2. Based on a Dr. Seuss story Welcome to Coral Gables Sr. High’s PARENT NIGHT

3. Principal’s Welcome Mr. Costa

4. Administrative Team Mr. Hernandez Mrs. Diaz

5. Administrative Team Dr. Diaz Mr. Evans

6. Support Team Mr. Romero Ms. Suarez

7. Student Services Team Student Services Department Chair Academy of Finance Counselor Mrs. Terri Alvarado Graduation Coach 13 th Year Program Ms. Fran Cosgrove

8. Student Services Team Mrs. Alba DelCastillo Mrs. Ody Rodriguez

9. Student Services Team Mr. Dan Finora Mr. Steven Ellis

10. Student Services Team Ms. Sylvia Ortega Ms. Patricia Gans-Funnen

11. CAP ADVISOR Ms. Elizabeth Stack Student Services Team

12. Cavaliers on the Rise SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND COSTS

13. Graduation Requirements GPA RequirementsCumulative GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale Senior State Testing Requirements Students must earn passing scores on 10 th grade Reading FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the FCAT (SAT - 430 & ACT - 19) Subject Area Graduation Requirements of 24 credit program English4 credits Mathematics4 credits (Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2, & 1 higher math) Science3 credits (Earth Space, Biology, & additional science) Social Studies1 credit World History 1 credit US History.5 credit US Government.5 credit Economics World LanguagesNot required for High School graduation; BUT required for admission into state universities Fine Arts & Performing Arts, Speech & Debate, or Practical Arts 1 credit Physical Education.5 credit in personal fitness &.5 credit physical education Electives8 credits

14. Additional Graduation Requirements Minimum of 20 hours of Community Service is required to graduate. All on-line courses must be completed no later than May 1st, 2015. Caps & Gowns will NOT be provided unless all graduation requirements are met. NOTE: ALTHOUGH A STUDENT MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS A SENIOR, THEY MAY NOT BE IN GOOD STANDING TO GRADUATE!!. If unsure, please contact your child’s counselor.

15. GPAs: Grade Point Averages How many do we have? Student Histories

16. CAP COMMUNICATIONS Email me at estack@dadeschools.netestack@dadeschools.net Like my CAP Facebook Page: Coral Gables Senior High CAP Office Follow me on Twitter: @GablesCAP See my updates on the CAP page of CGHS website See my updates on ManageBac (IB students) Flyers/CAP page of the CGHS Website _______________________________________________________ IMPORTANT DATES: Bright Futures becomes available– December 1 st FAFSA becomes available – January 1st

17. COLLEGE CHOICES

18. Where Do You Stand?

19. WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID? Federal government State governments Colleges and universities Private agencies FAFSA  Free Application for Federal Student Aid  Available after January 1 of senior year  Family Income Tax information needed to complete form.  Application available online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov

20. SCHOLARSHIPS DON’T FALL FROM THE SKY Students/Parents must SEARCH and APPLY for them. Look into local scholarships National scholarships Employer/Organizational scholarships Institutional scholarships from the college/university Regularly check all CAP Resources and email for scholarship information sent by my office

21. FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES Bright Futures Scholarships CAN be used at BOTH public and private institutions in Florida For more information visit: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/ or call 1-888-827-2004

22. Florida Bright Futures

23. BASIC WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS www.fastweb.com www.xap.com www.cappex.com www.hsf.net (for the Hispanic students) www.uncf.org (for the African American students) ConnectEDU in student portalConnectEDU in student portal www.collegenet.com www.scholarships.com www.meritaid.com GOOGLE, GOOGLE, GOOGLE!!!!!

24. Where you should be at this point? Fall – Apply to colleges, finish testing Dec. 1 – Fill out Bright Futures Application Jan. 1 – Fill out FAFSA form March/April – Admission & Award letters received May 1 – Let colleges know your decision June– Send final transcript to chosen college

25. Preparing for Take-off TRANSCRIPTS…

26. Congratulations! Senior Class Of 2015