Preparing for Your Future!

A. Introductions B. Making the Most of High School C. Graduation Requirements D. Promotion Requirements/GPA E. FCAT and EOC Requirements F. Diploma Options G. Tutoring H. Educational Opportunities I. Paths After High School J. Paying for Education K. Bright Futures/VPS L. Attendance Policy

Mrs. Campos Dr. Green Mrs. Theobald Services provided:  scheduling/academic planning  career counseling  Individual/small group counseling  Post secondary planning  Crisis management /referrals  AND MORE….   What you need to know in 9 th grade….. Graduation requirements  Graduation requirements  What you need to pass to 10 th, and 11th  What is GPA (grade point average) + What is the Attendance policy + What is the Attendance policy , Learn attendance policy

 Students will be challenged to think for themselves and make good decisions. They’ll also have to start thinking about college or job training and career choices. Plan to:  Learn to track your own credits, GPA, graduation requirements, and educational opportunities  Have good attendance*  Have a study schedule/manage time wisely  Get involved in school activities (sports, clubs, etc.) KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

 Class of 2015  4 English  4 Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry)  3 Science (2 Labs)  1 World History  1 American History * .5 American Gov .5 Econ  Class of 2016  4 English  4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)  3 Science  1 World History  1 American History* .5 American Gov .5 Econ

 1 Hope Credit  1 Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts Credit  1 Online Credit  8 Elective Credits  =24 required credits 2.0+ GPA

 Class of 2015  10 th Grade FCAT 2.0 Reading (pass with 245 or higher)  Algebra 1 EOC (Pass with 399 or higher)  Geometry EOC (30% of final grade)  Biology EOC (30% of final grade)  Class of 2016  10 th Grade FCAT 2.0 Reading (pass with 245 or higher)  Algebra 1 EOC (Pass with 399 or higher)  Geometry EOC  Biology EOC  Scores for Geometry and Biology have not been determined.

9 th grade to 10 th (Fall) 5 credits complete (must earned English or Algebra 1) 10 th grade to 11th (FALL) 11 credits completed 11 th grade to 12 TH (FALL) 17+ credits completed

 Unweighted GPA Regular classes  A= 4  B= 3  C= 2  D= 1  F= 0  For Standard Graduation *Weighted GPA  Honors DE/AP  A = 5 A = 6  B = 4 B = 5  C = 3 C = 4  D = 2 D = 3 For College/Bright Futures

Graduation Requirements for 24 Credit Program Graduation Requirements for 3-year/18 credit College Prep Program Graduation Requirements for 3-Year/18 credit Career Prep Program 4 ENGLISH 4 MATH 3 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 1 CREDIT OF FINE OR PERFORMING ARTS 1 CREDIT OF HOPE 8 ELECTIVES *AT LEAST 1 COURSE WITHIN THE 24 CREDITS MUST BE TAKEN ONLINE. 2.0 GPA REQUIRED TOTAL:24 CREDITS 4 ENGLISH 4 MATH 3 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 2 FOREIGN LANGUAGES 2 ELECTIVES *AT LEAST 6 OF THE 18 CREDITS MUST BE IN COURSES THAT INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT OR ADVANCED PLACEMENT *3.5 GPA REQUIRED TOTAL:18 CREDITS 4 ENGLISH 4 MATH 3 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES *4 CREDITS MUST BE MET IN 1 SINGLE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM. (TV PROD, DIGITAL DESIGN, CULINARY, EARLY CHILDHOOD, AG SCIENCE, DRAFTING, ETC) *3.0 GPA REQUIRED TOTAL:18 CREDITS

 24 CREDIT OPTION (STANDARD TRACK) 18 CREDIT COLLEGE PREP (TRACK MUST BE CHOSEN BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF 10 TH GRADE) 18 CREDIT CAREER PREP (TRACK MUST BE CHOSEN BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF 10 TH GRADE)

Helpful resources for students who are struggling.  Teachers  Other students  Community resources Ask for help Build a relationship Take responsibility

 Advanced Placement (AP) courses  Earn College Credit by passing the AP exam  Colleges love it!  Dual Enrollment (LSCC )  Earn college credit while in high school  3.0 GPA required  Must be a 10 th grader  Dual Enrollment (LSCC ) P.E.R.T (English 99; Reading 104; Mathematics 113) have qualifying scores If students passed their 10 th grade FCAT with a 262 or higher, they won’t need to take PERT reading and English. SEE ME FOR MORE INFO

Lake Technical for vocational training  Programs available: WeldingAutomobile Service & Repair Cosmetology Fire, Police, Corrections Accounting, Digital Design Culinary Arts, Hospitality EMT, CNA, Home Health Aid Requirements: 2.0 GPA, pass FCAT, take a TABE test and be on track for graduation.

