1. Lawton Chiles High School Welcome to the 2015-2016 Sophomore and Junior Parent Night

2. Guidance Department Mrs. Natalie GarnerA - De Mrs. Kim Brumage Dh – Hi, DH Ms. Alice MathisHo - Me Mrs. Jennifer BentonMi - Se Ms. Jessica Tucker Sh – Z Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

3. Counselor Roles ◦ School issues ◦ Personal issues ◦ Academic advisement ◦ Career and college advisement ◦ Scholarship information

4. Standard Graduation Requirements ◦ English: 4 credits ◦ Math: 4 credits -including Algebra I or its equivalent (EOC will be 30% of course grade) and Geometry (EOC will be 30% of course grade)* ◦ Science: 3 credits -including Biology (must take EOC. Will be 30% of course grade.) ◦ Social Studies: 3 credits: World History, U.S. History (EOC will be 30% of course grade), Economics with Financial Literacy and U.S. Government) ◦ Physical Education: 1 credit (HOPE-PE) ◦ Arts: 1 credit (Fine or Approved Practical Art) ◦ Electives: as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) ◦ * Note: If enrolled in Algebra 1 or Geometry in the 2014-2015 school year, the 30% for EOC is not applicable. Unless it will positively raise the overall grade.

5. Standard Graduation Requirements (Continued) ◦ Pass FSA Grade 10 Reading (350) (or ACT/SAT concordant) ◦ Pass the Algebra I EOC (399 for the Pearson; 46 FSA Alg 1 EOC or comparative score on PERT of 97) ◦ Complete one on-line class ◦ Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA ◦ (info. found on course request forms )

6. Approved Practical Arts classes for graduation (c/o 2017/2018) ◦ Culinary Arts II ◦ Communication Technology ◦ TV Production (Intro. to Info. Tech) ◦ Web Design ◦ Computing for Colleges and Careers

7. ◦ Promotion to 11 th grade ◦ 10 credits ◦ 1.5 unweighted GPA Promotion to 12th grade ◦ 17 credits ◦ 2.0 unweighted GPA Standardized tests and performance in courses are used for academic placement.

8. 11 th grade progression ◦ English III or AP Language and Comp. ◦ Math ◦ Science ◦ U.S. History Plus any course/program student plans to continue next year (foreign language, drama, chorus, band, Gold Seal for BF) New options: Advanced Placement – college level courses, possibility to earn college credit. (Mr. Shoenberger is AP coordinator) DCT work study program –takes at least two periods of the day (one DCT class and at least one off campus On- the- job- training (OJT) period. Spaces limited- application due to Ms. Sherry- Rm 8106

9. 12 th grade progression ◦ Senior English: English IV AP Literature or AP Language (if not already taken) FAMU Dual Enrollment (ENC1101/1102) ◦ U.S Government and Economics (one semester of each) ◦ Math ◦ Science ◦ Plus any course/program student plans to continue next year (foreign language, drama, chorus, band, Gold Seal for BF)

10. AP versus Dual Enrollment What is the difference?  AP: ◦ College credit earned only after passing AP exam in May. (passing rates vary by college). ◦ High School credit awarded with passing grade (no exam requirement). ◦ Receives one full weighted point GPA (for “C” and above grades) for Chiles calculations.(Colleges vary). ◦ Usually more rigorous coursework. Known for Academic Rigor and College Preparation. ◦ National program and a part of the College Board. ◦ More universally accepted in out of state colleges. (Students must check individual colleges for how and if credit is accepted). ◦ Requires completed AP application and teacher and parent signature.

11. AP versus Dual Enrollment What is the difference?  Dual Enrollment: - College credit earned with grade of “C” or higher in class. (no exam required ) --High School credit earned with passing grade in class (no exam required). -- Receives one full weighted point GPA (for “C” and above grades) for Chiles calculations.(Colleges vary). -- Recognized more for Acceleration opportunity for basic college core credits -- Partner program with FAMU for on-campus programs (for seniors only). -- College Credits awarded at all Universities in the state of Florida (Out of state colleges vary- need to check with admissions). -- Requires unweighted 3.0 GPA and passing score on PERT, SAT or ACT. -- Grade will remain on college transcript. -- Students who have scored a passing score on an equivalent AP exam are not permitted to enroll in that corresponding course per county policy. (i.e. a 3 on AP Lang taken in junior year means the student cannot enroll in Dual Enrollment English senior year.) -- Florida Universities will rescind admissions offer if a student’s college GPA is < 2.0 (i.e. if taking one dual enrollment course, 1 “D” = rescinded offer). --Must maintain an (unwtd.) 3.0 Chiles and FAMU GPA to continue second semester of course.

