1. “Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High” “Navigating Excellence”
Senior Parent Night 2019
“Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High”
“Navigating Excellence”

2. Leadership Team
Christopher J. Shinn, Principal David Hart, Assistant Principal Eddie Medina, Assistant Principal Lucy Trillas, Assistant Principal Paola Martinez, Activities Director Lisa Berkson, Test Chair Jessica Allen, Student Services Chair Ileana Rodriguez, CAP Advisor Sarah Telfort, Class of 2020 Sponsor

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Language Arts          4.00 U.S. Government         .5
Algebra I                 Economic
Geometry                U. S History
Additional Maths    Personal Fitness
Biology                    Physical Ed
Additional Sciences  Fine Arts
World History           1.00 Electives

4. Assessments and other requirements
State Assessment Requirements
-Grade 10 FSA ELA OR
SAT Critical Reading or SAT EBRW 430; SAT Reading Subtest 24; ACT Reading 19
-Algebra 1 EOC OR
PSAT Math 430; SAT Math 420; ACT Math 16; PERT Math 97
Participate in Biology, Geometry, and U.S. History EOCs
Additional Requirements:
-One online course (FLVS)
-Community Service
-2.0 GPA 

5. Graduation Summary

6. Last Page of Graduation Summary

7. Need to schedule an appointment?

8. SENIOR ACTIVITIES 2020

9. Senior Activities Log 2016-2017
Activity
Date of Activity
Payment Date
Price
Homecoming Dance
10/19/2019
9/23/2019
$40.00
Cap and Gown
Graduation day TBA
12/2-12/5/2019
$26.00
Grad Bash
4/17/2019
1/13-1/23/2019
$ $190.00
Senior Breakfast
12/13/2019
11/4-11/14/2019
$50.00
Senior Prom
5/9/2020
March
$90.00
Yearbook
May
Now until 10/27/2019
$60.00
Senior Dedication Page
See Mrs. Hale, sales by 10/31/2019
Varies
Approximate Total
$456.00

10. Financial Obligations
Go to school website:
Atmourningsharks.org or
Select : Student view your obligations
Follow the steps to create an account
Use to code provided in your letter to add your student

11. Senior Portraits
ATTENTION Seniors: in order for your picture to be in the yearbook it has to be taken by
It is YOUR SENIOR’S responsibility to make an appointment and take their pictures. (IT’S FREE)
Make an appointment for pictures foxmar.com/sessions
Pictures must be taken by 12/13/2019 to be feature on our yearbook
Address: Miami Lakes Studio
THEY ARE HERE ON SITE TO SET APPOINTMENTS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS!

12. 2020 Tiburon Yearbook $60 until Monday, October 27th
October 28th, 2019—January 1st, 2020 $65
Can be bought from Ms. Hale in 423
Cash, money order or cashier’s check
Can also be bought online at
Use order number and then find your child’s name
Student ads are also available for purchase
Payment, order form, and photos/images/message are due to Ms. Hale by Photos/images/message can be hard copy or on a CD/flash drive 10/31/2019
Please be advised that a CD/flash drive is preferred; the yearbook staff CANNOT guarantee that you will get your photos back, so DO NOT submit originals
Please indicate if this ad is a secret from your student or not; the staff may ask the student about the ad if no indication either way is given, and they would not want to ruin a surprise

13. Silver Knight
Community Service awards program organized by the Miami Herald
15 winners and 45 honorable mentions each year
Prizes include scholarships, airplane tickets and trophies

14. Application (posted on website) is due on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.
Requirements to Apply
Community service hours
- suggested min: 250 hours
Community project
3. Strong academic record
minimum GPA: 3.2, unweighted
Application (posted on website) is due on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.
Please see Ms. Daniel in room 231 or for more info.

15. No Credit Policy
Student in a semester class with over 5 unexcused absences can receive a no credit from a teacher.
Students in an annual class with over 10 unexcused absences can receive a no credit from a teacher
Students can appeal the no credit by submitting documentation (ex: doctor’s note, court appearances etc.) to substantiate absence.
If the appeals is approved credit is awarded. If appeal is denied, student will have to retake course.

16. Student Drivers
ALL STUDENT DRIVERS MUST OBTAIN A DECAL FROM THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE
$20 During lunch time only
Must print an application from our website and attach a copy of the car registration, driver license and insurance card.

