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Pathways 2009/10 High School Guidance Handbook. WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW …. Maintain grades and attendance. Plan for college testing Stay involved in school and community. College and Career exploration Graduation Decision Making, Responsibility, Independency LEADERSHIP. What It Is…
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WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW … • Maintain grades and attendance. • Plan for college testing • Stay involved in school and community. • College and Career exploration • Graduation • Decision Making, Responsibility, Independency LEADERSHIP
What It Is… A Resource Guide Student assistance ( yourself, family, friends; safety) (Crisis Hotline:1877-723-2728). • HS graduation requirements for all grades and promotion policies. • ACT/SAT, PSAT, AP exams, CPT, and FCAT Testing Programs and dates. • Dual Enrollment (DE), SCTI, GED, IB. • FL Bright Futures Scholarships • Career Planning Tips for all grades. • College Career Planning (GPA, application, admission requirements matrix, helpful college/career, test prep., financial aid, scholarships, college athletics search sites).
Contact Information: • Colleges and universities in FL • FL Technical Institutes • Community/Junior Colleges in FL • Glossary • District Calendar
WHERE DO I FIND IT… http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/ 1.Click on students: 2. Click on: • Pathways 2009/10 • Scholarship Scene
SMA Guidance Department • Maj. Fran Marx • Maj. Thacker • Capt. Waldhalm • Mrs. Downs • Capt. Clapp
GLOSSARY • FCAT: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test • SAT: Scholastic Assessment Test • PSAT: Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship • ACT: American College Testing Program • CPT: College Placement Test • ASVB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery • GED: General Education Development • SCTI: Sarasota County Technical Institute • FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid • IB: international Baccalaureate Program