY (DEGREES)• Business Administration (B.S.)
• Communication and Media (B.S.)
• Financial Services (B.S.)
• Digital Media (B.A.S.)
• Logistics (B.A.S.)
• Public Safety Management (B.A.S.)
• Supervision and Management (B.A.S.)
• Accounting Technology (A.S.)
• ASL/English Interpreting (A.S.)
• Business Administration (A.S.)
• Computer Related Crime Investigations (A.S.)
• Criminal Justice Technology (A.S.)
• Culinary Management (A.S.)
• Digital Media/Multimedia Technology (A.S.)
• Emergency Administration and Management (A.S.)
• Hospitality and Tourism Management (A.S.)
• Fire Science Technology (A.S.)
• Interior Design Technology (A.S.)
• Office Administration (A.S.)
• Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting) (A.S.)
• Supply Chain Management (A.S.)
• Theatre and Entertainment Technology (Entertainment Technology) (A.S.)
THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND PUBLIC SAFETY (CERTIFICATES)
• Accounting Technology Management (T.C.)
• Accounting Technology Operations (T.C.)
• Accounting Technology Specialist (T.C.)
• Business Entrepreneurship (T.C.)
• Business Management (T.C.)
• Business Operations (T.C.)
• Business Specialist (T.C.)
• Criminal Justice Technology Specialist (T.C.)
• Culinary Arts (T.C.)
• Digital Media/Multimedia Production (T.C.)
• Emergency Administrator and Manager (T.C.)
• Food and Beverage Management (T.C.)
• Fire Officer Supervisor (T.C.)
• Graphic Design Production (T.C.)
• Guest Services Specialist (T.C.)
• Homeland Security and Emergency Manager (T.C.)
• Home Staging Specialist (T.C.)
• Logistics and Transportation Specialist (T.C.)
• Office Management (T.C.)
• Office Specialist (T.C.)
• Office Support (T.C.)
• Stage Technology (T.C.)
• Correctional Officer (C.C.)
• Cosmetology (C.C.)
• Facials Specialty (C.C.)
• Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer (C.C.)
• Florida Law Enforcement Academy (C.C.)
• Insurance Claims Adjuster (6-20) (C.C.)
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology (C.C.)
• Insurance Customer Service Representative (4-40) (C.C.)
• Insurance General Lines Agent (2-20) (C.C.)
• Life Insurance Marketing (2-15) (C.C.)
• Loan Originator-Mortgage (C.C.)
• Personal Lines Insurance (Personal Lines Property and Casualty Sales Agent [20-44]) (C.C.)
• Property Adjuster Estimating (C.C.)
• Real Estate Sales Agent (C.C.)
• Real Estate Sales Associate Post Licensing (C.C.)
THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES (DEGREES)
• Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)
• Early Childhood Education (B.S.)
• Human Services (B.S.)
• Nursing (B.S.N.)
• Biotechnology Laboratory Technology (A.S.)
• Clinical Research Professional (A.S.)
• Early Childhood Management (A.S.)
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (A.S.)
• Cardiovascular Technology (A.S.)
• Dental Hygiene (A.S.)
• Funeral Services (A.S.)*
• Health Information Technology (A.S.)
• Histologic Technology (A.S.)
• Medical Laboratory Technology (A.S.)
• Environmental Science Technology (A.S.)
• Medical Assisting Advanced (A.S.)
• Nursing R.N. (A.S.)
• Nursing R.N. (Bridge Option for Paramedics and Licensed Practical Nurses) (A.S.)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.S.)
• Ophthalmic Technician (A.S.)
• Physical Therapist Assistant (A.S.)
• Respiratory Care (A.S.)
• Radiation Therapy (A.S.)
• Radiography (FSCJ Option) (A.S.)
• Radiography (Degree Completion) (A.S.)
• Surgical Services (A.S.)
THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES (CERTIFICATES)
• Clinical Research Coordinator (T.C.)
• Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist/Health Science (T.C.)
• Chemical Laboratory Specialist (T.C.)
• Educator Preparation Institute (C.P.P.)
• Emergency Medical Technician (T.C.)
• Environmental Science Technician (T.C.)
• Florida Funeral Director (T.C.)
• Hazardous Materials Specialist (T.C.)
• Medical Information Coder/Biller
(T.C.)
• Paramedic (T.C.)
• Radiation Therapy Specialist (T.C.)
• Scientific Workplace Preparation (T.C.)
• Dental Assisting (C.C.)
• Medical Assisting (C.C.)
• Nursing Assistant (Articulated) (C.C.)
• Pharmacy Technician (C.C.)
• Practical Nursing (C.C.)
• Surgical Technology (C.C.)
THE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY (DEGREES)
• Computer Systems Networking (B.A.S.)*
• Information Technology Management (B.A.S.)
• Automotive Service Management Technology (A.A.S.)
• Architectural Design and Construction Technology (A.S.)
