WELCOME TO SAINT CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2014

SCHS Administration Pamela A. Tapley Principal Michael Hague Assistant Principal Michael Hague Assistant Principal Jeff Schwartz Assistant Principal Jeff Schwartz Assistant Principal

Know Your Counselor… Ms. Smith Dr-Leb Ms. Crowell A-Do Ms. Short Rio-Z Ms. Swaine Lec-Rin

STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT PERSONNEL CAN HELP… Ms. Buehler Ms. Woodruff Ms. Barber College and Career

Things to know – visit SCHS’s website…   Get to know your counselor  Recognize your administrators and faculty  Find a connection – clubs, student government, band, chorus, drama, ROTC, sports  Discover academic offerings  Learn to log into PIV to check your grades & attendance

The Best Way to See Your Counselor Is…By Appointment  During the school day, students may stop by Guidance before 1 st period, during lunch, or after school to schedule an appointment with their counselor.  Parents may call Ms. Buehler, in Guidance, to schedule an appointment with their student’s counselor or to schedule a parent-teacher-student conference.  This assures adequate time for your questions. Remember…we value your time and want to help with your concerns as efficiently and thoroughly as possible.

What is high school all about?  Juggling 7 classes and 7 different teachers  Finding a school connection  Saying good-bye to middle school friends  Meeting new friends  Sports/other activities  Personal responsibility More info? P 15 More info? P 15

Start with THE END in sight STANDARD DIPLOMA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4English 4Math 3 Science 3 3 Social Studies: World History American History Am Govt & Economics 1HOPE 1Performing Fine Art 8 Electives Special Diploma Requirements are determined through an I.E.P. Meeting More info? P 6 10 th Grade FCAT 1926/300 Reading 1889/300 Math

Special Diploma Requirements:  22 Required Credits:  3 English  3 Math  2 Social Studies  1 Science  PE, LMS, Employability Skills  11 Elective Credits  2.0 GPA  Take the FCAT – 10 th Grade  Your IEP Committee will determine diploma track

YOU CAN GET THERE…  Excellent Attendance  Exercise Self- Discipline  Learn to use the Media Center  Get to know your Counselor  Explore our College & Career Center Success depends on the choices you make. Make the decision to succeed! More info p 5

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS  Students should…  Use your agenda everyday  Check out Saturday Academy  Go to After School Tutoring  Ask for extra help – before it’s too late!  Check PIV often  Wednesday Schedule TimeActivityMinutes 7:20Teacher's Day Begins 7:28Warning Bell 7:30-8:231st Period53 Minutes 7:39-9:162nd Period47 Minutes 9:22-10:093rd Period47 Minutes 10:15-10:44 10:50-11:37 A Lunch 4A Period 41 Minutes 47 Minutes 10:15-11:02 11:02-11:37 B Lunch 4B Period 47 Minutes 41 Minutes 11:43-12:305th Period47 Minutes 12:36-1:236th Period47 Minutes 2:50Teacher's Day Ends

STUDENTS ! IS YOUR FUTURE BRIGHT?  It can be with a Bright Futures Scholarship. From the minute you begin your high school career, you should…  Work toward earning a GPA  Explore/begin earning community service hours - 75 hours are required for Florida Academic Scholar  Take rigorous coursework – earn A’s and B’s  Plan to take the PSAT as preparation for taking the SAT/ACT your junior year

WHAT IS BRIGHT FUTURES ALL ABOUT?  Florida Academic Scholar – Highest award  3.5 GPA; 1270/28; 75 hrs community service  Florida Medallion Scholar –  3.0 GPA; 970/20  Gold Seal Vocational –  3.0 GPA; qualifying test scores; sequential vocational program (3.5)  BRIGHT FUTURES AWARDS ARE BASED ON STATE UNIVERSITY OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION & STUDENTS MUST ATTEND COLLEGE IN FLORIDA TO RECEIVE AWARD

RIGOROUS COURSEWORK?  Available at Saint Cloud High School for the dedicated student…  AP – Advanced Placement courses through College Board: college credit by exam  DE – Dual Enrollment courses taken at Valencia Community College: Juniors/Seniors; a 3.0 UW GPA is required by Valencia  Honors– Accelerated courses taken at SCHS. Placed by academics and test results.

