NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2018 and 2019 The Journey Begins HERE… The Journey Begins NOW!

We are all in this together! School Counselors- Jewel Johnson (Director), Wilma Salisbury (A-E), Kate Weeks (F-L) Raquel Heath (M-R), Ingrid Rivera (S-Z), and Lisa Packard ( Student Advocate)

Strategies for success in the tank! At New Smyrna Beach High School, we expect: Remember, responsibility for your actions starts with you. Engage in the learning process. Show up on time every time. Prepare to do your personal best. Exhibit positive behavior. Care about your fellow Cudas. Take pride in yourself, your work and your school.

AGENDA General Topics – Appointment Procedures Graduation Requirements AP Courses Testing Requirements Graduation Options & Designations Bright Futures Community Service Hours

Counselor APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES Walk-in Appointments- Students can see their counselor without an appointment before school, during office hours/lunch, or after school. Scheduled Appointments- Students and parents schedule an appointment through Ms. Roberts. Students will receive yellow pass with a time and date for their appointment Please remain in the Lobby, until your appointment time. Please refrain from cell phone usage while in the office.

CLASS OF 2018 and 2019 CATEGORIES CREDITS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS I, II, III, IV 4 MATHEMATICS 1 credit in Algebra I (EOC=30% & Pass) 1 credit in Geometry (EOC=30%) 2 credits in an additional math course SCIENCE 1 credit in Biology (EOC=30%) 1 credit in a physical science course (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) 1 credit in an equally rigorous science course 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 1 credit in World History 1 credit in United States History (EOC = 30%) ½ credit in Economics with Financial Literacy ½ credit in United States Government PHYSICAL EDUCATION ½ credit in Personal Fitness ½ credit in any other PE course 1 PERFORMING FINE ARTS ELECTIVES 8 TOTAL 24 Credits ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) One course must be taken on-line Passing scores on Grade 10 ELA or achieve concordant scores on ACT or SAT Meet EOC requirement for Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology and United States History

ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED 9th GRADE English Language Arts I (R/H) 10th GRADE English Language Arts II (R/H) 11th GRADE English Language Arts III (R/H), AP Language, ENC 1101 12th GRADE English Language Arts IV (R/H), AP Literature, ENC1102

MATH – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED 9th GRADE Algebra I or Geometry (R/H) 10th GRADE Geometry or Algebra II (R/H) 11th GRADE Algebra II (R/H) , Pre-Calculus 12th GRADE Analysis of Functions & Trigonometry, or AP Math Course Reminder-SUS is looking for four years of Math, in High School.

SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS REQUIRED 9th GRADE Earth/Space Science or Biology Honors 10th GRADE Biology or Chemistry (R/H) 11th GRADE Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics (R/H) 12th GRADE Marine Science (R/H) or AP Science Course

SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 CREDITS REQUIRED 9th GRADE No course or AP Human Geography Counts as an elective credit 10th GRADE World History (R/H), AP World History 11th GRADE United States History (R/H), AP US History 12th GRADE U.S. Government (R/H) or AP US & Comparative Government Economics (R/H) or AP Macro & Microeconomics

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 1 CREDIT REQUIRED 9th GRADE Recreational Activities Personal Fitness required These courses are available at VVS & FLVS Waivers – applications available for Band, Dance, & 2 yrs. Of Interscholastic JV or Varsity Sport.

PERFORMING ARTS – 1 CREDIT REQUIRED Examples of performing – fine arts courses Band Theatre 1 Creating Art 2D & 3D Television Production Speech 1 & 2 (VVS course only) Other Career & Technical Education courses may apply

ELECTIVES – 8 CREDITS REQUIRED Choose wisely! Experiential Learning Electives are NEVER guaranteed.

