SOPHOMORE CLASS VISITS Spanish River Community High School October, 2011 Guidance Department

MEET THE COUNSELORS ALL 9th grade Mrs. Rockwell A-F Mrs. Freedman G-Li Mrs. Loyacona (and ESE Students) Lo-Se Mrs. Towers Sh-Z Mrs. Barry Guidance Coordinator

Class of 2014 GOAL:

Graduation Requirements English - 4 credits Math - 4 credits Science - 3 credits Social Studies - 3 credits HOPE/Physical Education - 1 credit Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit Electives – 8 credits Math – Algebra is required starting with the class of 2001 Science- must include Biology and a Physical Science Social Science – World History(10th) American History (grade 11) Economics and American Government (12th) Performing Fine Arts ½ credit or 1 credit of either In order to receive a regular high school diploma a student needs to pass the High School Competency Test (HSCT)-

Reading 300 passing score required EOC’s Math F C A T Reading 300 passing score required EOC’s Math Test during the second week in October. If you don’t pass it then you may retake it in March and then have 3 more trys your senior year if necessary. If a student made Math 315 on the Math FCAT he is exempt from the math section of the HSCT. If he scored 327 on the Reading section of theFCAT he is exempt from the Communicatons.

Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.0 GPA in all credits attempted for Graduation Many colleges require 3.0 and higher for admission

COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT 20 HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIRED FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE COMMUNITY SERVICE MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE Dec. 1 SENIOR YEAR Keep in mind that MOST Scholarships including Bright Futures will require 75 hours or more.

COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCES Meet our College Planning Resource MRS. MURSTEIN Make an appointment in the Guidance Office Career exploration materials are located in the Media Center. Printed Materials Internet Resources Vocational Programs at SRCHS Work-Experience Program (DCT/DECA)

PSAT PSAT scores will arrive in December Review scores to study for next PSAT Junior year for Scholarship possibilities—October Identify weaknesses to study Plan dates for SAT and ACT in Junior year Take SAT and ACT in Spring of Junior year

PSAT TOOLS Code provided on PSAT score report Access www.collegeboard.com MyRoad for career planning Quickstart for college planning

GRADE VALUES A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0

CALCULATE YOUR GRADES Quarter 1 = 40% A Quarter 2 = 40% B Exam = 20% A Total 18 points Divide by 5 3.6 Semester grade A

CALCULATE YOUR GRADES Quarter 1 = 40% A Quarter 2 = 40% B Exam = 20% B Total 16 points Divide by 5 3.4 Semester grade B Do you understand how to calculate semester grades now?

CALCULATE YOUR GRADES Quarter 1 = 40% F Quarter 2 = 40% C Exam = 20% C Total 6 points Divide by 5 1.2 Semester grade D

How can I make up Semester grades of D’s and F’s… Grade Forgiveness How can I make up Semester grades of D’s and F’s… FLVS E2020- Credit Lab

GRADES and ATTENDANCE Students who have more than 10 absences per semester must pass at least one nine-week grading period and the semester exam to earn credit. This applies to both excused and unexcused absences.

GPA and HPA GPA – grade point average HPA - honor point average Honors Advanced Placement A = 4.5 A = 6.0 B = 3.375 B = 4.5 C = 2.25 C = 3.0 D = 1.125 D = 1.5 Bright Futures and Universities review HPA

Websites for Smart Sharks Collegeboard.com/student FACTS.org INTERNET RESOURCES Websites for Smart Sharks Collegeboard.com/student FACTS.org Recommended Not all Suggest others to us as they are found

SEMESTER EXAMS STUDY consistently Don’t wait until the night before! Count 20% of semester grade 2-hour exams at the end of 2nd quarter STUDY consistently Don’t wait until the night before!

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