1. Class of 2019

2. School Counselors kimberly.sprouse@polk-fl.net
 Ms. Sprouse A & CFAA
 Ms. Douglas B-E
 Ms. Axson F- La
 Ms. Davis Le- Ri
 Ms. Poitier Ro- Z
Ms. Stanko Freshman Main campus
 Success Coaches
 Mr. Williams-
 Ms. Bazunu-

3. 4 year/24 Credits Grad. Req. 4 English
Passing score on Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
Cumulative 2.0 GPA
Online Learning Course
4 English
4 Math : (Alg. 1 and Geometry)
3 Science: (Biology)
3 Social Studies: (World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.)
1 Fine/Performing Arts
1 Physical Education: HOPE
8 Electives

4. Online Virtual Education Grad. Requirement
Student/Parent requests course through PVS on
Return completed Virtual Course Registration Notice 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 assign a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.
Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.

5. Performing Art/Other PE Waiver
1 Semester of Band or Eurythmics = 1 Semester Other PE
2 Years of ROTC = 1 Year of HOPE (no virtual) + 1 Year Performing Art

6. Graduation Test Req.

7. End of course (EOC) exams
Passing scores required:
Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
Algebra 1 EOC
In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade
Algebra 1
Geometry
Biology
US History
1st Sem. Grade
35% of Course
Grade
2nd Sem. Grade
EOC
Results
30% of Course Grade
New Grade for both semesters
(TRANSCRIPT)
85B
80B
65D C
29.75 28
19.5
*77.25C
*PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade

8. Student Portal Go to https://student.mypolkschool.net
You should be checking this at least once a week

9. Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA changes as credits are earned each semester
Grade Point Value
A = 4 pts
B= 3 pts
C= 2 pts
D= 1 pts
F= 0 pts
Weighted Courses
Honors = 0.5 pt
Advanced Placement = 1.0 pt
Dual Enrollment = 1.0 pt
GPA =
Total Points Earned
Total Classes Taken
Semester Credit
Course
Letter Grade
Points .5
US History B 3
US History Hon
3.5
AP US History 4
AMH1010

10. 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)
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

11. PCSB Graduation Policy:
Students will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony if they do not earn the required 24 credits including the online course by the end of the second semester of their senior year.
Students will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and receive a Certificate of Completion if they have earned the required credits but
have not earned the minimum un-weighted 2.0 GPA
have not met the FSA Reading and/or Algebra 1 EOC requirements
High school students pursuing a standard high school diploma must be able to graduate from high school prior to their 20th birthday.

12. What If I am struggling
For other available options to still possibly graduate with a Polk County Standard Diploma (or comparable), please seek out Mr. Williams:
Youth Build
Fresh Start
New Beginnings
Other

13. Athletes
NCAA will not accept liberal Arts math, Financial applications, or Credit Recovery courses
Talk to your coach about corecoursegpa.com
Division I requirement:
Complete 10 NCAA core courses, including seven in English, math or natural/physical science, before your seventh semester (senior year)

14. NCAA Timeline

15. Community service
Community Service Hours must be completed with a non- profit or not-for-profit agency
Not required for graduation
At least 100 hrs recommended for colleges and scholarships
250 hours  cord for graduation ceremony
Turn in ASAP for scholarships
Final deadline – May 1st
See Mrs. Edinger to submit hours

16. Merit designation
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:
Attain one or more industry certifications

17. Scholar designation
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:
Pass the ELA Grade 11 statewide assessment
Earn 1 credit in Algebra II
Pass the Geometry EOC
Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course
Pass the Biology EOC
Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics
Pass the U.S. History EOC
Earn 2 credits in the same world language
Earn at least 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course

18. State University System (SUS)
To qualify to enter one of Florida’s public universities, a first time-in-college student must meet the following minimum requirements:
High school graduation with a standard diploma
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
16 credits of approved college preparatory academic courses
4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above)
3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
3 Social Science
2 World Language (sequential, in the same language)
2 approved electives

19. Sus admissions tests ACT - www.actstudent.org
SAT -
Needed for college/university applications and scholarships including Bright Futures
Plant to take the SAT/ACT in the Spring of Junior year
Test fee waiver  college application & NCAA waivers

20. College & Career Entry Exams
State College
PERT (English, Math, Writing)
SAT (EBRW & Math)
ACT (English, Reading, Math, Science)
Technical College
TABE Test
Military
ASVAB

21. College & Career acceleration
Have you:
Completed an AP Course?
Earned a grade of C or higher on a Dual Enrollment course?
Earned a CAPE Industry Certification? (Required for CFAA students)

22. Dual Enrollment ELIGIBILITY
Students must have a minimum of six (6) core credits in order to be approved to dual enroll
Students must have an unweighted 2.5 GPA for elective, non-academic subjects (College Success)
Students must have an unweighted 3.0 GPA and pass PERT in the subject area for academic subjects (English, Psychology)
Full Time Dual Enrollment requires a minimum un-weighted 3.2 GPA, a 3.0 in Alg. 2, AND HAVE PASSED THE FSA

23. Bright Futures: FAS/FMS www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar
18 academic units is a minimum requirement for the State University System
Most universities prefer more (21.5 or greater)

24. 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
The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) can only be used to fund a career education or certificate program.

25. Ms. Bazunu: College/Career Counselor
STUDENT SERVICES
Dual Enrollment (Main Campus)
Financial Aid Info & Assistance
ACT/SAT Waivers & Registration
Scholarship Assistance
Military Info & Assistance
Community Service Assistance
Career Assessments
College Info & Assistance
Vocational-Technical School Info & Assistance
LOCATION
Career Office
In Front of the Main Office
MAIN CAMPUS AVAILABILITY
Walk In: Both Lunches
Walk In: After School
By Appointment; or Call Me
(863) ex: 534
CFAA CAMPUS AVAILABILITY

26. Things every senior should do
Take advantage of after school tutoring
Know your graduation requirement and monitor your academic progress on
If you’re thinking about college, know the bright futures scholarship program and state university admissions

27. Things every senior should do
Think about the lifestyle you want to live and the career to support it
Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements
Begin to think about what you will do after high school
College/University
Technical College
Military
Career path
Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship
Take school work seriously because every year and course counts

28. Things every senior should do
Attend class everyday
Do all your homework and classwork
Ask for extra help
Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you
Know who your counselor is and become familiar with all that KHS can offer you
Get involved!! Make a commitment to 1 or more extra curricular activities
Make a difference and earn community service

29. How many hours of Community Service do you need for graduation?

30. What percentage does the EOC exams count towards your final grade?

31. How many credits do you need to earn for graduation?

32. What is considered a CORE credit?