1. Hundreds of Colleges and Universities!
National College Fair
Sunday, October 14, 2018
1pm - 4pm
Orange County Convention Center
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3. 2019 Graduation Requirements
* English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits:
to include Algebra 1 and Geometry
* Science – 3 credits, 1 of which must be Biology
*Social Science – 3 credits consisting of:
World History (1 cr) US History (1 cr)
US Government (.5 cr) Economics(.5 cr)
*Fine/Practical Art – 1 credit
*HOPE – 1 credit
*Virtual course

4. 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)

5. 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 concordant score on either the
Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T)
or the PSAT/NMSQT (new this year)

6. ACT/SAT SAT –register at Collegeboard.org
Free practice on Khan Academy
ACT – register at ACTstudent.org
Free practice on CrackACT.com or academy.act.org

7. 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

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

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

10. Bright Futures
Student eligibility status can be checked at
Floridashines.org under “Go to College” and then
“Pay for College”
The Bright Futures application is actually the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
Seniors will apply during October at ERHS through English 4 classes or on their own.

11. Graduation Ceremony Participation Policy
Attendance
Fines: Textbooks/Course fees
Senior Class Dues: $10.00
Balfour: October 23 (during flextime)
Dress code (professional dress)/NO Noise
makers

12. Graduation Day
Saturday, May 18, :30 the CFE Arena (UCF) Information will be posted on the “Class of 2019” link on the ERHS website. The class of 2019 Advisor is Ms. Tessine Moses.

13. Parents Stay Connected w/ ERHS
Website
Skyward
Telephone calls with teachers
Data Chats w/ your student & teachers

14. 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 AVID students and 11th/12th HSCA Karen Gabel 12th - last name A-L Tracy Sansbury 12th - last name M - Z Financial Aid presentation next! Thank you for attending!