Course Selection Process… Students will… 1. Listen to the counselors’ presentation 2. Pick up Curriculum Guide and registration form 3. Select 1 major from list 4. Select 6 elective courses – review course description in Curriculum Guide then rank electives # Discuss selections with your parents Based on your current classes, grades and test scores, you be placed in English, Math, Science and Social Studies courses per District guidelines 6. Meet with a counselor to finalize selections – come prepared with completed form & signatures

What about Academic Classes?  Core Credits: Your core courses will be predetermined by the district guidelines and will be based on your current classes, academic achievement and test scores.  English I, English I Honors, or ESOL I (Contemporary Literature Honors if English I Honors in 8 th )  Algebra I or Algebra I Honors (Geometry Honors if Algebra I Honors in 8 th )  Physical Science or Physical Science Honors (Biology Honors if Physical Science Honors in 8 th )  Leadership Skills Development or AP Human Geography

AP/Honors or Regular?  Course level is based on current middle school placement and test score  Our goal is to place students in the most rigorous course in which they have the potential to be successful (earn a grade of A or B)

What about a Major?  Students – your major…  Is entered on ePep  Should align with elective choices  Requires 4 elective credits within your major area of interest  May be changed yearly

 Music (Chorus or Band)  Foreign Language  Health Science  Language Arts – Media/Yearbook  Marketing  Physical Education Major Areas of Interest…  Adv. Placement  Army ROTC  Arts Tech/TV Production  Auto Service Tech  Drama  Early Childhood Ed

Elective Credits – Choose 6 (Rank #1-6)  Avid  Avid I (placement/application)  English  Creative Writing 1 & 2  Family and Consumer Science  Early Childhood I  Marketing  Marketing Essentials  Music/Fine Arts  Band 1, 2, 3, +  Chorus 1, Perf/Nonperf  Comp Theater 1 (Drama)  Eurhythmics I (audition)  Instrumental Tech 1  Keyboard 1  Music Appreciation  Vocal Ensemble I (audition )  Research  Yearbook 1

Elective Credits – Choose 6 (Rank #1-6 Continued)  Physical Education  Basketball & Fit Life  Beg/Int Aerobics  Beg/Int Volleyball  Beg/Int Weights  HOPE  Team Sports I & 2  Special Programs  ROTC 1  Technology  Auto Tech 1  Digital Video Prod 1  World Languages  Span for Span Speak 1  Spanish 1  Spanish 2  French 1  French 2

Again…How Many of Each?  Students will select 6 electives from the following areas. Please rank in order of preference (#1-6)  HOPE  Performing Fine Arts  General Electives  Core Classes – English, Math, Science, Social Studies are scheduled per District guidelines based on middle school placement, performance, and test scores Students will be scheduled for a total of seven credits so…please do not choose any electives you do not want!

Please Understand…  Counselors will make every attempt to schedule your top elective choices; however, an alternate elective may need to be scheduled if your choice is full  You may be scheduled for Intensive Reading, Intensive Math, or Dev. Language (ESOL) depending on most current FCAT scores. These courses may replace one or more of your elective choices  Please do not choose an intensive class as an elective – placement in Intensive Reading and/or Intensive Math is mandated by the FLDOE and/or Osceola District Schools and will be scheduled by your counselor

When School Starts… Can I Get a Schedule Change????  Only if:  Course is in schedule twice  Already taken the course  Incorrect course sequence  These are NOT reasons for a change:  Teacher change  Do not like elective  Different lunch

One More Time…  Students will hear presentation and receive materials (dates vary by school)  Students will choose 1 major and 6 electives  Students will discuss selections with parents and complete course selection form (some schools may register same day)  Students will meet with counselor to finalize schedule – come prepared with completed registration form including signatures  May 21 – Last day to make a change!

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! It’s the first step in your successful transition to high school Forever Bulldogs