1. Class of 2016

2. Graduation Requirements Standard High School Diploma Must have the SPECIFIC 24 credits. Must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Must pass the Grade 10 FSA Reading. Must pass the Algebra I EOC Assessment. Must have an online course completed. Certificate of Completion It is a certificate given to a student who has completed all the necessary coursework to graduate from high school but has not met the other requirements to receive a standard diploma.

3. Online Course Graduation Requirement Students MUST graduate with an online credit. The legislation states that students need “a course” and it must be through FLVS or a dual enrollment program. FLVS Courses - Parenting Skills, Driver’s Education, Outdoor Education, Personal and Family Finance, etc... (www.flvs.net)

4. New Designations for Diploma

5. Standard Diploma Requirements (24 credits plus...) Scholar Diploma Designation 1 credit in Algebra 2 1 credit in statistics or equally rigorous math 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 AP or dual enrollment course Merit Designation Scholar Diploma requirements Attain 1 or more industry certifications

6. Community Service

7. NOT a graduation requirement Requirements: Participation must be during high school years You may not be paid or receive any type of compensation for participating in the activity Students must complete the FSUS Community Service Form and return the completed form to Mrs. Eula Walker. Bright Futures – 1oo hours

8. College Admission Information

9. FAMU – “Rolling Admissions” – Feb. 15 th FAU – “Rolling Admissions” FGCU – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 15 th FIU – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 1 st Scholarship Deadline FL Polytechnic – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 1 st FSU – October 15 th New College of Florida – Nov. 1 st UCF – “Rolling Admissions” UF – Nov. 1 st UNF – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 1 st USF – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 1 st UWF – “Rolling Admissions” Admission Deadlines for the State University Schools (SUS)

10. Assessment Information

11. ACT (www.act.org) – September 12 th - February 6 th – October 24 th - April 9 th – December 12 th - June 11 th ASVAB – Tuesday, October 6 th 9:00 AM (sign-up with Mrs. Kinney) EOCs (End of Course Exam)- October 19 th (US History & Biology) FCAT/FSA Retakes – October 14 th and 15 th PERT (Post Secondary Readiness Test) – November 18 th SAT (www.sat.org) – October 3 rd - January 23 rd - June 4 th – November 7 th - March 5 th – December 5 th - May 7 th Assessment Dates Assessment Dates

12. Bright Futures

13. Current Information Application will be open December 1 st. Students MUST apply before May 27 th.

14. Scholarships

15. Helpful Websites www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.collegeanswer.com www.gocollege.com www.petersons.com/finaid www.careersandcolleges.com www.nextstudent.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search www.scholarships.com www.meritaid.com www.latinocollegedollars.com www.scholarshipamerica.org

16. Financial Aid

17. Helpful Websites http://www.collegegold.com/tools Tools to estimate EFC, compare loans https://www.collegiatefunding.com/ Financial needs to college matching http://www2.ed.gov/students/landing.jhtml U.S. Department of Education http://www.estudentloan.com/ Student loan information and comparisons https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Opens January 1, 2016 https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1 Estimate your eligibility http://fedmoney.org/ List of federal grants, loans, scholarships, fellowships, and traineeships http://www.finaid.org/calculators/ http://www.finaid.org/calculators/ College cost, EFC, and student budget calculators http://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/what-we-offer/529-savings-plan/ Florida Prepaid College Plans https://www.salliemae.com/ https://www.salliemae.com/ Sallie Mae student loan programs

18. Best and Brightest

19. B & B Information Deadline – January 8, 2016 15 Categories Interview is a mandatory requirement – Cobb MS Online Application - https://thebestandbrightestawards.wordpress.com/ https://thebestandbrightestawards.wordpress.com/ Ceremony – May 11, 2016 6:00 Ruby Diamond

20. Parent/Student Conference Opportunity

21. Parent/Student Meetings http://www.signupgenius.com

22. Parent/Student Conference

23. Available Meeting Slots

24. Mrs. Jennifer Kinney 245-3799 jkinney@fsu.edu