12. Academic History Report Top part of AH shows: * Passed Alg I EOC: Y or N *Passed Reading (ELA): Date passed *Rank *credits earned (.5 or 1) *grade (L=wtd. ½ pt., H=wtd. 1 pt.)

13. Academic History part 2 Bottom part of AH shows: * 1. credits required for each subject area and 2.how many have been earned to date and 3.how many are needed. *total credits *GPA (unwtd. and wtd.) *If online course reqmt is met: Y or N

14. 12 th grade options include: ◦ FAMU Dual Enrollment -English, and Math (Liberal Arts Math and College Algebra). Requirements : 3.0 unwgt gpa, and qualifying SAT OR ACT OR PERT scores (PERT was offered February 4 th, 12 th, 19 th, and the 26th). ◦ DCT work study program – takes at least two periods of the day - one DCT class and at least one off campus On- the- job- training (OJT) period – limited spaces. Applications due during registration. Ms. Sherry- Rm 8106 ◦ Honors/gifted externship program (Professional internship program)– Spaces have been filled. See Mr. Shoenberger (Rm 9201) or Mrs. Danna Deschner (Rm 9206) for questions.

15. Options After High School ◦ Work ◦ Military ◦ Vocational School ◦ 2 year Community College ◦ 4 year College/University

16. Minimum Admissions Requirements for Public Universities in Florida Core academic courses to include for regular graduation requirements are: ◦ 4 Math (minimum Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II and higher) ◦ 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) ◦ 4 academic electives ◦ 4 credits of English ◦ 3 credits of Science ◦ 3 credits of Social Science

17. Minimum Admissions Requirements for Public Universities in Florida Continued We strongly recommend surpassing the minimum Requirements! (I.e. upper level math, foreign language, additional science and social studies.) - Sliding scale for SAT/ACT according to recomputed academic GPA - SAT and ACT with writing - Always check individual college website-admissions-for specific requirements

18. What else are colleges looking for? ◦ Strong academics ( check website for average gpa and test scores of those accepted for reference). ◦ Well-rounded students ( extracurricular activities, leadership roles) ◦ SAT and/or ACT scores ( SAT II – subject area tests may be needed for competitive, private school, etc. check web site) ◦ Letters of recommendation (primarily out of state schools) ◦ Essays

19. Community College ◦ Reasons to consider: ◦ Less expensive ◦ Smaller classes ◦ More time for maturity/career decision making ◦ Admission requires a regular high school diploma ◦ PERT (or passing equivalent of SAT/ACT) used for placement (i.e. remedial classes) ◦ Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. ◦ Two main pathways ◦ 1. AA Degree (for transfer to a 4 year University) ◦ 2. AS or other certificate (training programs to earn certificates for world of work ).*high school vocational classes taken for college credit may only be applied to this degree Priority registration is offered to our seniors in early June – make sure your student takes advantage of it in their senior year!

20. Vocational Schools ◦ Schools with specific job training opportunities (i.e. Lively, Aveda, Job Corps, Disney Career Start, TCC) ◦ Students earn certificates to begin career after completing program.

21. Military ◦ Chiles has military recruiters representing the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines. ◦ Great opportunities for college scholarships and job training. ◦ Juniors are encouraged to take the ASVAB if they have an interest in joining the military or if they want to take an aptitude test.

22. Work ◦ Students can enter the workforce after graduation. (It is a plus if they already have experience in their field.) ◦ However, note that around 80% of jobs will require some education/training past high school as of the year 2010.(vs. 40% in 1950 and 65% in 1991). ◦ By 2020, 65% of new job openings will require some post-secondary education and training beyond high school ◦ Job openings in healthcare, community services, and STEM will grow the fastest among the job clusters. ◦ This country will fall short by five million workers with postsecondary education, at the current production rate, by the year 2020. ◦ (https://cew.georgetown.edu/wp- content/uploads/2014/11/Recovery2020.ES_.Web_.pdf)

