Mr. Peters: A-C 9 th -12th Mrs. Chancey: D-He 9 th -12th Mrs. Poitier: Hi-Me 9 th -12 th Mrs. Collins: Mi-Sc 9 th -12th Mrs. Norgan: Se-Z 9 th -12 th C LASS OF 2016

D EMOGRAPHICS  Student high school records should have correct:  Address  Phone number  Social Security Number *SSN is not required but recommended for matching of college and scholarship applications to high school transcripts

4 YEAR /24 C REDITS G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS  4 English  4 Math (Algebra 1 – pass EOC/ Geometry – take EOC)  3 Natural Sciences ( Biology – take EOC)  3 Social Studies (World Hist., US Hist., US Gov & Econ.)  1 Fine/Performing Art or Practical Art  1 Physical Education (Personal Fitness/Another PE)  8 Electives  1 online (FLVS/PVS) course  Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading  Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC  Cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA  2 World Language (not required for graduation - required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)

S TATE A SSESSMENT R EQUIREMENTS & D ISTRICT EOY’ S For graduation, students must pass:  Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading  Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC)  Retakes administered in the Fall and Spring Students must take an EOY exam:  EOY = End of Year Exam  EOY will count for 30% of each semester grade

H IGH S CHOOL C OURSES / D ISTRICT EOY S District EOYs for ½ credit courses (Econ, Gov’t, PE, etc.) Quarter 1Quarter 2Course Final Exam (EOY)Semester 1 Grade 35% 30%100% District EOYs for 1 credit courses Quarter 1Quarter 2 Course Final Exam (column is blank until EOY score is available ) Semester 1 Grade Quarter 3Quarter 4 Course Final Exam Semester 2 Grade 35% 30%100%35% 30%100% Numeric Calculation; note on report card denotes EOY is 30% of each final course grade. Numeric Calculation: each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1 st semester exam; EOY is 30% of final semester grade. Unit/Quarter/Semester assessments are included in quarter grades.

H OW IS G RADE P OINT A VERAGE (GPA) DETERMINED ?  Determined by all classes taken (points earned/number of classes taken)  Un-Weighted GPA  A = 4 pts  B = 3 pts  C = 2 pts  D = 1 pts  F = 0 pts  Weighted GPA  Honors =.5 pt  Dual-Enrollment = 1 pt  Advanced Placement = 1 pt  Final Graduation GPA – 3.2 and above walk in rank order  Honors delineation  3.2 = Honors (burgundy cord)  3.5 = Cum Laude (green cord)  3.75 = Magna Cum Laude (gold cord)  4.00 = Summa Cum Laude (green/gold cord)

O NLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

 Student/Parent requests the course on (complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)  Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School Class’ form to the Guidance Office.  Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested the correct course and approve the course.  FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.  Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.

M ERIT D ESIGNATION  In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:  Attain one or more industry certifications

S CHOLAR D ESIGNATION  In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:  1 credit in Algebra II  1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course  Pass the Biology EOC  1 credit in chemistry or physics  1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics  Pass the U.S. History EOC*  2 credits in the same world language  1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course *student is exempt from the U.S. History assessment if they are enrolled in AP U.S. History and earn the minimum score to earn college credit

C OMMUNITY SERVICE & T RANSCRIPTS  Community Service must be completed for a non profit or not for profit agency  Not required for graduation  At least 100 hrs recommended for colleges and scholarships  250 hrs – cord for graduation ceremony  Turn in ASAP for scholarships  Final deadline – May 1 st  Transcripts  Place request in the binder labeled ‘Transcripts’ on the front counter of the Guidance Office  First 3 for colleges are free, then $2 charge for additional  Scholarship transcripts always free  See Mrs. Robinson in Guidance

P OST SECONDARY PLANS ?  4 year University  Florida College System  Technical School  Full Time Employment  Military

S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  Coursework 4 English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language 2 Academic Electives  Minimum High School GPA 2.5  Test Minimums Critical Reading SAT 460 or ACT 19 Mathematics SAT 460 or ACT 19 English with Writing SAT 460 or Combined ACT Plus Writing 18 Planning to go straight to a 4 yr college after high school? Minimum Requirements Universities may establish higher admissions Standards than those listed above

