1. Senior Parent Night
August 20th, 2019

2. Overview Principal’s Address- Mr. Justin Fluent
Graduation Requirements – Guidance Department
Senior Class Activities- Ms.  Delicia Cruz-Smith Ms. Kayla Solon, Ms. Crystal Tyson

3. Principal's Address

4. Graduation Requirements
24 specific credits
2.0 overall un-weighted GPA
Pass the reading FSA and Algebra 1 EOC
Take one on-line high school course
*see graduation requirement chart for grade level specific credit requirements at

5. School Counseling Department
School Counselors:
Ms. Bishop - Guidance Clerk - x129 
Ms. Hackman - Assistant Principal of Curriculum x127
Ms. Sullivan - Graduation Coach x202
Ms. Weinmann - Counselor A-B x125
Ms. Whitehead - Counselor C-G x123
Ms. Orsini - Counselor H-L x126
Ms. Young - Counselor M-R x119
Mr. Gill - Counselor S-Z  x124

6. Credit Requirements to Earn a Standard High School Diploma
24 credit Standard Diploma Option
4 English
4 math (including Alg 1, Geometry)
3 science (including Biology)
3 social studies
(World History, American History, Economics, Government)
2 World Language
1 HOPE
1 Performing Art
6 Electives
* Note: one course must be completed online 

7. FSA Reading & Concordant Scores/ Alg 1 EOC & Comparative Score
In order to receive a High School Diploma,
students must pass the FCAT or earn a concordant score on the ACT or SAT.
Assessment
Passing Score
Concordant/
Comparative Score
FSA Reading
350
ACT Reading = 19
SAT Cr. Reading = 430 or
24 Reading Subtest
Algebra 1 EOC
399
PERT Math = 97

8. What Are Your Options? Certificate of Completion
“A student who earns the required 24 credits, or the required 18 credits under s.  (5), but fails to pass the assessments required under s.  (3) or achieve a 2.0 GPA shall be awarded a certificate of completion in a form prescribed by the State Board of Education.
Standard High School Diploma
A student who earns the required 24 credits, or the required 18 credits under s.  (5), and passes the assessments required under s.  (3) and achieves a 2.0 GPA shall be awarded a standard high school diploma.

9. A Certificate of Completion is NOT a High School Diploma.
Students earning a College Placement Test eligible Certificate of Completion (W8A or W8C) may be admitted to a state/community college, with limitations.
Limitations on program opportunities
Ineligible to receive financial aid
Limitations on career opportunities that require a high school diploma for licensure or certification
Ineligible to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces
Limitations to entry level workforce requiring a high school diploma as a minimum job qualifier.

10. Post-Secondary Readiness
Know the Scores Are you Postsecondary ready ?
SAT
ACT
PERT
Cr. Reading
Reading
Reading
Math
Math
Math
English
Writing

11. Dual Enrollment
Allows high school students to earn college credits while earning high school credits.
Qualifications
3.0 un-weighted, cumulative GPA
Post-secondary ready scores in Reading, English and Math

12. SUS Requirements
MINIMUM Admissions Scores required for the State University System (SUS)
SAT
ACT
Cr. Reading
Reading
Math
Math
Writing Not Required
Writing Not Required

13. SAT & ACT
College entrance exams that are accepted at the majority of colleges and universities. Refer to the page in your packets for information on test dates, test fees, waivers, etc

14. Bright Futures Eligibility
Florida Academic Scholars
ACT 29
SAT 1290
Minimum GPA 3.5
100 Community Service Hours
Florida Medallion Scholars
ACT 26
SAT 1170
Minimum GPA 3.0
75 Community Service Hours
Bright Futures eligibility status can be checked via Florida Virtual Campus

15. Financial Aid Scholarships Need-based Jacksonville Commitment
(UNF, JU, FSCJ, EWC)
Merit-based
Dcps.duvalschools.org/page/10393
Bright Futures (October 1st, 2016)
FAFSA (October 1st, 2016)
Grants
Loans
Work Study

16. Community Service
“We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.”
Jeff Warner
. . . It is a must that we give back
to our community!!

17. Counselor's Corner
A counselor is available for your convenience during your lunch period daily for
Fee Waivers
Counselor Appointments
Scholarship Information
Much, much more

18. GRADUATION READY ? FSA RETAKES
SAT Make-Ups October 16th in school
If you are not Grad Ready, you must be present!!!
Mr. Emery will be working with students on assessments and the ones who need academic help.

19. Remind101 Register using first and last name @fch22020 A-E
Ran by Senior Sponsors and Administrator!
Text message App for communication purposes
Download app from App Store
Register using first and last name
@fch22020 A-E
@fch32020 F-K
@fch42020 L-P
@fch2020 Q-Z
Will post information for scholarships, upcoming events and timeline.

20. Instagram Ran by your Senior Class Officers!
to vote for activities and events. Let your voice be heard!

21. Senior Sponsors TO ATTEND ANY EVENT YOU MUST BE GRADUATION READY!!!!
Ms. Delicia Cruz-Smith, Mrs. Kayla Solon and Ms. Crystal Tyson
Senior Class Council Introduction
Events
TO ATTEND ANY EVENT YOU MUST BE GRADUATION READY!!!!

22. Brunch on the River Friday, August 30th at River City Brewing Co.
Cost is $25.00  
Departing at 9:30AM / Returning 1:30PM
Business Casual Attire (No jeans!)
First come, first serve! 
Everyone (including part-time Seniors) must ride the bus.
If you are full time at FSCJ, contact Mr. Emery to get permission to drive (NLT Wednesday, August 28th). 
Accepting payment through Thursday, August 29th (last day to pay)

23. When to Pay
Ms. Cruz: 1st and 5th periods in Room C109, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00-6:00PM in front office. 
Mrs. Solon: 1st and 5th periods in Room C206
Ms. Tyson: 3rd and 7th periods in Room Q101

24. How to BE A 5 Star Buc Deadline: May 1, 2020
Students must do the following AND provide proof to be a 5 Star Buc:
Apply to 2 colleges
Turn in at least 1 college acceptance letter or Military confirmation
Have post secondary ready scores
Apply for Financial Aid and one or more scholarships
Earn an acceleration credit
Post secondary ready = 1 extra ticket
Post secondary, College Acceptance, and Financial Aid = 3 extra tickets
Complete all 5 = 5 extra tickets
Deadline: May 1, 2020

25. Closing Credit Checks coming for all Seniors!!! Sign up for ACT/ SAT
Make sure to sign-in
Buc- Nation Thank You!