1. 2010-2011 TIMBERWOLF FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT WELCOME Receive important information from Chiles HS. Join ListServe at www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us

2. Guidance Department Mrs. Kim Scott A – Da Bright Futures & DH Mrs. Kim Brumage De – He Career Specialist Ms. Alice MathisHi – Me ESOL, Special & Summer Programs Mr. Ron CallahanMi - Sc Referral Coordinator Mrs. Teresa DennisSe – Z Scholarships Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

3. Counselor Roles (How we can help you and your student) Personal matters Personal matters School matters School matters Academic advisement Academic advisement Career and college advisement Career and college advisement Scholarship information Scholarship information

4. Standard Diploma Graduation Options A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, or A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, or A three-year, 18 credit standard college preparatory program, or A three-year, 18 credit standard college preparatory program, or A three-year, 18 credit career preparatory program A three-year, 18 credit career preparatory program Standard 24 Credit Graduation Requirements English – 4 credits English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its equivalent and Geometry) Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its equivalent and Geometry) Science – 3 credits Science – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History, Economics and US Government) Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History, Economics and US Government) Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1 credit Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1 credit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) Earn a 2.0 GPA Earn a 2.0 GPA Earn Level 3 on Grade 10 FCAT II Reading Earn Level 3 on Grade 10 FCAT II Reading Take Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC) which will equal 30% of final grade Take Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC) which will equal 30% of final grade

5. Practical Arts Courses at Chiles High School Approved to meet the Arts Graduation Requirement Web I, II Web I, II TV Productions I, II, III, IV TV Productions I, II, III, IV Communications Technology I, II, III Communications Technology I, II, III Engineering Technology I, II, III Engineering Technology I, II, III Culinary Arts I, II, III Culinary Arts I, II, III

6. Grading System Grading Scale A 90-100 B80-89 C70-79 D60-69 F 0-59 Earning Credit.5 credit is earned for each semester course completed with a grade of D or higher. Each nine weeks grade is 2/5 of the semester grade, the exam is 1/5. Grd Each Grading PeriodSem Exam Semester Grade A 8 points4 points18-20 pts. = A A 8 points4 points18-20 pts. = A B 6 points3 points13-17 pts. = B B 6 points3 points13-17 pts. = B C 4 points2 points8-12 pts. = C C 4 points2 points8-12 pts. = C D 2 points1 point3-7 pts. = D D 2 points1 point3-7 pts. = D F 0 points0 points0-2 pts. = F F 0 points0 points0-2 pts. = F *Per grading period – A student must earn at least 1 point in the second nine weeks or the exam in order to receive credit for the semester. This information is available on page 9 of the CHS Handbook/Planner. Check your students academic progress online with Parent Portal!

7. Grade Combinations for Two Nine Weeks and Exam Here is a chart showing all possible combinations and the FINAL grade results which will be computed automatically resulting in the student earning 1/2 credit. 9 weeks GRADE A,A A,B A,C A,D A,F B,B B,C B,D B,F C,C C,D C,F D,D D,F F,F EXAM A A A B B C B B C C C C C C D D B A B B B C B B C C C C D D D D B A B B B C B B C C C C D D D D C A B B C C B C C C C C D D D F C A B B C C B C C C C C D D D F D B B B C C B C C D C D D D D F D B B B C C B C C D C D D D D F F B B C C F C C C F C D F D F F F B B C C F C C C F C D F D F F

