1. Class of 2018
Ms. Douglas 9th Ms. Davis 10th Ms. Axson 11th Ms. Poitier 12th Ms. Sprouse-Chair CFAA 9th-12th
Grade Level Chair—Sprouse

2. Demographics 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

3. 4 year/24 Credits Grad. Req. 4 English 4 Math : (Alg. 1 and Geometry)
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: Personal Fitness + Other PE or HOPE
8 Electives

4. 4 year/18 Credits Grad. Req. 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
3 Electives
Passing score on Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
Cumulative 2.0 GPA

5. New Grade for both semesters
Exam Requirements
Passing scores required:
Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
Concordant ACT-R (19) or SAT-V (430)
Algebra 1 EOC
Concordant: PERT (97)
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
85B
80B
65D C
29.75 28
19.5
*77.25C
*PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade

6. 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.

7. Performing Art/Other PE Waiver
1 Semester of Band or Eurythmics = 1 Semester Other PE
2 Years of ROTC = 1 Semester of Other PE + 1 Year Performing Art

8. 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
Final Graduation GPA – 3.2 and above walk in rank order
Honors delineation
3.2 = Honors
3.5 = Cum Laude
3.75 = Magna Cum Laude
4.00 = Summa Cum Laude
GPA =
Total Points Earned
Total Classes Taken
Sem. Credit
Course
Letter Grade
Points .5
US History B 3
US History Hon
3.5
AP US History 4
AMH1010

9. Diploma Designations Merit Designation Scholar Designation
Standard Diploma Requirements
Attain one or more industry certifications
Scholar Designation
Pass the ELA Grade 10 statewide assessment
Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass Alg. 2 EOC)
Pass the Geometry EOC
Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous math course
Pass the Biology EOC
Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics
Pass the U.S. History EOC*
Earn 2 credits in the same world language
Earn at least 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

10. 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.

11. Transcripts & CSH Transcripts
Request Transcripts using Gold form in Guidance
Transcripts are free
See Mrs. McLeish in Guidance to submit request
Community Service Hours must be completed with 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 1st
See Mr. Harwell in Discipline to submit hours

12. Post secondary plans? 4 year University 2 + 2 Florida College System
Technical School
Full Time Employment
Military

13. 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

14. Florida College System
Florida system to earn a bachelor’s (4 yr) degree
To be eligible for Florida’s Program, students must first earn an Associate of Arts degree at a state college.
Students who earn an Associate of Arts degree at a state college are automatically guaranteed admission to a state university.
Florida Colleges also offer Bachelor degrees, Associate of Science (AS) degrees, Certificate Programs, and Applied Technical Diplomas
Lead directly to employment
Potential to earn more money than with some 4-yr degrees

15. Career/Technical Centers
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/ridge

16. Education Pathways
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

17. Military Options Brush up on military missions of each branch
Army: “serve the American people, defend the Nation, protect vital national interests”
Air Force: "fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace."
Navy: “protect and defend the right of the United States and its allies to move freely on the oceans and to protect the country against her enemies”
Marine Corps: “the amphibious forces of the United States”
Coast Guard: “ In time of war, the President can direct all, or part of, the Coast Guard under the service of the Navy.”
Visit with a recruiter
Take the ASVAB which measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success in military and civilian occupations
Take your commitment seriously
Train for the Military Mindset
Military Entrance Processing Station

18. FloridaShines.org

19. Paying for Post Secondary Education
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.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

20. 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)

21. 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.

22. Resources: Financial Aid
Scholarship bulletin:
ed to by Ms. Javon Smith
Shared with parents via Messenger
Paying for college:
Financial Aid Night:
Tuesday, November 29th
Tuesday, February 7th
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
***Beware of scams! Never pay for a scholarship!!!***

23. Sat/Act waivers Obtaining 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:  
Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch - lunch form must be completed each year
Create an account on the SAT and/or ACT websites.
Complete the test registration including photo upload.
See Guidance Counselor regarding obtaining waiver prior to deadline.
Students must select colleges/universities to receive score reports including NCAA (9999)/ NAIA (9876)
ACT Online Test Prep is included with waiver

24. 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

25. Dual Enrollment ELIGIBILITY
Students must have a minimum of six (6) core high school credits in order to be approved to dual enroll
Students must have an unweighted 2.5 GPA and take PERT for an 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 GPA, 3.0 in Alg. 2, and Pass FCAT/FSA
Update w/ DE credit info

26. Elementary Algebra/Mathematics
Dual Enrollment
6 core academic HS credits 1 DE course/term
8 core academic HS credits 2 DE courses/term
10 core academic HS credits 11 DE hours/term
Full Time Early Admission 12th grade DE hours/term
High School & College transcripts include Dual Enrollment grades.
College-Ready Scores
Subject
PERT
ACT
SAT
Reading/Critical Reading
106 19
440
English/Critical Reading
103 17
Elementary Algebra/Mathematics
114
Update w/ DE credit info

27. 7 Steps to Dual Enrollment
1. Apply as Dual Enrollment student on PSC website ( under Admission and Aid
Complete the application to receive a student ID number
Bring student ID number to counselor to obtain a PERT ticket
2. Take PERT at PSC unless you have SAT or ACT scores
Request ACT/SAT scores be sent directly to PSC in order to be official and used for registration purposes
***
Pre-registration at including parent approval is required
Copy & pastede DE 7steps

28. 7 Steps to Dual Enrollment
3. Return scores to counselor to discuss available courses based on PERT
(ACT/SAT) and GPA
4.   Select courses
5.   Complete the orientation online at
required before being allowed to register for classes (
6.    Register for courses through PSC personnel
7.    Bring copy of course schedule back to counselor
This is required in order to schedule student correctly and to obtain books for the dual enrollment courses
* Steps 3 – 7 are completed prior to every semester
Copy & pastede DE 7steps

29. Dual Enrollment Events
PSC Online Application for Spring Semester
Complete online
Complete orientation online and print certificate
Bring a copy to counselor prior to November 3rd to be considered for PERT Testing November 4th.
PSC PERT Testing
Tuesday, November 4th 9:00AM
MLK Lab (Freshman Bld)

30. Tutoring Schedule Subject Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays 2:05PM—3:05PM
ACT
Mrs. Gardner
Main Media Ctr
Ms. Bass
Algebra 1
Mr. Hammonds
40-111
Mr. Taylor
40-113
Mr. Davis
31-127
ESOL
Mr. Gueiros-Neto
04-004

31. TIDBITS WORTH NOTING

32. Coming Attractions
Individual Junior Conferences--TBA

33. Q & A

34. Make a commitment to check weekly
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