Welcome Juniors! 2019-2020 Registration

1. Welcome Juniors! 2019-2020 Registration

2. Graduation Requirements • English – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I, must pass EOC =30%; Geometry - must take EOC=30%) • Science – (to include Biology, must take Biology EOC = 30%) • Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History – must take EOC =30%, Economics and US Government) • HOPE– 1 credit • Fine Art or DOE approved Practical Art *– 1 credit • Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) • Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA • Must Pass Grade 10 FSA/ELA • Must Pass Algebra I EOC or comparative score on PERT • Complete at least one course for graduation via online learning. *DOE Approved Practical Arts at Chiles Web I, II TV Productions I, II, III, IV Communications Technology I, II, III Culinary Arts II,III Digital Info Tech II

3. Promotion to 12th grade Minimum requirements: 17 credits and 2.0 unweighted GPA Do not sign up for a class if you have already earned credit for it! If you have failed a class in high school, you need to see your counselor regarding options to keep you on track for graduation. Options may include ACE, LCVS, FLVS, public or private schools, now and/or during the summer. If you have outstanding attendance issues, it is YOUR responsibility to work with the Attendance Office to clear them up or see your Guidance Counselor regarding a plan to recover those credits for graduation. If you are enrolled in a class online that requires an EOC (Algebra I, Geometry, Biology or U.S. History) it is your responsibility to see Coach Clark to make sure you are on the list to test. Virtual school should provide information regarding the practice test.

4. 12th grade progression • Senior English – English IV- College Readiness AP Literature or AP Language (if not already taken) Dual Enrollment (ENC1101/1102) • US Government and Economics - (one semester of each) General, Honors or AP • Math • Science • Plus any course/program student plans to continue next year (foreign language, drama, chorus, band, Web Design)

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6. New 12th grade options include: • Dual Enrollment - English, and Liberal Studies Math/College Algebra. Requirements: 3.0 unwgt cumulative GPA, SAT (500 Reading and Writing, 570 Math), ACT (17 English, 19 Reading, 21 Math) or PERT ( Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 123) scores required. You must maintain a 3.0 Chiles and dual enrollment GPA to continue in the program. • DCT work study program – takes at least two periods of the day - one DCT class and at least one off campus On- The- Job- training (OJT) period – limited spaces. See Coach Sherry for an application. (Rm 8106) Coach Sherry must sign your CRF to be enrolled in DCT. • Externship program (Professional internship program)– limited spaces. Application deadline has passed.

7. Advanced Placement and College • Research shows that AP students had better four-year college graduation rates than those who did not take AP. For example, graduation rates for AP English Literature students were 62% higher than graduation rates for those who took other English courses in high school. • Taking AP increases eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates more attractive to colleges. Consideration is based on AP coursework, not AP scores. 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions. 31% of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.

8. AP versus Dual EnrollmentWhat is the difference? • AP: -High School credit awarded with passing grade (no exam requirement). -College credit earned only after passing AP exam in May. -Usually more rigorous coursework. Known for Academic Rigor and College Preparation. -More universally accepted in out of state colleges. (check individual college). • Dual Enrollment: -High School credit earned with passing grade in class. -College credit earned with grade of “C” or higher in class. -Recognized more for Acceleration opportunity for basic college core credits -College Credits awarded at all universities in the state of Florida (Out of state colleges vary- need to check with admissions). -Requires unwgt 3.0 GPA and passing score on PERT, SAT or ACT. - Grade will remain on college transcript. -Students who have scored a passing score on an equivalent AP exam are not permitted to enroll in that corresponding course per policy. (i.e. a 3 on AP Lang taken in junior year means the student cannot enroll in Dual Enrollment English senior year.) -Florida Universities will rescind admissions offer if a student’s college GPA is < 2.0 (i.e. if taking one dual enrollment course, 1 “D” = rescinded offer). -Must maintain an (unwtd.) 3.0 Chiles and dual enrollment GPA to continue second semester of course.

9. Minimum Admissions Requirements for Florida Public Universities 18 core academic courses to include: • 4 English • 4 Math (Algebra IA and IB= 1 math for Univ. admission) • 3 Science • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) • 2 academic electives We strongly recommend surpassing the minimum requirements to be competitive for admissions. For example upper level math, upper level foreign language, additional science and social studies coursework. • Sliding scale for SAT/ACT according to recomputed academic GPA

10. Average freshmen at state universities Florida State UniversityFAMU 3.8 – 4.5 academic GPA 3.00 – 3.50 academic GPA 1210-1400 SAT 1000-1180 25-32 ACT 18 – 24 ACT Average # of academic credits = 22.5 University of FloridaUniversity of Central Florida 4.2 - 4.6 academic GPA 3.60 – 4.3 academic GPA 1270-1450 1140-1370 28-33 ACT 22-30 ACT 74% admitted had 26-30 academic units Statewide weighting policy for Florida Public Universities is 1.0 weighting for Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses and .5 weighting for Honors courses earning a grade of C or better.