STUDENTS HAVE 3 BASIC CHOICES AFTER HIGH SCHOOL… Work Military More School

 Minimum 3.5 GPA or above  At least 2 years of a Foreign Language (some out-of- state require more)  Math at least through Algebra II and strongly recommended through Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry  Take ACT or SAT at least by Spring of Junior year.  Register online. Fee waivers available for students who receive free or reduced lunch.  Visit for college searchwww.facts.org

 Discuss options with School Counselor  Decide on type of program/interest  Obtain information on program and school  Take necessary tests

 Take ASVAB (given at LMHS in the fall)  Provides money for college  Free Healthcare  Free Housing  Valuable Experience  VA Home Loans and Benefits

 Take vocational courses for better Job/promotions/pay  Have good references/resume Earn valuable work experience

 BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS  OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS  FINANCIAL AIDE APPLY DURING THE SENIOR YEAR OF High School.

 Florida Academic Scholar  3.5 weighted based on 16 Core Courses  100 hours community service  College Entrance Test Scores  SAT 1290  ACT 29  $156 per credit (4 year)  $ $78 per credit (2 year)  Florida Medallion Scholar  3.0 weighted based on 16 core courses  75 hours community service  Test Scores  SAT1050  ACT23  $ 95 per credit (4 year)  $78 per credit (2 year)  CRITERIA SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 4 English classes  4 Math (Algebra 1 and higher) Informal Geometry and Liberal Arts Math don’t count.  3 Science Classes (2 labs)  3 Social Studies (World Hist, American Hist, American Gov’t/Economics)  2 Foreign Languages (sequential, in the same language)  May use up to two additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above and/or AP, fine arts courses to raise the GPA.  credits used for GPA calculation 

 Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (2 years only)  3.0 weighted GPA using 16 credits required for graduation  Must be a Vocational Completer with 3.5 GPA in a minimum of three sequential vocational credits  30 hours community  College Placement Tests SAT ACT CPT Math 440 Reading 18 Reading 83 Verbal 440 English 17 Sentence 83 Math 19 Algebra 72

GOLD SEAL ONLY  4 English  4 Math (including Algebra 1)  3 Science (2 with labs)  3 Social Studies  1 Practical Arts or Performing Arts  1 HOPE  16 credits

 All of Bright Futures Scholarships require Volunteer Hours. VOLUNTEER HOURS  100 hours for FAS  75 hours for Medallion  30 for Gold Seal VPS forms are available in our school website under Guidance page. START WORKING ON YOUR HOURS NOW! HOURS EARNED IN GRADES 9 TH -12 TH QUALIFY *Registration for Bright Futures starts December 1 st of senior year.

Four (4) unexcused absences will result in a 59 (F) failing grade for the semester grade only. (9 weeks) The student would earn a 59 but would still be able to take exams at full credit. The student would still be able to pass a class depending upon the exam grade.

3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence

All missed work is due within 5 days after returning to school (see print-out for exceptions)

To participate in or attend an extracurricular activity, a student must be present in school for at least 2 full periods of that school day.

Participation points shall be awarded and applied to semester exam. Points are based on classroom attendance (see scale below). *Any absence Excused or Unexcused will count against incentive. (some exceptions apply) 0 days absent9 points added to exam 1 day absent 6 points added to exam 2 – 3 days absent3 points added to exam 4 or more days absent0 points added to exam Example: A student with a 79% on his/her semester exam and 0 absences would have 9 participation points added to his/her semester exam grade making it an 88/B. Semester exams may not exceed 100 points for grading purposes. SEE THE PRINT-OUT FOR COMPLETE ATTENDANCE POLICY

INTERNET RESOURCES  Google=Lake Minneola High School  /site/default.asp /site/default.asp Other resources:  FLVC.org  Bright Futures  Lake Sumter Community College  Florida Choices (CAREERS)  CollegeBoard.com (SAT)  ACTstudent.org

 Earn Good Grades  Have Good Attendance  Follow the rules  Meet with your guidance counselor  Get involved with clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities  Take advantage of academic opportunities…….

Make an appointment to see your guidance counselor or visit them in the Guidance Corner in the cafeteria during your lunch. 

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” “THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING……

 Please limit your questions to general topics.