Lee High School Parent Night Presented by: SOAR Cohort 6

UNF SOAR Who are we? Who are we? Why are we here? Why are we here? American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Standards American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Standards – knowledge, skills, linkages, and resources to promote student success in the school, the home, the community, and the world

Topics for Tonight High School Graduation Requirements High School Graduation Requirements Choosing a career path Choosing a career path Searching for colleges Searching for colleges College Admission Requirements College Admission Requirements How to pay for college How to pay for college

Graduation Options General Requirements (4-year) General Requirements (4-year) –24 credits Standard College Preparatory Program (3- year) Standard College Preparatory Program (3- year) –18 credits Career Preparatory Program (3-year) Career Preparatory Program (3-year) –18 credits

High School Graduation General Requirements English - 4 credits English - 4 credits Math - 3 credits (must have Algebra 1 and Geometry) Math - 3 credits (must have Algebra 1 and Geometry) Science - 3 credits (1 Biology and 2 Physical Sciences) Science - 3 credits (1 Biology and 2 Physical Sciences) Additional Math or Science - 1 credit Additional Math or Science - 1 credit Social Studies - 3 credits Social Studies - 3 credits Practical Career Ed or Fine Arts - 3 credits Practical Career Ed or Fine Arts - 3 credits Life Management Skills - 1/2 credit Life Management Skills - 1/2 credit Physical Education - 1 credit Physical Education - 1 credit Personal, Social, Family Relationships - 1/2 credit Personal, Social, Family Relationships - 1/2 credit Electives - 7 credits Electives - 7 credits Foreign Language - not required for high school graduation but required for admission to state university Foreign Language - not required for high school graduation but required for admission to state university

Additional Requirements State Assessment Requirements: State Assessment Requirements: –Earn passing scores on the 10th grade FCAT (Reading and Math) Grade Point Average Requirements: Grade Point Average Requirements: –Earn a cumulative 2.0 (unweighted gpa) on a 4.0 scale

Choosing a Career Path

MOST PEOPLE WORK TO: Make money Make money Help other people Help other people Test or challenge themselves Test or challenge themselves

Your Career Choice Can: Determine your standard of living Determine your standard of living Add meaning to your life Add meaning to your life Define your daily routine Define your daily routine

Career Chart Toppers 650 plus career fields 650 plus career fields –Top Careers / 2-year or certificate Computer and Information Computer and Information Systems Manager$46.26 hourly Systems Manager$46.26 hourly Computer Software Systems Computer Software Systems Engineer$36.21 Engineer$36.21 Registered Nurse$24.95 Registered Nurse$24.95 Dental Hygienist$24.59 Dental Hygienist$24.59 Respiratory Therapist $19.69 Respiratory Therapist $19.69

Top Careers (cont’d) / 4-years or more Top Careers (cont’d) / 4-years or more Elementary School Teacher$25.64 Elementary School Teacher$25.64 Gen. & Operations Manager$42.09 Gen. & Operations Manager$42.09 Secondary School Teacher$26.79 Secondary School Teacher$26.79 Accountant and Auditor$26.91 Accountant and Auditor$26.91 Management Analyst$37.18 Management Analyst$37.18 Computer Software Engineer$38.04 Computer Software Engineer$38.04 Lawyer$50.85 Lawyer$50.85 Career Chart Toppers

How do you decide? 5 Questions to Consider: 5 Questions to Consider: –What are your skills and interests? –What’s your personality? –What do you value? –What type of work environment appeals to you? –What amount of preparation and training are you willing to do?

Choosing a College Which School is Right for Me?

Questions to Consider Why do I want to continue my education? Why do I want to continue my education? What kind of classes did I enjoy in high school? What kind of classes did I enjoy in high school? What classes did I do well in during high school? What classes did I do well in during high school? What is my goal? What is my goal? What do I want when I finish my education? What do I want when I finish my education?

More Questions to Consider What can I afford? What can I afford? What are my options for affording college? What are my options for affording college? What do important people in my life think about my possibilities? What do important people in my life think about my possibilities? What suggestions do people who care about me suggest for my future as far as education goes? What suggestions do people who care about me suggest for my future as far as education goes?

Decisions Types of schools Types of schools –Technical, trade, vocational –Community colleges –State colleges and universities –Independent colleges and universities A campus tour is essential!

