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SOPHOMORE CLASS VISITS. Spanish River Community High School October, 2011 Guidance Department. MEET THE COUNSELORS. ALL 9 th grade Mrs. Rockwell A-F Mrs. Freedman G-Li Mrs. Loyacona (and ESE Students) Lo-Se Mrs. Towers Sh-Z Mrs. Barry Guidance Coordinator.
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SOPHOMORE CLASS VISITS Spanish River Community High School October, 2011 Guidance Department
MEET THE COUNSELORS • ALL 9th grade Mrs. Rockwell • A-F Mrs. Freedman • G-Li Mrs. Loyacona (and ESE Students) • Lo-Se Mrs. Towers • Sh-Z Mrs. Barry Guidance Coordinator
Graduation Requirements • English - 4 credits • Math - 4 credits • Science - 3 credits • Social Studies - 3 credits • HOPE/Physical Education - 1 credit • Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit • Electives – 8 credits
F C A T Reading 300 passing score required EOC’s Math
Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.0 GPA in all credits attempted for Graduation Many colleges require 3.0 and higher for admission
COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT • 20 HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIRED • FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE • COMMUNITY SERVICE MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE Dec. 1 SENIOR YEAR • Keep in mind that MOST Scholarships including Bright Futures will require 75 hours or more.
COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCES • Meet our College Planning Resource • MRS. MURSTEIN • Make an appointment in the Guidance Office • Career exploration materials are located in the Media Center. • Printed Materials • Internet Resources • Vocational Programs at SRCHS • Work-Experience Program (DCT/DECA)
PSAT • PSAT scores will arrive in December • Review scores to study for next PSAT Junior year for Scholarship possibilities—October • Identify weaknesses to study • Plan dates for SAT and ACT in Junior year • Take SAT and ACT in Spring of Junior year
PSAT TOOLS • Code provided on PSAT score report • Access www.collegeboard.com • MyRoad for career planning • Quickstart for college planning
GRADE VALUES • A=4 • B=3 • C=2 • D=1 • F=0
CALCULATE YOUR GRADES • Quarter 1 = 40% A • Quarter 2 = 40% B • Exam = 20% A • Total 18 points • Divide by 5 3.6 • Semester grade A
CALCULATE YOUR GRADES • Quarter 1 = 40% A • Quarter 2 = 40% B • Exam = 20% B • Total 16 points • Divide by 5 3.4 • Semester grade B Do you understand how to calculate semester grades now?
CALCULATE YOUR GRADES • Quarter 1 = 40% F • Quarter 2 = 40% C • Exam = 20% C • Total 6 points • Divide by 5 1.2 • Semester grade D
Grade Forgiveness How can I make up Semester grades of D’s and F’s… • FLVS • E2020- Credit Lab
GRADES and ATTENDANCE • Students who have more than 10 absences per semester must pass at least one nine-week grading period and the semester exam to earn credit. • This applies to both excused and unexcused absences.
GPA and HPA • GPA – grade point average • HPA - honor point average • Honors Advanced Placement • A = 4.5 A = 6.0 • B = 3.375 B = 4.5 • C = 2.25 C = 3.0 • D = 1.125 D = 1.5 • Bright Futures and Universities review HPA
Websites for Smart Sharks Collegeboard.com/student FACTS.org INTERNET RESOURCES
SEMESTER EXAMS • Count 20% of semester grade • 2-hour exams at the end of 2nd quarter • STUDY consistently • Don’t wait until the night before!
Handouts • Community Service • Smart Sharks Websites/Facts.org • NEXT Magazine