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Junior Night

Junior Night. Class of 2016. Topics. Graduation Requirements Guidmii Bright Futures Post-Secondary Options Selecting a College Gaining Admission to College School Counseling Website Dates to Remember Next Steps Tips for Students Tips for Parents.

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Junior Night

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  1. Junior Night Class of 2016

  2. Topics • Graduation Requirements • Guidmii • Bright Futures • Post-Secondary Options • Selecting a College • Gaining Admission to College • School Counseling Website • Dates to Remember • Next Steps • Tips for Students • Tips for Parents

  3. Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements • 4 Credits English • 4 Credits Mathematics including Algebra I and Geometry • 3 credits Science including Biology 1; 2 credits must have laboratory component • 3 credits Social Studies-World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Economics • 1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts • 1 credit HOPE • 7.5 credits electives • One virtual course credit • Minimum graduation credit requirement is 24

  4. Additional Requirements • Students must pass Grade 10 FCAT Reading or earn concordant ACT/SAT test score. • Students must pass Algebra 1 End of Course Exam or earn concordant PERT test score • Grade Point Average must be at least 2.0(unweighted State GPA) • Two years of JROTC can substitute for HOPE and Performing/Fine Arts

  5. Guidmii • Track various graduation requirements • View GPAs-District, State, SUS, Bright Futures • Review Bright Future Information and Scholarships • College admissions information • Sign in via mySPOT.

  6. Bright Futures • Three level: Florida Academic Scholar, Florida Medallion Scholars, and Gold Seal Vocational Scholars • Minimum 3.5(FAS) or 3.0(FMS) GPA in core classes + 2 years of foreign language • Community Service required!- 100 hours for FAS, 75 for FMS, 30-GSV • SAT/ACT requirements:FAS-1290 SAT/29ACT; FMS-1170 SAT/26ACT • https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

  7. Post-Secondary Options Four–Year College • Bachelors Degree + • Public and Private • Selective Admissions Two-Year College • Associates Degree • Open Admissions • Credit Transferable Technical School • Increase in enrollment • Certification and degree programs • Gap Year • Study Abroad • Community Service • Work Experience • Military • Army/Navy/Air Force/Marines/Coast Guard • ASVAB October 23rd • ROTC programs

  8. Selecting a College Questions to Ask • Am I ready? • Is this the best option for me? • What elements comprise the best fit for me? • Major • Location • Type of school • Size • Cost • Student Body • Social and cultural • % students on campus

  9. Gaining Admission to College • High school record • Strength of Course Selections • SAT or • ACT scores • Activities • Recommendations • Essay • Interest Level • Special Talents • Interview

  10. School Counseling Website • School Counseling Calendars • PSAT/SAT School Day Information • Scholarship Information • Forms for Students & Parents • College Representative Visits • Graduation requirements • Links to NCAA, Guidmii, SAT/ACT information, Edsby, etc. • Community Service-Proposals MUST be approved before hours are completed!

  11. Upcoming Dates • SAT-October 11th • PSAT-October 15th • ASVAB-October 23rd • ACT-October 25th • Field Trip-University of Miami/Florida International University-October 28th • Strides for Education-November 1st • Field Trip-University of Florida/Sante Fe College-November 5th • SAT-November 8th • Field Trip-Florida State University-November 10th • Non-Profit Fair-November 12th • Erwin Tech Field Trip-November 19th • Great American Teach In-November 20th

  12. Next Steps • Keep a record of all grades including tests, homework, papers, etc. in all classes. • Continue extra curricular activities. • Maintain strong academic performance and an excellent attendance record. • Attend NACAC College Fair in January. • Talk with parents about college needs, interests, etc. • Take School Day SAT-February 25th. • Register for SAT-June administration. • Meet with counselor to discuss college needs, interests etc. • List college choices with counselor. • Schedule interviews and college visits for Spring, Summer and/or Fall. • Continue to explore career options.

  13. Tips for Parents • Understand that it’s a Process • Be realistic and non-judgmental • Don’t compare your child with classmates • Encourage your child to do the work – be in the ‘back seat’ and not the ‘driver’ • Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions • Help your child keep deadlines • Help your child initiate contact with colleges, gap year programs, military offices, and career opportunities

  14. Tips for Students • Self-reflect; know yourself • What do you value? • Future Goals/Interests • Academic Strengths • Personal Achievements/Standout Talents • Keep an open mind • Explore all of your options • Don’t procrastinate • Keep your parents in the loop; communicate! • Take ownership of the process • Visit your counselor often

  15. Questions?

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