Senior Informational meeting Hosted by: Mrs. Brandon Perez Mrs. Zuomekefa Ms. Andrade Somerset Academy South Homestead

Graduation Requirements Subject Selection Standard High School 4 Year Program English 4 Credits Mathematics 4 Credits (Algebra 1, Geometry & two higher level math courses) Science 3 Credits (Biology & two with lab components) Social Science/Social Studies 3 Credits (World History, U.S. History, American Government/Economics required ) Performing/Fine Arts 1 credit (e.g., Art, Dance, Drama, Music Appreciation, Journalism, Chorus, Speech, Web Design, Keyboarding) Physical Education 1 credit (0.5 credit in Personal Fitness & 0.5 credit in Physical Education Electives 8 credits Foreign Language 2 credits (must be in same Foreign Language) Online Credit 1 online course required (0.5 credit) 75 Hours Community Service Due: December 14th Fulfills all EOC and FSA Testing Requirements Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale

State Assessment Requirements ELA (reading/language arts) & Algebra 1 EOC

Required Community Service Hours Seniors, your community service should be completed AND Submitted on a form to Mrs. Brandon Perez no later than December 14, 2018. 75

Post Graduation Options College 2 year-4 years Military Air force Army Marines Navy Vocational Trades Heat Ventilation and Air condition repairs Cosmetology Auto Mechanics Information Technology Support Trucking and Transport Hospitality Dental Hygienist Electrician Fire Rescue Massage Therapy Job

School choice should be based on career program availability College is an INVESTMENT Public vs. Private institution Cost of Attendance Living expenses (On/off Campus) FAFSA is annual; opens every October 1st What is Financial Aid? Grants (state or federal), Scholarships (state or institutional), Student loans (PLUS, Federal, Private), Work Study

SAT Registration Deadline ACT Registration Deadline ACT/SAT The majority of colleges and universities, including community colleges, require students to take either the ACT or SAT entrance test. Students can choose their date and testing location by visiting the appropriate testing website. SAT Testing Dates SAT Registration Deadline ACT Testing Dates ACT Registration Deadline October 6, 2018 September 7, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 November 3, 2018 October 5,2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 December 1, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019  May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 June 1, 2019 July13, 2019 June 14, 2019

ACT/ SAT Waivers Available to student within free or reduced lunch program Two waivers are given within an academic year Colleges and universities will accept the highest score from either test, even if an application has already been submitted. Students must request that their scores be sent to the schools of their choice online during the registration process.

Application Waivers Students may qualify for an application waiver Only for Free and Reduced Lunch program students Available through Collegeboard.org Students can use this waiver for up to 4 participating schools. A list of participating schools is available at: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/college- application-fee-waivers/participating-colleges

ASVAB Assessment Military aptitude test Measurement of Vocational Options

College Night: Are you prepared for post Graduation? When: October 18, 2018 at 5:30pm Where: H-Lab Who: Seniors and Parents What: What's your 5 year plan?

Student Raffle: 1 free Homecoming Dance Ticket

Somerset Academy South Homestead Senior Activities Somerset Academy South Homestead

Senior Parent Requirements Parents must complete 30 community service hours before November 30th. Graduation could be held, if not completed Parents may reach out to Ms. Andrade for dates and tasks available to gain hours

Calendar of Events Date Activity Cost September 23rd – Senior Make up date Yearbook Pictures - Photos FREE September 25th – Focus Class October 15th - Online (Flyer) October 18th – 6pm Miami Dade Applications Fundraising Due College Night – Gym- HLab $30.00 Chocolate & Magazines November 30th – 7:00-11:00 PM Homecoming $40.00 December 14th Community Service Hours Due January 8th – Focus Cap and Gown Measuring-Announcements April 26th – All Day Grad Bash @ Universal Studios Orlando $175.00 – Deposit $85 Dec 21st Final $90 March 15th May 10th – 8:00 PM -12:00 AM Senior Prom $95.00 Last Week of May – All Day Senior Picnic June 3rd – 6:00 PM Graduation @ 6 PM $10.00 x ticket / 2 comp.

Yearbook ¼ Page $40.00 2-3 Pictures ½ Page $60.00 5-6 Pictures $40 before October $50 after October Senior Dedication Pages Picture Submissions are Due No Later than Feb. 5th Yearbook pictures will be taken September 17th and 18th on Campus Dedication Pages Must Be Paid and Pictures Submitted by February 1st Additional photos can be taken at Herff Jones’ Miami Office or through a personal photographer. ¼ Page $40.00 2-3 Pictures ½ Page $60.00 5-6 Pictures 1 Full Page $80.00 10-15 Pictures 2 Page Spread $100.00 20-30 Pictures

Parent Raffle: 3 additional parent service hours

Communication REMIND 101 – Text Reminders – School Website – Instagram – FB Connect Ed Messages All Seniors MUST connect to Remind 101 by joining @sash2019 Parents should sign up to our @sashptsi PTSI Application and $5 fee

Student Raffle: 1 Free Senior Picnic

Questions, Comments & Concerns (305) 242-0796 - Phone (305) 242-8993 – Fax https://www.mrsrodney.weebly.com https://www.somersetacademysh.com High School Counselor: Mrs. Brandon Dbrandon@somersetacademysh.com Senior Sponsor: Mrs. Zuokemefa Lcaballero@somersetacademysh.com Activities Director: Ms. Andrade Candrade@somersetacademysh.com