17. Senior Contract Absences and Tardies 10/20 CSI, Student Success Center
Community Service
Obligations
Academically cleared by Student Services
Must comply with contract in order to participate in Senior Activities
Must return by 9/27/2019 to your Government and Economics teacher

18. Check the front of your graduation summary
The student’s name
Is it spelled correctly
Hyphenated properly
The diploma will read just like that.
Mistakes: See Ms. Martinez with documentation by November 1st

19. On Your Mark, Get Set, Go….. To College
Presented by
Ms. Rodriguez, CAP Advisor

20. What Are My Options?

21. Selecting A College/University
There are over 3,000 colleges and universities in the U.S.
Keep the following in mind…..
Four- year, two-year, public, private or vocational.
Location.-Do you want to be close to home or far away?
Size.- Under 3,000 students or over 30,000 students.
Coed or single sex, HBCUs, Liberal Arts Colleges
Private or public institutions.
Majors, Study Abroad, Research, Internships
Sports and extracurricular activity available.
Cost.- Do not exclude any choices because
of high cost. (NET PRICE CALCULATOR)
(Sometimes expensive schools can afford
to give you more aid).

22. Academic Courses Recommended For Florida State Universities
Completion of 20 academic units in a college preparatory curriculum
4 years of English
4 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
3 years of natural sciences (including lab)
3 years of social studies
2 to 4 years of the same foreign language (American Sign Language may not be accepted by some out of state schools and private institutions)
4 years of academic electives (especially in the areas of math, natural sciences and/or social studies) one fine art credit and one PE credit
***Minimum requirements, will not guarantee acceptance to top schools in Florida or out of state

23. COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Programs of 6 months to two years designed for the student to either transfer into a four-year university or go directly into the workforce.
Open admissions – anyone with a standard high school diploma or GED is admitted.
SAT/ACT not required – do need to be “placed” with either SAT/ACT or PERT
Vast selection of programs including Graphic Design, Music Production & Management, Fire Science Technology, Nursing and much more.
In order to avoid “remedial classes”, students must have 440 on the reading and 440 on the math SAT or
19 reading, 17 writing, 19 on the math ACT
104 reading, 99 writing, 113 math

24. TIMELINE July-Oct./Nov. Applications for admission
January.-June SAT/ACT testing (11th grade) Latest early fall (Aug./Sept./Oct. Nov.) of senior year
Oct. 1st: Florida Financial Aid Application - FFAA (Bright Futures & all state programs)
***Oct. 1st: Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)
*** And any other form (ie. CSS Profile)
Feb.-Apr.: Housing applications
Mar.-May: Verification & Award letters
May 1st: Most Deposits for Housing Due

25. Applying For Admission
Application - (online or paper – online is preferred by most schools)
REQUIRED EVERYWHERE
Transcript - electronic or hard copy or SSAR
Application fee - (fee waiver(s) can be used)
SAT/ACT scores – REQUIRED MOST EVERYWHERE (sent directly by the student using the SAT/ACT websites)
Letters of recommendation – Counselor and or Teacher (if applicable)
Essay - (if applicable)
Interviews (if applicable)
Academic/Activities Resume, Audition, Portfolio (if applicable)
Important! Keep photocopies of everything you mail!

26. FEE WAIVERS…
Students who participate in Miami Dade County’s free or reduced lunch
program are eligible to receive fee waivers for college entrance exams AS
WELL AS for college application fees!
There are other methods a student may use to qualify for fee waivers. If you are not on free/reduced lunch and think you
may qualify for another reason, please see Ms Rodriguez
Fee Waivers may be used for 2 SAT, 2 SAT II (subject tests) exams and 2 ACT exams!!!!
Fee waiver recipients may then receive up to 4 college application fee waivers from SAT and 4 college application fee waivers from ACT. BUT THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TESTED WITH A FEE WAIVER TO BE ELIGIBLE! Students may also receive NACAC FEE Waivers
Fee waivers can ONLY be used for ON TIME REGISTRATIONS. Fee waivers cannot be used for late or standby registrations.

27. Miami Dade Placement Test
PERT
Miami Dade Placement Test
At Miami Dade College – and other 2-year schools - you are exempt from the PERT if you score:
SAT I Verbal (reflects old scale)
440 - Math
ACT Writing
19 - Reading
19 - Math
PERT Writing
Reading
114 - Math (123)
IMPORTANT: Please visit periodically for updates and changes.
If you don’t obtain the minimum scores on the SAT, ACT or PERT, then you will be placed in remedial classes at the college.
Honors College will use the Writing score on the SAT and or ACT for admission.

28. Application Deadlines
*EARLY DECISION: binding contract – committing yourself to attend if admitted
Early October-November-December *Only 1 active ED allowed at at time
*EARLY ACTION : non binding, highly recommended, not obligated to attend October-November-December
*Single Choice or Restrictive Early Action
*REGULAR DECISION: varies as per college/university
*Early Priority: non binding, highly recommended
Examples: FSU – Nov. 1st UF Nov. 1st FIU Nov. 1st
*Rolling Admission: a college will make its admission decision soon after a completed application is received (also recommend submitting as early as possible
ALWAYS CONTACT INSTITUTION TO VERIFY ALL DEADLINES! All materials must be received by the deadline!!!

