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Your Guide to Success! Juniors

Stay on track for graduation and college with guidance on GPA, credits, test scores, and college opportunities. Attend classes, join activities, and prepare for exams to unlock future possibilities.

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Your Guide to Success! Juniors

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  1. John I. Leonard High School 2018-2019 Class Advising Your Guide to Success!Juniors

  2. Counselors and APs A – EL………………………. Mr. Valverde/Mr. Monroe EM – L…………………...... Ms. Walker/Ms. Jenkins M – Rivas....................... Ms. Wilson/Dr. Fuller Rivera-Z …………………… Ms. Balicki/Ms. Silverman • ESE • A-R ……………… Ms. Cohen/Ms. Bidwell • S-Z………………. Ms. Cohen/Ms. Hess • ELL/ISA • A – L ……………………….. Ms. Vazquez/Ms. Reyes • M –Z ……………………..... Ms. Scott/Ms. Hess • Academy (Computer, Finance, Medical) • A-Z……………………….. Ms. Miller/Mr. Scholze • Magnet Coordinator……… Ms. Lord

  3. Graduation requirements for the Class of 2020 (24 credits) • GPA Minimum 2.0 • Service Hours Minimum 20 hours • Language Arts English 1,2,3,4 • Mathematics 4 Credits: Must include Algebra 1 and Geometry • Science 3 credits: Physical science, Bio 1, science elective • Social Studies 3 credits: US History, World History, Econ and Am Govt. • Fine/Performing Art 1 credit: Digital Info Tech, Band, Chorus, Journalism, 2d Art, or specific practical art. • Physical Education 1 credit: .50 Personal Fitness and .50 P.E. Elective • or • 1 credit of HOPE • Electives 8 credits • On-line course ½ credit virtual course (Social Media, Psychology, Critical Thinking skills, Peer Counseling) • **Higher level coursework: Algebra 2 and above, is recommended for admission to a Florida university. • **A minimum of 2 years of the same world language or just year 2 of a language is required for admission to a 4 year university.

  4. How are Grade Point Averages (GPA) and Honor Point Averages Calculated?

  5. TEST SCORES YOU NEED TO KNOW FSA Reading level 3 score of 350 EOC ‘s Algebra 1 EOC score of 497

  6. Continue building your GPA. Remember that your GPA can open doors to opportunities such as AICE and Dual Enrollment courses, Scholarships, field trips and pep rallies. Ultimately it can help or hurt your chances for college. Get ready for the PSAT and for your FSA/ELA Assessment. Attend every class each and every day! Do all your homework and assignments and hand them in on time! Join extracurricular activities! Check your status toward meeting graduation requirements by reviewing your credit summary. Sign up for an online class to complete the virtual course requirement. Go to the Bright Futures website to check your scholarship status. Sign up for the ACT or SAT tests! Fee waivers are available in Guidance for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. • What to do your Junior Year • Continue building your GPA. Remember that your GPA can open doors to opportunities such as AICE and Dual Enrollment courses, Scholarships, field trips and pep rallies. Ultimately it can help or hurt your chances for college. • Get ready for the school day SAT by studying on Khan academy and CollegeBoard. • Start researching colleges that you are interested in. • Attend every class each and every day! • Do all your homework and assignments and hand them in on time! Join extracurricular activities! • Check your status toward meeting graduation requirements by reviewing your credits on SIS. • Sign up for an online class to complete the virtual course requirement. • Go to the Bright Futures website to check your scholarship status.

  7. Attendance is important! When you miss school, you miss: • Class presentations • Assignments • Tests and quizzes • Discussions • Notes • Clubs, practices, sports, fun! • In block scheduling, every time you are out of class it counts as 2 periods of absences

  8. Keys to Success • Be in every class, every day and be on time. • Believe in yourself and your abilities. • Be organized and use a student planner/calendar. • Be a strong time manager. • Be successful in class and take good notes. • Be prepared by doing your homework. • Be a good test taker by preparing and studying daily. • Be an active listener and strong communicator. • Be a club member and leader. • Be a goal setter!

  9. Opportunities for College Credit • Advanced Placement Courses/AP Capstone: Students who complete these courses may receive college credit if a score of 3 or more is achieved in the national test given in May. Credits count for High School and may count for college. • AICE Courses/AICE Diploma: Students who complete these courses may receive college credit if they pass the AICE exam in May. Credits count for high school and may count for college. Earning 7 AICE credits and passing those 7 exams may qualify students for the Bright Futures Scholarship. • Dual Enrollment: Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can apply. The credits count for both high school and college. DE courses are free and so are the books and fees. Remember that these courses become part of the college transcript and can impact eligibility for financial aid and admission to college. Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, College Ready Test Scores (can be blended from any of the 3 tests) SAT-440 Math/440 Verbal ACT- 17 English/ 19 Reading/ 19 Math (20 for College Algebra) Pert- 106 Reading/103 Writing/114 Math • Apply for Admissions on the PBSC website (A PBSC student ID and password will be emailed to you) – Pick up Dual Enrollment packet at front of auditorium before you leave • Register online for and attend a MANDATORY PBSC Advising session (Must have PBSC ID/password) • See your JILHS counselor to discuss eligibility, schedule and registration procedures. • ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BEFORE COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION FORMS! • JILHS DEADLINES: FALL (Sem1)-May 1 SPRING(Sem 2) Oct 1 SUMMER- APRIL 1 • Early Admissions: Eligible Seniors for DE may elect to complete their Senior Year as a full time freshman at PBSC. Consent is needed from the Principal. More info in Guidance.

  10. Ten Things Colleges /Universities look for! • Challenging classes/emphasis onrigor of coursework • AICE, AP & Dual Enrollment courses • Grades that represent strong effort and upward trend • Solid scores on standardized tests SAT/ACT • Involvement, leadership and initiative • Service showing evidence of being a contributor • Work or out-of-school experience • A well written essay ( if required) • Letters of recommendation (when needed) that show integrity, values, goals… • Anything special that helps the student stand out! (Music, sports, special talent, entrepreneurship)

  11. Bright Futures Scholarship All eligibility requirements must be met by high school graduation, but scores of ACT/SAT/PERT tests taken through JUNE 30 are accepted for evaluation purposes.

  12. Academic Assistance and Support • Remediation for low grades on PBVS, FLVS, or Edgenuity (E2020) after school: • Monday-Thursday from 3-6pm in Room 4-216 • Math lab: • Monday-Thursday from 3-6pm in Room 6-108 • Tutorials for SAT/ACT Reading: • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm in Room 6-203 • Industry Certifications: • Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-6pm in Room 4-111

  13. Community Service • Only Non-profit service is accepted!!!! • Drop off in Guidance, no need to see your counselor just to submit hours. • Official letter is accepted. • Description of work, phone number and legible writing is needed • Ask your teacher if they need help in exchange for service hours.

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