Class of 2022

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 Freshmen 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. 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

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

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.

End of course Exams Passing scores required for graduation: - Grade 10 ELA (English Language Arts) - Algebra 1 EOC In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade - Algebra 1 - Geometry - Biology - US History Administered in the Spring each year Grade 9 FSA determines Reading/ English Placement for 10th Grade

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

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.

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

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

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.

State University System 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

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 3.0 GPA and pass PERT in the subject area for academic subjects (English, Psychology) Full Time Early admission requires a minimum un- weighted 3.2 GPA and a 3.0 in Alg. 2

Calculating Semester Grades Know your Numbers Q1 + Q2 = Semester 1 Ex: 57 + 68 = 125 / 2 = 62

Things every freshman 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 freshman should do Attend class everyday Do all your homework and classwork Ask for extra help or extra credit 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 credits do you need to graduate? 24

What GPA DO YOU NEED IN ORDER TO GRADUATE? At least a 2.0

What are core classes? English Math Science Social Studies

Questions