1. Welcome Mount Dora High School 9th and 10th Grade Parents & Students

2. Agenda Welcome Class schedules
G.P.A. and Graduation Credit Requirements
Testing
Goal Setting & Post Planning
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Internet Resources
Questions/Answers

3. II. Class Schedules Course requirements for 9th grade:
English I, Algebra I, Earth Space Science,
Reading (8th grade FCAT score), Electives.
Honors Classes:
English I, Algebra I, Earth Space Science
AP Classes:
AP Human Geography

4. II. Class Schedules Course requirements for 10th grade:
English II, World History, (math) Geometry or Algebra II, (science) Biology I, Electives.
Honors Classes:
English II, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry
AP Classes:
AP World History AP US History, AP Art, AP Geography
LSCC (Sophomore 3.0+) & Lake Tech (16yrs 2.0+)
Must pass placement either school.

5. II. Class Schedules For Dual Enrollment LSCC
Must be a Sophomore, 3.0 GPA, earn passing scores on the PERT test. (Reading 104 / Writing 99 / Math 113)
PERT Test Dates:
November 6th and 7th
March 19th and 20th

6. The High School Experience
A/B Schedule Allows students to complete 8 credits a year-some have mixed A/B and Standard – 2 different grading periods
90 min class periods allow for hands on activities and guided instruction
eSembler is available to all parents and students *attendance, grades, lesson plans See MDHS Web page for directions

7. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Courses
Traditional Plan 4-year 24 credits
College Bound Recommended
English
4 Credits
4 - 5 Credits
Math
4 Credits (Algebra 1 and Above)
Science
3 Credits (1 in Biology 2 w/ labs)
3 - 5 Credits
Social Studies
1 Credit World History
1 Credit Amer. History
.50 Credit Amer. Gov't
.50 Credit Economics
3 - 4 Credits
Foreign Language
None Required
2 or more Credits
Practical / Fine Arts / Vocational
1 Credit of Fine Arts
Physical Ed Elective
1 Credit of PE with Health Emphasis (HOPE)
Electives
8 Credits – including one on-line course
8 Credits
State Assessment Requirements
Earn passing score (245) on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading test
Earn a passing score on the Algebra 1 EOC assessment, Geometry & Biology 30% of grade ( ). Algebra 1, Geometry & Biology EOC ( ).
Same as Traditional Plan
GPA
2.0 Cumulative
3.0 or higher in core GPA

8. III. G.P.A. and Graduation Credit Requirements (cont.)
Figuring out your cumulative unweighted GPA
A = 4 quality points
B = 3 quality points
C = 2 quality points
D = 1 quality point
F = 0 quality points
Divide the total quality points by the number of credits taken

9. III. G.P.A. and Graduation Credit Requirements (cont.)
Figuring out your cumulative weighted GPA
AP / Dual Enrollment Honors
A = 6 quality points A = 5 quality points
B = 5 quality points B = 4 quality points
C = 4 quality points C = 3 quality points
D = 3 quality point D = 2 quality points
F = 0 quality points F = 0 quality points
Divide the total quality points by the number of credits taken

10. III. G.P.A. and Graduation Credit Requirements (cont.)
To calculate GPA, add up the points you have received and divide that number by the number of credits that you have attempted.
EXAMPLE: Joe has the following grades:
Algebra I                                       B (3 points)
Earth Space Science                   A (4 points)
English I                                      C (2 points)
HOPE                              B (3 point)
World History    C (1 point)
Add the points (13) and divide by attempted credits (5).
13 / 5 = 2.6 grade point average

11. IV. Testing 10th grade FCAT 2.0 (Reading, 245 & Writing*) and EOC’s
Students entering 9th grade in Passing scores on Algebra 1 EOC, 399, required for course credit.
Geometry & Biology 1 EOC required – counts as 30% of final grade
Students entering 9th grade in
Passing scores on Algebra 1 EOC (399), Geometry EOC, and Biology EOC required for course credit.
EOC’s are given 2 times a year, December and May.

12. IV. Testing
All 10th graders will take the PLAN October 31st (Practice ACT).
Current 9th graders will take the PLAN next year in 10th grade.

13. A Well Rounded Student
MDHS are encouraged to become involved in other activities.
Involved students do better academically and have better attendance.
Involved students develop other skills necessary for success in life.
Involved students demonstrate they can juggle more responsibilities.
Extracurricular activities give students a way to feel success in other areas and develop a feeling of contributing to a greater good.

14. The High School Experience
Sports
MDHS offers 21 Competitive Sports
Clubs
MDHS offers a variety of clubs in the areas of Community Service, ROTC Drill,
Business and Agricultural Interests, Art and More!

