UNDERSTANDING WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO. CLASS 2021 UNDERSTANDING WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO.

GRADUATION ACTIVITY ANSWER AS MANY QUESTIONS BY YOURSELF OR WITH A NEIGHBOR USE THE PAPER TO TAKE NOTES

AGENDA REVIEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REVIEW LMHS EXPECTATIONS DISCUSSING THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A GOOD GPA INTRODUCE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TWO TYPES OF DUAL ENROLLMENTS. INTRODUCE BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIREMENTS DISCUSS WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION APPLY FOR RAISE.ME APPLY FOR MYFLORIDASHINE COMPLETE A CAREER SURVEY

INFORMATON COPY OF YOUR OWN TRANSCRIPT TO REVIEW AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE ON TRACK COPY OF WHAT A 10TH GRADER SHOULD BE DOING TO STAY ON TRACK COPY OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COPY OF LSSC DUAL ENROLLMENT COPY OF BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIREMENTS STEPS TO APPLY TO MYFLORIDASHINES

School Counselors 10TH grade to graduation Classroom Guidance – counselors instruct students on a variety of topics each year in High School. Academic Advising – counselors work with students on their progress to graduation and college preparation. Social/personal individual counseling – for students who are having difficulty with personal relationships or internal struggles. College and Career Readiness – various seminars, field trips, and assemblies on college applications and admissions, scholarships, and financial aid. MRS. GINA PAUL paulg@lake.k12.fl.us AND DR. CHRISTINE DIDONNA didonnac@Lake.k12.fl.us

RESPECT WHAT YOU SAID SO OTHERS CAN RESPECT YOU NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY COME TO SCHOOL ON TIME AND READY COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME ATTEND TUTORING/MOHAWK TIME IF YOU ARE FAILING (MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 2:30-3:30 FREE TRANSPORTATION) NO SCHEDULE CHANGES; ATTEND TUTORING AND MOHAWK TIME

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO EARN A DIPLOMA? 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I and Geometry required) 3 Science (2 with labs)(Biology required) 3 Social Studies 1 World History 1 American History .5 American Government .5 Economics 1 Hope Credit 1 Fine Art Credit or *Practical arts *(Commercial arts, Digital Informational Technology, Culinary Arts 2; Early Childhood 2) 8 Elective Credits ONLINE CREDIT 24 credits total 2.0 GPA Pass Grade 10th ELA FSA Reading WITH 350 & Pass FSA Algebra 1 WITH 498 OR 97 PERT OR PSAT MATH 430

ACCEL - 3 years option (EARLY GRADUATION OPTION) 4 ELA (English Language Arts) 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 credit (Fine or performing arts, or Practical Arts) No HOPE required NO ONLINE REQUIREMENT 3 Elective Credits 18 credits 2.0 GPA Pass Grade 10th ELA FSA Reading & Pass FSA Algebra 1 Parents must sign. Return form to Ms. Paul if you want this option.

REVIEW YOUR OWN TRANSCRIPT IF YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR GPA FROM 9TH GRADE, THEN MAKE CHANGES AND NEW IMPROVEMENTS. SUMMARY in the middle is NOT accurate.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR GPA GPA=GRADE POINT AVERAGE GPA: is simply the average of your semester grades, starting with your freshman year. We have two semester per year. Your GPA is updates twice a year After Midterm exams After Final exams

Unweighted/Weighted Unweighted GPA Weighted GPA Regular classes Honors DE/AP A = 4 A = 5 A = 6 B = 3 B = 4 B = 5 C = 2 C = 3 C = 4 D = 1 D = 2 D = 3 F = 0 Graduation line up (summa, cum laude, cum)/College acceptance/Bright Futures For Graduation/Dual Enrollment

How to view/access your school email? Myportal account Everyone has an account to access Skyward CLICK ON “OFFICE 365 APPS”

Why should you access your school email? ANNOUNCEMENTS PERT FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT AT LAKE SUMTER DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR LAKE TECH COLLEGE VISITS Sign up to attend SCHOLARSHIPS Money to pay for college Meeting deadlines KEEP CONTACT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR/TEACHERS

Receive TEXT alerts from your School Counselor (561) 515-5059 Enter this number @LMH2021 Send Text message Receive TEXT alerts from your School Counselor Updates on scheduling Scholarships Dual Enrollment Volunteer opportunities College visits

BENEFITS OF APPLYING YOURSELF EVERYDAY IN SCHOOL

Bright futures REQUIREMENTS 4 ENGLISH CLASSES 4 MATH CLASSES 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 SCIENCE CLASSES 2 FOREIGN LANGUAGES TOTAL 16 CORE CLASSES 2 MORE CORE CLASSES CAN BE ADDED (EXTRA SCIENCE,; SOCIAL STUDIES; MATH; FOREIGN LANGUAGES)

BRIGHT FUTURES TEST SCORES Florida Academic Scholar Florida Medallion Scholar 3.5 weighted based on 16/18 Core Courses 3.0 weighted based on 16/18 core courses 75 hours community service 100 hours community service Test Scores College Entrance Test Scores SAT 1070 SAT 1290 ACT 26 ACT 29 75% tuition paid 100 % tuition paid https://www.floridastudentfinancialai dsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN

Bright futures (CONT..) FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 4 ENGLISH CLASSES 4 MATH CLASSES 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 SCIENCE CLASSES 3.0 WEIGHTED GPA 30 SERVICE HOURS 3.5 GPA IN COMPLETED CTE PROGRAM FLORIDA GOLD SEAL CAPE SCHOLARSHIP Earn a minimum of 5 postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications that articulate for college credit, and Complete at least 30 service hours. STUDENTS NEED TO SIGN THE ACKNOWLEGEMENT SHEET.

