Freshman - Sophomore Night Gulf Coast High School September 18, 2017

Agenda Who is my counselor? School Website Graduation Requirements Bright Futures Scholarship Program Dual Enrollment Volunteer Hours

Counselor assignments A-Cap (& FSW) - Mrs. Dombroski Car-Cl (& gifted) - Ms. Tyo Co-D (& Sa’s) - Mrs. Giles E-J - Ms. Minsker K-M (& FGCU) - Mrs. Reale N-R - Ms. Marvin S-Saz - Mrs. Giles Sc-Z - Ms. Wessman

GCH Website www.gulfcoastsharks.com

Resources on GCH Website Daily Announcements Running Calendar Check Grades Find Teachers/Staff Email Addresses Activities/Athletics / Clubs

How do I ask my counselor a question? Email your counselor with your specific questions. Walk in any day at lunch. Fill out a gold form found on the counter of the Student Services Office with your name and concern. Your counselor will email a pass to your teacher for you to come down.

Counselor Email Addresses Mrs. Dombroski: dombrl@collierschools.com Mrs. Giles: gilescy@collierschools.com Ms. Minsker: minskehe@collierschools.com Mrs. Reale: realema@collierschools.com Mrs. Tyo: tyotr@collierschools.com Ms. Wessman: wessmade@collierschools.com Ms. Marvin: marvinma@collierschools.com

How do I ask my counselor a question? If you come to the Student Services Office during class please check in at the counter. You enter your student number and we will check you out after your appointment.

Class of 2019 and 2020 Graduation Requirements English 4.0 credits Math (Algebra 1 /Geometry) 4.0 credits Science (Biology & 2 Other Lab Sciences) 3.0 credits Social Studies (WH, USH, Econ/Gov) 3.0 credits Fine/Performing/Practical Arts 1.0 credit HOPE 1.0 credit Elective Credits 8.0 credits __________________________________________________ Total Credits 24.0 credits Pass Algebra I EOC Pass Grade 10 ELA Assessment 2.0 Grade Point Average Take One Online Course (Econ/Gov are taught at GCH in an online format)

Testing Information Geometry, Biology and US History End of Course Exams count as 30% of final course average.

Earning Scholars or Merit Designations In addition to meeting the Standard High School Diploma Requirements………… Scholar Designation Merit Designation Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established GCHS Industry Certifications Auto CAD Adobe Flash CS5 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Medical Assistant Certification Food Handler Certification Earn 1.0 credit in Geometry and pass EOC Earn 1.0 credit in Alg II and pass EOC Earn 1.0 credit in Statistics or Equally rigorous course Earn 1.0 credit in Biology and pass EOC Earn 1.0 credit in Chemistry or Physics Earn 1.0 credit in U.S. History and pass EOC 2 Credits in same World Language Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment Course * Students with passing AP Bio or AP US Hist scores are exempt from passing corresponding EOC

4 Year Plan State University System Subject 9th 10th 11th 12th English English I English II English III English IV Math Geometry Algebra II 4th SUS Math Science Earth Space Science or Biology Biology or Chemistry Chemistry Social Studies World History United States History Government / Economics Foreign Language 1.0 Consecutive Foreign Lang 1.0 Consecutive Foreign Lang Misc. HOPE 1.0 Fine Art (sometime) Academic Elective (sometime) Academic Elective (sometime) Must Have 18 or More SUS Academic Classes 7.0 credits

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Gold Seal Voc Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholars Academic Scholars Award GPA – Minimum Unrounded and Cumulative 3.0 weighted* GPA in the 16 credits required for graduation AND a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a 3 credit vocational program. 3.0 weighted* GPA in the 18 college preparatory credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as MINIMUM entrance requirements. 3.5 weighted* GPA in the 18 college preparatory credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as MINIMUM entrance requirements. Test Scores SAT: Critical Read- 440 Math- 440 ACT: Rdg-19 English-17 Math-19 PERT: Reading 106 Writing 103 Math 114 1170 Critical Read & Math(excludes Writing)   ACT: 26 Composite 1290 Critical Reading & Math (excludes Writing) ACT: 29 Composite

Bright Futures Scholarship Program Gold Seal Voc Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholars Academic Scholars Award Community Service Hours 30 Hours 75 hours 100 hours Please check official Bright Futures Website for more specifics and any potential changes. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/

Community Service Not Required for graduation Cannot be affiliated with religious or political organizations Must obtain prior approval during lunch in the Student Services Office Must turn in signed letter, on non-profit organization’s letterhead, stating dates of service, hours served, brief description of services provided Pre-Approval Forms available on Guidance Website or in the Student Services Office

Dual Enrollment “Ace” Program at Florida Gulf Coast University The Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) is designed to provide a unique educational experience to qualified junior and senior high school students who are seeking an advance study option. Public Information Meetings: (http://www.fgcu.edu/ACE/) Please check their website for informational meetings at FGCU.  3.7 weighted academic GPA and 3.0 unweighted GPA.  Minimum Standardized Test Scores: SAT – 1600 combined Reading, Math and Writing Minimums: Math 500, Reading: 500, Writing: 500 ACT – 23 Composite Minimums: Math 20, Reading 20, English 20

Florida Southwestern State College Dual Enrollment  GPA Requirements-Unweighted Cumulative GPA 3.5 for Sophomores 3.0 for Juniors and Seniors  Minimum standardized test scores: SAT Reading Test Score: 24 SAT Writing & Language Test Score: 25 SAT Math Test Score: 24 (MAT 1033) ACT: English 17, Reading 19, and Math 19 (MAT 1033) or Math 23 for College Algebra Mac 1105. PERT: Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114

Other Thoughts…

Credit Denial Can not miss more than 9 days / semester Please communicate with Attendance Office to document absences

Make Up Work Policy Students are to be provided one school day for everyday day missed to make up work. Long term assignments are due on the day the student returns to school.

Midterm Exams Final Exams Often we get calls about students missing midterm or final exams. Students are not allowed to take the exams early - they can only take them when they return.

PSAT testing for sophomores: October 11th, 2018 Upcoming PSAT PSAT testing for sophomores: October 11th, 2018

Closing Thoughts Check quarter grades often Communicate directly with your student’s teacher if you have a concern Take all standardized testing seriously This presentation will be on the GCHS Student Services Website under ‘Events’