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Class of 2017. Mrs. Collins A-C Mrs. Chancey D-HE Mrs. Facey-Poitier HI-ME Mrs. Dyer MI-SC Mrs. Norgan SE-Z. 4 year/24 Credits Graduation Requirements. 4 English 4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 (EOC 30% & Pass), Geo. (EOC 30%), Alg. 2 (EOC 30%) 3 Science: Must include Bio. (EOC 30%)
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Class of 2017 Mrs. Collins A-C Mrs. Chancey D-HE Mrs. Facey-PoitierHI-ME Mrs. Dyer MI-SC Mrs. Norgan SE-Z
4 year/24 Credits Graduation Requirements • 4 English • 4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 (EOC 30% & Pass), Geo. (EOC 30%), Alg. 2 (EOC 30%) • 3 Science: Must include Bio. (EOC 30%) • 3 Social Studies: Must include World Hist., US Hist. (EOC 30%), US Gov & Econ. • 1 Fine/Performing Arts • 1 Physical Education: Must include Personal Fitness • 8 Electives • Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading/ Grade 10 ELA Common Core Assessment • Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC • Cumulative 2.0 GPA • Online Learning Course excluding driver education • 2 World Languages (required only for university admission & Bright Futures) Class of 2017!
Merit Designation • In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: • Attain one or more industry certifications Class of 2017!
Scholar Designation • In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: • Pass the ELA Grade 11 Common Core assessment once implemented • 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass Alg. 2 EOC) • 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course • Pass the Biology EOC • 1 credit in chemistry or physics • 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics • Pass the U.S. History EOC • 2 credits in the same world language • 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course Class of 2017!
Promotion Requirements 10thgrade – 4 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS 11th grade – 10 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS 12thgrade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS Class of 2017!
Semester Grades Class of 2017!
Course Grades (EOC) Class of 2017! *PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade
Grade Point Average • ClassLetterGradePoints • Class: English 1Grade: B Points: 3 • GPA= Total points earned/Total of classes taken • Grade points • A = 4 PTS • B=3 PTS • C=2 PTS • D=1 PTS • F=0 PTS • Weighted GPA • Honors=.5 point • Advanced Placement = 1 point • Dual Enrollment = 1 point Class of 2017!
GPA calculation English 1 Hon B 3.5 Algebra 1 C2 Earth/Space A 4 PE A 4 Draw/Paint C 2 Spanish 1 D 1 ROTC A4___ Total points 20.5 Class of 2017!
GPA calculation • Total points = 20.5 • Total classes = 7 • GPA= Total points/total class • Weighted GPA= 20.5/7 • Weighted GPA = 2.928 • Un-weighted GPA= 20/7 • Un-weighted GPA= 2.857 Class of 2017!
Online Virtual EducationGraduation Requirement • Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net(complete instructions are available on the GJHS website) • Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School Class’ form to your counselor • Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested the correct course and approve the course. • FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days. • Continue to check your FLVS account for placement. • Driver Education is excluded! Class of 2017!
Bright Futureswww.floridastudentfinancialaid.org • Florida Academic Scholarship • Florida Medallion Scholarship • Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship 13-14 BF requirements subject to change for Class of 2017 Class of 2017!
Florida Academic Scholars • 4 English • 4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, + Higher Math) • 3 Natural Sciences • 3 Social Sciences • 2 years in same Foreign Language • 3.5 GPA in these Academic Courses • SAT 1290 or ACT 29 • 100 Hours of Community Service 13-14 BF requirements subject to change for Class of 2017 Class of 2017!
Florida Medallion Scholars • 4 English • 4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, + Higher Math) • 3 Natural Sciences • 3 Social Sciences • 2 years in same Foreign Language • 3.0 GPA in these Academic Courses • SAT 1170 or ACT 26 • 75 Hours of Community Service 13-14 BF requirements subject to change for Class of 2017 Class of 2017!
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications. Gold Seal doesn’t pay for courses leading to an AA or AS. • 4 English • 4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1) • 3 Natural Sciences • 3 Social Sciences • 1 Fine/Practical Art • 1 Physical Education • 3 Credits in one vocational program • 3.0 weighted GPA overall/3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses • 30 CSH • SAT – Rd 440/M 440 ACT – E 17/Rd 18/M 19 Pert - Rd 104/Wt 99/M 113 13-14 BF requirements subject to change for Class of 2017 Class of 2017!
Things EVERY Freshman Should Do • Begin to think about what you will do after high school – • college, • vocational training, • field of study. • If you haven't already, look at possible careers and education requirements. • Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship. • Take school work seriously because every year and course counts. Class of 2017!
Things EVERY Freshman Should Do • Attend class everyday • Do all your homework and class work • Ask for extra help or extra credit. • Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you • Know who your counselor is and become familiar with all that GJHS can offer you Class of 2017!
Things EVERY Freshman Should Do • Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed • Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.flvc.org • If you're thinking about college, know the Bright Futures Scholarship Program (www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org) and state university admissions • Look for Scholarships online at www.fastweb.com Class of 2017!
Resources http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html Class of 2017!
Q & A Class of 2017!