Welcome to Seminole High School Parent Night February 7th 2017

Counselor Breakdown 2017-18 cohort (9th grade) Maureen Kraeter kraeterm@pcsb.org extension 2114 2016-17 cohort (10th grade) Nancy Badi badin@pcsb.org extension 2117 2015-16 cohort (11th grade) Amy Rubin rubina@pcsb.org extension 2116 2014-15 cohort (12th grade) Elizabeth Faris farise@pcsb.org extension 2122

Graduation Requirements 1 online course 2.0 unweighted GPA 24 credits 4 Credits English Language Arts 4 Credits Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry required 3 Credits Science Biology I required 3 Credits Social Studies World History, US History, US Government & Economics with Financial Literacy 1 Credit Fine and Performing Arts, or Practical Arts 1 Credit Physical Education 8 Elective Credits

Testing Requirements Pass: Participate: Algebra 1 EOC FSA ELA Biology EOC Geometry EOC Algebra 2 EOC (if enrolled) US History EOC

Class Registration Process Day 1: Students will see a presentation given by school counselors in the classroom. Day 2: Students will discuss course placement options with their parents and teachers. Day 3: Students will meet with a school counselor to review and input their course requests in focus.

Class Registration Schedule 11th grade (rising seniors) will be scheduled on the week of February 6th. 9th grade (rising sophomores) will be scheduled on the week of February 13th. 10th grade (rising juniors) will be scheduled on the week of February 21st.

Advanced Classes AP Student takes the course and if they pass the exam they get college credit. Only at SHS Nationally recognized Dual Enrollment The grade you get is a permanent part of you college and high school transcript. Can be off campus or on campus

SHS Sports JV Football Basketball Cheer Varsity Girls Soccer Varsity Football Wrestling Varsity Cheerleading JV Cheerleading Winter Guard Cross Country Baseball JV Girls Basketball Swim/Dive Softball Girls Tennis JV Volleyball Track and Field Varsity Volleyball Golf Boys Tennis Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Soccer Flag Football JV Flag Football Boys Basketball JV Girls Soccer

Clubs/Activities Robotics Asian Pop Culture Drama Student Government SHS Seminary Key Club Interact Club Take Stock in Children Hawk Talk Book Club Multicultural Club Yearbook TV Production First Priority AVID SADD Dance Team Girlfriends of Pinellas Technology Student Association FBLA Mu Alpha Theta Marching Band Rho Kappa Academic Team Color Guard Chem Club GSA Indoor Percussion Chess Club Spanish NHS Jazz Band PMAC French NHS Orchestra Ethics Science NHS Chorus Tri-M NHS Ping Pong Bowling Foreign Friends Improv Helping Animals

Scholarship Information Available on http://www.pcsb.org/seminole-hs Home > About Us > Guidance > Scholarships Pinellas Education Traditional High School Senior Scholarships Florida Bright Futures Scholarships Fastweb.com

Pinellas Education Traditional High School Senior Scholarships Provides more than 100 different college scholarships to more than 250 high school seniors throughout Pinellas County. Scholarships range in focus from music and drama to science and math, and even sports. Some are designed for specific areas of study such as nursing or dentistry while others reward academic performance and community service, and many are based on financial need. Scholarships may be either one-time awards or renewable scholarships for students who continue to meet the scholarship qualifications throughout college. http://www.pinellaseducation.org/students/traditional-high-school-senior-scholarships

Bright Futures Award Requirements Florida Academic Scholars Florida Medallion Scholars Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Grade Point Average 3.5 weighted GPA 3.0 weighted GPA 3.0 weighted GPA and 3.5 unweighted GPA in 3 full credits in a single Career & Technical Ed Program Community Service 100 hours 75 hours 30 hours Test Scores SAT 1290 (Critical Reading & Math only) or ACT 29 composite 1170 (Critical Reading & Math only) 26 composite Critical Reading 440, Math 440 English 17, Reading 19, Math 19 PERT Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114

Survey If you have not already done the parent survey please complete it at http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0486357 If your student has not completed the student survey please complete it at http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/7215518

Thank you for coming!