TOMORROW’S DREAMS BEGIN TODAY A Freshman guide to College and Career Mrs. Theobald – School Counselor

TABLE OF DREAMS High School Survival Toolkit High School Survival Toolkit HAWK expectations HAWK expectations Attendance Attendance GPA GPA Relationships Relationships Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular Activities Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Early Graduation Early Graduation Testing Testing Dream Map Destination: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Destination: 4 YEAR COLLEGE Destination: COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL Destination: MILITARY Destination: CAREER

HOW DREAMS ARE MADE H ONORABLE H ONORABLE A CADEMICALLY FOCUSED A CADEMICALLY FOCUSED W ISE W ISE K IND HEARTED K IND HEARTED S UCCESSFUL S UCCESSFUL deserving honor and respect. : having or showing honesty and good moral character. : fair and proper : not deserving blame or criticism. having an aptitude for study.: belonging or relating to a place of learning.: having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment. having a kind and sympathetic nature. the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.: a performance or achievement that is marked by success, as by the attainment of honors.

TODAY REQUIRES PRESENCE ACTION REST FUEL PLAN TRANSPORT BEHAVIOR TIMELINESS ATTENTIVENESS ENGAGEMENT RESPONSE RESPONSIBILITY

ATTENDANCE POLICY Students are permitted 3 unexcused absences for every 9 weeks Students are permitted 3 unexcused absences for every 9 weeks Upon the fourth absence, grades will be negatively affected. Upon the fourth absence, grades will be negatively affected. Students may turn in up to 3 notes to attendance to excuse absences. Students may turn in up to 3 notes to attendance to excuse absences. Students may have unlimited excuses from a Physician. Students may have unlimited excuses from a Physician. 3 tardys equal one unexcused absence. 3 tardys equal one unexcused absence.

THE COST OF YOUR DREAM Opportunity College admissions, Military enlistment, Employment THE COST Eligibility Criteria (GPA, testing, volunteering, coursework, etc.) The Dream Career, Fulfillment, Financial security, Making a difference

GPA 101 GPA means grade point average. It is the average of all grades received. Quality points earned / Quality points possible Rigorous course equal higher “Weighted GPA.” Used for College and Scholarships. Rigorous course equal higher “Weighted GPA.” Used for College and Scholarships. Unweighted GPA does NOT account for AP, DE, or Honors. It is used for graduation. Unweighted GPA does NOT account for AP, DE, or Honors. It is used for graduation. PercentGradeQP RegularQP HonorsQP AP or DE 90 — 100A — 89B — 79C —69D — 59F000

HOW DO I INCREASE MY GPA? GO TO CLASS – PARTICIPATE GO TO CLASS – PARTICIPATE DO YOUR HOMEWORK! – ASK ?’S DO YOUR HOMEWORK! – ASK ?’S STUDY FOR EXAMS – GET GOOD GRADES STUDY FOR EXAMS – GET GOOD GRADES “Toto, we are not in Middle School Anymore!”

THE DREAM TEAM PRINCIPAL – MAMA HAWK PRINCIPAL – MAMA HAWK ASSISTANCE PRINCIPAL – MR. FRANA ASSISTANCE PRINCIPAL – MR. FRANA SCHOOL COUNSELORS – SCHOOL COUNSELORS – MRS THEOBALD 9 TH GRADE MRS THEOBALD 9 TH GRADE DR. DIDONNA ELL, 504, ESE DR. DIDONNA ELL, 504, ESE TEACHERS – YOUR FIRST CONTACT TEACHERS – YOUR FIRST CONTACT PEERS PEERS COACHES & CLUB SPONSOR S COACHES & CLUB SPONSOR S IT TAKES A VILLAGE... THE MOST IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP RELATIONSHIPS AS A SKILL SET

EXTRACURRICULAR DREAMS CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPORTS BENEFITS EXPERIENCES BUILD SKILLS RESUMES COLLEGE APPLICATIONS CAREER EXPLORATION DEVELOP CONNECTIONS CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPORTS COSTS TIME MONEY STRESS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTMENT

DUAL DREAMS FREE COLLEGE AT LAKE SUMTER EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT & COLLEGE CREDIT AT THE SAME TIME! FREE TO STUDENTS STARTING AFTER TENTH GRADE MUST HAVE A 3.0 GPA AND QUALIFYING TEST SCORES ON THE PERT, SAT, OR ACT. MAKE AN APPT. FOR MORE DETAILS FREE TRAINING AT LAKE TECH EARN CERTIFICATION WHILE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ACCOUNTINGADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTINGAUTO SERVICE TECH. AUTO COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISHING WELDING CERTIFIED NURSING ASST. HOME HEALTH AID PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANCOMMERCIAL ART CULINARY ARTSCOMPUTER PROGRAMMING COSMETOLOGYHEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND DIESEL EMTCORRECTIONSPOLICEFIRFIGHTER

