1. 2016-2017 TIMBERWOLF FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT
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2. Importance of a Good Start
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Transition to high school can be a challenge for many students.
A successful freshman year typically sets the tone for their high school career.
Success comes from commitment, effort and follow through.

3. Guidance Department Mrs. Natalie Garner A – De Scholarships
Mrs. Kim Brumage Dh – Ha Bright Futures coordinator and Department Head
Ms. Alice Mathis He – Mc ESOL, Special & Summer Programs
Mrs. Jennifer Benton Me - Se Referral Coordinator
Ms. Jessica Tucker Sh – Z Career specialist
Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

4. Counselor Roles (How we can help your student. )
Personal matters
School matters
Academic advisement
Career and college advisement
Scholarship information
Students can schedule an appointment with their counselor through our guidance secretary.

5. Standard Diploma Graduation Options
A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, or
18 credit ACCEL (see School Counselor for more information)
Standard 24 Credit Graduation Requirements
English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I and Geometry)
Science – 3 credits (to include Biology)
Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History, Economics with Financial Literacy and US Government)
Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1 credit
Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit
Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits)
Earn a 2.0 Unwtd. GPA
Pass Gr. 10 ELA Common Core Assessment; (or SAT/ACT Reading concordant)
Pass Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC or PERT)
Take Geometry ,Biology, US History End of Course Exam (EOC)
Pass at least one online high school course offered by Leon County VS or FL Virtual School; course must meet the 24 credits requirement
Standard High School Diploma Designations
Students may earn one or more designations on their standard high school diploma—the scholar designation and the merit designation per s , F.S. Requirements are listed in the graduation requirements charts by grade nine entering cohort year.

6. Computing for College and Careers TV Productions I, II, III, IV
Practical Arts Courses at Chiles High School Approved to meet the Arts Graduation Requirement
Web I, II
Computing for College and Careers
TV Productions I, II, III, IV
Communications Technology I, II, III
Culinary Arts II, III

7. Grading System Grading Scale Earning Credit
Grade Percent A B C D F
Earning Credit
All courses earn 0.50 credit upon successful completion of each semester.
State EOC results count 30% of final grade, this currently includes: Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, US History, and Algebra II
*Per grading period – you must earn a passing grade during the final grading period and/or exam to earn credit for the semester.
Grading System

8. Grade Point Average A = 4.0 C = 2.0 B = 3.0 D = 1.0
Students will have an official transcript with State unweighted and District weighted GPA after the completion of one semester of high school coursework.
Unweighted GPA is based on all courses awarded the standard grading of:
A = C = 2.0
B = D = 1.0
Weighted GPA is based on:
Honors and honors gifted courses are awarded an extra .5 for a semester grade of a C or better. A = 4.5
Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses are awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or higher. A = 5.0
Many different GPAs:
9 weeks GPA
Semester GPA
Cumulative GPA – District weighted and State unweighted
State unweighted GPA (used for promotion and graduation)
District weighted GPA (used for class rank and academic awards)
2.0 unweighted GPA is required to participate in extracurricular activities
Chiles High School GPA is different than GPAs computed by Bright Futures, colleges and NCAA .

9. Academic History Report
Top part of AH shows:
*Passed Alg I EOC: Y or N
*Passed Reading (FCAT/ELA): Date passed
*Rank
*credits earned (.5 or 1)
*grade (L=wtd. ½ pt., H=wtd. 1 pt.)

10. Academic History part 2 Bottom part of AH shows:
Bottom part of AH shows:
* 1.credits required for each subject area and 2.how many have been earned to date and 3.how many are needed.
*total credits
*GPA (unwtd. and wtd.)
*If online course reqmt is met: Y or N

11. Monitoring
Pinpoint Parent Portal allows students and parents to monitor the student’s status.
Grades
Attendance
Teacher
Alert Notifications
HelpDesk for parent access to Pinpoint call or
Progress Reports: Sept. 14, Nov. 16, Feb. 8, April 19
Report Cards: Nov. 2, Jan. 11, March 29, June (TBD mailed home)

12. 10 study tips for Freshmen
1. Manage Your Time Wisely
2. Get Organized!
3. Identify How You Learn
4. Is There a Better Way to Study?
5. Catch Some Zzz’s
6. Attend Class
7. Ask Questions
8. Make Study Groups
9. Hone Those Writing Skills
10. Study Outside
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13. 1st Semester Exam Schedule
Tuesday, December 13
7th pd. exam    1:55-3:40
Students Return
Wednesday, December 14 Wednesday, January 4th
 1st pd. exam 7:30-9:15
2nd pd. exam  9:25-11:10 
Thursday, December 15
3rd pd. exam   7:30-9:15
4th pd. exam   9:25-11:10 
Friday, December 16
5th pd. exam 7:30-9:15
6th pd. exam 9:25-11:10
Signed Exam Exemption Permission Form must be turned in by deadline on form!

14. Promotion to 10th grade
5 credits
1.0 unweighted State GPA
Standardized tests are used for academic
placement, but not promotion. (FSA/ELA, Algebra I EOC)
Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance
counselor to discuss retake options. Options include:
Leon County Schools Adult and Community Education (ACE)
Leon County Virtual School
Florida Virtual School
Private Schools – summer only
*All of these options require approval from your student’s guidance counselor.
Course registration for school year will be in February.

