Class of 2020

Student Last Name all grade levels Counselor A - C Mr. Peters D - He Mrs. Chancey Hi - I Mrs. Collins J Mrs. Norgan K L - Pen Mrs. Figarella Peo - Sil Sim - Z Mrs. Norgan

Meet Your Counselor TBA Mr. Peters A-C K Mrs. Chancey D-He Mrs. Figarella L-Pen Mrs. Collins Peo-Sil Hi – I Dept. Chair Mrs. Norgan Sim-Z J

Meet Your Assistant Principals Mr. Patton Mrs. Emmerling Mr. Hiers Mr. Robinson

Meet Your Dean Team Mrs. Crosby Mr. Rawson Mrs. Werrick Deputy Elliot SRO

4 year/24 Credits Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry 3 Science: Must include Biology 3 Social Studies: Must include World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ. 1 Fine/Performing Arts 1 Physical Education: HOPE or Per Fitness and Other PE 8 Electives Passing score on Grade 10 FSA ELA Assessment Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC Cumulative 2.0 GPA Online Learning Course 2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System) Class of 2020!

End of course exams EOC’s Passing scores required for graduation: Grade 10 FSA ELA (English Language Arts) Algebra 1 EOC In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade Algebra 1 Geometry Biology US History Algebra 2 (if enrolled) Administered in the Spring each year Class of 2020!

Midterm/Final Exam Replaced EOYs. Will count for 15% of each semester grade.

(column remains blank in Pinnacle. EOC should display on report card) State EOC Courses (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Geometry, US History) State EOC Courses Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Course Final Exam (column remains blank in Pinnacle. EOC should display on report card) Semester 1 Grade   Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Semester 2 35% Remains blank (30%) 100% Numeric Calculation; numeric table of EOC scores to be provided by AAE Department; each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1st semester exam; EOC is 30% of EACH final semester grade. Genesis will calculate the final semester grades - teachers will not enter EOCs into the grade book (EOC scores are received directly from FLDOE).

Name Gr Test Class Term 1 Term 2 Test Score New Term 1 New Term 2 Underwood 9 ECA Alg 1 86 82 1 77 Carrie 10 EB1 Bio 75 4 83 Rucker 11 EAH US Hist 96 99 2 89

Calculating Grades EOCs Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, US History, and Biology have an EOC that counts for 30% of the course grade. Administered at the end of the school year EOC = End of Course Exam Semester 1 (Q1 & Q2) Grade 35% of Course Grade Semester 2 (Q3 & Q4) Grade EOC Results 30% of Course New Grade for each semester (TRANSCRIPT) 85B 80B 65D C 29.75 28 19.5 *77.25C Class of 2020! *PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade.

Class of 2020! Merit Designation In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Attain one or more industry certifications * Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation Class of 2020!

Class of 2020! Scholar Designation In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: 1 credit in Algebra II 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 * Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation Class of 2020!

Promotion Requirements SEMESTER YEAR Individual Class .5 credit(A,B,C or D) 1 credit (A,B,C or D) Total Classes 3.5 credits (A,B,C or D) 7 credits (A,B,C or D) Class of 2020! 10th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS 11th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS 12th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS

Class of 2020! Grade Point Average ClassLetter GradePoints Class: English 1Grade: B Points: 3 GPA= Total points earned/Total 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 2020!

Class of 2020! GPA calculation English 1 Hon B 3.5 Algebra 1 C 2 Earth/Space A 4 PE A 4 Digital Video C 2 Spanish 1 D 1 ROTC A 4___ Total points 20.5 Class of 2020!

Class of 2020! GPA calculation Weighted GPA = 2.928 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 2020!

Online Virtual Education Graduation 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 the Guidance Office. Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested the correct course and approve the course. PVS/FLVS 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. PVS should be your 1st selection! Class of 2020!

Suggested Online Virtual Education Drivers Education Personal and Family Finance Parenting Skills Peer Counseling *HOPE satisfies the online requirement Must complete both semesters Class of 2020!

Bright Futures www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Florida Academic Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholarship Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship Always refer to the website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in scholarship requirements BF requirements subject to change Class of 2020!

Bright Futures: FAS/FMS www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar Class of 2020! 18 academic units is a minimum requirement; most universities prefer more ( 21.5 or greater)

Gold Seal Vocational Scholars 1 Fine/Practical Art 1 Physical Education 3 CTE Credits 3.0 weighted GPA overall 3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses 30 CSH Class of 2020! Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded.

Things EVERY Freshman Should Do Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.floridashines.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.georgejenkinshs.com, www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com Class of 2020! Floridashines.org

Things EVERY Freshman Should Do Begin to think about what you will do after high school college, Vocational/technical training, military Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements. Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship. Take school work seriously because every year and course counts. Class of 2020! Compare to newsletter

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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 Get involved! Make a commitment to 1 or more extracurricular activities Make a difference and earn community service Class of 2020!

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