1. Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School
CLASS OF 2021
JUNIOR CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS
November 2019

2. Mr. Moreau A - D piarmoreau@..
Ms. Macias E – L
Ms. Rutledge M – R
Ms. Falco-DIaz S – Z
Ms. La Monica TRUST Counselor
Mr. Roddy College Advisor

3. Graduation Requirements
If you started high school in 2017 – 2018
A minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Community Service is a graduation requirement
Passing score on the ELA FSA is a graduation requirement
Passing score on the Algebra EOC is a graduation requirement
End of Course Exams: Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology & US History. You must take the EOC exams to earn credit.
Requirements (24 credits)
4 Language Arts credits
4 Math credits
3 Science credits
3 Social Science credits
1 Physical Education credit (.5 credit must be Personal Fitness) – waiver?
1 Fine Art credit – waiver?
8 Elective credits (this includes Foreign Language)
Digital Learning Requirement (online course or Industry Certification )

4. CONCORDANT SCORES If you do not pass the ELA FSA,
you can substitute a specific ACT, PSAT
or SAT score to meet the
graduation requirement.
Concordant Scores for the FSA ELA:
SAT (430 on ERW or 24 on Reading) or ACT (19 on Reading or
ACT Reading/English Subtests Average of 18)
If you do not pass the ELA FSA this year or have a concordant score, you will have to take Intensive Reading in your senior year.
Concordant Scores for the Algebra EOC:
PERT (97) or PSAT (430) or Sat (420) or ACT (16)

5. Final Grade with EOC scores
Teacher Final Grade
EOC: 5 or 4
EOC: 3
EOC: 2 or 1 A
Final Grade: A
Final Grade: B B
Final Grade: C C D
Final Grade: D F
Final Grade: F

6. Waivers Fine Art Requirement can be waived by two years in ROTC
PE Elective (.5 credit) can be waived by two years in ROTC or a dance class. You still have to take .5 of Personal Fitness.
PE/Personal Fitness Requirement can be waived by participation in 2 seasons of an interscholastic sport
(Varsity)

7. Let’s review a sample history You need to make up credit/credits if:
You now have a current copy of your credit history and a status report.
Let’s review a sample history
You need to make up credit/credits if:
Your credit history says 10th grade
You have a total of less than 12 credits
You are missing a required course from 9th or 10th grade
You have a grade of “F” on your credit history (possibly make up a credit)

9. Student Portal
You can access a history of your credits through the Student Portal
Once you sign in click on “Personal Information” and then click on “Course History”. You can also see your credit summary, test scores, GPA and more
Be sure to utilize the apps and resources on your Portal Page. Check out Kuder – My Career(Florida) Shines
Tutoring is available .. See Display Case in the Breezeway or the Krop website
Monitor your grades through the Portal

10. Credit Recovery Seventh Period, Adult Education, Summer School
A maximum of two classes per school year combined of 7th, Adult Ed & Summer
Florida Virtual School
flvs.net (portal)
registration and counselor approval
Grades go on your permanent record
Grade Forgiveness

11. Grade Calculations Grading Scale Grade Point System 5 Point Rule
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59
Grade Point System
A = 3.5 and above
B = 2.5 – 3.49
C = 1.5 – 2.49
D = 1.0 – 1.49
F = below 1.0
5 Point Rule
Grade Promotion Guidelines

12. Calculating GPA Points
4 point scale
Annual Courses – multiply by 2.5
Semester Courses – multiply by 5
A = 4 points
10 points
20 points
B = 3 points
7.5 points
15 points
C = 2 points
5 points
D = 1 point
2.5 points
F = 0 points
0 points
Example: Q Q Q Q4 Final Grade
B(7.5) C(5) D(2.5) D(2.5) 17.5/10=1.75C
*5 point rule – second semester only

13. Subject Selection
You will receive you Course Request Worksheet from Your English 3 teacher in late January. Elective choices on the back. You must list four electives in order of preference. Space in electives is limited.
Discuss your course selection with your parents, get necessary teacher signatures, and complete the worksheet before you meet with your counselor.
You will meet with your counselor in early February to complete your course selection. You must have your completed worksheet when you meet with your counselor.
In order for a student to take an Honors or AP course the following criteria are considered: pre-requisites, grades, test scores, teacher recommendations.

15. Browse through college literature or surf the Web
Browse through college literature or surf the Web. Learn what kind of grades and test scores that colleges are looking for.
Attend college presentations!
FOCUS ON YOUR CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS: 4 English / 4 Math / 3 Science / 3 Social Studies and 2 Foreign Languages. Retake core classes. Understand what colleges are looking for.
Begin SAT/ACT Testing Starting 2nd semester of your junior year. Finish your testing by the end of your junior year by achieving your predetermined “target” score.
High School transcripts sent to colleges in September, October,
November and December will be based on your grades from 9th, 10th and 11th grade. The only update will occur after the 1st semester 12th Grade

16. SAT and ACT To register for the SAT go to collegeboard.org.
To register for the ACT go to act.org
Check registration dates.
See Mr. Roddy in 2186A for your SAT and ACT waivers. You can go before school, lunch or after school. If you are on free or reduced lunch you qualify for a certain number of waivers.

17. Florida Bright Futures. go to http://www. floridastudentfinancialaid
Florida Bright Futures *go to for updated information*
BF PROGRAM
Award
Flat Rate
Payout
GPA
Requirement
SAT/ACT
Requirements
Community
Service
FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS
$103 per credit hr.
30 credit payout: $3,090.00
120 credits total
3.5 weighted BF GPA
15 core academic
classes
1330 SAT
29 ACT
100 hours of community service
FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARS
$77 per credit hr.
30 credit payout: $2,310.00
3.0 weighted BF GPA
15 core academic classes
SAT
25 ACT
75 hours of community service
FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOC. SCHOLARS
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
3.5 weighted GPA in 3 vocational credits SAME
program
SAT
Reading 24
Writing 25 Math 24
ACT
Reading 19
English 17
Math 19
PERT
Reading 106
Writing 103
Math 114
30 hours of community service
Number of years to Receive Initial Funding
Number of years of Funding Available
Within 2 years of High School Graduation
Up to 5 years from High School Graduation

18. To receive the American Dream Scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
Currently reside in Miami-Dade County
Have earned a standard high school diploma, GED, or home school diploma in Miami Dade County during the May- July 2021 period
Have a cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.00 or above
Must meet minimum test scores on approved standardized tests. Any combination of the highest available CPT/PERT, ACT and SAT scores are used in determining your readiness (college ready) in the skill area.
Complete the federal financial aid application (FAFSA), but you do not need to be eligible to receive federal financial aid. Please remember that it may take several days for MDC to receive your information even after you request it. Therefore, please allow enough time for this to occur by the deadline.

20. Other Information Making an appt. with a counselor.
Recording community service hours.
Ordering transcripts.