Based on a Dr. Seuss story Welcome to Coral Gables Sr. High’s PARENT NIGHT

Principal’s Welcome Mr. Costa

Administrative Team Mr. Hernandez Mrs. Diaz

Administrative Team Dr. Diaz Mr. Evans

Support Team Mr. Romero Ms. Suarez

Student Services Team Student Services Department Chair Academy of Finance Counselor Mrs. Terri Alvarado Graduation Coach 13 th Year Program Ms. Fran Cosgrove

Student Services Team Mrs. Alba DelCastillo Mrs. Ody Rodriguez

Student Services Team Mr. Dan Finora Mr. Steven Ellis

Student Services Team Ms. Sylvia Ortega Ms. Patricia Gans-Funnen

CAP ADVISOR Ms. Elizabeth Stack Student Services Team

Cavaliers on the Rise SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND COSTS

Graduation Requirements GPA RequirementsCumulative GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale Senior State Testing Requirements Students must earn passing scores on 10 th grade Reading FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the FCAT (SAT & ACT - 19) Subject Area Graduation Requirements of 24 credit program English4 credits Mathematics4 credits (Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2, & 1 higher math) Science3 credits (Earth Space, Biology, & additional science) Social Studies1 credit World History 1 credit US History.5 credit US Government.5 credit Economics World LanguagesNot required for High School graduation; BUT required for admission into state universities Fine Arts & Performing Arts, Speech & Debate, or Practical Arts 1 credit Physical Education.5 credit in personal fitness &.5 credit physical education Electives8 credits

Additional Graduation Requirements Minimum of 20 hours of Community Service is required to graduate. All on-line courses must be completed no later than May 1st, Caps & Gowns will NOT be provided unless all graduation requirements are met. NOTE: ALTHOUGH A STUDENT MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS A SENIOR, THEY MAY NOT BE IN GOOD STANDING TO GRADUATE!!. If unsure, please contact your child’s counselor.

GPAs: Grade Point Averages How many do we have? Student Histories

CAP COMMUNICATIONS me at Like my CAP Facebook Page: Coral Gables Senior High CAP Office Follow me on See my updates on the CAP page of CGHS website See my updates on ManageBac (IB students) Flyers/CAP page of the CGHS Website _______________________________________________________ IMPORTANT DATES: Bright Futures becomes available– December 1 st FAFSA becomes available – January 1st

COLLEGE CHOICES

Where Do You Stand?

WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID? Federal government State governments Colleges and universities Private agencies FAFSA  Free Application for Federal Student Aid  Available after January 1 of senior year  Family Income Tax information needed to complete form.  Application available online at:

SCHOLARSHIPS DON’T FALL FROM THE SKY Students/Parents must SEARCH and APPLY for them. Look into local scholarships National scholarships Employer/Organizational scholarships Institutional scholarships from the college/university Regularly check all CAP Resources and for scholarship information sent by my office

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES Bright Futures Scholarships CAN be used at BOTH public and private institutions in Florida For more information visit: or call

Florida Bright Futures

BASIC WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS (for the Hispanic students) (for the African American students) ConnectEDU in student portalConnectEDU in student portal GOOGLE, GOOGLE, GOOGLE!!!!!

Where you should be at this point? Fall – Apply to colleges, finish testing Dec. 1 – Fill out Bright Futures Application Jan. 1 – Fill out FAFSA form March/April – Admission & Award letters received May 1 – Let colleges know your decision June– Send final transcript to chosen college

Preparing for Take-off TRANSCRIPTS…

Congratulations! Senior Class Of 2015