CLASS OF 2016 Senior Seminar

Graduation Requirements 24 credits  Must meet all subject level credit requirements! GPA  Minimum 2.0 unweighted Testing  Must PASS FCAT Reading (245 or higher)  OR  Get 440 on SAT verbal OR 19 on ACT Reading  Must PASS Alg 1 EOC (399 or higher)  OR  Get 97 or higher on PERT

Graduation Requirements English  4 credits Math  4 credits, must include Algebra 1 (1.0) and Geometry (1.0) Science  3 credits, must include Biology (1.0) Social Studies  American Government (0.5)  Economics (0.5)  US History (1.0)  World History (1.0)

Graduation Requirements Fine Arts  1 credit in fine/performing or approved practical art  CCC, Journalism, Intro Info Tech, Design Services, TV Prod HOPE Online Course  Complete one FULL online course  If sign up for 1.0 credit class, must do full 1.0 credit online  If sign up for 0.5 credit class, must complete online  NovaNet does NOT count  Gradpoint DOES count (but must complete full course)

4 Year College/University Requirements All of the FL graduation requirements AND Algebra 2 2 consecutive years of a Foreign Language (Also BF requirement) Colleges look for RIGOR, should have:  Science  Math  Academic based courses

NCAA Requirements D1 and D2 have different requirements D1 requirements:  4 years English  3 years Math (Alg 1 and higher)  2 years Science  1 year of additional English, Math, or Science  2 years of Social Studies  4 years of additional courses (any of above and including foreign language, religion/philosophy)  2.30 minimum GPA  Graduate from HS

NCAA Requirements D2  3 years English  2 years Math (Algebra 1 and higher)  2 years Science  3 years of an additional English, Math, or Science  4 years of additional courses (any area above, and including foreign language, religion, philosophy)  2.0 GPA NCAA GPA calculated through core courses ONLY! Send ACT/SAT directly to Clearinghouse (9999)

Credit Recovery/Grade Forgiveness ELP  Tuesday Thru Friday afterschool 2pm in 4-107, see counselor for referral Monday & Wednesday tutoring  In cafeteria 6-8pm, see website for schedule Stay after with teacher if struggling! FLVS

Post Secondary Options College is not for everyone What are your choices? 1. 4 year college/university 2. 2 year college 3. Tech/Trade school 4. Military—test required 5. Right to work

College Admissions Process Do your research!!!!! Check admissions criteria online. Make sure test scores, personal statements, and transcripts are sent (these are YOUR responsibility, double check!) Apply Early! (priority deadline early as Oct. 15 th ) Official Transcript – complete YELLOW transcript request card and give to Mrs. Smith (located in records)

College Admissions Process Importance of Senior Schedules  Mid year and end of year reports (can rescind your acceptance!) Commonapp.org/facts.org/pcuf.net Apply to at least 3 schools and make one of them your safety choice Summer term>> mid range!!! Letters of Recommendation (if needed)  Give teachers 3-4 weeks before deadline (prepare resume) College visits (4 days)

SAT Online registration is preferred Cost is $ Additional fee for late registration. $10 for additional score reports. Critical Reading, Math, and Writing (required). SAT I – General Reasoning (Reading, Math, Writing) SAT II – Subject test. Some schools will require this test as well. Test code center # is College Athletes: Code 9999 on test to send to NCAA

ACT Online registration is preferred Cost is $33.00 for the ACT (No Writing) $48.00 for the ACT Plus Writing  Writing section is optional.  $10 for each additional score report  Test code center # is College Athletes: Code 9999 on test to send to NCAA

Financial Aid BOTTOM LINE… EVERYONE SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF FAFSA !!! October 2, 2014 Financial Aid Seminar PHUHS 6:30pm-8pm Or October 14, 2014 Countryside HS 6:30-8:00pm

College and Career Fairs A wealth of information!!!! USF-St Pete: Sunday 1:00-3:00 Countryside HS: Monday 6:00-7:30 “Meet with admissions professionals representing over 80 universities around the nation” –USF St. Pete

Scholarships MUST DO YOUR FOOTWORK NOW  Leadership  Opportunities  Pinellas Ed Foundation $500 to $10,000  Individual Schools  Scholarships updated regularly on school website  Get that ESSAY ready!!!  opportunities

Bright Futures 3 levels All require:  Community Service hours (different amount for each)  4 credits English  4 credits Math (Alg 1 and higher)  3 credits Science  3 credits Social Studies  2 credits World Language (sequential, same language!)  SAT/ACT scores Students can take ACT/SAT until June 30 th to qualify, no limit number of times

Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholar (FAS)  100 hours community service  3.5 weighted GPA, calculated from required coursework only  Electives are not factored into BF GPA  29 ACT composite score (includes Reading, English, Math, Science)  1290 SAT composite score (includes Critical Reading and Math only)

Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS)  75 hours community service  3.0 weighted GPA, calculated from required coursework only  Electives are not factored into BF GPA  26 ACT composite score (includes English, Reading, Math, Science)  1170 SAT composite score (includes Critical Reading and Math only)

Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholar (GSV)  3.0 weighted GPA  Take at least 3 full credits in a single Career and Technical Education program  Achieve the required minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA in the career education courses  30 hours community service  Achieve the required minimum score on the ACT, SAT, or PERT  ACT- 17 English, 19 Reading, 19 Math  SAT-440 Critical Reading, 440 Math  PERT-106 Reading, 103 Writing, 114 Math

Bright Futures Mid year graduates (Sept 1-Jan 31 st )  Must have completed application by August 31 st to receive award for Spring 2015  Must complete application beginning December 1 st to receive award for Fall 2015  Hours must be completed by graduation date  Can take SAT/ACT through June 30 th (Fall awards) End of year graduates (June 2015)  Application opens on December 1 st (  Must complete community service by graduation (June)  Must take ACT/SAT by June 30 th (and qualify)

Bright Futures: Award info The award (or ineligibility) determination will be posted to a student's online Financial Aid Recipient History (FARH) screen and is viewable by the student. Login credentials will be sent to the student after the FFAA is submitted and enable a student to:  view award status (eligibility determination);  view/update demographic information;  view/update postsecondary institution;  view the amount disbursed each semester;  view the spring renewal GPA;  monitor hours remaining for the year and for the scholarship; and  view all correspondence posted and/or sent from the FDOE.

Scholar Designations Recognition for additional course work/EOC testing  Sticker on your diploma In addition to grad. requirements must:  Algebra 2, upper level math (higher Alg 2), pass Alg 1 EOC  Chemistry or Physics, upper level science, pass Bio EOC  Pass US Hist EOC  2 credit foreign language (same lang)  Earn 1 credit in DE, AP, or IB course

If you DO NOTHING, you GET NOTHING!