11 th grade parent night Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Presented by: Jill Pepe 12 th Grade Counselor BRACE Advisor Bob Frazier Guidance Director

Graduation requirements AGENDAAGENDA COLLEGE PREPARATION

Current 11 th Graders Class of 2017

Graduation Requirements 24 Credits24 Credits 2.0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)2.0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) 80 Community Service Hours80 Community Service Hours Hands on Broward Hands on Broward School Website School Website Assessments:Assessments: Pass FSA English Language Assessment (ELA)Pass FSA English Language Assessment (ELA) Concordant Scores: SAT Reading 430; ACT Reading 19Concordant Scores: SAT Reading 430; ACT Reading 19 Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher Concordant Scores: PERT Math 97 Concordant Scores: PERT Math 97 Take the Geometry EOC Take the Geometry EOC Take the Biology EOC Take the Biology EOC Take the US History EOC* Take the US History EOC*

English = 4 Credits For Example: English 1 English 1 English 2 English 2 English 3 English 3 English 4 English 4 Math = 4 Credits Must Include: Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry + 2 additional credits of Math+ 2 additional credits of Math 24 Total credits to include: Students Entering 9 th Grade in

Science = 3 Credits Must Include: Biology Biology +2 Additional Science Courses+2 Additional Science CoursesExamples: Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics Social Studies = 3 Credits Must Include: World History World History US History US History US Government (.50) US Government (.50) Economics with Financial Literacy (.50) Economics with Financial Literacy (.50) 24 Total credits to include: Students Entering 9 th Grade in

Required Electives 1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses 1 Credit of Physical Education with Integration of Health (HOPE)1 Credit of Physical Education with Integration of Health (HOPE) 1 Online Course1 Online Course Electives 8 additional elective credits of student choice8 additional elective credits of student choice 24 Total credits to include: Students Entering 9 th Grade in

Semester grades Credit granted on a semester basis (.50)Credit granted on a semester basis (.50) Calculation of Semester GradeCalculation of Semester Grade Quarter 1/3 = 37.5%Quarter 1/3 = 37.5% Quarter 2/4 = 37.5%Quarter 2/4 = 37.5% Exam = 25%Exam = 25% Students must pass 2 out of the 3Students must pass 2 out of the 32 Mid term exemptionMid term exemption

Forgiveness High School Courses taken in Middle School High School Courses taken in Middle School Forgive a C, D, or F with a grade of C or higher in a subsequent course that is the same or comparableForgive a C, D, or F with a grade of C or higher in a subsequent course that is the same or comparable High School Courses taken in High School High School Courses taken in High School Forgive a D or F with a grade of C or higher in a subsequent course that is the same or comparableForgive a D or F with a grade of C or higher in a subsequent course that is the same or comparable All forgiveness courses must be included on the transcript as an accurate reflection of the student’s record of achievement All forgiveness courses must be included on the transcript as an accurate reflection of the student’s record of achievement

GPA’s The G rade P oint A verage is calculated by dividing the number of quality points earned by the number of credits attemptedThe G rade P oint A verage is calculated by dividing the number of quality points earned by the number of credits attempted Semester Weighted GPASemester Weighted GPA Cumulative Weighted GPA (District & Class Rank)Cumulative Weighted GPA (District & Class Rank) Core GPACore GPA Bright Futures GPABright Futures GPA State GPA (State and Graduation Qualifier)State GPA (State and Graduation Qualifier)

College entrance exams SAT SAT ACT ACT

SAT SAT –  Administered 7 times a year  New SAT format – March 2016

ACT ACT –  Administered 6 times a year  5 test exam – Math, English, Reading, Science and Writing Scores averaged together for a composite score Scores averaged together for a composite score  There is no penalty for wrong answers  Score of 1-36 for each test, averaged together for a score of 1-36

COLLEGE READINESS

College search College Board’s Big Future Big FutureBig FutureBig Future

Post secondary 4 year University4 year University 2 year State College2 year State College advice for transfersadvice for transfers Technical programs – Atlantic Technical ProgramTechnical programs – Atlantic Technical ProgramAtlantic Technical ProgramAtlantic Technical Program MilitaryMilitary Work ForceWork Force

Bright futures When should I apply?  The applications becomes available December 1 of your senior year.  You have until graduation to apply How do I know if I am eligible?  See your Guidance Counselor  Bright Futures does accept the scores of SAT and ACT taken in June 2017

Bright futures Florida Academic Scholar Requirements – SAT Score (R & M) – 1290 or ACT Composite – 29SAT Score (R & M) – 1290 or ACT Composite – GPA3.5 GPA 100 Service Hours100 Service Hours OR Cambridge DiplomaOR Cambridge Diploma Florida Medallion Scholar Requirements – SAT Score (R & M) – 1170 or ACT Composite – 26SAT Score (R & M) – 1170 or ACT Composite – GPA3.0 GPA 75 Service Hours75 Service Hours

Bright futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholar Requirements – 3.0 GPA core classes3.0 GPA core classes 3.5 GPA in vocational track classes3.5 GPA in vocational track classes Completion of a vocational trackCompletion of a vocational track 30 service hours30 service hours Career Certificate Program, Applied Technology Diploma Program, and Technical Degree ProgramCareer Certificate Program, Applied Technology Diploma Program, and Technical Degree Program

Financial aid What is the FAFSA?  Free Application for Federal Student Aid When do I complete the FAFSA?  Application opens January 1 st of senior year  The earlier the better

Graduation Requirements Please Contact your School Counselor for:  Questions regarding the new graduation requirements  Personalized course planning and advisement  A graduation credit check School Counselors support student achievement with academic advisement, career education and social/emotional growth. Senate Bill 1076

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