1. Freshman - Sophomore Night
Gulf Coast High School
September 18, 2017

2. Agenda Who is my counselor? School Website Graduation Requirements
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Dual Enrollment
Volunteer Hours

3. Counselor assignments
A-Cap (& FSW) - Mrs. Dombroski
Car-Cl (& gifted) - Ms. Tyo
Co-D (& Sa’s) - Mrs. Giles
E-J Ms. Minsker
K-M (& FGCU) - Mrs. Reale
N-R - Ms. Marvin
S-Saz - Mrs. Giles
Sc-Z - Ms. Wessman

4. GCH Website www.gulfcoastsharks.com

5. Resources on GCH Website
Daily Announcements
Running Calendar
Check Grades
Find Teachers/Staff Addresses
Activities/Athletics / Clubs

6. How do I ask my counselor a question?
your counselor with your specific questions.
Walk in any day at lunch.
Fill out a gold form found on the counter of the Student Services Office with your name and concern. Your counselor will a pass to your teacher for you to come down.

7. Counselor Email Addresses
Mrs. Dombroski:
Mrs. Giles:
Ms. Minsker:
Mrs. Reale:
Mrs. Tyo:
Ms. Wessman:
Ms. Marvin:

8. How do I ask my counselor a question?
If you come to the Student Services Office during class please check in at the counter. You enter your student number and we will check you out after your appointment.

9. Class of 2019 and 2020 Graduation Requirements
English credits Math (Algebra 1 /Geometry) credits Science (Biology & 2 Other Lab Sciences) 3.0 credits Social Studies (WH, USH, Econ/Gov) credits Fine/Performing/Practical Arts credit HOPE credit Elective Credits credits
__________________________________________________ Total Credits credits
Pass Algebra I EOC
Pass Grade 10 ELA Assessment
2.0 Grade Point Average
Take One Online Course (Econ/Gov are taught at GCH in an online format)

10. Testing Information
Geometry, Biology and US History End of Course Exams count as 30% of final course average.

11. Earning Scholars or Merit Designations
In addition to meeting the Standard High School Diploma Requirements…………
Scholar Designation
Merit Designation
Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established
GCHS Industry Certifications
Auto CAD
Adobe Flash CS5
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Medical Assistant Certification
Food Handler Certification
Earn 1.0 credit in Geometry and pass EOC
Earn 1.0 credit in Alg II and pass EOC
Earn 1.0 credit in Statistics or Equally rigorous course
Earn 1.0 credit in Biology and pass EOC
Earn 1.0 credit in Chemistry or Physics
Earn 1.0 credit in U.S. History and pass EOC
2 Credits in same World Language
Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment Course
* Students with passing AP Bio or AP US Hist scores are exempt from passing corresponding EOC

12. 4 Year Plan State University System
Subject
9th
10th
11th
12th
English
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math
Geometry
Algebra II
4th SUS Math
Science
Earth Space Science or Biology
Biology or Chemistry
Chemistry
Social Studies
World History
United States History
Government / Economics
Foreign Language
1.0
Consecutive
Foreign Lang
1.0 Consecutive Foreign Lang
Misc.
HOPE
1.0 Fine Art (sometime)
Academic Elective
(sometime)
Academic Elective (sometime)
Must Have 18 or More SUS Academic Classes
7.0 credits

13. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Gold Seal Voc Scholarship
Florida Medallion Scholars
Academic Scholars Award
GPA – Minimum
Unrounded and Cumulative
3.0 weighted* GPA in the 16 credits
required for graduation AND a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a 3 credit vocational program.
3.0 weighted* GPA in the 18 college preparatory credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as MINIMUM entrance requirements.
3.5 weighted* GPA in the 18 college preparatory credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as MINIMUM entrance requirements.
Test Scores
SAT:
Critical Read- 440
Math- 440
ACT:
Rdg-19
English-17
Math-19
PERT:
Reading 106
Writing 103
Math 114
1170 Critical Read & Math(excludes Writing)
ACT: 26 Composite
1290 Critical Reading & Math (excludes Writing)
ACT: 29 Composite

14. Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Gold Seal Voc Scholarship
Florida Medallion Scholars
Academic Scholars Award
Community Service Hours
30 Hours
75 hours
100 hours
Please check official Bright Futures Website for more specifics and any potential changes.

15. Community Service Not Required for graduation
Cannot be affiliated with religious or political organizations
Must obtain prior approval during lunch in the Student Services Office
Must turn in signed letter, on non-profit organization’s letterhead, stating dates of service, hours served, brief description of services provided
Pre-Approval Forms available on Guidance Website or in the Student Services Office

16. Dual Enrollment “Ace” Program at Florida Gulf Coast University
The Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) is designed to provide a unique educational experience to qualified junior and senior high school students who are seeking an advance study option.
Public Information Meetings: (
Please check their website for informational meetings at FGCU.
 3.7 weighted academic GPA and 3.0 unweighted GPA.
 Minimum Standardized Test Scores:
SAT – 1600 combined Reading, Math and Writing
Minimums: Math 500, Reading: 500, Writing: 500
ACT – 23 Composite
Minimums: Math 20, Reading 20, English 20

17. Florida Southwestern State College Dual Enrollment
 GPA Requirements-Unweighted Cumulative GPA
3.5 for Sophomores
3.0 for Juniors and Seniors
 Minimum standardized test scores:
SAT Reading Test Score: 24
SAT Writing & Language Test Score: 25
SAT Math Test Score: 24 (MAT 1033)
ACT: English 17, Reading 19, and Math 19 (MAT 1033) or Math 23 for College Algebra Mac 1105.
PERT: Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114

18. Other Thoughts…

19. Credit Denial Can not miss more than 9 days / semester
Please communicate with Attendance Office to document absences

20. Make Up Work Policy
Students are to be provided one school day for everyday day missed to make up work.
Long term assignments are due on the day the student returns to school.

21. Midterm Exams Final Exams
Often we get calls about students missing midterm or final exams. Students are not allowed to take the exams early - they can only take them when they return.

22. PSAT testing for sophomores: October 11th, 2018
Upcoming PSAT
PSAT testing for sophomores: October 11th, 2018

23. Closing Thoughts Check quarter grades often
Communicate directly with your student’s teacher if you have a concern
Take all standardized testing seriously
This presentation will be on the GCHS Student Services Website under ‘Events’