1. Welcome Class of
2021

2. SCHOOL CONTACTS
ADMINISTRATORS
A - L: Ms. Dupee and all Medical students
x2014
M - Z: Mrs. Barker and all IB students
x2015
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
A – C: Mrs. Madej
x2063
D – M: Mrs. Miller
x2062
N - Z: Mr. Papp
x2061

3. SCHOOL CONTACTS CONTINUED
All IB students: Mrs. Shepherd-Thompson
x 2064
All Medical students: Ms. Ladas
x2060
SECRETARIES
9th Grade University: Mrs. Eberts
x2036
Medical: Mrs. Spicciati
x2087
IB: Mrs. Calabrese
x2086

4. Class of 2021 Keys to Success
1. Be Present everyday
2. Do your work
3. If you don’t know… ask

5. Attendance Policy In order to be marked as EXCUSED -- you must submit:
NOTE
REPORT ON
PHONE CALL
must be submitted to grade level secretary
University Mrs. Eberts x2036
Medical Mrs. Spicciati x2087
IB Mrs. Calabrese x2086

6. Tardies 1st Tardy: Teacher verbal warning
2nd Tardy: 25 min teacher detention
3rd Tardy: 40 min teacher detention
4th tardy starts Referral process with Administration
* Tardies are per 9 weeks

7. Absences Be Present Everyday but…………………. If you cant
You have one day for everyday you missed to make up your work for full credit whether your absence is excused or unexcused. Example I missed Monday I return Tuesday my make-up work is due to my teacher on Wednesday

8. Behavior
Discipline card

9. Storm Chasers
Every teacher gets 6 storm chasers a week that they can give to students for demonstrating the characteristics of a storm chaser.
Students can turn one half in for a weekly drawing
Students can collect the other half of the storm chasers ticket throughout the month
Once a month the Kona Ice truck will be here and students can trade in 4 storm chasers for a Kona Ice

10. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 Credits English Language Arts (ELA)
4 Credits Mathematics
One of which must be Algebra 1
One of which must be Geometry
3 Credits Science
One of which must be Biology
Two must be equally rigorous
3 Credits Social Studies
.5 credit American Government
1 credit World History
1. credit US History
.5 credit Economics

11. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
1 Credit Performing Fine Arts
1 Credit of HOPE
1 Online course
8 Elective courses
24 credits
GPA = 2.0
Pass state assessment tests

12. STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIRMENTS
End of Course Exams(EOCs)
Algebra 1 – must pass and 30% of grade
PERT test can also be taken – score of 97
Geometry – must take but not pass, 30% of grade
Biology - must take but not pass, 30% of grade
US History – must take but not pass, 30% of grade
FSA Grade 10(or ACT/SAT concordant score)
Must pass

13. DIPLOMA DESIGNAITONS
MERIT DIPLOMA
Meet the standard Diploma requirements
Attain one or more industry certifications
Scholar DIPLOMA
Pass all state assessments and EOCs
2 credits of a Foreign Language
At least one credit in an AP or Dual Enrollment class
1 credit Alg. 2
1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
1 credit in equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics
1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous course

14. PSAT All 9th graders are scheduled to take PSAT Importance
October 11th in school periods 1-5
Room assignments will be posted cafeteria windows week before test
Importance
On average, students who take the PSAT/NMSQT score 145 points higher on the SAT than those who don’t.
The PSAT/NMSQT provides tools to help improve skills before you take the SAT.
It provides personalized feedback on student’s academic strengths and the areas that need improvement
It gives you the tools you need to improve your skills and get ready for the SAT

15. Class Options
Advanced Placement(AP) classes
Counts toward college credit if you pass AP exam
Dual Enrollment classes
Counts toward college credit
Starts your college GPA
Early College Program
Apply as a 10th grader in February
Starts your Junior year- is a lottery system
Can earn diploma and AA at the same time
Early Admissions
Apply as a Junior – starts your Senior year

16. DUAL ENROLLMENT Earn college credits for free!
St. Petersburg College offers college classes to qualified high school students in Pinellas County at no charge! These courses give students credits toward a high school diploma and a college degree. Courses are available on SPC campuses and some local high school campuses.
What's required to enroll
3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA
Satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test (PERT) or SAT/ACT.
Obtain the signature of the high school principal on the Permission form Dual Campus Coursework form indicating the student is prepared for the dual enrollment experience.
TO RESEARCH FURTHER:

17. Earn college credits for free!
EARLY COLLEGE
Earn college credits for free!
A unique partnership between St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Schools
The Early College Program offers college credit hours as well as high school credit at no cost to highly motivated students in grade 11. Earn as many as 60+ credits towards a 4-year bachelor's degree through participation in the Early College Program.
Who is eligible?
Students entering grade 11 
What's required?
A 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or higher.
Satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test (CPT/PERT) or SAT/ACT.
Must complete World History, HOPE, and Geometry sophomore year.

18. EARLY ADMISSIONS
Start college early - for early college admission to qualified high school students in Pinellas County at no charge! This program free!
St. Petersburg College offers gives students credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree.
Earn as many as 30+ credits towards a 4-year bachelor's degree through participation in the Early Admission Program.
Who’s eligible?
Pinellas County students who have completed three years of high school with a minimum of 18 credits earned and who have achieved an acceptable score for college-level courses on the SAT, ACT, FCAT or SPC College Placement Test (including math). There is no cost for application, tuition or textbooks.
What’s required to enroll?
Student must:
See their guidance counselor to verify that they are eligible.
Earn satisfactory scores on PERT or SAT/ACT
Have at least an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) for all high school work attempted.

19. BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
ACADEMIC
MEDALLION
GOLD SEAL
3.5
3.0
3.0/3.5
SAT: 1290
ACT: 29
SAT: 1170
ACT: 26
SAT: 440EBRW, 440M
ACT: 17E, 18R, 19M
OTHER: PERT
100 Hours/Comm Service
75 Hours/Comm Service
30 Hours/Comm Service/ 3 classes tech program
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY SCHOOL COUNSELOR PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING OR EARNING HOURS TOWARDS BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIREMENTS
SEE WEBSITE
FOR MORE INFO:

20. Bright Futures Volunteering
First-> pick a site to volunteer at and contact person at that site
Second-> if site approves you, must fill out Community Service proposal form and get approved by your counselor before beginning hours
Third->start volunteering and logging hours on Community Service hours log form
Fourth-> once complete, bring hours log and completed reflection to your counselor immediately and retain a copy

21. BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE EDUCATED YOURSELF ON ALL CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
IT IS OUR RECOMMENDATION THAT YOU VISIT BRIGHT FUTURES OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO REVIEW THIS PROGRAM’S STATE REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES
We also have information on our school website including the volunteer paperwork

22. Tutoring Resources Monday & Wednesday tutoring (Most Subjects)
Where: :30-4:30
See for schedule
Honor Society Tutoring
Math: Tuesdays after school
Science: During both lunches 6-102A
Spanish: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school
Shakespeare club-English: Wednesday after school 5-203
HOSA Tutoring (all subjects)
1st and 3rd Thursday of month during lunches
1st lunch:  Morse’s classroom (6-102)
2nd lunch:  Webb’s classroom (3-206)
Homework Help Line or
Monday – Thursday 5:00pm-8:00

23. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Khan Academy(online video tutorials)
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLORSHIPS
volunteer hours – see your guidance counselor
FINANCIAL AID
PALM HARBOR UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE

24. REMIND 101
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