FLORIDA GOLD SEAL TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS Exam Type Sub-test Required Score ACT® Reading 19 English 17 Mathematics 19 SAT Reading Test 24 Writing and Language Test 25 Math Test 24 (P.E.R.T.) Reading 106 Writing 103 Mathematics 114 STUDENTS WILL BE AWARDED THE HIGHEST SCHOLARSHIPS EVERYONE WHO MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS. APPLY DURING YOUR SENIOR YEAR.

LSCC DUAL ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS MUST BE A RISING JUNIOR (JUNE), CURRENT JUNIOR OR CURRENT SENIOR 3.0 UNWEIGHTED GPA PASSED PERT, ACT OR SAT ATTEND LSSC ORIENTATION ATTEND CLASS PERT IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 11TH, 2019. STARTING FEBRUARY 7TH, PICK UP FORM IN GUIDANCE CORNER.

DUAL ENROLLMENT REQUIRES SCORES READING WRITING MATH MATH* PERT 106 103 114 123 ACT 19 17 19 SAT 24 25 24 FSA 350 (INTENSIVE WILL BE ADDED ON YOUR SCHEDULE) *123 OR HIGHER FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Who can attend LSSC full time? 12TH GRADERS OR HSCA PROGRAM seniors need to have 3.0 Unweighted GPA at LMHS 3.0 GPA at LSSC All coursework must be taken through LSCC only Courses can’t be taken at your high school, or through FLVS, or LCVS. 3.0 GPA AT LSSC (MIGHT REQUIRE SUMMER CLASSES)

HOW MANY CREDIT HOURS CAN CLASS 2021 (SOPHOMORES) TAKE? SUMMER 2019 CLASS 2021 CAN TAKE 7 CREDITS HOURS (2 CLASSES) FALL 2019 CLASS 2021 CAN TAKE 9 CREDIT HOURS (3 CLASSES) SPRING 2020 FULL TIME SENIORS- CAN TAKE MORE CLASSES

Career DUAL ENROLLMEHT at LAKE TECH COLLEGE A student must: Be at least 16 years of age and in the 11th or 12th grade.  Students that enroll in their senior year may not be able to complete a program as a high school student. Opportunity to complete as an adult student is available. Have a viable career-technical goal. Have a minimum of a 2.0 unweighted GPA and be on target for graduation. All students are strongly encouraged to have passed the FSA, or equivalent test, prior to dual enrollment. Have good attendance and discipline records. Have TABE scores within 2 grade levels of state mandated exit requirements for completion of the program. SEE ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO PARTICIPATE FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.

Career DUAL ENROLLMEHT at LAKE TECH COLLEGE AVAILABLE PROGRAMS ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION HEALTH SCIENCES* HOSPITALITY & TOURISM HUMAN SERVICES COSMETOLOGY (HAIR) NAILS AND FACIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND SECURITY* FIRE FIGHTERS/EMT* MANUFACTURING TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS *18 YEARS OLD https://www.laketech.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/04/2018-19-Career- Dual-Enrollment-Lake-Tech-4.16.18.pdf

HELPING YOU TO RAISE MONEY FOR COLLEGE RAISE.ME FASTWEB.COM MYFLORIDASHINE.COM SCHOOLOGY…CLICK ON “COLLEGE AND CAREER”

Enter your personal email or phone number Create a password APPLYING TO RAISE.ME Go to RAISE.ME Click “I’m a Student” Enter your personal email or phone number Create a password Enter your personal information

WHERE CAN YOU FIND INFORMATION RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY VISIT OUR LMHS GUIDANCE PAGE ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FORMS (FLVS, EARLY GRAD; VOLUNTEER HOURS; DUAL ENROLLMENT INFO COLLEGE INFORMATION (INCLUDING TECH CENTERS AND MILITARY) TUTORING INFORMATION GPA CALCULATOR SCHOLARSHIPS INFO VOLUNTEERS INFO THIS POWERPOINT https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/domain/4720

Questions to discover yourself… https://mycareershines.kuder.com/account/login-register? WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS TOGETHER, FOLLOW THE STEPS ON THE PAPER.

QUESTIONS????????? DON’T FORGET TO KEEP THE FOLDER SOMEWHERE YOU WILL FIND IT. DON’T FORGET TO SHARE THE INFO YOU LEARNED WITH YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIAN GUIDANCE CORNER: MRS. PAUL-WEDNESDAYS AND DR. DIDONNA-FRIDAYS

5 Ways to Find Career Ideas 1. Think About What You Love What classes have you found especially inspiring? What activities keep you so absorbed that you don't even notice how much time has passed? Listing 10 things you love can help reveal possible paths 2. Identify Defining Experiences Think about three experiences that taught you something about yourself. 3. Create a Self-Portrait Are you friendly, creative, impatient, funny, organized? Try writing down a list of 10 qualities you feel describe your personality 4. Consider Your Strengths and Weaknesses Make a list of your five top strengths and weaknesses 5. Explore Careers Imagine yourself in different roles as you explore Major and Career Search

Questions to discover yourself… https://mycareershines.kuder.com/account/login-register?

GO BACK TO GRADUATION ACTIVITY TO SEE HOW MANY QUESTIONS YOU ANSWERED CORRECTLY