• Aviation Administration (60) (Air Traffic Control) (A.S.)
• Aviation Maintenance Administration (A.S.)
• Aviation Maintenance Management (A.S.)
• Building Construction Technology (Construction Management) (A.S.)
• Computer Information Technology (A.S.)
• Data Science Technology (A.S.)
• Engineering Technology (Advanced Manufacturing) (A.S.)
• Industrial Management Technology (A.S.)
• IT Security (A.S.)
• Network Systems Technology (A.S.)
• Professional Pilot Technology (A.S.)
THE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY (CERTIFICATES)
• Advanced Manufacturing (Automation) (T.C.)
• Advanced Network Virtualization (T.C.)
• Computer Aided Technical Design (T.C.)
• Automotive Service Technician (T.C.)
• Aviation Mechanic (T.C.)
• Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist/Health Science (T.C.)
• Chemical Laboratory Specialist (T.C.)
• CNC Machinist/Fabricator (T.C.)
• Commercial Pilot (T.C.)
• Computer Programming Specialist (T.C.)
• Data Science Technician I (T.C.)
• Data Science Technician II (T.C.)
• Database Development Specialist (T.C.)
• Digital Forensics (T.C.)
• Advanced Computer-Aided Technical Design (T.C.)
• Engineering Technology Support Specialist (T.C.)
• GIS (Geographic Information System) Technician (T.C.)
• Information Technology Analysis (T.C.)
• Information Technology Support Specialist (T.C.)
• IP Communications (T.C.)
• Mechatronics (T.C.)
• Network Enterprise Administration (T.C.)
• Network Infrastructure (T.C.)
• Network Support Technician (T.C.)
• Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for Manufacturing (T.C.)
• Web Development Specialist (T.C.)
• Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) (C.C.)
• Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration I (C.C.)
• Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration II (C.C.)
• Automotive Collision Technology Technician (C.C.)
• Commercial Vehicle Driving (C.C.)
• Electricity (C.C.)
• Diesel Systems (C.C.)
• Diesel Systems I (C.C.)
• Welding Technology (C.C.)
SENIOR APPOINTMENTS
• Sign Up
• September 13th thru November 8th
• Individualized
• 20 minutes
• Graduation requirements review
• Post High School plan
BREAK TIME!!!
UP NEXT…. ALL ABOUT COLLEGE!!!
NACAC NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
•All virtual this year:
• virtualcollegefairs.org
• Fee Waiver for
college application
CONSIDER 2 TO 6 COLLEGES
• 1-2 reaches
• 3-4 targets
• 1 safety
• visit campus
• talk with alumni
• How large are freshmen
classes?
• How many students
return after their
freshman year?
• Are freshmen required
to live in a dorm?
• Graduation rate?
APPLYING TO COLLEGE ANDTOOLS THAT HELP
• The CollegeGo app guides students through the essential steps to
find, apply to, and plan for college.
• The Up Next mobile messaging system sends fun and timely text
messages to students to help them stay on track for college. They
can text "COLLEGE" to 44044 to get started.
• College Scorecard provides clear, accessible, and reliable national
data on college cost, graduation rates, student debt, and post-college
earnings.
• College Navigator helps students learn about institutions they're
interested in, including the types of degrees offered, admission
requirements, and campus safety statistics.
• www.collegeboard.org students can filter colleges based on
preferences and learn details about the institutions they’re interested
in; also the site for registering for the SAT
• NextTier app keeps students on track, builds a list of schools the
student is applying to, once a school is added, a personalized task list
is curated for the student; key features: detailed application deadlines
and requirements for thousands of schools
• All College Application Essays app reference tool to help
students collect and organize college application essays and other
college application requirements
WHAT DO THEY WANT FROM ME?
Common components include…
• Application - usually available online
• Official Transcript (give at least 24 hrs. notice,
best to email request with college address) or
• SSAR-Self Reported Student Academic Record
• Essay and/or Personal Statement
• List of extracurricular activities (leadership)
• Community Service
• Awards
• Letters of Recommendation (give at least 1-
week notice)
• Application Fee – credit card, check, fee waiver
• CEEB # is 100822
• Residency Affidavit – Important to Fill Out
Correctly
SELF REPORTED ACADEMIC RECORD (SSAR)
The SSAR will replace the high school transcript in the
application process. While submitted separately from the
application, the SSAR is required for the application to be
complete. You must submit a complete an accurate SSAR so high
school achievement can be properly accessed. Remember to
adhere to deadline submission.
A copy of your transcript is in your folder.
Do NOT Send Transcript unless requested or after you
are admitted and graduate!
ESSAYS
Private Colleges and universities prompts online NOW
Common Application Essay prompts online NOW
Essence of the Student
Topic meaningful to student
Allows admissions office to “know” more about you
Guidance offered by Counselors and Senior English Teachers
Get at least 2 people to proofread your essay!
