1. Class of 2019 The Journey Begins HERE… The Journey Begins NOW! DELTONA HIGH SCHOOL

2. AGENDA  General Topics  Appointment Procedures  Graduation Requirements  Testing Requirements  Graduation Options & Designations  Bright Futures  Community Service Hours

3. APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES  Walk-in Appointments  Students can see their counselor without an appointment before school, during lunch or after school.  Scheduled Appointments  No appointments will be set up between periods or if the student shows up with a teacher’s pass during class time.  Student will receive a pass with a time and date for their appointment  You are responsible for keeping your appointment

4. CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED 9 TH GRADE IN 2015 – 2016) CATEGORIESCREDITS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS I, II, III, IV4 MATHEMATICS 1 credit in Algebra I (EOC=30% & Pass) 1 credit in Geometry (EOC=30%) 2credit in an additional math course If student enrolls in Algebra II (EOC=30% ) 4 SCIENCE 1 credit in Biology (EOC=30%) 1 credit in a physical science course (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) 1 credit in an equally rigorous science course 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 1 credit in World History 1 credit in United States History (EOC = 30%) ½ credit in Economics ½ credit in United States Government 3

5. CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED 9 TH GRADE IN 2015 – 2016) CATEGORIESCREDITS PHYSICAL EDUCATION ½ credit in Personal Fitness ½ credit in any other PE course 1 PERFORMING FINE ARTS1 ELECTIVES8 TOTAL24 Credits ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS  2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)  One course must be taken on-line  Passing scores on Grade 10 ELA or achieve concordant scores on ACT or SAT  Meet EOC requirement for Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology and United States History

6. ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED  9 th GRADE  English Language Arts I (R/H)  10 th GRADE  English Language Arts II (R/H)  11 th GRADE  English Language Arts III (R/H), AP Language, ENC 1101  12 th GRADE  English Language Arts IV (R/H), AP Literature, ENC 1102

7. MATH – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED  9 th GRADE  Algebra I or Geometry (R/H)  10 th GRADE  Geometry or Algebra II (R/H)  11 th GRADE  Algebra II (R/H), Pre-Calculus  12 th GRADE  Analysis of Functions & Trigonometry, or AP Math Course

8. SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS REQUIRED  9 th GRADE  Earth/Space Science or Biology Honors  10 th GRADE  Biology or Chemistry (R/H)  11 th GRADE  Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics (R/H)  12 th GRADE  Marine Science (R/H) or AP Science Course

9. SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 CREDITS REQUIRED  9 th GRADE  No course or AP Human Geography  Counts as an elective credit  10 th GRADE  World History (R/H), AP World History  11 th GRADE  United States History (R/H), AP US History  12 th GRADE  U.S. Government (R/H) or AP US Government  Economics (R/H) or AP Microeconomics

10. PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 1 CREDIT REQUIRED  9 th GRADE  Recreational Activities  Personal Fitness  These courses are available at VVS & FLVS  Waivers – application available for Band, ROTC, Dance,& 2 yrs. Of Interscholastic JV or Varsity Sport.

11. PE WAIVERS  Band – One semester of Marching Band with a grade of C or better waives.5 credit of PE. Student must still take Personal Fitness.  Dance – One semester of a dance class waives.5 credit of PE. Student must still take Personal Fitness.  Interscholastic Sports – Two seasons of an interscholastic sport at the JV or Varsity level and a grade of C or better on the Personal Fitness competency test waives Personal Fitness and PE.  Participation in these activities does not automatically waiver this graduation requirement. Student must request and complete the application for the waiver.

12. JROTC WAIVERS  Completion of two years of JROTC waives the physical education credit and a full credit of performing arts.  Students must still take the.5 credit required of Personal Fitness

13. PERFORMING ARTS – 1 CREDIT REQUIRED  Examples of performing – fine arts courses:  Band  Theatre 1  Creating Art 2D & 3D  Television Production  Speech 1 & 2 (VVS course only)  Other Career & Technical Education courses may apply

14. ELECTIVES – 8 CREDITS REQUIRED  Choose wisely!  Experiential Learning  Electives are NEVER guaranteed.

15. PROGRAM CHOICES  CAREER ACADEMIES  Entrepreneurship, Marketing, & Management  Graphic Arts & Design  Health Services  THIS IS THE TIME TO EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS AT NO CO $ T!