8. Grade Point Average Students start earning an official unweighted and weighted GPA after the completion of one semester of a high school course. Students start earning an official unweighted and weighted GPA after the completion of one semester of a high school course. Unweighted is based on all courses awarded: Unweighted is based on all courses awarded: A = 4C = 2 B = 3D = 1 Weighted is based on: honors and honors gifted awarded an extra.5 for a semester grade of a C or better. Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or higher. Weighted is based on: honors and honors gifted awarded an extra.5 for a semester grade of a C or better. Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or higher. Where and how we use GPAs: Unweighted GPA (promotion/graduation) Unweighted GPA (promotion/graduation) Weighted GPA (class rank and academic awards) Weighted GPA (class rank and academic awards) 9 weeks GPA (on report card) 9 weeks GPA (on report card) Semester GPA (on transcript) Semester GPA (on transcript) Cumulative GPA – weighted and unweighted (on transcript) Cumulative GPA – weighted and unweighted (on transcript) Chiles High School GPA is different than GPAs computed by Bright Futures, Colleges/universities and NCAA. Chiles High School GPA is different than GPAs computed by Bright Futures, Colleges/universities and NCAA. 2.0 unweighted GPA required to participate in extracurricular activities 2.0 unweighted GPA required to participate in extracurricular activities

9. Sample transcript Year 08-09 Grade Lev.08 School 37-0531 Year 09-10 Grade Lev.09 School 37-1141 -----------COURSE----------- -SEM- -----------COURSE----------- ---SEM- NUMBER TITLE 1 2 CREDIT NUMBER TITLE 1 2 CREDIT 07083408 SPANISH I B B 1.0021033000 W CULT GEO B B 1.00 07083500SPANISH II B B 1.00 10013200 ENG HON I A h A h 1.00 12003100ALGEBRA I C C 1.00 15063201HOPE B.50 15063202HOPE A.50 20013200E/S SCI HON A h B h 1.00 GPA YR: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CRDT YR: 1.00 GPA YR: 3.17 WTD:3.33 CRDT YR: 6.00 CUM: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 3.14 WTD:3.29 CUM CR: 7.00 CUM: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 3.14 WTD:3.29 CUM CR: 7.00

10. Exam Exemptions Student must meet the following requirements during the semester: A in both nine weeks grading period. A in both nine weeks grading period. No referral resulting in ISS or OSS. No referral resulting in ISS or OSS. No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday School. No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday School. Satisfactory citizenship in all classes. Satisfactory citizenship in all classes. Has parent permission to exempt exam(s). Has parent permission to exempt exam(s). Non-academic elective courses – Students may exempt elective course exams both semesters. Non-academic elective courses – Students may exempt elective course exams both semesters. Academic courses - Students are required to take one semester exam in each academic subject area (either the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam). Academic courses include English, math, science, social studies and foreign language Academic courses - Students are required to take one semester exam in each academic subject area (either the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam). Academic courses include English, math, science, social studies and foreign language 1 st semester exam week is December 13 - 17. There are not early release days during this week. 1 st semester exam week is December 13 - 17. There are not early release days during this week.

11. Promotion to 10th grade 5 credits 5 credits 1.0 unweighted GPA 1.0 unweighted GPA Standardized tests are used for academic Standardized tests are used for academic placement (FCAT) placement (FCAT) Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance counselor to discuss retake options. Options include: Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance counselor to discuss retake options. Options include: Adult Education – Leon County Schools Adult Education – Leon County Schools Leon County Virtual School Leon County Virtual School Florida Virtual School Florida Virtual School Private Schools – summer only Private Schools – summer only *All of these options require approval from your students guidance counselor.

12. 10 th grade Progression English II English II Science Science Math Math World History World History 10th grade AP Accel Progression English II English II Science Science Math Math Advanced Placement Course – options may include AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP World History or AP Art History Advanced Placement Course – options may include AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP World History or AP Art History

13. Options during the next three years Advanced Placement Courses Advanced Placement Courses Dual Enrollment Courses Dual Enrollment Courses Lively Dual Enrollment Lively Dual Enrollment Gifted Externship Program Gifted Externship Program DCT Work Study Program DCT Work Study Program

