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Middle School Expectations for Students Getting Ready for High School. Presented by: Division of Student Services Ms. Deborah A. Montilla, District Director Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Welcome Parents and Students!. Preparing for High School While you’re in Middle School.
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Middle School Expectationsfor StudentsGetting Ready for High School Presented by: Division of Student Services Ms. Deborah A. Montilla, District Director Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Welcome Parents and Students!
Preparing for High School While you’re in Middle School Academic things to do in Grade 6th - 8th :
Makingchoices … • Elective choices • Extra-curricular activities (clubs, sports, community service, etc.) • High school courses taken in middle school
Senior high school options: • career academies at feeder schools • magnet schools/programs • Vocational/Tech Centers • charter schools • and more
Explore careers and career clusters • Know your interests, talents, and abilities (use assessments, FL Choices, etc) • Learn about careers, the job market, and education requirements • Make a plan. Develop your high school academic plan with ePEP. • Speak to your school counselor to discuss any concerns or questions
Learn about different high school diploma options and requirements • Diploma Types • Standard diploma • Special diploma • IB diploma and AICE program • Certificate of completion • GED • Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements • The year you enter 9th grade determines the specific graduation requirements for each diploma type.
Four-year, 24-credit Program 16 + 8= 24 Core Classes Other Electives Total
Identify your high school graduation plan • Standard Diploma Graduation Plans • College Prep • Career Prep • College and Career Prep • Standard Graduation Prep
To Do: Don’t forget:
What can I do to be better prepared for college or work? • Challenge yourself • More math! • Have positive support
FCAT & College Entrance Tests • These are a few important tests that are used to qualify you for high school graduation, admission to college, scholarships, and placement into college-level courses • FCAT • SAT • ACT • CPT
Tools to Monitor Progress • Report Card • Progress Report • Career Portfolio • School planner • Standardized Test Score Reports (FCAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT)
Resources • www.dadeschools.net(Student & Parent Portal) • www.facts.org • www.dial-a-teacher.com • www.student.gov • www.refdesk.com
Who Can Help with Questions and Concerns in Middle School? • School Counselor • TRUST Specialist • Teachers
Finally . . . The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams Eleanor Roosevelt