1. Class of 2020

2. School Counselors
Ms. Douglas 9th Ms. Davis 10th Ms. Axson 11th Ms. Poitier 12th Ms. Sprouse CFAA 9th-12th

3. 4 year/24 Credits Grad. Req.
Passing score on Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
Cumulative 2.0 GPA
Online Learning Course
4 English
4 Math : (Alg. 1 and Geometry)
3 Science: (Biology)
3 Social Studies: (World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.)
1 Fine/Performing Arts
1 Physical Education: HOPE
8 Electives

5. Online Virtual Education Grad. Requirement
Student/Parent requests course through PVS on
Return completed Virtual Course Registration Notice form to the Guidance Office.
Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested the correct course and approve the course.
PVS/FLVS will assign a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.
Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.

6. Online Virtual Education
Drivers education
Personal and Family finance
Parenting skills
Peer counseling

7. End of course Exams Passing scores required for graduation:
- Grade 10 ELA (English Language Arts)
- Algebra 1 EOC
In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Biology
- US History
- Algebra 2 (if enrolled)
Administered in the Spring each year
Grade 9 FSA determines Reading/ English Placement for 10th Grade

8. End of course (EOC) exams
Passing scores required:
Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
Algebra 1 EOC
In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade
Algebra 1
Geometry
Biology
US History
Algebra 2 (if enrolled)
1st Sem. Grade
35% of Course
Grade
2nd Sem. Grade
EOC
Results
30% of Course Grade
New Grade for both semesters
(TRANSCRIPT)
85B
80B
65D C
29.75 28
19.5
*77.25C
*PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade

9. PCSB Graduation Policy:
Students will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony if they do not earn the required 24 credits including the online course by the end of the second semester of their senior year.
Students will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and receive a Certificate of Completion if they have earned the required credits but
have not earned the minimum un-weighted 2.0 GPA
have not met the FSA Reading and/or Algebra 1 EOC requirements
High school students pursuing a standard high school diploma must be able to graduate from high school prior to their 20th birthday.

10. Promotion Requirements
SEMESTER
YEAR
Individual Class
.5 credit (A,B,C or D)
1 credit (A,B,C or D)
Total Classes
3.5 credits (A,B,C or D)
7 credits (A,B,C or D)
10th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS 11th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS 12th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS

11. Checking Your Grades Student Portal
Go to
Log in with your user name and password
Check grades, attendance, graduation requirements, make up work, lunch account, etc.
You should be checking this at least once a week

12. Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA changes as credits are earned each semester
Grade Point Value
A = 4 pts
B= 3 pts
C= 2 pts
D= 1 pts
F= 0 pts
Weighted Courses
Honors = 0.5 pt
Advanced Placement = 1.0 pt
Dual Enrollment = 1.0 pt
GPA =
Total Points Earned
Total Classes Taken
Semester Credit
Course
Letter Grade
Points .5
US History B 3
US History Hon
3.5
AP US History 4
AMH1010

13. GPA Calcuation English 1 Hon B 3.5 Algebra 1 C 2 Earth/Space A 4
PE A 4
Draw/Paint C 2
Spanish 1 D 1
ROTC A 4
Total points

14. GPA Calculation Total points = 20.5 Total classes = 7
GPA= Total points/total class
Weighted GPA= /7
Weighted GPA =
Un-weighted GPA= 20/7
Un-weighted GPA=

15. Bright Futures: FAS/FMS www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar
18 academic units is a minimum requirement for the State University System
Most universities prefer more (21.5 or greater)

16. Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
1 Fine/Practical Art 1 Physical Education 3 CTE Credits 3.0 weighted GPA overall 3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses 30 CSH
The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) can only be used to fund a career education or certificate program.

17. State University System
To qualify to enter one of Florida’s public universities, a first time-in-college student must meet the following minimum requirements:
High school graduation with a standard diploma
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
16 credits of approved college preparatory academic courses
4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above)
3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
3 Social Science
2 World Language (sequential, in the same language)
2 approved electives

18. Dual Enrollment ELIGIBILITY
Students must have a minimum of six (6) core credits in order to be approved to dual enroll
Students must have an unweighted 2.5 GPA for elective, non-academic subjects (College Success)
Students must have an unweighted 3.0 GPA and pass PERT in the subject area for academic subjects (English, Psychology)
Full Time Dual Enrollment requires a minimum un- weighted 3.2 GPA and a 3.0 in Alg. 2

19. Things every freshman should do
Take advantage of after school tutoring
Know your graduation requirement and monitor your academic progress on
If you’re thinking about college, know the bright futures scholarship program and state university admissions

20. Things every freshman should do
Attend class everyday
Do all your homework and classwork
Ask for extra help or extra credit
Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you
Know who your counselor is and become familiar with all that KHS can offer you
Get involved!! Make a commitment to 1 or more extra curricular activities
Make a difference and earn community service

21. Things every freshman should do
Begin to think about what you will do after high school
College
Vocational training
Field of study
Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements
Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship
Take school work seriously because every year and course counts

22. Questions