14. State of Florida University System Minimum standards 3.0 recalculated academic GPA, plus SAT or ACT OR OR 2.5 – 2.99 recalculated academic GPA, plus at least a minimum score in all three sections of the SAT or ACT as outlined below: SAT – Critical Reading >= 460 or ACT – Reading >= 19, SAT – Math >= 460 or ACT Math >= 19, and SAT – Writing >= 440 or ACT English/Writing >= 18. ALL students must complete the secondary academic unit requirements: 4 units of English 4 units of English 4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher. Liberal Arts, Integrated and Informal Geometry are not counted. Algebra IA & IB = 1 unit together 4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher. Liberal Arts, Integrated and Informal Geometry are not counted. Algebra IA & IB = 1 unit together 3 units of science 3 units of science 3 units of social science 3 units of social science 2 sequential units of the same foreign language 2 sequential units of the same foreign language 2 elective units, preferably English, math, science, social science, or foreign language 2 elective units, preferably English, math, science, social science, or foreign language State universities use the same method for weighting academic courses earning a C or better : 1.0 weighted for AP and dual enrollment,.5 weighted for honors 1.0 weighted for AP and dual enrollment,.5 weighted for honors

15. Florida State University Fall Admissions Middle 50% Fall Admissions Middle 50% 3.6 - 4.2 academic GPA 3.6 - 4.2 academic GPA 1750 - 1970 SAT 1750 - 1970 SAT 26 - 30 ACT 26 - 30 ACT Average # of academic units: 22.5 Academic Profile: GPA, strength of curriculum (# of honors, AP and DE courses, advanced foreign language), test scores, essay

16. University of Florida Admissions Middle 50% Admissions Middle 50% 4.1 - 4.4 academic GPA 1870 - 2100 SAT 1870 - 2100 SAT 28 - 32 ACT 28 - 32 ACT Current freshmen admitted at UF: Current freshmen admitted at UF: 87.5% of students with a 4.0 and above academic GPA were admitted 74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic units were admitted

17. FAMU Middle 50% for Admission Middle 50% for Admission 2.74 – 3.41 academic GPA 1300 - 1540 SAT 18 - 22 ACT May admit under state minimum requirements May admit under state minimum requirements

18. University of Central Florida Middle 50% for admission: Middle 50% for admission: 3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA 1700-1890 SAT 1700-1890 SAT 25 – 28 ACT 25 – 28 ACT Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scores Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scores

19. University of South Florida Fall admissions middle 50% Fall admissions middle 50% 3.5 – 4.1 academic GPA 3.5 – 4.1 academic GPA 1620-1910 SAT 1620-1910 SAT 24 -28 ACT 24 -28 ACT Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scores Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scores

20. Selective Colleges Grades in academic courses Grades in academic courses Strength of curriculum Strength of curriculum ACT/SAT and often SAT II ACT/SAT and often SAT II Class Rank Class Rank Extracurricular activities/college resume Extracurricular activities/college resume Leadership positions held Leadership positions held Community service/volunteer experiences Community service/volunteer experiences Letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation

21. Community College Admission based on Regular high school diploma Admission based on Regular high school diploma Florida community colleges recommend that students take the same core high school courses that are required for state university admission Florida community colleges recommend that students take the same core high school courses that are required for state university admission Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. A student with an AA degree is guaranteed admission to state university (not necessarily university or program of your choice), acceptance of 60 credit hours towards your BA/BS degree and junior standing. A student with an AA degree is guaranteed admission to state university (not necessarily university or program of your choice), acceptance of 60 credit hours towards your BA/BS degree and junior standing. Everyone must take a placement test. The CPT will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It is generally recommended for students to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year. Everyone must take a placement test. The CPT will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It is generally recommended for students to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year. SAT: 440 verbal and 550 math ACT: 17 English, 18 reading, 21 math

22. NCAA Requirements Required for any student athlete who wants to play at a Division I or II college Required for any student athlete who wants to play at a Division I or II college Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior year. (online application and fee) Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior year. (online application and fee) Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT scores Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT scores Sliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scores Sliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scores Core Courses Core Courses 4 credits in English 4 credits in English 3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher) 3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 credits in Science (1 lab if offered by the school) 2 credits in Science (1 lab if offered by the school) 2 credits of Social Science 2 credits of Social Science 1 credit of additional English, math, science 1 credit of additional English, math, science 4 additional academic credits 4 additional academic credits Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Prospective Student Athletes for more information.

