Class of 2016

Graduation Requirements Standard High School Diploma Must have the SPECIFIC 24 credits. Must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Must pass the Grade 10 FSA Reading. Must pass the Algebra I EOC Assessment. Must have an online course completed. Certificate of Completion It is a certificate given to a student who has completed all the necessary coursework to graduate from high school but has not met the other requirements to receive a standard diploma.

Online Course Graduation Requirement Students MUST graduate with an online credit. The legislation states that students need “a course” and it must be through FLVS or a dual enrollment program. FLVS Courses - Parenting Skills, Driver’s Education, Outdoor Education, Personal and Family Finance, etc... (

New Designations for Diploma

Standard Diploma Requirements (24 credits plus...) Scholar Diploma Designation 1 credit in Algebra 2 1 credit in statistics or equally rigorous math 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 AP or dual enrollment course Merit Designation Scholar Diploma requirements Attain 1 or more industry certifications

Community Service

NOT a graduation requirement Requirements: Participation must be during high school years You may not be paid or receive any type of compensation for participating in the activity Students must complete the FSUS Community Service Form and return the completed form to Mrs. Eula Walker. Bright Futures – 1oo hours

College Admission Information

FAMU – “Rolling Admissions” – Feb. 15 th FAU – “Rolling Admissions” FGCU – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 15 th FIU – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 1 st Scholarship Deadline FL Polytechnic – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 1 st FSU – October 15 th New College of Florida – Nov. 1 st UCF – “Rolling Admissions” UF – Nov. 1 st UNF – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 1 st USF – “Rolling Admissions” – Nov. 1 st UWF – “Rolling Admissions” Admission Deadlines for the State University Schools (SUS)

Assessment Information

ACT ( – September 12 th - February 6 th – October 24 th - April 9 th – December 12 th - June 11 th ASVAB – Tuesday, October 6 th 9:00 AM (sign-up with Mrs. Kinney) EOCs (End of Course Exam)- October 19 th (US History & Biology) FCAT/FSA Retakes – October 14 th and 15 th PERT (Post Secondary Readiness Test) – November 18 th SAT ( – October 3 rd - January 23 rd - June 4 th – November 7 th - March 5 th – December 5 th - May 7 th Assessment Dates Assessment Dates

Bright Futures

Current Information Application will be open December 1 st. Students MUST apply before May 27 th.

Scholarships

Helpful Websites

Financial Aid

Helpful Websites Tools to estimate EFC, compare loans Financial needs to college matching U.S. Department of Education Student loan information and comparisons Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Opens January 1, Estimate your eligibility List of federal grants, loans, scholarships, fellowships, and traineeships College cost, EFC, and student budget calculators Florida Prepaid College Plans Sallie Mae student loan programs

Best and Brightest

B & B Information Deadline – January 8, Categories Interview is a mandatory requirement – Cobb MS Online Application Ceremony – May 11, :00 Ruby Diamond

Parent/Student Conference Opportunity

Parent/Student Meetings

Parent/Student Conference

Available Meeting Slots

Mrs. Jennifer Kinney