Freshman - Sophomore Night

1. Freshman - Sophomore Night Gulf Coast High School September 16, 2019

2. Agenda • Who is my counselor? • School Website • Graduation Requirements • Bright Futures Scholarship Program • Dual Enrollment • Volunteer Hours

3. Counselor Assignments • A-Car - Mrs. Dombroski • Cas- Cl - Mrs. Gallegos • Co-D- Mrs. Giles • E-Ho - Ms. Minsker • Hu-Maf - Mrs. Szilagyi • Mag-Pal - Mrs. Gallegos • Pan-Sc - Ms. Marvin • Se-Z - Ms. Wessman • Gifted - Mrs. Reale

4. GCH Websitewww.gulfcoastsharks.com

5. Resources on GCH Website • Daily Announcements • Check Grades/FOCUS • Find Teachers/Staff Email Addresses • Activities/Athletics / Clubs

6. How do I talk to my counselor? • Email your counselor with your specific questions. • Walk in any day at lunch.

7. GC Counselor Email Addresses Mrs. Dombroski: dombrl@collierschools.com Mrs. Giles: gilescy@collierschools.com Mrs. Gallegos gallegni@collierschools.com Ms. Minsker: minskehe@collierschools.com Mrs. Reale: realema@collierschools.com Mrs. Szilagyi: szilager@collierschools.com Ms. Wessman: wessmade@collierschools.com Ms. Marvin: marvinma@collierschools.com

8. How do I ask my counselor a question? • If you come to the Student Services Office during class please check in at the counter. You enter your student number and you will check out after your appointment.

9. Class of 2022 and 2023 Graduation Requirements English 4.0 creditsMath (Algebra 1 /Geometry) 4.0 creditsScience (Biology & 2 Other Lab Sciences) 3.0 creditsSocial Studies (WH, USH, Econ/Gov) 3.0 creditsFine/Performing/Practical Arts 1.0 creditHOPE 1.0 creditElective Credits 8.0 credits __________________________________________________Total Credits 24.0 credits Pass Algebra I EOC Pass Grade 10 ELA Assessment 2.0 Grade Point Average Take One Online Course (Econ/Gov are taught at GCH in an online format)

10. Testing Information Geometry, Biology and US History End of Course Exams count as 30% of final course average.

11. In addition to meeting the Standard High School Diploma Requirements………… Scholar Designation Merit Designation Earning Scholars or Merit Designations Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established GCHS Industry Certifications Auto CAD Adobe Flash CS5 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Medical Assistant Certification Food Handler Certification Earn 1.0 credit in Geometry and pass EOC Earn 1.0 credit in Statistics or Equally rigorous course Earn 1.0 credit in Biology and pass EOC Earn 1.0 credit in Chemistry or Physics Earn 1.0 credit in U.S. History and pass EOC 2 Credits in same World Language Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment Course * Students with passing AP Bio or AP US Hist scores are exempt from passing corresponding EOC

12. 4 Year Plan State University System

13. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

14. Bright Futures Scholarship Program Please check official Bright Futures Website for more specifics and any potential changes. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/

15. Community Service • Not Required for graduation • Must obtain prior approval during lunch in the Student Services Office • Must turn in signed letter, on letterhead, stating dates of service, hours served, brief description of services provided • Pre-Approval Forms available on Guidance Website or in the Student Services Office

16. Full time Dual Enrollment “ACE” Program at Florida Gulf Coast University The Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) is designed to provide a unique educational experience to qualified junior and senior high school students who are seeking an advance study option. Public Information Meetings: (http://www.fgcu.edu/ACE/) Please check their website for informational meetings at FGCU. 3.7 weighted academic GPA and 3.0 unweighted GPA. • Minimum Standardized Test Scores: SAT – 1140 combined Reading & Math Minimums: Math 500/24, Reading: 500/25 writing, 24 read ACT – 23 Composite Minimums: Math20, Reading 20, English 20

17. ACE Program Public Information Meetings at FGCU

18. Florida Southwestern State College Dual Enrollment GPA Requirements-Unweighted Cumulative GPA • 3.5 for Sophomores • 3.0 for Juniors and Seniors Minimum standardized test scores: • SAT: Reading 24, Writing 25, Math 24 (MAT1033) or 28.5 (MAC1105). • ACT: English 17, Reading 19, Math 19 (MAT 1033) or 23 (MAC 1105). • PERT: Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114 (MAT1033) or 123 (MAC1105).

19. AICE DiplomaCandidates must pass seven AICE ExamsOne from category 1, 2 & 3, plus Global Perspectives

20. Credit Denial • Can not miss more than 9 days / semester • Please communicate with Attendance Office to document absences

21. Make Up Work Policy Students are to be provided one school day for everyday day missed to make up work. Long term assignments are due on the day the student returns to school.

22. Midterm ExamsFinal Exams • Often we get calls about students missing midterm or final exams. Students are not allowed to take the exams early - they can only take them when they return and should always let the teacher know in advance.

23. Upcoming PSAT PSAT testing for all freshman and sophomores: October 16th, 2019

24. Check grades often • Communicate directly with your student’s teacher if you have a concern • Take all standardized testing seriously • This presentation will be on the GCHS Student Services Website under ‘Events’ Closing Thoughts