23. Bright Futures Scholarships Academic Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Academic Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT or 29 ACT and 75 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles Guidance website. Florida Medallion Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Florida Medallion Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) and 1050 SAT or 23 ACT. 16 required academic credits include: 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I level and above which does not include Liberal Arts, Integrated or Informal Geometry). Algebra IA and IB = 1 credit together 3 Science 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) View scholarship award amounts at: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awardamt.htm www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awardamt.htm Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards.25 per semester for honors and AP courses with a C or higher. Honors foreign language is not honors for BF GPA calculation.

24. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading & Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra) Gold Seal is a two year scholarship. TV Productions I Communication Technology I TV Productions II Communication Technology II TV Productions III Communication Technology III Culinary Arts IDCT I Culinary Arts II DCT II Culinary Arts III DCT III Engineering Technology IComputing for College and Careers Engineering Technology IIWeb Design I Engineering Technology IIIWeb Design II Criminal Justice I Criminal Justice II Criminal Justice III *** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.

25. ePEP- Personal Education Planner Florida has a one-stop student advising website at www.FACTS.org. Theres a special section just for high school students. Florida has a one-stop student advising website at www.FACTS.org. Theres a special section just for high school students. Freshmen are required to update their ePEP this year. Freshmen are required to update their ePEP this year. Students can: Students can: See what options they have for courses during each year of high school. See what options they have for courses during each year of high school. See their high school transcript and find out whether they are taking the right courses to graduate. See their high school transcript and find out whether they are taking the right courses to graduate. Take a Career Interest Inventory called CHOICES. Take a Career Interest Inventory called CHOICES. Check out different careers and see what kind of education or training is required. Check out different careers and see what kind of education or training is required. See what courses will make them eligible to go to college or to qualify for a Bright Futures scholarship to help pay for college. See what courses will make them eligible to go to college or to qualify for a Bright Futures scholarship to help pay for college. Plan courses for each year of high school, so they can help lead them to where they want to go. Plan courses for each year of high school, so they can help lead them to where they want to go.

27. Bright Futures and State University System Course Requirements Evaluation Tracking Tools on www.FACTS.ORG FACTS.org offers exciting options for students and parents to compare transcript information to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, college admissions requirements and more. FACTS.org offers exciting options for students and parents to compare transcript information to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, college admissions requirements and more. This is not an official application or notice of award/admissions. This is not an official application or notice of award/admissions. It is only as accurate at the records are on the date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year). It is only as accurate at the records are on the date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year).

29. Statewide Testing Program Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) · Measures student achievement of New Generation Sunshine State Standards · Focusing on Reading and math · High-level Standards Graduation Requirement – Grade 10 FCAT II Reading - Level 3 Graduation Requirement – Algebra I EOC – 30% of final grade At Chiles, we use scores for placement purposes. We offer remediation in reading and math for students with low test scores. At Chiles, we use scores for placement purposes. We offer remediation in reading and math for students with low test scores.

30. Action Plan For Freshmen: Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin to formulate a plan for 10 th grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum but maintain a balance. Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin to formulate a plan for 10 th grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum but maintain a balance. Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc. Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc. Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of underclassmen opportunities have been available in the guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. Available on our web site. Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of underclassmen opportunities have been available in the guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. Available on our web site. Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend FACTS.org Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend FACTS.org Choices Planner and CollegeBoard's MyRoad programs at www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad. Choices Planner and CollegeBoard's MyRoad programs at www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad. www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad Take the PSAT as a 10 th grader and as an 11 th grader for last SAT preparation and National Merit Scholarship Program consideration. Take the PSAT as a 10 th grader and as an 11 th grader for last SAT preparation and National Merit Scholarship Program consideration. FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year. FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year. SAT/ACT in spring of junior year. SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.

31. Helpful Websites www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us www.firn.edu/doe/brfuture www.firn.edu/doe/brfuture www.FACTS.org www.FACTS.org www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com www.scholaraid.com www.scholaraid.com www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org www.review.com www.review.com www.collegequest.com www.collegequest.com

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