College Admissions

Types of Colleges State Universities State Universities –In-state vs. Out of state Community Colleges Community Colleges Independent Colleges and Universities Independent Colleges and Universities Technical, Vocational, and Trade Schools Technical, Vocational, and Trade Schools

State Universities Florida A&M (Tallahassee) Florida A&M (Tallahassee) Florida Atlantic (Boca Raton) Florida Atlantic (Boca Raton) Florida Gulf Coast (Ft. Myers) Florida Gulf Coast (Ft. Myers) Florida International University (Miami) Florida International University (Miami) Florida State (Tallahassee) Florida State (Tallahassee) New College of Florida (Sarasota) New College of Florida (Sarasota) University of Central Florida (Orlando) University of Central Florida (Orlando) University of Florida (Gainesville) University of Florida (Gainesville) University of North Florida (Jacksonville) University of North Florida (Jacksonville) University of South Florida (Tampa) University of South Florida (Tampa) University of West Florida (Pensacola) University of West Florida (Pensacola)

State Universities 11 Total 11 Total Regions: Regions: –North (1) –Central (2) –Southwest (3) –Southeast (2) –West (3)

State Universities Requirements: Requirements: –GPA (midrange) (midrange) –ACT (midrange) (midrange) –SAT (midrange) (midrange) –Varies for each university (midrange included is for the 11 state university systems)

State Universities Application (fee) Application (fee) –Common or specific, depends on institution Letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation –Depends on institution, most require guidance counselor reference Community Service Community Service –Not required for all state universities

Community Colleges Florida Community College of Jacksonville Florida Community College of Jacksonville St. Johns River Community College St. Johns River Community College Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe Community College Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee Community College Lake City Community College Lake City Community College

Community Colleges FCCJ (Jacksonville) FCCJ (Jacksonville) SJRCC (Orange Park, Palatka, St. Augustine) SJRCC (Orange Park, Palatka, St. Augustine) Santa Fe (Gainesville) Santa Fe (Gainesville)

Community Colleges Requirements: Requirements: –High School Diploma Sometimes a GED, depends on program of study Sometimes a GED, depends on program of study –ACT/SAT or college placement test

Independent Colleges and Universities Requirements vary, check with each institution Requirements vary, check with each institution –Miami University –Flagler College –Jacksonville University

Technical, Vocational, Trade Schools First Coast Technical First Coast Technical FCCJ FCCJ FMU FMU ITT ITT

Technical, Trade and Vocational Schools Requirements: Requirements: –High school diploma or GED –TABE (placement test)

Freshman & Sophomore Years Meet Guidance Counselor Meet Guidance Counselor “College Track” classes “College Track” classes –AP, foreign languages, algebra, dual enrollment College entrance pre-tests College entrance pre-tests Organize college search Organize college search Maintain good grades Maintain good grades

Junior Year Fall Contact schools Contact schools Know admission requirements Know admission requirements Attend a college fair Attend a college fair Register for SAT/ACT Register for SAT/ACTSpring Take ACT/SAT Take ACT/SAT Develop entrance writing samples Develop entrance writing samples Scholarships/Financial Aid Scholarships/Financial Aid Visit colleges & universities Visit colleges & universities

Senior Year Fall Prepare application packages Prepare application packages Apply in early fall Apply in early fall Gather info for FASFA Gather info for FASFA Apply for scholarships Apply for scholarships Retake ACT/SAT Retake ACT/SATSpring File the FAFSA File the FAFSA Wait for college admission & financial aid letters Wait for college admission & financial aid letters Send transcripts Send transcripts Attend orientation Attend orientation

Financial Aid Comes in All Shapes and Sizes!!!

Funding your College Scholarships & Grants Scholarships & Grants Work Programs Work Programs Loans Loans

Scholarship & Grant Money FREE $$$ Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) Florida Student Assistance (FSAG) Florida Student Assistance (FSAG) Florida Bright Future Scholarship Florida Bright Future Scholarship –Florida Academic Scholars Award –Florida Medallion Scholars Award –Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award

Work Program Florida Work Experience Program Working on college campus Working on college campus Working in the area of educational goals Working in the area of educational goals Earning $$$ for financial support Earning $$$ for financial support

Loans “A good education is worth the investment” “A good education is worth the investment” lower interest rates lower interest rates Based on need & eligibility Based on need & eligibility Must pay back Must pay back Choose wisely Choose wisely

How to Get $$$ Getting Started Apply for Admissions Apply for Admissions Fill out the FAFSA Application and other financial paper work provided by the institution Fill out the FAFSA Application and other financial paper work provided by the institution Wait for a “Package”—Follow up!!! Wait for a “Package”—Follow up!!! Pick your Package Pick your Package

Important!!! CAUTION!!! Pay close attention to DEADLINES!!!!!! Pay close attention to DEADLINES!!!!!! Apply for Bright Future Scholarships prior to high school graduation!!!!! Apply for Bright Future Scholarships prior to high school graduation!!!!!

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