Welcome to Timber Creek High School Junior Class of 2019

Agenda Welcome and Introductions Graduation Requirements College Information, Post & Secondary Planning Naviance-College and Career Bright Futures Information Questions

Timber Creek High School Guidance Department School Counselors: Jill Weems A-Can ext 7832 Heather Ashby Cap-Fe ext 7863 Allison Howard Jon-Mel ext 7830 Shawn Smith Fi-Joh ext 7839 Marilina Simon-Savage Men-P ext 7824 Angelica Atehortua Q-So ext 7865 Dyionna Dierks Sp-Z ext 7829 504 Coordinators: Donna Austin 504 ext 7823 Lucia Aloyo-Cruz 504 & CCT ext 7825 College & Career: Colleen Hemann ext 7841 Technical College Specialist: Shawna Sherry ext 7856

Graduation Information 2019 Subject Area Credit total English 4.0 Math- Algebra 1 Geometry 2 math additional courses Science – Biology 2 additional equally rigorous (not Forensics) 3.0 Social Studies World History (1.0) American History (1.0) American Government (.5cr) Economics (.5cr) Practical/Fine Arts 1.0 HOPE Electives 8.0 World Language 0 (Not required) Minimum Graduation Requirements for Standard HS Diploma Earn 24 credits Passing score on FSA Reading (or SAT 430 EBRW or 24 Reading or ACT 19 Reading or higher) Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC or Math PERT 97 or higher A cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher Online course

Graduation On-Line Requirement for Class of 2019 Online class (if it is a full credit class, you must take the whole course– half credit classes count for this requirement). Ideas: Driver’s Ed, Social Media, Personal finance, Parenting. OCVS classes through FLVS.net – OC teachers Blended American gov’t class senior year can be used as online requirement.

Scholar Diploma Designation Algebra II Statistics or Equally rigorous math Chemistry or Physics 1 credit in Equally rigorous to chemistry or physics 2 credits in same world language Earn 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment course. Pass Biology EOC Pass Geometry EOC Pass U.S. History EOC A student is exempt from the Biology or US History EOC if student is enrolled in an AP, IB or AICE Bio or history and takes the AP, IB or AICE assessment and earns min score for college credit

Merit Diploma Designation Meet the standard HS diploma requirements Attain one or more industry certifications Autodesk Adobe Microsoft office specialist JavaScript Vet Assisting CIW Network Tech Associate

Competitive Admission Expand Your Limits Admission into Florida’s State Universities is limited by space available. To increase their chances for admission into college, students should exceed the minimum high school diploma requirements. Research Early Action/Early Decision for each university you are interested in. Take honors and AP classes when available BUT DO NOT DROP THEM ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION.

Post Secondary Process College Application (typically online) completed during the fall term of senior year. Transcripts to be sent (order through School Pay) SAT/ACT scores to colleges – JUNIORS MUST TAKE SAT/ACT SPRING term of their JUNIOR YEAR!!!! SAT School Day Administration for Juniors will be March 7th. 11th grade is the year to increase your GPA (class rank is calculated in September of your senior year). NOTE: Even if you are taking the SAT/ACT again, apply in Fall and then check the box saying you are taking the test again.

Information about State Universities SUS Matrix (this document compares the 12 State Universities in Florida) http://www.flbog.edu/ Top 10 UCF Knights Program (automatic acceptance if in top 10% of class – weighted rank). Must apply by their specified deadline. Talented 20 – If you are in the top 20% of your graduating class you are guaranteed admission given space and fiscal limitations to one of the 12 state universities. In State - www.floridashines.org In and Out of Florida - www.collegeboard.org

Valencia College, Seminole State and 2 Year Programs AA Program transitions to state universities as juniors – Direct Connect Valencia to UCF Bridges to Success Scholarship (summer program) – full tuition for 2 years at Valencia. Apply during your senior year. You must apply to Valencia first, then apply for the scholarship. Valencia’s Honors programs-(HSU 3.0 GPA and above). OCPS Technical College (Mid Florida, Avalon, Winter Park, & Orlando Campus) example: Pharm tech, Patient care, medical assisting, and welding technology.

Technical College Dual Enrollment What do you want to DO after you leave TCHS? Head start on a career path Learn a skill that can earn your more money FREE to juniors and seniors while in high school AP weighted credit in most programs Earn Industry Certification Articulation to Valencia College We have programs for EVERYONE. Contact Shawna Sherry at Shawna.Sherry@ocps.net for more information

Military Options Army Air force Navy Marines Coast Guard

TCHS College and Career Center Open daily from 7:00am – 2:45pm Testing materials: SAT/ACT College Catalogs College Visits specifically for Juniors - coming this Spring Career Information Military Information Scholarships Access to computers for career and college research Located in the Guidance Office Room 802 Students and parents are welcome!!! TCHSccc@gmail.com Remind 101 – To: 81010 Message: @tchsccc Like us on Facebook @TimberCreekCCC Follow us on Twitter@tchsccc

SELF-DISCOVERY Understand their unique strengths Connect their interests to careers Set goals Develop self-knowledge and personal motivation Naviance helps high school students: Understand college possibilities Explore high school specific college admissions stats Match to best-fit colleges Identify ideal college majors

FIND NAVIANCE ON YOUR LAUNCHPAD ON YOUR SCHOOL-ISSUED LAPTOPS. What careers are best for me? What colleges offer my intended major? How do I create a résumé? And, so much more!  FIND NAVIANCE ON YOUR LAUNCHPAD ON YOUR SCHOOL-ISSUED LAPTOPS. Parent log-ins were sent out in September. If you didn’t receive your log-in, contact Mrs. Hemann in the CCC.

Bright Future Scholarship Program Students will apply senior year with counselors. http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm

2018-19 High School Graduates and Bright Futures (BF) Scholarships There are Three Different Award Categories Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program began in 1997-98 with the following three award categories listed on this slide; Florida Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal Vocational. The three different programs have different eligibility criteria and award requirements and amounts . We will go through the eligibility criteria in upcoming slides.

3.5 3.0 2.75 100 hrs 75 hrs 30 hrs AWARD GPA HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CREDITS TEST SCORES COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS COLLEGE GPA To continue the award Florida Academic Scholars 3.5 weighted   4 – English (3 must include substantial writing) 4 – Math 3 – Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) ACT 29 (Comp) SAT 1290 (Reading/Math only) 100 hrs 3.0 Florida Medallion Scholars 3 – Social Science 2 – World Language (sequential, in same language) 26 (Comp) SAT 1170 (Reading/Math Only) 75 hrs 2.75 Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Weighted non elective courses Unweighted Career Education courses STANDARD DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS plus a minimum of 3 FULL CREDITS in a single Career and Technical Education Program English 17 Reading 19 Math 19 30 hrs Critical Reading 440 Math 440 PERT Reading 106 Writing 103 Math 114

Websites and Financial Aid Night Visit the website www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/ Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Financial Aid Night at Timber Creek will be during the Fall semester of their senior year

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