23. Types of Financial Aid ◦ Scholarships ◦ Bright Futures for Florida schools (see brochure for requirements. Mrs. Brumage is coordinator) ◦ Check in “scholarship info.” file in filing cabinet in guidance for applications we receive (Mrs. Garner is the scholarship coordinator). ◦ Check with individual schools/websites. ◦ Computer on-line searches (see ‘helpful websites’ at end of presentation). ◦ Books (IRC, Career library in guidance, public library, bookstores). ◦ Check with your employer for company scholarships. ◦ Beware of scams! (shouldn’t have to pay money for searches-many free searches available) ◦ Loans (you must pay back) ◦ Grants (free money based on financial need) ◦ Work Study (work on campus to earn money)

24. Applying for Financial aid ◦ 1 Government aid (for grants and loans) –Fill out FAFSA early as possible after Jan. 1 of senior year.(deadline is May 1 for Florida schools) this may start earlier for Juniors and Sophomores because FAFSA will use the Prior- Prior year’s tax information. – FAFSA4Caster now available! (www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov) Juniors can use this to estimate the cost of college.www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov –SAR (Student Aid Report) will be sent 3-4 weeks after submitting FAFSA. –Gives you your EFC (expected family contribution) amount which is also sent to home state scholarship agencies (and other states applied for). ◦ 2. State Aid –Filling out FAFSA plus Florida Financial Aid application. –Bright Futures (fill out Florida financial aid form-see last slide for web address).

25. Applying for Financial Aid (continued) ◦ 3. College Aid –Check individual college, financial aid administrator ◦ 4. Private Sources (see specific application requirements) (Chiles usually offers a financial aid presentation in the fall. Please plan to attend for more information!)

26. Bright Futures Scholarship and Award Requirements ◦ Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) : 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT Critical Reading and Math or 29 ACT Composite Score and 100 hours of community service. ◦ Florida Medallion Scholars(FMS) : 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) and 1170 SAT Critical Reading and Math or 26 ACT Composite Score and 75 hours of community service. ◦ 16 required academic credits include: ◦ 4 English ◦ 4 Math (minimum Alg. I, Geom. and Alg. II and higher) ◦ 3 Science ◦ 3 Social Science ◦ 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) ◦ Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award : 3.0 weighted GPA in the 16 required credits for graduation, 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program, 30 hours of community serve and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT reading 19, Eng. 17, math 19 or PERT Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114).

27. ACTION PLAN FOR SOPHOMORES ◦ Set academic and personal goals ◦ Review admissions requirements for schools that are of interest and plan your junior year schedule accordingly. ◦ visit the campuses. ◦ Stay involved in activities at school and in the community. ◦ Work toward completing community service hours for scholarship opportunities. Please make sure your hours count by reviewing guidelines: http://www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/information/09_10schoolyear/Co mmunityServiceGuidelines.pdf ◦ WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO: ◦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK9VCyi1RO4&feature=player_embedd ed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK9VCyi1RO4&feature=player_embedd ed ◦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geufhfqUi5s&feature=player_detailpag e

28. ACTION PLAN FOR SOPHOMORES CONTINUED ◦ Take a personality inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers. ◦ MyCareerShines.org – assessments helps determine directions for major and career field. ◦ ASVAB is offered to juniors and seniors. (sign up in guidance next year) ◦ Apply for a social security number if you don’t already have one ◦ Plan to take the PSAT as an 11 th grader in October 2016. This time it counts for scholarship opportunities. ◦ Utilize “Big future by College Board” program with College Board: College planning, Major searching, Career Development tools all included. www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

29. www.floridashines.org or direct link at : www.mycareershines.org www.mycareershines.org