15. 10th grade AP Accel and Plus Progression
10th grade Progression
English II
Science
Math
World History
10th grade AP Accel and Plus Progression
Advanced Placement Course – options may include AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP Art History or AP Music Theory

16. Options during the next three years
Advanced Placement Courses
Dual Enrollment Courses
Lively Dual Enrollment
Externship Program (Executive Internship)
DCT Work Study Program

17. State of Florida University System
Minimum course requirements (18 credits):
4 English credits
4 math credits - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and higher.
3 science credits
3 social science credits
2 foreign language credits
2 elective units, preferably English, math, science, social science, or foreign language
State universities use the same method as Leon County Schools for weighting academic
coursework. Courses earning a “C” or better award an extra .5 for honors and 1.0 for AP
and dual enrollment .

18. Florida State University
Fall Admissions Middle 50%
academic GPA
SAT (*old)
ACT
Average # of academic units: 22.5
Academic Profile: GPA, strength of curriculum (# of honors, AP and DE courses, advanced foreign language), test scores, essay

19. University of Florida Admissions Middle 50% 4.2 - 4.5 academic GPA
SAT (*old )
ACT
Freshmen admitted at UF:
87.5% of students with a 4.0 and
above academic GPA were admitted
74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic units were admitted

20. FAMU Middle 50% for Admission 3.00 – 3.50 academic GPA
SAT (*old)
17-24 ACT
Look for Fall preview opportunities starting Junior year

21. Other State Universities in Florida
UCF
UWF
USF
UNF
New College of Florida
Florida Poly Tech
FAU
FIU
FGCU
Check each college’s website for admission details!

22. Selective Colleges Grades in academic courses Strength of curriculum
ACT/SAT and often SAT II
Class Rank
Extracurricular activities/college resume
Leadership positions held
Community service/volunteer experiences
Letters of recommendation

23. State/Community College
Admission based on Regular high school diploma
State of Florida/community colleges recommend that students take the same core high school courses that are required for state university admission
Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful.
A student with an AA degree is guaranteed admission to a state university (not necessarily university or program of your choice unless enrolled in golden guarantee program), acceptance of 60 credit hours towards BA/BS degree and junior standing.
Placement tests are highly encouraged. The PERT will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It is generally recommended for students to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year.
For more information on State of Florida/Community Colleges go to

24. NCAA Requirements
Required for any student athlete who wants to play at a Division I or II college.
Clearinghouse application should be completed by end of junior year. (online application and fee)
Minimum GPA in 16 core courses (DI 2.3, DII 2.0) and SAT/ACT scores. DI locks in 10 core units before senior year for GPA calculation.
Sliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scores
Core Courses
4 credits in English
3 credits in Math (Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II)
2 credits in Science
2 credits of Social Science
1 credit of additional English, math, science
4 additional academic credits
Visit for more information.

25. Bright Futures Scholarships
Academic Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a FL post secondary institution.
Requirements: 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT (Reading and Math) or 29 ACT (composite) and 100 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles Guidance website.
Florida Medallion Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a FL post secondary institution.
Requirements: 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) , 1170 SAT (Reading and Math) or 26 ACT (composite)and 75 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles Guidance website.
16 required academic credits include:
4 English
4 Math - Algebra I , Geometry, Algebra II & higher.
3 Science
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
View Legislative updates regarding BF at:
View scholarship award amounts at:
Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester for honors and AP
courses with a “C” or higher. LCS honors foreign language is not honors for BF GPA calculation.

26. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage for a vocational/technical program at a FL post secondary institution.
Requirements: 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program, 30 hours of community service, and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT 19 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or PERT Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114 )
TV Productions I Communication Technology I
TV Productions II Communication Technology II
TV Productions III Communication Technology III
Culinary Arts I DCT I
Culinary Arts II DCT II
Culinary Arts III DCT III
Computing for College and Careers Criminal Justice I
Web Design I Criminal Justice II
Web Design II Criminal Justice III
*** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.

27. Community Service Guidelines
Activities must be rendered for not-for-profit organizations or agencies.
Directly address identified social problems in the school or community in areas such as health, education, environment, or public safety.
May be performed at school, in the community or other location where the activities serve the “greater good.”
Activities must be unpaid and cannot be work done for an immediate family member.
New- May use hours spent helping with a political campaign or a business externship that is unpaid.
Hours can be earned after promotion to high school (summer after 8th grade).
Strongly recommend Guidance pre-approval of Service Activities.
Students maintain records until senior year.
Guidelines and forms can be accessed on Chiles website - Guidance.

28. Community Service Form

29. www. Floridashines.org
This website is a tracking tool for the Florida Bright Futures scholarships. This
website also includes information regarding resources for student advising, Career
Planning Tools, College Locator, Degree Program Search, Admission
Requirements, Online applications, Financial Aid and more.

30. Student sign up first to obtain parent access code and then parents can create a parent account.

31. Bigfuture.collegeboard.org

32. YouCanGo!

33. Free SAT Practice from Khan Academy
The College Board and the nonprofit Khan Academy® have teamed up to provide free, personalized SAT study resources for all students
Starting with the school year, students who take the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9 have access to personalized SAT study resources. Khan Academy's world-class practice tools are free for all students and include:
Thousands of practice questions, reviewed and approved by the College Board
Four official SAT Practice Tests written by the College Board
Personalized recommendations for instruction and practice to help students fill their knowledge gaps

34. Action Plan For Freshmen:
Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin to formulate a plan for 10th grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum but maintain a balance.
Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc.
Perform community service and volunteerism. Maintain records of service.
Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of underclassmen opportunities are available in the guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. List is available on our web site.
Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend My Florida Shines’ Kuder Assessments and CollegeBoard's MyRoad and CollegeBoard’s BigFuture/YouCanGo!
Take the PSAT as a 10th grader and as an 11th grader for last SAT preparation and National Merit Scholarship Program consideration.
ELA for graduation in spring of sophomore year.
SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.

35. Helpful Websites www.leonschools.net/chiles www.floridashines.org

36. THANK YOU
FOR ATTENDING!