1. Homestead Senior High October 3 rd 2012 Senior Parent Information Night

2. Administrative Team Ms. Cory RodriguezPrincipal Ms. Uwezo FrazierVice Principal Ms. Kelly ApolinarAssistant Principal Ms. Stacey-Ann FraterAssistant Principal Mr. Andrew PostAssistant Principal Mr. Steven Whittle Dean of Discipline

3. Graduation Requirements Ms. Herrera Student Services Department Chair

4. Student Services Department Ms. HerreraStudent Services Chair A and ESOL Students Ms. Almagro B -F and J Ms. Morales G through O, except J Dr. MartinP-Z Ms. ConcepcionGraduation Coach & CAP Ms. ManasTRUST Specialist

5. Current 12 th Graders- Graduation Requirements: 4 English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Fine/Performing Arts / Practical Art.5 Personal Fitness.5 P.E. Elective (Team Sports, Individual Sports, Soccer) 8.0 Electives 24 Total Credits

6. Additional Requirements for All Grade Levels: Passing FCAT or ACT/SAT Scores 2.0 Unweighted G.P.A. Community Service requirements 100 hours for Bright Futures 150 for Superintendent Diploma of distinction Completion of a Community Service Project for Graduation 24 credits/attendance Good attendance Admissions to State Universities and Bright Futures Scholarship *2 years of the same foreign language for entrance to a four year university ** A passing score of 18 in Reading or 15 in Math could satisfy the FCAT requirement ( not the composite score)

7. Additional Assistance Adult Education Classes (only two classes per academic year) Florida Virtual School Tutoring After School Saturday Tutoring

8. REMINDERS Do Not wait until May 2013 Visit your counselor Speak with your teachers Counselors will be sending graduation letters home this month!!!

9. College Assistance Placement Advisor and Graduation Coach Ms. Concepcion

10. General College Admissions Requirements Admissions Application (On-line ) Official Transcripts (sealed) Admissions Fee/Waivers SAT/ACT Scores Letter(s) of Recommendation(s) College Essay (if required)

11. How Do You Pay for College? Student financial aid helps you cover the cost of college Five types of student financial aid ( Pell Grant, Grants, Merit Scholarships, Scholarships, Loans) How do you find scholarships? How do you apply for need-based aid? Pitfalls: Beware of scholarship scams! 11

12. The Best Type of Student Aid  Grants and scholarships are better than student loans because you don’t have to pay them back! Some funds are awarded based on financial need (the difference between the costs and ability to pay) Some funds are based on academic, artistic or athletic merit or other skills and activities Some funds are based on unusual criteria 12

13. Student Financial Aid Pays the Bills There’s a great deal of money available to help you pay for college. Student financial aid will help you bridge the gap between college costs and what you and your family can afford to pay. Student aid includes money from the federal and state government, money from the colleges themselves, and scholarships from foundations, private organizations, and companies. 13

14. How Do You Find Scholarships? Use a free online scholarship match service, i.e. www.FastWeb.com. The site matches your personal background characteristics against a very large database of scholarships, so you will see only those scholarships for which you are qualified. The FastWeb database is updated daily, with automatic email notification of new awards that match your profile. The FastWeb site also provides a great deal of information. 14

15. Students receive a total of 4 waivers: If you request a waiver and do not show up to the test, you will lose the waiver. 2 ACT waivers 2 SAT waivers

16. Where to register… SAT – www.collegeboard.com ACT – www.actstudent.org How to prepare… Practice Books/Exams www.number2.com www.4tests.com www.testprepreview.com www.dadeschools.net

17. ACT Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required September 8, 2012August 17, 2012August 18-24, 2012 October 27, 2012September 21, 2012Sept. 22- Oct. 5, 2012 December 8, 2012November 2, 2012November 3-16, 2012 February 9, 2013January 11, 2013January 12-18, 2012 April 13, 2013March 8, 2012March 9- 22, 2012 June 8, 2013May 3, 2013May 4-17, 2012

18. SAT Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required October 6, 2012September 24, 2012N/A November 3, 2012October 4, 2012October 5- 19, 2012 December 1, 2012November 1, 2012November 2- 16, 2012 January 26, 2013December 28, 2012Dec. 29- Jan. 11, 2013 March 9, 2013February 8, 2013February 9- 22, 2013 May 4, 2013April 5, 2013April 6- 19, 2013 June 1, 2013May 2, 2013May 3- 17, 2013