30. MyCareerShines: Assessments

31. MyCareerShines Occupations Based on Assessments

32. Khan Academy khanacademy.org

33. Khan Academy

34. Action plan for juniors ◦ Meet with counselor - Review Academic History Report, senior schedule, and scholarship opportunities. All Juniors are scheduled to have a one on one appt. (JRC) with their Counselor.. ◦ Stay involved in activities at school and community. Complete and document community service hours. (forms available on-line Chiles web site>Guidance>Community service forms pg 1 and pg 2) Be sure to get your hours pre- approved by your guidance counselor. New rules apply. Please only submit required number of hours for the award you are applying for (i.e. GSV= 30, FMS=75, FAS= 100) Keep any extra hours for other scholarships. Submitting over the required hours slows down the process. ◦ Continue exploration of careers via computer assisted systems (i.e. Choices, MyCareerShines.org, ASVAB results, Big Future, and Career Development workshops by guidance). ◦ Get some type of experience/information about careers of interest (I.e. Externship, OJT, Volunteer hours, Interviews, etc.) Get to know what the job is REALLY all about! ◦ Become familiar with admissions requirements at colleges that are on the top of your list and visit colleges. ◦ Prepare and Register for and take the SAT and ACT. SAT II if required for admissions. ◦ Search for scholarship opportunities. Visit the resource center in guidance and our website. www.leonschools.net/chiles Surf the web. (see resource list) ◦ Prepare essays for admissions and scholarship opportunities. ◦ For NCAA Athletes only: After Summer of junior year, apply for Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse and also review academic requirements for athletics in college www.ncaa.clearinghouse.netwww.ncaa.clearinghouse.net

35. Timelines for 2017 Grads ◦ August- October- college deadlines can be early. Plan early!! ◦ Retake final SAT/ACT tests for best score. ◦ Letters of Recommendations – process takes a week or more – a request along with resume to teachers or counselors is helpful. Please be respectful of counselor/teacher time! ◦ Continue the career exploration process ◦ Use tentative career options to get ideas for college majors or training schools. Research these options. ◦ December 1 st, 2016 - Apply for Bright Futures after this date. Parents please have your senior fill out the application- www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org (State Grants, Scholarships & Applications, and Apply Here). www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org ◦ Jan 1, 2017- Submit FAFSA asap after this date (can use estimated tax info. until you can update it). http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ ◦ February is common priority deadline for scholarships/aid. ◦ Mid April- plan to start receiving acceptance letters and financial aid offers. ◦ May 1- Plan to accept or decline all offers around this time (unless early decision). ◦ Summer- send final transcripts to your college

36. Resources on the web ◦ http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ – Bright Futures Website http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ ◦ www.collegeboard.com – SAT (information and registration), AP,IB,CLEP (CHS code is 101654)(also My College Quick Start) www.collegeboard.com ◦ www.actstudent.org - ACT (information and registration/ CHS code is 101654) www.actstudent.org ◦ www.review.com – Princeton Review for colleges, essay, test prep www.review.com ◦ www.khanacademy.org – Free SAT prep www.khanacademy.org ◦ www.mycareershines.org – info on college locator, research a major etc. www.mycareershines.org ◦ www.facts.org (i.e. Bright Futures academic evaluation, Florida Choices Planner career assessment tools and info.) www.facts.org ◦ www.commonapp.org – Common admissions application used at many private colleges www.commonapp.org ◦ www.jobcorpsregion3.com Job Corps, training and education in 60 different vocations. Housing, medical care provided. www.jobcorpsregion3.com ◦ www.keiseruniversity.edu Keiser career training school www.keiseruniversity.edu ◦ www.avedaflorida.com Aveda cosmetology school in Florida www.avedaflorida.com ◦ http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/careerstart/index.htm l Disney Career Start Program http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/careerstart/index.htm l ◦ www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

37. http://www.collegeweeklive.com http://www.collegeweeklive.com Register for free today! Includes: *The college application process: standardized tests (ACT and SAT), how to write an application essay, admissions interview tips *Virtual booths for colleges, featuring electronic brochures, videos, webinars, podcasts and real-time IM and video chat between admissions counselors and students/parents and MORE!

38. College Week Live: All Access Day coming soon! 3/31st 10am-10pm.

39. Financial Aid and Scholarship Searches - www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com -www.scholaraid.comwww.scholaraid.com ◦ www.brokescholar.com www.brokescholar.com ◦ www.FAFSA.ed.gov - Federal Financial Aid website, FAFSA application www.FAFSA.ed.gov ◦ www.Floridastudentfinancialaid.org – apply for BF and all Florida Financial Aid (Dec. 1 of senior year) www.Floridastudentfinancialaid.org ◦ Check individual college websites (ie: TCC has a web page for scholarships) ◦ www.bridges.com/more (to download the Know more no less Financial aid workbook: great for calculating college costs and understanding financial aid process) www.bridges.com/more ◦ www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov (FAFSA4Caster for early planning) www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov ◦ www.saystudent.com (maps financial aid process) www.saystudent.com