All College Application Essays app
THE COMMON APPLICATION
REGISTER AT WWW.COMMONAPP.ORG AND ADD COLLEGES
TO THE LIST
COMPLETE THE FERPA (FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT)
COLLEGES RECOMMEND
THAT STUDENTS
WAIVE THEIR RIGHTS TO SEE
THE RECOMMENDA
TIONS
CANNOT BE RESET AFTER YOU SUBMIT
SOME TEACHERS ARE
LESS COMFORTABLE
WRITING LETTERS IF
STUDENTS DID NOT WAIVE
THEIR RIGHTS TO SEE THEM
SUS MATRIXFLORIDA COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES
12 universities in the State University System of Florida
28 state colleges in Florida
32 private colleges in Florida
COMPETITIVE COLLEGES
• Grades & Curriculum
• Extracurricular Activities
• Leadership & Service
• SAT, ACT (Subject Area exams)
• Foreign Language (want to see 3
years)
• Counselor & Teacher
Recommendations – give at least 2
weeks notice
• Use Common application
• Early decision policies
ADMISSION ADVICE
• Apply early!
• READ and SAVE all materials:
• Tuition Deposit Deadlines
• Housing Deposit
• Orientation Deposit
• Admission is based on
satisfactory completion of
senior year – CAN RESCIND
ADMISSION for poor senior
grades, behavior issues or
dropped classes!
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
Required for any student athlete who wants to play at a Division I or II college
Clearing-house form should be completed at the end of the junior year or fall of the senior year
$75 fee 16 core courses & test scores determine eligibility
NCAA GPA IS Recalcu-lated
Minimum 2.3 core GPA
www.2point3.org
http://www.ncaa.org/static/2point3/
Sliding Scale for test scores in conjunction with GPA
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Please see your coaches for more info
PAYING FOR EVERYTHING
FAFSA www.FAFSA.gov
• What is the EFC?
• IRS Retrieval tool
• Audits
Federal
• Grants
• Loans
• Work Study
• Amounts
State www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
Scholarships and Grants
• Bright Futures
• Register
• Meet eligibility
• Award amounts
• Retain your award
FINANCIAL AID
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid)
www.fafsa.gov
• NEW : Application opens October 1!!!
• Use prior-prior year tax returns (returns from 2019)
(no updating is necessary)
• Check financial aid deadlines for colleges
• Keep track of usernames, passwords, and pin numbers
• Money available on a first-come, first-serve basis
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAMCan be used at any Florida public, private (if they accept
it), community, or state college, university, or vocational school
• Everyone who meets the criteria gets the money
• 2 award levels:
• Academic Scholars Award • Medallion Scholars Award
• You have through June test dates to get the score you need.
• THE APPLICATION OPENS DECEMBER 1
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS AWARD
FAS students also receive an award during the summer sessions to cover tuition and applicable fees
100% of tuition and applicable fees and $300 for both fall and spring semesters for additional educational expenses.
100 hours of community service
1330 SAT or 29 ACT (must send scores to a state university)
3.5 weighted GPA from core credits (BF only gives .5 weighting)
MEDALLION SCHOLARS AWARD
• 3.0 weighted GPA
• 1210 SAT or 25 ACT (must send scores to a state university)
• 75 hours of community service
• 75% of tuition and applicable fees.
• FMS students can receive an award during the summer sessions to
cover tuition and applicable fees
• The applicable fees for both FAS and FMS include activity and service
fee, health fee, athletic fee, financial aid fee, capital improvement fee,
campus access/transportation fee, technology fee and tuition differential
fee.
GRADUATE SCHOOL FUNDING
• A FAS or FMS scholarship recipient, who graduates with a
baccalaureate degree in seven or fewer semesters, or in
105 semester hours or fewer, may receive funding for one
semester of graduate study, not to exceed 15 credit hours
paid at the undergraduate rate. Graduate school funding
must be used within the applicable scholarship length.
APPLYING FOR BRIGHT FUTURES
• www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
• Keep track of username,
password, pin numbers
• Application opens December 1
• Very short… I enter transcript
info, volunteer hours, and
graduation date.
• May not see the award in the
system until late July.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS
Institutional
• Some scholarships are awarded based on initial application
merit and/or need Ask about grants
Some scholarships will need to be applied for
Talk to admissions; check the school’s website
Pay attention to deadlines
• May require:
• Essay
• Interview
• Competition
LOOKING FOR
SCHOLARSHIPS?
• www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships
• studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
• http://www.fastweb.com/
• bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
• Scholarships.com
• www.FLVC.org
• www.FinAid.org
• www.NationalService.gov
• www.scholarshipexperts.com
• www.scholarshippoints.com
• Scholly (app)
• SAIL Simple Scholarship Search App
• ScholarshipAdvisor App
• Scholarships.com App
• https://dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/10393
LOANS
•Subsidized
•Unsubsidized
•PLUS
•Private