Class of 2019

School Counselors kimberly.sprouse@polk-fl.net  Ms. Sprouse A & CFAA kimberly.sprouse@polk-fl.net  Ms. Douglas B-E avis.douglas@polk-fl.net  Ms. Axson F- La dee.axson@polk-fl.net  Ms. Davis Le- Ri mia.davis@polk-fl.net  Ms. Poitier Ro- Z dione.faceypoitier@polk-fl.net  Ms. Stanko Freshman Main campus chelsey.stanko@polk-fl.net  Success Coaches  Mr. Williams- jeffrey.williams@polk-fl.net  Ms. Bazunu- antoinette.bazunu@polk-fl.net  

4 year/24 Credits Grad. Req. 4 English Passing score on Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment) Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC Cumulative 2.0 GPA Online Learning Course 4 English 4 Math : (Alg. 1 and Geometry) 3 Science: (Biology) 3 Social Studies: (World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.) 1 Fine/Performing Arts 1 Physical Education: HOPE 8 Electives

Online Virtual Education Grad. Requirement Student/Parent requests course through PVS on www.flvs.net Return completed Virtual Course Registration Notice 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 assign a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days. Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.

Performing Art/Other PE Waiver 1 Semester of Band or Eurythmics = 1 Semester Other PE 2 Years of ROTC = 1 Year of HOPE (no virtual) + 1 Year Performing Art

Graduation Test Req.

End of course (EOC) exams Passing scores required: Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment) Algebra 1 EOC In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade Algebra 1 Geometry Biology US History 1st Sem. Grade 35% of Course Grade 2nd Sem. Grade EOC Results 30% of Course Grade New Grade for both semesters (TRANSCRIPT) 85B 80B 65D C 29.75 28 19.5 *77.25C *PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade

Student Portal Go to https://student.mypolkschool.net You should be checking this at least once a week

Grade Point Average (GPA) GPA changes as credits are earned each semester Grade Point Value A = 4 pts B= 3 pts C= 2 pts D= 1 pts F= 0 pts Weighted Courses Honors = 0.5 pt Advanced Placement = 1.0 pt Dual Enrollment = 1.0 pt GPA = Total Points Earned Total Classes Taken Semester Credit Course Letter Grade Points .5 US History B 3 US History Hon 3.5 AP US History 4 AMH1010

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) 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

PCSB Graduation Policy: Students will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony if they do not earn the required 24 credits including the online course by the end of the second semester of their senior year. Students will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and receive a Certificate of Completion if they have earned the required credits but have not earned the minimum un-weighted 2.0 GPA have not met the FSA Reading and/or Algebra 1 EOC requirements High school students pursuing a standard high school diploma must be able to graduate from high school prior to their 20th birthday.

What If I am struggling For other available options to still possibly graduate with a Polk County Standard Diploma (or comparable), please seek out Mr. Williams: Youth Build Fresh Start New Beginnings Other

Athletes NCAA will not accept liberal Arts math, Financial applications, or Credit Recovery courses Talk to your coach about corecoursegpa.com Division I requirement: Complete 10 NCAA core courses, including seven in English, math or natural/physical science, before your seventh semester (senior year)

NCAA Timeline

Community service Community Service Hours must be completed with a non- profit or not-for-profit agency Not required for graduation At least 100 hrs recommended for colleges and scholarships 250 hours  cord for graduation ceremony Turn in ASAP for scholarships Final deadline – May 1st See Mrs. Edinger to submit hours

Merit designation In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Attain one or more industry certifications

Scholar designation In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Pass the ELA Grade 11 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 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 Earn at least 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course

State University System (SUS) To qualify to enter one of Florida’s public universities, a first time-in-college student must meet the following minimum requirements: High school graduation with a standard diploma Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) 16 credits of approved college preparatory academic courses 4 English (3 with substantial writing) 4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above) 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) 3 Social Science 2 World Language (sequential, in the same language) 2 approved electives

Sus admissions tests ACT - www.actstudent.org SAT - www.collegeboard.org Needed for college/university applications and scholarships including Bright Futures Plant to take the SAT/ACT in the Spring of Junior year Test fee waiver  college application & NCAA waivers

College & Career Entry Exams State College PERT (English, Math, Writing) SAT (EBRW & Math) ACT (English, Reading, Math, Science) Technical College TABE Test Military ASVAB

College & Career acceleration Have you: Completed an AP Course? Earned a grade of C or higher on a Dual Enrollment course? Earned a CAPE Industry Certification? (Required for CFAA students)

Dual Enrollment ELIGIBILITY Students must have a minimum of six (6) core credits in order to be approved to dual enroll Students must have an unweighted 2.5 GPA for elective, non-academic subjects (College Success) Students must have an unweighted 3.0 GPA and pass PERT in the subject area for academic subjects (English, Psychology) Full Time Dual Enrollment requires a minimum un-weighted 3.2 GPA, a 3.0 in Alg. 2, AND HAVE PASSED THE FSA

Bright Futures: FAS/FMS www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar 18 academic units is a minimum requirement for the State University System 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 The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) can only be used to fund a career education or certificate program.

Ms. Bazunu: College/Career Counselor STUDENT SERVICES Dual Enrollment (Main Campus) Financial Aid Info & Assistance ACT/SAT Waivers & Registration Scholarship Assistance Military Info & Assistance Community Service Assistance Career Assessments College Info & Assistance Vocational-Technical School Info & Assistance LOCATION Career Office In Front of the Main Office MAIN CAMPUS AVAILABILITY Walk In: Both Lunches Walk In: After School By Appointment; Email or Call Me antoinette.bazunu@polk-fl.net (863) 499-2655 ex: 534 CFAA CAMPUS AVAILABILITY

Things every senior should do Take advantage of after school tutoring Know your graduation requirement 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

Things every senior should do Think about the lifestyle you want to live and the career to support it Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements Begin to think about what you will do after high school College/University Technical College Military Career path Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship Take school work seriously because every year and course counts

Things every senior should do Attend class everyday Do all your homework and classwork Ask for extra help Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you Know who your counselor is and become familiar with all that KHS can offer you Get involved!! Make a commitment to 1 or more extra curricular activities Make a difference and earn community service

How many hours of Community Service do you need for graduation?

What percentage does the EOC exams count towards your final grade?

How many credits do you need to earn for graduation?

What is considered a CORE credit?