1. Hundreds of Colleges and Universities!
Orlando National College Fair
Sunday, October 15, 2017
1pm - 4pm
Orange County Convention Center
REGISTRATION (required) FREE AT
to receive college fair details, avoid lines onsite, and share your contact information with your choice schools

2. 2018 Graduation Requirements
* English – 4 credits * Math – 4 credits, 1 of which must be Algebra 1 and 1 of which must be Geometry * Science – 3 credits, 1 of which must be Biology * Social Science – 3 credits which consist of 1 credit of World History, 1 credit of US History, .5 credit of US Govt and .5 credit of Economics *Fine/Practical Art – 1 credit *HOPE – 1 credit

3. What are the diploma options at East Ridge High School?
Students must successfully complete one of the following diploma options:
1. 24-credit Standard Diploma
(includes HOPE & online course)
2. 18-credit Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL)
(eliminates HOPE/Online course and some electives)

4. What are the state assessment requirements?
Students must participate and pass the following statewide assessments: 1. Grade 10 ELA-FSA (or ACT/SAT concordant score) 2. Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) and the results constitute thirty percent of the final course grade * or a comparative score on the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T)

5. ACT/SAT SAT –register at Collegeboard.org
Practice on Khan Academy to improve scores!
ACT – register at ACTstudent.org
Practice on CrackACT.com

6. EOC Participation
Students must participate in the EOC assessments and the results constitute 30 percent of the final course grade if the course was taken in a Florida Public School. These assessments are only in the following subjects: *Algebra 1 *Geometry *U.S. History *Biology

7. Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are posted under the Guidance Tab on the ERHS website:
Weekly updates
New postings at the top
Local $$ in Spring

8. Guidance News Visit it regularly! Contains Important links
Timely information

9. Bright Futures
The Bright Futures application is the actually the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) Seniors will apply during October at ERHS through English 4 classes or on their own.

10. Graduation Ceremony Participation Policy
Attendance
Fines: Textbooks/Course fees
Senior Class Dues: $10.00
Balfour: October 25 (during flextime)
Dress code (professional dress)/NO Noise
makers

11. Graduation Day
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 9:30am at the CFE Arena (UCF). Information will be posted on the “Class of 2018” link on the ERHS website

12. Parents Stay Connected w/ ERHS
Website
Skyward
Telephone calls with teachers
Data Chats w/ your student & teachers
Meet the Knights – Tuesday Oct. 3

13. Q & A
Counselors will be outside of the auditorium for general questions about graduation requirements, scholarships, etc. immediately after the financial aid presentation or you can /call your counselor. Patti Pearson student last name “A” and AVID students Alexandria Mamangakis student last name B – G Karen Gabel student last name H – Pa Tracy Sansbury student last name Pe - Z Thank you for attending! Financial Aid presentation next!