1. Class of 2020

2. Student Last Name all grade levels Counselor
A - C
Mr. Peters
D - He
Mrs. Chancey
Hi - I
Mrs. Collins J
Mrs. Norgan K
L - Pen
Mrs. Figarella
Peo - Sil
Sim - Z
Mrs. Norgan

3. Meet Your Counselor TBA Mr. Peters A-C K Mrs. Chancey D-He
Mrs. Figarella L-Pen
Mrs. Collins Peo-Sil
Hi – I Dept. Chair
Mrs. Norgan Sim-Z J

4. Meet Your Assistant Principals
Mr. Patton
Mrs. Emmerling
Mr. Hiers
Mr. Robinson

5. Meet Your Dean Team Mrs. Crosby Mr. Rawson Mrs. Werrick Deputy Elliot
SRO

6. 4 year/24 Credits Graduation Requirements
4 English
4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry
3 Science: Must include Biology
3 Social Studies: Must include World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.
1 Fine/Performing Arts
1 Physical Education: HOPE or Per Fitness and Other PE
8 Electives
Passing score on Grade 10 FSA ELA Assessment
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
Cumulative 2.0 GPA
Online Learning Course
2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)
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7. End of course exams EOC’s
Passing scores required for graduation:
Grade 10 FSA 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
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8. Midterm/Final Exam Replaced EOYs.
Will count for 15% of each semester grade.

9. (column remains blank in Pinnacle. EOC should display on report card)
State EOC Courses (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Geometry, US History)
State EOC Courses
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Course Final Exam
(column remains blank in Pinnacle. EOC should display on report card)
Semester 1
Grade
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Semester 2
35%
Remains blank (30%)
100%
Numeric Calculation; numeric table of EOC scores to be provided by AAE Department; each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1st semester exam; EOC is 30% of EACH final semester grade.
Genesis will calculate the final semester grades - teachers will not enter EOCs into the grade book (EOC scores are received directly from FLDOE).

10. Name Gr
Test
Class
Term 1
Term 2
Test Score
New Term 1
New Term 2
Underwood 9
ECA
Alg 1 86 82 1 77
Carrie 10
EB1
Bio 75 4 83
Rucker 11
EAH
US Hist 96 99 2 89

11. Calculating Grades EOCs
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, US History, and Biology have an EOC that counts for 30% of the course grade.
Administered at the end of the school year
EOC = End of Course Exam
Semester 1 (Q1 & Q2) Grade
35% of Course
Grade
Semester 2 (Q3 & Q4) Grade
EOC
Results
30% of
Course
New Grade for each semester
(TRANSCRIPT)
85B
80B
65D C
29.75 28
19.5
*77.25C
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*PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade.

12. Class of 2020! Merit Designation
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:
Attain one or more industry certifications
* Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation
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13. Class of 2020! Scholar Designation
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:
1 credit in Algebra II
1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course
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 an AP or Dual-Enrollment course
* Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation
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14. 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)
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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

15. Class of 2020! Grade Point Average ClassLetter GradePoints
Class: English 1Grade: B Points: 3
GPA= Total points earned/Total classes taken
Grade points
A = 4 PTS
B=3 PTS
C=2 PTS
D=1 PTS
F=0 PTS
Weighted GPA
Honors=.5 point
Advanced Placement = 1 point
Dual Enrollment = 1 point
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16. Class of 2020! GPA calculation
English 1 Hon B 3.5 Algebra 1 C 2 Earth/Space A 4 PE A 4 Digital Video C 2 Spanish 1 D 1 ROTC A 4___ Total points 20.5
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17. Class of 2020! GPA calculation Weighted GPA = 2.928
Total points =
Total classes = 7
GPA= Total points/total class
Weighted GPA= /7
Weighted GPA =
Un-weighted GPA= 20/7
Un-weighted GPA=
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18. Online Virtual Education Graduation Requirement
Student/Parent requests the course on (complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)
Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School Class’ 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 place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.
Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.
PVS should be your 1st selection!
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19. Suggested Online Virtual Education
Drivers Education
Personal and Family Finance
Parenting Skills
Peer Counseling
*HOPE satisfies the online requirement
Must complete both semesters
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20. Bright Futures www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Florida Academic Scholarship
Florida Medallion Scholarship
Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
Always refer to the website at for changes in scholarship requirements
BF requirements subject to change
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21. Bright Futures: FAS/FMS www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar
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18 academic units is a minimum requirement; most universities prefer more ( 21.5 or greater)

22. 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
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Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded.

23. Things EVERY Freshman Should Do
Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed
Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on
If you're thinking about college, know the Bright Futures Scholarship Program ( and state university admissions
Look for Scholarships online at
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24. Things EVERY Freshman Should Do
Begin to think about what you will do after high school
college,
Vocational/technical training,
military
Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements.
Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship.
Take school work seriously because every year and course counts.
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26. Things EVERY Freshman Should Do
Attend class everyday
Do all your homework and class work
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 GJHS can offer you
Get involved! Make a commitment to 1 or more extracurricular activities
Make a difference and earn community service
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27. Resources
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28. TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER (TERC)
Tutoring
Test prep (ACT, SAT, AP exams, FSA)
Scholarship searches

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