19. 3.5 weighted GPA, 100 community service hours, and a best composite score of 1280 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT 3.0 weighted GPA, 75 community service hours, and a minimum score of 1020 on the SAT or 22 on the ACT to be a Florida Medallion Scholar. Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements for 2013 Graduates

20. Bright Futures 3.0 Weighted GPA, a minimum of 3 CTE credits in 1 vocational program taken over at least 2 academic years with an un- weighted 3.5 GPA in those courses. Test Scores-SAT: Reading 440/Math 440 ACT: English 17/Reading 18/ Math 19 30 community service hours

21. Bright Futures Web-site http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.or g/ssfad/bf/

22. What is FAFSA? Free application for Federal Student Aid. (Federal, State, Institutional Aid) Parent’s 2012 Income Tax Due date: January 1, 2013 Application must be completed on line using a PIN number, created by the student and parent. Workshop available in December 2012

23. Mrs. Concepcion CAP Advisor and Graduation Coach in the Main Office (305) 245-7000 ext. 2210 cconcepcion2@dadeschools.net

24. Senior Activities & Events Mr. Ray Director of Student Activities Ms. Salvo Class of 2013 Sponsor

25. STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE Senior Activities are a privilege not a right. Seniors in compliance with school policies, procedures and requirements will be allowed to participate in Senior Activities. Senior Contract and Privileged Activities Sign-off Form due before first Senior Activity.

26. Requirements to attend Senior Privileged events are: A Senior must have completed and turned in their Community Service. A Senior must have no more than 10 unexcused absences. A Senior must not have been placed on a more than 10 days Outdoor Suspension during this current school year. A Senior must not have any outstanding financial obligations to the school. This includes overdue Library books. Passed both portions of the FCAT or attended 4 Saturdays of tutoring.

27. Tentative Expenditures for the Senior Class of 2013 MONTH (ticket sale/presale period) EVENT/ ITEM EVENT DATE (approximate/ planned date) Cost (Estimated) October 1st – Oct 19 th HomecomingNovember 3 rd, 2012 $25 - Oct. 1 st -12 th $35 - Oct.15 th -19 th Oct./Nov.Senior class SHIRTS NovemberMaximum $15 **Indicates Senior Privileged Event

28. Tentative Expenditures for the Senior Class of 2013 (Cont.) MONTH (ticket sale/presale period) EVENT/ ITEM EVENT DATE (approximate/ planned date) Cost (Estimated) Jan/Feb.Cap and Gown**June 2013$22.00 FebruarySenior PICNIC** TBA-March 1 st $15-30 Jan 24 th – Feb 27 th GRAD BASH **April 27, 2013$120 April/MayPROMMay 25, 2013$85 **Indicates Senior Privileged Event

29. Upcoming Senior Activities: Senior Portraits can be taken at Fox Mar Studios. Contact Fox Mar at www.FoxMar.com to set up an appointment. Photos must be taken by October 26th in order to appear in this year’s Yearbook. Homecoming Dance Saturday November 3 rd in the Gymnasium at the Homestead Senior High. Tickets are $25 Cash Only. Tickets are currently on sale until Oct 21 st.

30. Upcoming Senior Activities: (cont.) Class Rings will go on sale on Wednesday October 5 th thru Friday Oct 8 th. Contact the Herff Jones Company at www.hjmiami.com. Class Ring Ceremony scheduled for Thursday May 2 nd 2013. Cap and Gown Ordering begins in January. The cost is $22 Cash Only. All Seniors should order during this period. Failure to order in January will result in a late fee of $23 being accessed by Herff Jones in June brining the total to $45.

31. Grad Bash Grad Bash is the Annual Senior trip to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando Florida. Grad Bash will take place on Saturday April 28th. Tickets are $120.00 Cash only and will go on sale Monday 28 th through February 27th in the Activities Office between the hours of 7:20 – 2:20 (SENIOR PRIVILEGED EVENT)

32. Graduation 2013: Graduation Meeting and Rehearsal Late May in the Gymnasium Cap and Gown Distribution begins on Wednesday May 29th and ends on June 5 th,6 th,7 th, or 8 th in the Auditorium. Graduation 2013 will be held at Florida International University’s U.S. Century Bank Arena. Date and Time TBA. Each graduate will receive 6 tickets. Tickets will be included in their Cap and Gown package.

33. We Hope to See You All at the Class of 2013 Graduation “Around the Campus of FIU.”