16. TRACKING CREDITS & GRADES  Class of 2019 - Graduation Plan  Parent Portal  VIMS Gradebook  floridashines.org

17. G.P.A.  Students Need A Minimum Of A 2.0 GPA To Graduate.  1.9999 will not be rounded up to 2.0  How is the GPA calculated?  Quality points divided by credits attempted  Types Of GPA?  Graduation  Class Rank*  Eligibility * Denotes weighted GPA  Bright Futures *  College Admissions

18. FSA & EOC  Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) or English Language Arts Assessment (ELA)  End of Course Exam (EOC)  Algebra I (Pass + 30% of final course grade)  Geometry (30% of final course grade)  Biology (30% of final course grade)  U.S. History (30% of final course grade)  Algebra II (30% of final course grade) if enrolled

19. GRADUATION OPTIONS  ACCEL 18-Credit Diploma Option  What is the distinction between the 18-credit ACCEL option and the 24-credit option?  3 elective credits instead of 8  Physical Education is not required  Online course is not required  All other graduation requirements for a 24-credit standard diploma must be met including all assessments.

20. SUPERINTENDENT’S DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION  In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must:  The student must successfully complete a minimum of four (4) AP courses distributed over at least two (2) different content areas.  Successful completion includes passing the courses as well as sitting for the AP exam.  The student must earn a score of 3 or higher on three (3) or more AP exams.  The student must earn a weighted AP GPA of 3.0 or higher.  The student must earn an overall weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.

21. SUPERINTENDENT’S DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION  The student must complete a minimum of 100 community service hours.  The student must participate in the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exam Program in both the junior and senior year of high school. The senior year requirement may be waived based on the junior year score.  The SDD program is undergoing a revision by district staff.  Class of 2019 students will follow the new criteria once established.

22. SCHOLAR DESIGNATION  In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must:  Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass EOC);  Pass the Geometry EOC;  Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course;  Pass the Biology I EOC;  Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics;  Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics;  Pass the U.S. History EOC;  Earn 2 credits in the same World Language; and  Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course

23. MERIT DESIGNATION Course TitleIndustry Certification Name Advanced Technology ApplicationsAdobe Certified Associate (Photoshop) Agritechnology 2Agricultural Technician Certification Communications Technology 1 & 3Adobe Certified Associate (InDesign) Communications Technology 2Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator) Culinary Arts 3 & 4Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe) Culinary Arts 3 & 4National ProStart Certificate of Achievement Digital Design 3Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator) Digital Design 3Adobe Certified Associate (InDesign) Digital Design 3Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop) Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1 & 2Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator) Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1 & 2Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop) Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 2 & 2Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator) Digital Video Production 1 & 2Adobe Certified Associate (Premiere Pro) Digital Video Production 2Adobe Certified Associate (Flash) Emergency Medical Responder 3Certified Patient Care Technician Food Science Applications 2 & 3Certified Professional Food Manager (ServSafe) Health Science 1Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Television Production 3 & 4Adobe Certified Associate (Flash) Television Production 3 & 4Adobe Certified Associate (Premiere Pro)

24. DUAL ENROLLMENT - DSC  Must have earned credit in a high school course  3.0 minimum GPA required  PERT – limited to two attempts at DSC  Required PERT scores:  Reading – 106  Writing – 104  Math – 114 for MAT1033 or 123 for MAC1105 Must meet both scores  15 credits per semester maximum

25. DUAL ENROLLMENT - BCU  A minimum 3.0 unweighted G.P.A  Minimum Qualifying Test Scores on ONE of the following tests:  SAT- Math & Reading (≥ 440)  ACT- English & Math (≥ 17)  Compass Test (Testing available at the B-CU Testing Center)  eWrite-Essay (≥ 8)  Math(≥ 42)

26. BRIGHT FUTURES Weighted GPA Community Service Hours Test Scores Florida Academic Scholar 3.5100ACT – 29 SAT – 1290 Florida Medallion Scholar 3.075ACT – 26 SAT – 1170 Gold Seal Vocational Scholar 3.030ACT – 17 English / 18 Reading / 19 Math SAT – 440 Critical Reading / 440 Math PERT – 104 Reading / 99 Writing / 113 Math

27. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS  Students must attend a training workshop prior to completing community service hours.  Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction – 100 hrs  Bright Futures  Academic Scholar – 100 hrs  Medallion Scholar – 75 hrs  Vocational Gold Seal – 30 hrs *Community Service is NOT REQUIRED for graduation

28. MOVING UP  By the end of this year students should have:  1 credit in English  1 credit in Math (Algebra 1 or Geometry)  1 credit in Science (Earth Space Science or Biology Honors)  4 credits of electives  Students must earn at least 5 credits to be promoted to grade 10.

29. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES  YOU are responsible for:  Tracking credits & graduation requirements  Making up credits  Odyssey Lab  Volusia Virtual School – www.volusiaonlinelearning.comwww.volusiaonlinelearning.com  Florida Virtual School – www.flvs.netwww.flvs.net  Updating your graduation plan

30. CONTACT INFORMATION ABACO SCHWEIZER 386-575-4153, ext. 44104 ALSchwei@volusia.k12.fl.us

31. THANK YOU! GO WOLVES!