S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM MATRIX

F LORIDA C OLLEGE S YSTEM #1 IN ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION  Florida system  a bachelor’s (4 yr) degree  Earn an Associate of Arts (2 yr) degree at a Florida College System institution, then transfer to a 4 yr institution  AA degree at a Florida college guarantees students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at a university or Florida college offering 4 yr degrees more information visit  Florida Colleges offer Associate of Science (2 yr) degrees, Certificate Programs, and Applied Technical Diplomas  Lead directly to employment  Potential to earn more money than with some 4-yr degrees

C AREER & T ECHNICAL C ENTERS Traviss & Ridge Career Centers  Architecture & Construction  Arts, A/V Technology & Communication  Business, Management & Administration  Health Science  Hospitality & Tourism  Human Services  Information Technology  Transportation, Distribution & Logistics More information visit and schools.polk-fl.net/ridgewww.traviss.edu

E DUCATION P ATHWAYS Florida College System (such as Polk State College) A.S. in Computer Network Engineering Technology Florida Earnings: Average Annual Wage $73,403 Entry Annual Wage$45,282 Experienced Annual Wage$87,443 Career & Technical Education (such as Traviss Career Center) Lakeland Average Annual Wage Electrician: $39,395 Surgical Technician:$38,875 Automotive Mechanic:$38,210 Fire Safety Investigator: $58,989

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P AYING FOR P OST S ECONDARY E DUCATION Four basic types of financial aid:  Scholarships – Free money Academic achievement Financial need Minority students Children of Veterans  Grants – Free money Federal Aid –fafsa.ed.govfafsa.ed.gov State Aid -  Work study/employment – Earn it Based on financial need, jobs that allow students to work to pay for their education expenses  Loans – borrow it, repay it Federal loans for students and parents offer low interest rates

B RIGHT F UTURES WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG  Florida Academic Scholarship  Florida Medallion Scholarship  Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship  Always refer to the website at for changes in scholarship requirements All BF requirements subject to change

B RIGHT F UTURES : FAS/FMS WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar

G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL S CHOLARS Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded. 1 Fine/Practical Art 1 Physical Education 3 CTE Credits 3.0 weighted GPA overall 3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses 30 CSH

B RIGHT F UTURE A WARD A MOUNTS Bright Futures award amounts vary yearly

R ESOURCES : F INANCIAL A ID  Scholarship bulletin: GJHS website – georgejenkinshs.comgeorgejenkinshs.com  Paying for college:  Financial Aid night at GJHS: Thursday, Dec 17 th at 6:30pm in Auditorium  Financial Aid Websites: - Online application for all Florida Department of Education financial aid programs, including Bright Futures. - Florida Department of education - Free application for federal student aid - Free scholarship search – Planning for college – free financial aid info and assistance See handout and website for more ‘Resources on the Web’ * Beware of scams! Never pay for a scholarship!!!

TESTING, TESTING AND MORE TESTING! ACT - SAT -  For college applications and Bright Futures  seniors should take/retake the SAT/ACT as soon as possible!  New SAT starts March 2016, get SAT testing complete prior to the change  Provide accurate address for notifications of when test scores are available online

TESTING, TESTING AND MORE TESTING! NEW SAT

Q UALIFYING FOR S AT & A CT WAIVERS How to obtain ACT & SAT Waivers: A student may receive up to 2 SAT and 2 ACT waivers and up to 5 college applications fee waivers while in high school. At least 1 SAT/ACT waiver must be used to be eligible for the college application fee waivers. To receive the testing waiver, each student must: 1. Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch - lunch form must be completed & submitted to cafeteria manager each year 2. Create an account on the SAT and/or ACT websites. 3. Complete the test registration; including photo upload. 4. See Guidance Counselor on designated waiver dates with log in and password information.

R ECOMMENDATION L ETTERS AND / OR C OLLEGE A THLETICS Need a Letter of Recommendation?  Always ask 2 weeks ahead of the deadline  Complete the student self-assessment form College athlete?  Students must check with their interested colleges to find out their sports accreditation agency (NCAA, NAIA)  Know the eligibility requirements

C OMING A TTRACTIONS October—Individual Senior Conferences December 1 st –Bright Futures Application Opens December 17 th –GJHS Financial Aid Seminar

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