29. Scholarships Do Not Fall From The Sky!
You must SEARCH and APPLY for them.
Parchment, BigFuture, Cappex – your electronic college planners
Look into local scholarships
Look for institutional scholarships from the college/ university
Civic and community organizations
The internet, businesses big and small, parent’s employers/union, professional or trade associations,
Religious organizations, ethnic and cultural organizations, state and local government, private foundations and charities,
Get on Ms. Rodriguez’s list and receive scholarship bulletins and more.

30. Application Deadlines
*EARLY DECISION: binding contract – committing yourself to attend if admitted
Early October-November-December *Only 1 active ED allowed at at time
*EARLY ACTION : non binding, highly recommended, not obligated to attend October-November-December
*Single Choice or Restrictive Early Action
*REGULAR DECISION: varies as per college/university
*Early Priority: non binding, highly recommended
Examples: FSU – Nov. 1st UF Nov. 1st FIU Nov. 1st
*Rolling Admission: a college will make its admission decision soon after a completed application is received (also recommend submitting as early as possible
ALWAYS CONTACT INSTITUTION TO VERIFY ALL DEADLINES! All materials must be received by the deadline!!!

31. Websites – FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Please refer to the school website and click CAP Advisor Monthly Scholarship Bulletin and s with more scholarship opportunities and create accounts on scholarship websites
***raise.me – micro
scholarships

32. Watch Out! College Scams Want Your Money
Here are some ways to spot them:
Money back guarantee
The Scholarships will cost some money
Credit card or bank account number please!
We will do all of the work
You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarship or…
“You’re a finalist”

33. Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid State Financial Aid
Institutional Financial Aid
Local Organizations
Large Corporations

34. Florida Financial Aid (FFAA)
Florida Student Assistant Grant (FSAG) is a need-based program for degree seeking Florida undergraduate students attending public institutions
First Generation matching Grant Program is available to all eligible students
Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) is a need-based program for degree seeking Florida undergraduate students attending private institutions
The electronic form can be submitted over the internet at after October 1st of each year
Deadlines vary. Some colleges/programs set earlier deadlines
One application used for up to 13 different programs (including Bright Futures – more on that later)

35. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Available after October 1st of senior year
Family Income Tax information needed to complete form.
Application available online at
***Complete theNet Price Calculator for
the schools that the child
applies to get an estimate

36. Not a US Resident/US Citizen
FAFSA requires that students are US Resident (green card holders) or US Citizens
Special Legal status – different types of visas, TPS,
DACA-Dreamers, undocumented, etc.
Please see me individually
Information is confidential.
Need to find other ways to help
students who cannot complete FAFSA

37. Florida Bright Futures
Bright Futures Scholarships CAN be used at BOTH public and private institutions in Florida
For more information visit
or call

38. FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS
3.5 weighted BF GPA (15 core academic classes: 4 Eng 3 math, 3 soc studies, 3 natural science & 2 foreign lang)
1290 SAT (old SAT) or 29 ACT
100 hours of community service
100% of tuition/fees plus $300 for additional educational expenses.
120 credits total  
Annual Legislation determines awards

39. FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARS
3.0 weighted BF GPA (15 core academics)
1170 SAT (old SAT) or 26 ACT
75 hours community service
$77 per credit hr.
30 credit payout: $2,310.00
120 credits total
Annual Legislation determines awards

40. FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS
Vocational Studies Only
Vocational Schools or Vocational Studies
3.0 weighted BF GPA (core academics) and a 3.5 weighted GPA in a minimum of 3 vocational credits in the same program
SAT/ACT or PERT scores
100% of program of study up to 72 credit hours in an AS, AAS, CCC or PSAV’s:
60 credit hours in ATD’s
Does not apply to AA, BA or BS degree
Only for vocational programs and certificates.

41. Sample College List Colleges SAT Acceptance % Reaches: USC
Colorado College
Good Chances:
Whitman College
Occidental College
Pretty Sure:
Lewis & Clark College
University of Portland
1270 – %
1260 – %
1220 – %
1200 – %
Test Optional 68%
1080 – %
Student from Oregon, with SAT of 1300, GPA of 4.0 five AP courses, and interested in science.

42. Sample College List SAT/Acceptance Rates Super reaches:
Princeton University
Dartmouth College
Reaches:
Duke University
Georgetown University
Good Chances:
Univ. of Michigan
Pretty Sure:
University of Wisconsin
SAT/Acceptance Rates
1400 – %
1360 – %
1350 – %
1300 – %
1220 – %
1180 – %
SAT combined score of 1480, GPA of 4.2, five AP classes, editor of school newspaper, and interested in English/Journalism.

43. Extra Help is Available
Seniors who need extra help with college applications, feedback on essays, mock interviews, financial aid applications, etc.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 a.m.
Wednesdays 2:30 p.m.
CAP Office, room 201J,
Ms. Rodriguez