15. V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning
Grades are important
Colleges also look for well-rounded students
Think seriously about adding into schedule
volunteer / community service hours
extracurricular activities & clubs

16. V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning (cont.)
Things to do for the rest of the year:
Review your transcripts – make sure you are satisfying high school graduation and college entrance requirements
Sign up on
Begin to explore career interests and information
If you are interested in attending State Universities, register for AP and honors courses
Begin or continue to do volunteer/community service
Research schools or programs that you would like to attend after graduation and start to do visits
Begin or continue to save for college

17. V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning (cont.)
Look Toward the Future
Consider
Academic Achievements
Individual Interests and Talents
Career Goals
After High School Education Goals

18. V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning (cont.)
State University System (SUS) Admissions Policies
State university admissions staff will calculate a unique grade point average for each applicant from the grades earned in high school academic core courses.
Bright Futures does this too
The following chart shows the middle range of SAT scores, ACT scores, and High School grade point averages for First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students admitted to each of the state universities in the fall of 2012.

19. V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning (cont.)
University SAT ACT HS G.P.A.
FAMU – – 3.49
FAU – – – 3.95
FGCU – – – 3.72
FIU – – – 4.10
FSU – –
NCF 1220– – – 4.33
UCF – – – 4.2
UF – – – 4.5
UNF – – – 4.21
USF – – – 4.27
UWF – 3.80
Information based on the middle range current freshmen class accepted in the fall of 2012

20. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

21. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (cont.)
What is the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program?
In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. This Florida Lottery-funded scholarship rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida.
Each year, the legislature meets to decide what Bright Futures will look like. That means the eligibility and award amounts can change from year to year. The following includes the most recent information.

22. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Students are now required to submit a complete, error-free FAFSA for Bright Futures, Florida Resident Access Grant, and Access to Better Learning and Education Grant initial and renewal eligibility any time prior to disbursement. No FAFSA = No $

23. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Last year there was an increase in community service requirements for all three Bright Futures award levels.
Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). During the academic year, and thereafter, the required community service hours to be completed for the following awards are:
FAS – 100 hours (increased from 75 hours)
FMS – 75 hours (increased from 0 hours)
GSV – 30 hours (increased from 0 hours)

24. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Test Score Requirements for Florida Academic Scholars and Florida Medallion Scholars
(2011 – 2012 High School Graduates and Later)
Florida Academic Scholars
SAT ACT 29
Florida Medallion Scholars
SAT ACT 26

25. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
3 Awards from Bright Futures
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) = 3.5 weighted GPA, 100 hours of community service, and 1290 SAT Reasoning Test (based on the combined Critical Reading and Math sections only) or 29 on the ACT (excluding the writing section)
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) = 3.0 weighted GPA, 75 hours of community service, and a 1170 SAT or 26 on the ACT

26. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
16 Credits in college preparatory courses
4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Mathematics - Algebra I & above
It does not include Pre – Algebra, Informal Geometry, Liberal Arts, or Math for College Success
3 Natural Science
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language)
These are subject to change with each legislative session.

27. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (cont.)
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) =
3.0 weighted GPA, 30 hrs of Community Services & the following 16 credits:
4 English
4 Mathematics (including Algebra I equivalent or higher and geometry)
3 Natural Science
3 Social Science
1 Fine Arts
1 Physical Education

28. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (cont.)
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) (cont.)
3 Vocational–Prep or Tech Ed. credits in one vocational program with an unweighted 3.5 GPA in those courses
A minimum section score listed below on each section on either the PERT, SAT or ACT (sections of different test types may not be combined)
PERT: Reading 104 / Writing 99 / Math 113
SAT: Reading 440 / Math 440
ACT: English 17 / Reading 18 / Math 19

29. VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) (cont.)
NEW*** This scholarship will only be valid for technical programs or 2 year certificate programs (as of June 2012)

30. State University System Requirements for High School Students
English credits
Mathematics 4 credits
(Algebra 1 or higher)
Natural Science 3 credits
Social Science 3 credits
Foreign Language 2 credits
(sequential in the same language)
SUS Approved Electives 3 credits
Total: credits

31. Visit Us Online
is our online resource with vital information about our school, important dates, testing resources and more!

32. Questions
&
Answers

33. Guidance Counselors 9th Grade – Priya Persaud
10th Grade – Susan Ricci

34. MDHS Motto Caring About the Needs of Every Student
At MDHS you will find a caring & dedicated staff to guide & educate students.

35. Thank you for coming!
Good Night!