11. Competitive Colleges • Resiliency and Strength of Character • Ability to get along with others (even if different from yourself). • Strength of curriculum (Have you taken the highest academics we offer?) • ACT/SAT and often SAT II • Class Rank- around top 10% • Extracurricular activities/college resume • Leadership positions held • Community service/volunteer experiences • Letters of recommendation

12. Community College • Admission based on Regular high school diploma • Florida community colleges recommend that students take the same core high school courses that are required for state university admission. • Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. • Placement tests include PERT or SAT or ACT

13. Bright Futures Scholarships • Academic Scholars Award-Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT or 29 ACT and 100 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles website, link Guidance. • Florida Medallion Scholars Award -Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1170 SAT or 26 ACT and 75 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles website, link Guidance. 16 required academic credits include: 4 English 4 Math (Algebra IA and IB= 1 math for BF) 3 Science 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) • The SAT and ACT writing subtests will not be used for determining Bright Futures eligibility.   • Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester for honors, AP and DE courses with a “C” or higher. Advanced foreign language is not honors for BF.

14. Bright Futures Scholarships (con’t) • Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award- Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution for a vocational/certificate program. Requirements: 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program,and 30 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles website, link Guidance and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT- Reading-24, Writing/Language-25, Math- 24, ACT 19 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or PERT Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114 TV Productions I Digital Info Tech II TV Productions II Web Design I TV Productions III Web Design II Culinary Arts I DCT I Culinary Arts II DCT II Culinary Arts III DCT III Communication Technology I Criminal Justice I Communication Technology II Criminal Justice II Communication Technology III Criminal Justice III *** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.

15. NCAA Requirements If you are planning to compete athletically at the college level there are certain academic eligibility and core-course requirements that must be met. • Must complete the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse application after junior year. • Must have a minimum 2.3 GPA in 16 core academic courses and SAT/ACT scores. • 10 of the 16 core courses must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school. • Grades earned in the 10 required core courses required before the senior year are “locked in” for GPA calculations (i.e. no grade forgiveness after this time). • Core courses • 4 credits in English • 3 credits in math (minimum Algebra I, II and Geometry) • 2 credits in social science • 2 credits in science • 1 additional credit in English, math or science • 4 additional academic credits • Required SAT/ACT score sliding scale based on core GPA (see website chart) PLEASE visit the NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION! www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

16. Action plan for juniors • Meet with counselor - Review transcript, senior schedule, Bright Futures and other scholarship opportunities, SAT/ACT/SATII/ PERT • Stay involved in activities at school and in the community. Work to complete and document community service hours. • Log on to Big Future at www.bigfuture.collegeboard.com. It offers college, major and career matches. Become familiar with admissions requirements at colleges that are on the top of your list. • Register an account with the Khan Academy at: www.khanacademy.org to develop personalized SAT study plan based on PSAT results. • Visit as many of the schools on your list as possible. • Register for and take the SAT and ACT. SAT II if required for admissions. • Begin to search for scholarship opportunities for next year. Visit the resource center in the guidance department and/or our guidance website. Surf the web. • Begin preparing essays for admissions and scholarship opportunities. • Attend College/Career Night at the fairgrounds next fall if available. .

17. Registration Forms • All students must submit a completed registration form. • All students must indicate a minimum of six periods. • You must have your CURRENT teacher sign for each required course requested AND any electives that have signature line. • Alternate course choices are very important! Give full and half credit alternate choices. If you do not provide alternate choices, we may pick classes for you. • Completed forms will be collected on Monday, Feb. 25. If you are taking English online, please submit your completed form to Mrs. Fisher. • Course registration verifications will be mailed home in May. This will be a time to review your schedule request for accuracy and a final time to make elective course changes.

18. Registration and Dates to Remember Students are not required to enroll in seven courses any year in high school. 6 X 4 = 24 credits years credits Plan to attend the annual Curriculum Fair Tuesday, February 19th at 6:00 pm in the gym. This event is designed to allow you to meet teachers and students and to get all of your questions answered. We want to help you make good decisions about next year’s schedule.

19. Timelines for 2020 Grads • College application dates are early – Plan for October. • Letters of Recommendations – process takes a week or more – provide a request along with resume to teachers or counselors to begin the process next year. • Bright Futures – Apply starting Oct. 1 of senior year. Can qualify after first semester (GPA after 1st semester, service hours due by mid January and test scores through Jan. 2020 ) or after 2nd semester GPA and service hours by graduation and test scores through June 2020. • FAFSA- Federal Financial Aid- everyone should apply- opens on Oct. 1st 2019.

20. SAT/ACT **When registering, always use your SS#, our school code and send your scores at least one post secondary institution. This allows records to “match” therefore eliminating problems with transcripts for admissions and Bright Futures Scholarships. Online registration - both websites offer FREE practice materials. SAT - Collegeboard.com ACT – ACTstudent.org

21. Resources on the web • Firn.edu/doe/brfuture – Bright Futures Website • Floridashines.org • Collegeboard.com – SAT, AP,IB,CLEP, BigFuture • ACT.org - ACT • Review.com – Princeton Review for colleges, essay, test prep • Collegequest.com- College Search (by size, location, major, etc) • Anycollege.net- College Search (by size, location, major, etc) • Commonapp.org – Common admissions application used at many private colleges Financial Aid and Scholarship Searches (many others available) • Fastweb.com • Scholaraid.com • Scholarships.com • FAFSA.ed.gov (Important to do- required for some scholarships! Oct. 1st-opens to apply!) • Floridastudentfinancialaid.org – BF & FL Financial Aid (Oct. 1st- opens to apply!.) • Check individual college websites (ie: TCC has a web page for scholarships)