DREAM MEASUREMENT Testing is FOR REAL! PSAT – a college prep pre-test taken in 9 th – 11 th grades – free at our school. FSA’S in Reading, Writing, and Algebra; MUST PASS TO RECEIVE A DIPLOMA! EOC’s in Geometry, US History, Biology, and Algebra 2. 30% OF COURSE GRADE! College Readiness tests: SAT, ACT, PERT; Colleges & scholarships rely on these scores to determine eligibility. How do I increase test scores? Skill building over time You increase your skills by taking rigorous courses and performing well in them. TEST PREP RESOURCES: they are widely available and are free. Good place to start is TERC on our home page. Password is HAWKS.

EARLY DREAMING Graduate in 3 years 4 credits in English 4 credits in Math (Algebra & Geometry) 3 credits in Science (Biology) 3 SS credits (U.S., World, Govt., Econ.) No HOPE or online required 3 electives2.0 GPA Must pass FSAs in Reading, Writing and Algebra 1 Early Graduation Procedure Meet with your counselor Spring of 10 th grade Complete the intent to graduate early form and get parent signature Your 11 th grade year will have both junior and senior year classes Will be promoted to senior in January if you are on track.

DESTINATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Graduation Requirements English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (Algebra & Geometry) Science – 3 credits (Biology) 1 W. History, 1 US History, 1 Govt, 1 Econ. 1 credit fine, performing or practical Art 1 credit of HOPE (this counts online) 1 online course MUST PASS FSA ELA & Algebra 1 24 credits & GPA = 2.0 or greater Your Future Looks Like... Students who ONLY receive a Diploma earn half as much as their Bachelors Degree peers. ($28,000 per year)*. Only 62% of High School Graduates work full time 35 hours per week jobs*. 22% of High School Graduates live in poverty* 37% were satisfied with their jobs. *Source: PEW Research Center of-not-going-to-college/

DESTINATION 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY State University System Requirements High School Diploma 2 years of one foreign language 3.0 GPA or better is preferred ACT or SAT test completion AP, dual enrollment, and honors courses increase likelihood of admission. Your Future Looks Like... College graduates earn double than their High School Graduate peers. Annual salaries of $45,500 or more. 96% are employed full time. 5% of college graduates live in poverty. 86% work in a career field and 53% are very satisfied with their job. *Source: PEW Research Center of-not-going-to-college

EARN THE WAY TO COLLEGE – BRIGHT FUTURES Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements Florida Academic Scholarship 4 English 4 Math Algebra 1 and higher 3 Science (2 w/ lab) 3 Social Studies - World History - Am. History - Gov’t/Economics 2 Foreign Language GPA -3.5 weighted Qualifying Test Scores ACT = 29 SAT = Volunteer Hours Florida Medallion Scholarship 4 English 4 Math Algebra 1 and higher 3 Science (2 w/lab) 3 Social Studies - World History - Am. History - Gov’t/Economics 2 Foreign Language GPA -3.0 weighted Qualifying Test Scores ACT = 26 SAT = Volunteer Hours Florida Gold Seal Scholarship 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1 and Higher 3 Science (2 w/ lab) 3 Social Studies - World History - Am. History - Gov’t/Economics 1 Practical/Performing Arts 1 Hope 3 Vocational Courses (Must complete a vocational program with a 3.5 GPA in 3 courses.) GPA—3.0 weighted 30 Volunteer Hours  Students who are on to track to graduate in 2019 will apply after December 1,  Volunteer Hours—100 hours for Florida Academic, 75 hours for Florida Medallion, 30 hours for Gold Seal  ACT and SAT scores vary by cohort year. Please see chart on the following page for specific details.  The Bright Futures Scholarship program is regulated by legislative changes annually.  You can learn more by visiting

DESTINATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL Community College or Technical Requirements High School Diploma Placement Test – depends on the school or program of study. Your Future Looks Like... Some college experience earns more than High School Graduate peers. Annual salaries of $30,000 or more. 92% are employed full time. 15% of those with some college experience live in poverty. 73% work in a career field and 37% are very satisfied with their job. *Source: PEW Research Center of-not-going-to-college

DESTINATION MILITARY MILITARY REQUIREMENTS High school Diploma – NO GED ASVAB test YOUR FUTURE LOOKS LIKE... Can earn money to pay for college Free healthcare Free job training VA benefits and loans Free housing Valuable experience

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