1. Fort Walton Beach High School Guidance Department presents…
11/12/2019 3:25 AM
Fort Walton Beach High School Guidance Department presents…
Navigating Through High School
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2. Guidance Office Staff Professional School Counselors
Linda Dugan, students A-F
Christy Simms, students G-L
Susan Ver Steeg, all freshmen, and students M-O
Lori Lipnicky, students P-Z
Secretaries
Kristi Evans and Cindy Lemasters
Assistant Principal
Merchelle Hixson-Wells

3. Graduation Requirements
4 credits
English Language Arts
1 credit
Algebra 1
Geometry
2 credits
Additional math courses
Biology
Additional science courses
World History
United States History
½ credit
United States Government
Economics with Financial Literacy
Fine and Performing Arts or Practical Arts
Physical Education, to include the integration of health
8 credits
Electives
1 course
Online learning (counts as one of the 24 credits)

4. Earn a passing score on the FSA ELA assessment
Earn a passing score on the Algebra 1 EOC exam
Community service hours not required for graduation, but are for Bright Futures
2.0 unweighted GPA
Foreign language not required for graduation, but is for Bright Futures

5. Honors Graduation
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
GPA 4.25 and up
GPA
GPA
Configured at the end of the seventh semester of the senior year based on the CUMULATIVE WEIGHTED GRADE POINT AVERAGE

6. Do you know that by using floridashines
Do you know that by using floridashines.org you can monitor your transcript? Florida Shines also gives you access to:
career choices and development
graduation requirements
college entrance requirements
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program
academic planning
graduation status
help with how to pay for college

7. Assessments for Juniors & Seniors to Consider
ACT –
SAT –
PERT (Post Secondary Education Readiness Test)

8. Let’s take a look at a few of the universities and colleges Vikings choose to attend.

9. University of West Florida
freshman profile:
University of West Florida
Average GPA: 3.8
Average ACT score: 25
Average SAT score:1170
Deadline to apply – rolling admissions
uwf.edu

10. Florida State University
freshman profile:
Florida State University
Average GPA: 4.3
Average ACT score: 30
Average SAT score:1345
Deadline to apply: November 1
fsu.edu

11. University of Florida freshman profile: Average GPA: 4.4
Average ACT score: 30
Average SAT score:1360
Deadline to apply: November 1
uf.edu

12. University of Central Florida
freshman profile:
University of Central Florida
Average GPA: 4.0
Average ACT score: 28
Average SAT score:1320
Deadline to apply: May 1
ucf.edu

13. Northwest Florida State College
Offers A.A. degrees, A.S. degrees, Certificates and Bachelor’s degrees
Admission requirements:
High school diploma
A test score – either PERT, ACT or SAT
The main campus is in Niceville, with satellite campuses located in FWB, Crestview, Defuniak Springs, South Walton, and on both military bases.

14. FINANCIAL AID ACCEPTED
Looking for a different besides college?
Consider one of the many adult programs at the CHOICE Technical College.
Medical Administration
Nursing Assistant
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical Technology
Welding
Licensed Practical Nursing
Digital Cinema
Creative Arts
Automotive Technology
Construction Technology, and more!
FINANCIAL AID ACCEPTED

15. Bright Futures Scholarships
Award Categories
Florida Academic Scholars
Florida Medallion Scholars
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars

16. Class
SAT FAS
SAT FMS
ACT
FAS
FMS
Comm.
Service
hours
GPA
2020
2021
1290
1330
1170
1210 29 26 25
100 75
3.5
3.0
FAS = Florida Academic Scholar
FMS = Florida Medallion Scholar
***GPA for Bright Futures is based solely on core classes.

17. Gold Seal Requirements
Take at least three courses in the same Career and Technical Education program
Earn a 3.5 gpa in the career/tech classes
Earn a 3.0 gpa in the non-elective high school courses
Complete a minimum of 30 community service hours
Earn a minimum score on the ACT, SAT or PERT
ACT
English 17; Reading 19; Math 19
SAT
Critical Reading 440; Math 440
PERT
Reading 106; Writing 103, Math 114

18. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Forms available in the Guidance office
All Hours must be documented and signed
Return forms to Guidance office so hours are posted to transcript
Keep record of hours for scholarships
Community Service hours are REQUIRED for Bright Futures

19. Scholarship Opportunities
Ms. Julie Smith runs the College and Career Center. Seniors should be visiting her NOW for important scholarship information. Visit the FWBHS scholarship page at
Other websites for scholarship opportunities:

20. Freshmen and Sophomores
Start researching colleges and post- secondary options
Start developing your Resume/Brag sheet
Know your graduation requirements and talk with teachers and your counselor about best courses to take each year
Plan college visits
Start preparing for ACT/SAT tests
Continue working on grades for college entrance/athletic/extra-curricular activities
Get involved with extra-curricular activities/athletics
Freshmen and Sophomores

21. What should SENIORS do now? What should JUNIORS do now?
Continue to work hard. Grades are important!
Get the scores you want or need. Take and retake the ACT or SAT .
Create an admissions calendar. Mark down all the important deadlines in your college application process.
Build your Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) if necessary.
Apply for admission to your college(s) of choice on time.
Apply for Bright Futures. The application window opens on October 1 of each year.
Apply for financial aid. The FAFSA application opens on October 1 of each year.
Take care of business. Register for previews and orientations. Apply for housing. Pay deposits.
What should JUNIORS do now?
Grades are key. Don’t lose your academic focus.
Get the scores you want or need. Take the ACT or SAT .
Narrow down your choices. Pick your favorites colleges and do your research.
Think about your senior schedule. Make sure you are on track to graduate.
Summer visitations. Visit as many of your top colleges as you can.

22. IMPORTANT!
If a student has taken or will take an AICE or AP class or an ACT or SAT test, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure the college of your choice receives the test score.
How is this done?
AICE has a special transcript request form that the student must mail directly to AICE. A transcript request form may be picked up in the guidance office.
AP and SAT test score requests can be made through collegeboard.com.
ACT test score requests can be made through

23. Know your deadlines! Apply early
FWBHS is CLOSED for the WINTER and SPRING BREAK HOLIDAYS. Make all transcript requests early to meet your DEADLINES.