Welcome Sophomores! 2019 - 20 Registration

Graduation Requirements English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I, must pass EOC = 30%; and Geometry - must take EOC= 30%) Science – (to include Biology - must take EOC = 30%) Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History – must take EOC = 30%, Economics with Financial Literacy and US Government) HOPE– 1 credit Fine Art or DOE approved Practical Art *– 1 credit Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA Pass Grade 10 ELA statewide assessment Pass Algebra I EOC or comparative score on PERT Complete at least one course for graduation via online learning. *DOE Approved Practical Arts at Chiles Web I, II TV Productions I, II, III, IV Communications Technology I, II, III Culinary Arts II,III Digital Information Tech

Promotion to 11th grade Minimum requirements 10 credits and 1.5 unweighted GPA Do not sign up for a class if you have already earned credit for it! If you have failed a course (or fail one this semester) you need to see your counselor regarding summer school options which may include ACE, LCVS, FLVS, or public or private schools. If you have outstanding attendance issues, it is YOUR responsibility to work with the Attendance Office to clear them up or see your Guidance Counselor regarding a plan to recover those credits for graduation. If you are enrolled in a class online that requires an EOC (Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, or US History) it is your responsibility to see Coach Clark to make sure you are on the list to test. Virtual school should provide information regarding the practice test.

11th grade progression English III Math Science English III General English III Honors > Dual enrollment English (Senior year) AP Language and Comp > AP Lit (Senior year). Math Science United States History- general, honors, AP Program Options: Advanced Placement – college level courses, possibility to earn college credit DCT work study program –takes at least two periods of the day [one DCT class and at least one off campus On- The- Job- training (OJT) period]. Spaces limited- application due to Coach Sherry during registration. (Room 8106). Coach Sherry must sign your CRF for DCT. Lively- Nursing Assistant Class- Taught at Chiles. Take one class junior year and one class senior year to earn CNA.

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Advanced Placement and College Research shows that AP students had higher four-year college graduation rates than those who did not take AP. For example, graduation rates for AP English Literature students were 62% higher than graduation rates for those who took other English courses in high school. Taking AP increases eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates more attractive to colleges. Consideration is based on AP coursework, not AP scores. 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions. 31% of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.

Minimum Admissions Requirements for Florida Public Universities 18 core academic courses to include: 4 English 4 Math (Algebra IA and IB= 1 math for Univ. admission) 3 Science 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) 2 academic electives We strongly recommend surpassing the minimum requirements to be competitive for admissions. For example upper level math, upper level foreign language, additional science and social studies coursework. Sliding scale for SAT/ACT according to recomputed academic GPA

Average freshmen at state universities Florida State University FAMU 3.8 – 4.5 academic GPA 3.00 – 3.99 academic GPA 1210-1400 SAT 1000-1180 SAT 25-32 ACT 18 – 24 ACT Average # of academic credits = 22.5 University of Florida University of Central Florida 4.2 - 4.6 academic GPA 3.6-4.3 academic GPA 1270-1450 SAT 1140-1370 SAT 28-33 ACT 22-30 ACT 74% admitted had 26-30 academic units Statewide weighting policy for Florida Public Universities is 1.0 weighting for Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses and .5 weighting for Honors courses earning a grade of C or better.

Competitive Colleges Resiliency and reaction to setbacks Ability to work well with other people (and those who are different from you) Strength of curriculum (Have you taken the highest academics we offer?) ACT/SAT and often SAT II Extracurricular activities/college resume Leadership positions held Community service/volunteer experiences Letters of recommendation

Community College Admission based on Regular high school diploma Florida community colleges recommend that students take the same core high school courses that are required for state university admission Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. Placement tests include: PERT or SAT or ACT

NCAA Requirements Core courses If you are planning to compete athletically at the college level there are certain academic eligibility and core-course requirements that must be met. Must complete the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse application after junior year. Must have a minimum 2.3 GPA in 16 core academic courses and SAT/ACT scores. 10 of the 16 core courses must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school. Grades earned in the 10 required core courses required before the senior year are “locked in” for GPA calculations (i.e. no grade forgiveness after this time). Core courses 4 credits in English 3 credits in math (minimum Algebra I, II and Geometry) 2 credits in social science 2 credits in science 1 additional credit in English, math or science 4 additional academic credits Required SAT/ACT score sliding scale based on core GPA (see website chart) PLEASE visit the NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION! www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

Bright Futures Scholarships Academic Scholars Award – - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.5 weighted* gpa (16 required academic credits) 1290 SAT (Reading and Math) or 29 ACT (Composite) 100 hours of community service: Guidelines and forms available on Chiles website, under “Guidance” Florida Medallion Scholars Award – - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.0 weighted* gpa (16 required academic credits) 1170 SAT (Reading and Math) or 26 ACT (Composite) 75 hours of community service Guidelines and forms available on Chiles website, under “Guidance”. 16 required academic credits include 4 English 4 Math (Algebra IA and IB= 1 math for BF) 3 Science 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) Earn hours as early as summer after 8th grade.

Bright Futures Scholarships (con’t) Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award – Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution for a vocational /certificate program. Requirements: 3.0 weighted* gpa (16 credits for graduation) 3.5 gpa in 3 credit vocational program 30 hours of community service Guidelines and forms available on Chiles website, under “Guidance” A passing score on a college placement test SAT- Reading-24, Writing/Language-25, Math- 24, ACT - English 17, Reading 19, Math 19 or PERT – Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114 *Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester for honors and AP courses with a “C” or higher. Advanced foreign language is not honors for BF.

Gold Seal Vocational Programs TV Productions I DCT I TV Productions II DCT II TV Productions III DCT III Culinary Arts I Criminal Justice I Culinary Arts II Criminal Justice II Culinary Arts III Criminal Justice III Digital Info. Tech Web Design I Web Design II Communication Technology I Communication Technology II Communication Technology III *** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree program. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.

Registration Forms All students must submit a completed registration form. All students must indicate a minimum of six periods. You must have your CURRENT teacher sign for each required course requested AND any electives that have signature line. Alternate course choices are very important! Give full and half credit alternate choices. If you do not provide alternate choices, we may pick classes for you. Completed forms will be collected on Tuesday, Feb. 26. If you are taking English online, please submit your completed form to Mrs. Fisher. Course registration verifications will be mailed home in May. This will be a time to review your schedule request for accuracy and a final time to make elective course changes.

Plan to attend the annual Curriculum Fair Registration and Dates to Remember Students are not required to enroll in seven courses any year in high school. 6 X 4 = 24 credits years credits Plan to attend the annual Curriculum Fair Tuesday, February 19th at 6:00 pm in the gym. This event is designed to allow you to meet teachers and students and to get all of your questions answered. We want to help you make good decisions about next year’s schedule.

Action plan for sophomores Set academic and personal goals to complete this year and accomplish for next year. Review admissions requirements for schools that are of interest, try to visit the campuses. Try to make sure that next year’s schedule reflects those requirements. Stay involved in activities at school and in the community. Work toward completing community service hours for scholarship opportunities. Take a personality inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research majors and careers. Go to www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org or mycareershines.org Plan to take the PSAT as an 11th grader in October 2019. This time it counts for scholarship opportunities. Log on to Khan Academy at www.khanacademy.org . It offers a free SAT study plan based on PSAT results. Apply for a social security number if you don’t already have one – it’s required for college and financial aid applications.