Career academy PROGRAMs CAREER ACADEMIES- completion of all four courses, may lead to earning an academy cord and/or merit certification Academy of Engineering Academy of Entertainment and Sports Marketing Agritechnology and Environmental Resources Academy Criminal Justice Academy Culinary Arts Academy Medical Academy

TRACKING CREDITS & GRADES Class of 2018 and 2019- review the Graduation Plan Parent Portal- letter issued to student to bring home. myvolusiaschools.org (VIMS)- 1alpha & DOB Floridashines.org- credits, college and career exploration, college applications, and financial aid monitoring. www.floridashines.org

G.P.A. Students Need A Minimum Of A 2.0 GPA To Graduate 1.9999 will not be rounded up to 2.0 How is the GPA calculated? Quality points divided by credits attempted Impact Of your GPA Graduation Class Rank Eligibility Bright Futures College Admissions

End of Course Exams (EOC) FSA & EOC Must pass the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) of the English Language Arts Assessment (ELA) End of Course Exams (EOC) Algebra I (Pass the TEST + 30% of final course grade) Geometry (30% of final course grade) Biology (30% of final course grade) U.S. History (30% of final course grade)

ACCEL 18-Credit Diploma Option- GRADUATION OPTIONS ACCEL 18-Credit Diploma Option- What is the distinction between the 18-credit ACCEL option and the 24-credit option? 3 elective credits instead of 8 Physical Education is not required Online course is not required All other graduation requirements for a 24-credit standard diploma must be met including all assessments. focus on core courses and foreign language for accel.

SUPERINTENDENT’S DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must: The student must successfully complete a minimum of four (4) AP courses distributed over at least two (2) different content areas. Successful completion includes passing the courses as well as sitting for the AP exam. The student must earn a score of 3 or higher on three (3) or more AP exams. The student must earn a weighted AP GPA of 3.0 or higher. The student must earn an overall weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. The student must complete a minimum of 100 community service hours. The student must participate in the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exam Program in both the junior and senior year of high school. The senior year requirement may be waived based on the junior year score.

SCHOLAR DESIGNATION In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must: Pass the ELA Grade 10 statewide assessment; Earn 1 credit in Algebra II; Pass the Geometry EOC; Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course; Pass the Biology I EOC; Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics; Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics; Pass the U.S. History EOC; Earn 2 credits in the same World Language; and Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course Must pass the corresponding AP or IB exam

MERIT DESIGNATION In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must: Attain one or more industry certifications from the established list. *Culinary *Engineering *criminal justice Agriscience *medical Sports marketing

WALKING IN WHITE 3.5 weighted GPA 10 honors, dual enrollment and/or AP courses SAT score of 1100 (critical reading and math) or ACT composite score of 23 75 hours of pre-approved community service

DUAL ENROLLMENT 15 credits per semester maximum Must have earned credit in a high school course 3.0 minimum Unweighted GPA required PERT – limited to two attempts at DSC Required PERT scores: Reading – 106 Writing – 103 Math – 114 for MAT1033 or 123 for MAC1105 Must meet both scores 15 credits per semester maximum May take a Maximum of two online courses per semester.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Students must attend a training workshop prior to Counting community service hours. Walking In White – 75 hrs. Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction – 100 hrs. Bright Futures Academic Scholar – 100 hrs. Medallion Scholar – 75 hrs. Vocational Gold Seal – 30 hrs. Community Service is NOT REQUIRED for graduation, but required for college applications, and scholarships.

Juniors- to do list Meet with your counselor to develop a grad plan and explore college and career options Take challenging courses Explore scholarship possibilities Visit colleges and universities Prepare for the ACT and or SAT

Seniors-to do list Meet with college representatives Continue scholarship searches Complete the fafsa after October 1st Career options- develop resume Study for the ap exams Register for bright futures with your counselor Remain committed to your grades and volunteering

Fafsa Regardless of income, all families should complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) The application is required for all students to qualify for federal financial aid. This year, the Fafsa may be submitted on October 1st thru June 30th. Colleges set their own deadlines, so please monitor their websites.

THANK YOU! GO CUDAS!