GRADUATION ACTIVITY 1 GET IN GROUP OF 4 OR 5 STUDENTS 1 PIECE OF PAPER MEMBER OF THE TEAM NEEDS TO WRITE THEIR NAME ON THE PAPER NUMBER YOUR PAPER TO MATCH THE QUESTIONS YOU WILL HAVE 1 MINUTE TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS PRIZE FOR THE WINNING TEAM

HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL HAWK? CLASS 2021 HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL HAWK?

AGENDA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COMPLETING 4 YEAR PLAN UNDERSTANDING: GPA, TRANSCRIPT, CLASS RANKING SCHOLARSHIPS INFO BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIREMENTS

School Counselors 9th grade to graduation Classroom Guidance – counselors instruct students on a variety of topics each year in High School. Academic Advising – counselors work with students on their progress to graduation and college preparation. Social/personal individual counseling – for students who are having difficulty with personal relationships or internal struggles. College and Career Readiness – various seminars, field trips, and assemblies on college applications and admissions, scholarships, and financial aid. MRS. GINA PAUL AND DR. CHRISTINE DIDONNA

LMHS Culture is all about Relationships Administration Teachers The Principal and the administrative team care about your student! From pep rallies and positive behavior support, to encouraging, motivating, and mentoring students they are here to ensure your student is successful. The #1 method to increase student engagement is rich, rigorous, and interesting instruction. Our teachers provide instruction, engagement, enrichment through clubs and sports, and additional assistance through after school tutoring.

What you should expect in 9th grade? You’ll be challenged to think for yourself and make good decisions. Which classes to take How to manage your time Good attendance Which activities to take part in Getting to class on time Whether to join any clubs or teams Planning a study schedule You’ll also have to start thinking about college or job training and possible career choices. Adjusting to new school rules

High School Requirements 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I and Geometry required) 3 Science (2 with labs)(Biology required) 3 Social Studies 1 World History 1 American History .5 American Government .5 Economics (14 core classes)

Requirements Cont. 1 Hope Credit 1 Fine Art Credit or *Practical arts *(Commercial arts, Digital Informational Technology, Culinary Arts 2; Early Childhood 2) 8 Elective Credits 24 credits total 2.0 GPA Pass Grade 10th ELA FSA Reading & Pass FSA Algebra 1 YOU NEED 5 CREDITS (passed English 1 and MathTO BE PROMOTED TO 10TH GRADE

ACCEL - 3 years option (EARLY GRADUATION OPTION) No HOPE required NO ONLINE REQUIREMENT 3 Elective Credits 18 credits 2.0 GPA Pass Grade 10th ELA FSA Reading & Pass FSA Algebra 1 Parents must sign. Return form to Ms. Paul if you want this option. 4 ELA (English Language Arts) 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 credit (Fine or performing arts, or Practical Arts)

Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholar Florida Medallion Scholar 3.5 weighted based on 16 Core Courses 3.0 weighted based on 16 core courses 100 hours community service 75 hours community service College Entrance Test Scores Test Scores SAT 1290 SAT 1070 ACT 29 ACT 26

Bright Futures Cont. 3.0 weighted GPA Gold Seal Vocational (2 years only) 3.0 weighted GPA Must be a Vocational Completer with 3.5 in a minimum of three sequential vocational credits 16.5 credits required for graduation 30 hours community STUDENTS CAN APPLY TO BRIGHT FUTURES ON OCTOBER 1ST OF THEIR SENIOR YEAR

UNDERSTANDING YOUR GPA GPA=GRADE POINT AVERAGE GPA: is simply the average of your semester grades, starting with your freshman year. We have two semester per year. Your GPA is updates twice a year After Midterm exams After Final exams

How important is my GPA? Your Grade Point Average (GPA) You must have at least a 2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA to graduate Every class you take counts – including HS credits taken in middle school Every D (1 point) or F (0 points) reduces your GPA and hurts your chance for a successful graduation Honors and AP classes count more than regular!

UNDERSTANDING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT High school transcript is a document that details a student’s academic achievement in grades 9-12. It keeps your record of all your grades: GPA (Unweighted and Weighted) CLASS RANK (shows where students stand in relation with other members of their class) State graduation requirements State graduation test scores College test scores (PSAT, PERT, ACT and SAT)

Unweighted/Weighted For Graduation For College/Bright Futures Unweighted GPA Weighted GPA Regular classes Honors DE/AP A = 4 A = 5 A = 6 B = 3 B = 4 B = 5 C = 2 C = 3 C = 4 D = 1 D = 2 D = 3 F = 0 For College/Bright Futures For Graduation

GRADUATION ACTIVITY 2 (COMPLETING 4 YEAR PLAN) PLEASE RETURN TO MRS. PAUL

FINE ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS SPEECH MUSICAL THEATRE MUSIC THEORY THEATRE 1 CHORUS VOCAL ENSEMBLE 2D ART BAND

CTE PROGRAMS TELEVISION 1 DIGITAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CULINARY 1 ADMISTRATIVE BUSINESS ROBOTICS 1 AG. SCIENCE 1 CULINARY 1 COMMERCIAL ARTS 1 HEALTH SCIENCE 1 EARLY CHILDHOOD 1

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APPLYING TO RAISE.ME Select your high school, report card, schedule, and grad year (4X A YEAR FOR REPORT CARDS) Start following colleges and entering and your achievements Watch your micro-scholarships pile up! You need to update it at least twice a year.

TICKET OUT SURVEY https://www.polleverywhere.com/login YOU CAN USE YOUR PHONE, OR OTHER DEVICES CELL PHONE: TEXT GINAPAUL451 TO 37607 COMPUTER: POLLEV.COM/GINAPAUL451 ANSWER THE QUESTIONS HONESTLY

Receive TEXT alerts from your School Counselor (561) 515-5059 Enter this number @LMH2021 Send Text message Receive TEXT alerts from your School Counselor Updates on scheduling Scholarships Dual Enrollment Volunteer opportunities College visits

QUESTIONS! YOU CAN EMAIL ME paulg@lake.k12.fl.us Come by Guidance Corner in the lunch room on Wednesdays or any other times to make an appointment