1. Class of 2016 Parent Night

2. Counselors Judi Crowell A-Cr Cynthia Smith Cu-He Amanda Pontillo Hi-Mo Valerie Rizer Mu-R Peter Cordero S-Z Mandi Tattoli College and Career Specialist

3. Graduation Requirements SubjectCredits English/Language Arts4 Mathematics4-must include Algebra 1 & Geometry Science3-Must include Biology 1 & two of which must have a lab Social Studies3-World History, U.S. History, U.S. Gov’t, Economics Fine & Performing Arts, Speech & Debate or Practical Arts 1- Eligible courses are in the Florida Course Code Directory Physical Education1- to include the integration of health Electives8 Online CourseOne course within the 24 credits must be completed via online learning

4. Cap and Gown Orders  Class Meeting with Herff Jones October 21 during school day-distributes information on ordering  $75 Graduation Fee Includes:  Cap & Gown  2016 Tassel  Hood, Medallion  Diploma and Diploma Cover  Price increases in January  Borrowing a Cap and Gown from a previous student? There is a $58 fee that must be paid to Herff Jones  Class Meeting with Herff Jones October 21 during school day-distributes information on ordering  $75 Graduation Fee Includes:  Cap & Gown  2016 Tassel  Hood, Medallion  Diploma and Diploma Cover  Price increases in January  Borrowing a Cap and Gown from a previous student? There is a $58 fee that must be paid to Herff Jones

5. Credit Check  Students will meet with their counselors during September 14-25  The counselors will review credits and be sure they are on track for graduation at this time  College & Career Specialist will also meet with all Seniors to go over plans for futures  Students will meet with their counselors during September 14-25  The counselors will review credits and be sure they are on track for graduation at this time  College & Career Specialist will also meet with all Seniors to go over plans for futures

6. Guidance News and Information  SCHS Counseling Connection provides:  Graduation Requirement Information  Upcoming Events  Financial Aid and Scholarship Information  College Bound Resources and Tips  Parent Information  Located in the middle of the school website  SCHS Counseling Connection provides:  Graduation Requirement Information  Upcoming Events  Financial Aid and Scholarship Information  College Bound Resources and Tips  Parent Information  Located in the middle of the school website

7. Bright Futures  Every Senior will apply for Bright Futures through Government or Economics class in December  This application will also qualify students for other state scholarships  Must know social security number to apply  It is 100% the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have taken the SAT or ACT, applied for Bright Futures and completed the required community service  Every Senior will apply for Bright Futures through Government or Economics class in December  This application will also qualify students for other state scholarships  Must know social security number to apply  It is 100% the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have taken the SAT or ACT, applied for Bright Futures and completed the required community service

8. Bright Futures Requirements ScholarshipBright Futures GPATest ScoresCommunity Service FAS3.5 SAT: Critical Reading+Math=1290 OR ACT: 29 100 Hours FMS3.0 SAT: Critical Reading+Math=1170 OR ACT: 26 75 Hours

9. High School GPA vs Bright Futures GPA  Unweighted high school GPA calculates every high school credit attempted.  Weighted high school GPA calculates every high school credit attempted with extra points for honors, AP and DE courses.  Bright Futures GPA is weighted. However, only core academics and foreign language courses factor into the Bright Futures GPA.  Bright Futures GPA and High School GPA are rarely the same.  Unweighted high school GPA calculates every high school credit attempted.  Weighted high school GPA calculates every high school credit attempted with extra points for honors, AP and DE courses.  Bright Futures GPA is weighted. However, only core academics and foreign language courses factor into the Bright Futures GPA.  Bright Futures GPA and High School GPA are rarely the same.

10. Financial Aid  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  EVERYONE should apply in early February  Could get free money to help pay for college  Need to file taxes as early as possible  Many ways to get assistance filing a FAFSA through county planned events  Private Scholarships  Check the Counseling Connection-new scholarships added every week  Education Foundation of Osceola offers lots of scholarships-Application available on Nov. 12. Check Counseling Connection  Bright Futures  See Counseling Connection for Bright Futures Requirements  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  EVERYONE should apply in early February  Could get free money to help pay for college  Need to file taxes as early as possible  Many ways to get assistance filing a FAFSA through county planned events  Private Scholarships  Check the Counseling Connection-new scholarships added every week  Education Foundation of Osceola offers lots of scholarships-Application available on Nov. 12. Check Counseling Connection  Bright Futures  See Counseling Connection for Bright Futures Requirements

11. SAT/ACT Test Prep  Offered as a computer based program  Students sign up in the Career Center  Thursdays after school from 2:30-3:30 or any day during PAWs  Also get assistance with college applications, registering for SAT/ACT, and scholarship applications  Offered as a computer based program  Students sign up in the Career Center  Thursdays after school from 2:30-3:30 or any day during PAWs  Also get assistance with college applications, registering for SAT/ACT, and scholarship applications

12. Applications  4 Year College Applications  Apply by October 1 (FSU Deadline: Oct. 15, UF Deadline: Nov. 1)  Submit fee, test scores, transcript and essay  All online applications  2 year College  Apply in late January  Have a Valencia Transitions Counselor at SCHS to assist with application  Military: Ongoing  Take the ASVAB  Offered at SCHS once per year on Oct. 22  Trade or Technical Schools  Apply in the Spring or Summer  TECO: most programs apply in Summer  4 Year College Applications  Apply by October 1 (FSU Deadline: Oct. 15, UF Deadline: Nov. 1)  Submit fee, test scores, transcript and essay  All online applications  2 year College  Apply in late January  Have a Valencia Transitions Counselor at SCHS to assist with application  Military: Ongoing  Take the ASVAB  Offered at SCHS once per year on Oct. 22  Trade or Technical Schools  Apply in the Spring or Summer  TECO: most programs apply in Summer

13. Estimation of Senior Year Expenses  Graduation Fee: $75 (increases if not ordered by January)  College Application $30  Homecoming $15+  Bright Futures and FAFSA: $0  Scholarship Applications: $0  Prom: About $65+  Grad Bash: About $75  Yearbook: About $75  Graduation Fee: $75 (increases if not ordered by January)  College Application $30  Homecoming $15+  Bright Futures and FAFSA: $0  Scholarship Applications: $0  Prom: About $65+  Grad Bash: About $75  Yearbook: About $75

14. Graduation  Graduation Date: TBD @ Osceola Heritage Park  Students will receive 15 graduation tickets  There will be ways throughout the year to earn a couple of extra graduation tickets  Example: Bring acceptance letter to Career Center, FAFSA Completion Page  Graduation Date: TBD @ Osceola Heritage Park  Students will receive 15 graduation tickets  There will be ways throughout the year to earn a couple of extra graduation tickets  Example: Bring acceptance letter to Career Center, FAFSA Completion Page

15. Thanks for Coming! This presentation is posted on the Counseling Connection. We will in the front of the auditorium for any questions. This presentation is posted on the Counseling Connection. We will in the front of the auditorium for any questions.