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Student Advising

Student Advising. Division of Student Services Deborah A. Montilla, District Director. Academic Advising 101. Middle School Career and Academic Advisement. 2010-11 Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook. Available from:. Located under: Advising Manuals.

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Student Advising

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  1. Student Advising Division of Student Services Deborah A. Montilla, District Director

  2. Academic Advising 101 Middle School Career and Academic Advisement

  3. 2010-11 Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook Available from: Located under: Advising Manuals

  4. Available from the Tool Kit • www.fldoe.org/workforce/ced/ • Career and education planning • Creating an ePEP with FACTS.org • Lesson plan • Planning form for students • Step by step ePEP directions

  5. Topics • House Bill 7087 / A++, SB 4, and other legislation • Diploma Types • Graduation Plans • Career Clusters • Postsecondary Options • Financial Aid • FACTS.org

  6. HB 7087 /A++ • Requires that middle schools offer at least one high school level mathematics course for which students may earn high school credit • Promotion to high school requires course in career and education planning in 7th or 8th grade • Career planning using CHOICES • Creation of an ePEP using FACTS.org

  7. High School Graduation Tracks • 4-year/24-credit graduation program • 3-year/18-credit college preparatory program • 3-year/18-credit career preparatory program (Three-year programs do not include options for Certificates of Completion or Special Diplomas)

  8. Four-year, 24-credit Program 16 + 8= 24 Core Classes Other Electives Total

  9. Graduation Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade in 2007-2008 and beyond • 16 core curriculum credits • 4 credits in English • 4 credits in mathematics (one credit must be in Algebra I or higher) • 3 credits in science, two of which must have a laboratory component • 3 credits in social studies (1 world history, 1 American history, .5 American government, and .5 economics) • 1 credit in fine arts • 1 credit in physical education to include the integration of health

  10. Good News! • The FACTS.org ePEP will guide students in choosing courses that will fulfill all of the requirements.

  11. 4 credits in English 3 credits in math (algebra I or higher) 3 credits in natural sciences (two of which must include a lab component) 3 credits in social science (1 world history, 1 American history, .5 American government, and .5 economics) 2 credits in the same second language or demonstrated proficiency in a second language 3 credits in electives Pass grade 10 FCAT requirement *At least 6 of the 18 credits must be in courses that include dual enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), or are specifically listed as rigorous by the Department of Education. Three-Year,18-credit College Preparatory Program

  12. 4 credits in English 3 credits in math (one of which must be algebra I or its equivalent) 3 credits in natural sciences (two of which must include a lab component) 3 credits in social science (1 world history, 1 American history, .5 American government, and .5 economics) 5 credits in selected electives Pass grade 10 FCAT requirement Three-Year,18-credit Career Preparatory Program

  13. Three-year, 18-credit Standard Diploma Graduation Options Selection Process • Student and parent(s) must meet with school personnel for discussion of requirements, advantages, and disadvantages • Student must have written consent of the parent • Selection of a three-year program must occur prior to the end of ninth grade • Student may change to a 4-year graduation program at any time during their high school career, pursuant to district policy

  14. Diploma Types • Standard Diploma • This is the option that most students will choose. • Special Diploma • Only for students with an Individual Education Plan (in an ESE program) that indicates a special diploma option.

  15. Graduation Plans • College Prep • Career Prep • College and Career Prep • Standard Graduation Prep

  16. College Prep • Recommended if the student intends to get a 4-year Bachelor’s degree at a university or transfer from a community college to a university upon completion of a 2 year Associate of Arts degree.

  17. Career Prep • Recommended if the student intends to pursue a 2-year Associates degree, Technical Certificate or specific career training.

  18. College and Career Prep • Recommended if the student intends to pursue a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree with specific career training.

  19. Standard Graduation Prep • Recommended if the student intends to enter the workforce after graduation.

  20. What is a Career Cluster? • Career Clusters are the 16 broad career categories identified by the US Department of Labor • Creating a career portfolio in CHOICES will help students identify a career cluster that interests them

  21. Reasons for more rigor • Preparation for postsecondary education • Increases chance of acceptance at institution of choice • Increases potential for completion of academic program or degree • Labor market demands for the 21st century • Higher level skills needed

  22. Possible Rigorous Options • Honors • Advanced Placement • Dual Enrollment • Florida Virtual School

  23. Honors • Classes with this designation are considered more rigorous than general level classes. • These classes are generally offered at all grade levels.

  24. Advanced Placement Program (AP) • 35 college level courses and exams in 20 subject areas offered by participating high schools, including the Florida Virtual School. • Students earning a qualifying grade on an AP exam can earn college credit.

  25. Dual Enrollment • Acceleration program that allows high school students to simultaneously earn credit toward high school completion and a career certificate, or an associate or baccalaureate degree at a Florida public institution.

  26. Florida Virtual School • High quality, web-based courses • Choice of how, when and where to learn • Courses for grades 6-12 • Offers courses that may not otherwise be available such as AP and honors or not easily offered, such as Latin

  27. Other Options Include • International Baccalaureate (IB) • Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) • These and other programs may not be offered at all schools or in all districts.

  28. Florida’s Tech Prep Program • Rigorous career and technical program • Allows high school students to earn • Tech Prep articulated college or technical college or technical center vocational credits and/or priority admission into a two-year Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science post-secondary degree or certificate program at a Florida public institution while enrolled in high tech vocational programs as a high school student.

  29. Financial Aid • There are many programs available for students to receive financial assistance with post-secondary education. • Scholarships • Grants • Loans • Student work programs

  30. Bright Futures Scholarships • Lottery funded scholarships for Florida high school graduates who demonstrate high academic achievement and enroll in eligible Florida public or private postsecondary institutions • Three award levels • Students must apply as seniors • May be used for full-time or part-time enrollment and is renewable

  31. Level of Bright Future Awards • Florida Academic Scholars Award • Florida Medallion Scholars Award • Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award All students will receive the specified award amounts established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act. Award amounts for the 2010-11 academic year will be available in summer 2010 after the legislative session.

  32. Postsecondary options • Universities • Colleges • Community Colleges • Technical Education Centers • Specialized Institutions

  33. SUS Admission • Important for students be aware of the requirements of their targeted school(s) • This can be found in the Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook

  34. Reality Check • University of Florida • GPA : 3.8 - 4.3 • SAT : 1210 - 1370 • Florida State University • GPA : 3.4 – 4.0 • SAT : 1110 - 1260 • University of Central Florida • GPA : 3.3 – 3.95 • SAT : 1110 - 1250 • Florida Atlantic • GPA : 3.0 – 3.72 • SAT : 970 - 1130

  35. How do I know if a Course is SUS Approved? • Refer to the Comprehensive Course Table • This can be found on www.FACTS.org https://nwrdc.fsu.edu/fnbpcm02

  36. What is www.FACTS.org? • Florida’s central web resource for student advising • Helps students plan and track educational progress (high school & college) • Planning (electronic Personal Education Planner [ePEP]) • Tracking (High School Academic Evaluations)

  37. What is an ePEP? • electronic Personal Education Planner • Interactive high school planner that lets students map out coursework, based on their goals (college, career/technical training, go directly into the workforce, etc.)

  38. High School Academic Evaluations • See their grades, grade point average and Bright Futures grade point average • Compare their transcripts to requirements for graduation, Bright Futures eligibility and state university admissions Students can track their progress to:

  39. Available from: Located under: Advising Manuals

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