1. Welcome to High School
Class of 2016!!

2. What’s in it for me? Learning goal:
Students will be able to understand how high school is different than middle school and what they need to know and do to be successful.
What’s new?
High School graduation requirements
Testing
GPA
PAC Plan (EPEP)
Duel Enrollment
Volunteer Hours

3. What’s new in High School?
Graduation Requirements
End of Course exams (EOC)
GPA
Dual Enrollment
Volunteer Hours

4. Graduation Requirements
24 Course Credits
Pass Reading FCAT & EOC exams
Student Volunteer Hours
2.0 unweighted GPA

5. Credit Requirements 4 English
4 Mathematics (Algebra {EOC}, Geometry {EOC}, Algebra II)
3 Credits of Science (Biology {EOC})
3 Credits of Social Studies (World History, US History {EOC} US Government and Economics)
1 HOPE
½ PE
1 Performing/Fine Arts
7.5 Electives

6. Types of Classes Intensive Honors AP
When a student receives a 1 or a 2 on the FCAT reading or math, they are placed into Intensive reading and/or math courses.
More advanced and rigorous.
Look at GPA, previously earned grades and FCAT for placement.
1 Extra quality point towards GPA
Rigorous
Critical thinking
Can earn college credits
85% of students who take AP classes are successful in college whether or not they pass the exam.
2 extra quality points
Types of Classes
Intensive
Honors
Advanced Placement (AP)

7. Foreign Languages Must be same language for two years.
Not required for high school graduation, however NECESSARY to enter 4-year universities
Must be same language for two years.
Some colleges/universities require three (3) credits
Start taking foreign languages as soon as possible

8. Additional Requirements
Passing score (Level 3) on the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0
Passing score (Level 3) on the End-of Course (EOC) Assessments
Algebra 1
Geometry
Biology

9. How are Grades Calculated?
Non-EOC courses
EOC Courses
Algebra, Biology, Geometry, US History
Semester 1
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Mid-Term Exam
Semester 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Final Exam
Final Course Grade
Semester 1
Semester 2
EOC Grade
Must pass two of the three in each semester to pass the course

10. Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA- Cumulative calculation of grades
Weighted (district)-gives extra weight to Honors and Advanced Placement if grade is “C” or above
Weighted GPA carries most weight for colleges because it reveals rigor of courses.
Academic Core GPA- only academic classes
2.0 unweighted GPA is required to graduate
(“C” Average)
Calculating your GPA
A 4.0
B+ 3.5
B 3.0
C+ 2.5 C
D+ 1.5 D
F and I 0
Add GPA points and divide by amount of classes taken
*Honors classes give 1 extra quality point
*AP classes give 2 extra quality points
*Students must earn a “C” or better to earn extra quality points on GPA

11. Sample GPA What is the point value of the HOPE class?
GRADE
English 1 B
Algebra 1 Honors A
Earth Space Science C
World Culture Geography
HOPE
Drama 1
Spanish 1
What is the point value of the HOPE class?
What is the point value of the Algebra I Honors class?
What is the total GPA for the student?
3.29

12. Accelerated Education- Dual Enrollment
Broward Community College
Purpose of dual enrollment
Shorten time to complete requirements for diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree
Broaden scope of curricular options after high school
Increase depth of study in a particular subject area
Coursework may be done during regular school hours, after school hours, or during the college/university summer terms.
After school hours are preferred by colleges

13. Dual Enrollment Requirements
Student must meet the following:
Minimum of 11 credits
At least a 3.0 unweighted GPA
Meet minimum score of the CPT
In order to continue with dual enrollment students must:
Maintain 3.0 GPA unweighted (high school)
Maintain 2.0 GPA (college)

14. Volunteer Hours
Must complete a total of 40 hours before high school graduation
Must be approved by guidance counselor first
Florida Academic Scholars Award
Minimum of 100 hours needed.
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
Minimum of 75 hours needed.
Silver Cord= 250 Hours
Must log hours on Broward County Volunteer Form

15. Things to do this year… WATCH YOUR GPA
Plan your high school courses through the PAC Plan
Personal Academic Career Plan
GET INVOLVED around campus…clubs, athletics, organizations
Know your graduation requirements
Take school work seriously; every year and course counts
WATCH YOUR GPA

16. Your resources Daily: Weekly: Quarterly:
Check somersetacademy.com for updates, teacher webpages, homework assignments, school activities, more.
Weekly:
You should log on to pinnacle weekly and keep track of your own grades
Quarterly:
Virtual Counselor is used for FCAT scores, grades, attendance, and graduation requirements.