Tavares High School Counselors: Seniors: Mrs. Croker Juniors: Mr. Stevens Sophomores: (A-L) Mr. Stevens (M-Z) Ms. Carter Freshman: Ms. Carter

Courses, Assessments, Credits, GPA

Course Requirements English (4 credits) Math (4 credits) English 1 English II English III English IV Algebra I (or Alg 1 A/B) w/ passing score on EOC Geometry (EOC 30% of grade) Algebra II (not required to graduate) Math of your choice

Course Requirements Social Studies (3 credits) Science (3 credits) World History American History (EOC 30% of your grade) American Government/Economics with Fin. Lit. Biology (EOC 30% of your grade) Science of your choice

Course Requirements Electives (8 credits) Foreign Language (2 credits) Your choice Required for entrance into colleges/universities (this will count as 2 elective credits) NOT REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Course Requirements HOPE (1 credit) Fine/Practical Art (1 credit) Online Course (at least.5 credits): You MUST complete ENTIRE class. Ex. If you take World History, you must take Segments 1 & 2 = 1 credit (Art, Piano, Chorus, Band, Musical Theatre, Commercial Foods 2, Game Foundations, Intro. To IT)

Assessments You Must Pass to Graduate Algebra I EOC-must pass for credit Must take the following EOC’s- worth 30% of your grade (not pass/fail for credit) Geometry Biology U.S. History Algebra II (if enrolled) ELA FSA (2017, 2018 graduates) *In April* FCAT Reading (2015, 2016 graduates) *If you cannot pass FCAT Reading, you must obtain concordant scores on SAT or ACT.

Credits 9 th  10 th : 5 credits + 1 ELA or Algebra credit 10 th  11 th : 11 credits 11 th  12 th : 17 credits Graduation: 24 credits (assuming you have finished required courses, passed required assessments, and have a 2.0 GPA)

GPA 2.0 is required for graduation, as well as the participation in any sports For the purpose of scholarships, we recommend attaining at least a 3.0 For Honors: Add 1 point For AP: Add 2 points

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Requirements 3.0 unweighted GPA Pass PERT Test: In order to pass this, you must have first taken Algebra II Meet with counselor Submit application to LSSC You may only dual enroll part time (2 classes a semester). You can attend during the Fall, Spring, or Summer. Free classes, free textbooks Must have your own transportation Seniors can enroll in the Early Admissions program. Requirement: 3.5 GPA, all classes taken at Lake Sumter

Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars Award Florida Medallion Scholars Award Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award 3.5 weighted GPA3.0 weighted GPA 100 community service hours 75 community service hours 30 community service hours GPA's are calculated differently for Bright Futures. GPA on report card/transcript are not what Bright Futures look at. Everyone receives a Bright Futures brochure their senior year. Refer to Fl. Dep. of Ed. web site for more information.

Community Service Hours Many scholarships require community service hours See the guidance web site or visit the guidance office for opportunities Fill out log, have supervisor sign off, complete the reflection on the back, turn into your counselor

Please visit our web site under “Guidance” tab Graduation Requirements (including this PowerPoint) Community Service Hours Dual Enrollment Information Scholarships College Visits Announcements/Events