1. Deltona High School Class of 2018
Making The Most Of Your Junior Year!
Mrs. D. Estelhomme
Certified School Counselor

2. Appointment Procedures
Walk-in Appointments (Students)
Students can see their counselor without an appointment before school, during lunch, or after school.
Scheduling Appointments (Parents/Students)
For conferences with the school counselor contact our counseling secretary Mrs. Keefer ext

3. MAKING THE GRADE!
To be promoted to 12th grade students must have a minimum of seventeen credits. The table below shows the promotion requirements for each grade level:

4. REMEDIATION OPTIONS It is YOUR student’s responsibility!
Review their academic history.
Meet with their School Counselor to obtain the report.
If at anytime in their high school career they have earned an “F” in a core subject; they are responsible for making up that credit to meet graduation requirements!

5. REMEDIATION OPTIONS Volusia Virtual School (VVS)
Credit Retrieval Lab (Odyssey)- during & after school
Florida Virtual School (FLVS)

6. KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR CHILD
Parent portal and Gradebook is a tool designed to enhance the communication and involvement of parents in their child's education  in Volusia County Schools.
The Parent Portal will allow you to monitor your child's progress in school by providing Internet access to:
grades, attendance, discipline, academic history, graduation verification, and standardized test results
Gradebook: communication with their teacher! You can also set up grade alerts and other subscription options.

7. CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English-4 credits
Math-4 credits
1 credit must be Algebra 1*
1 credit in Geometry*
2 credits in additional math courses*
Science
1 credit Biology*
1 credit Physical Science (Chemistry, Earth Space, or Physics)
1 credit in any other science course
Social Studies
1 credit World History
1 credit US History*
½ credit US Government
½ credit Economics
Performing Arts-1 credit
Physical Education-1 credit
Including Personal Fitness and PE class
Electives-8 credits
Other graduation requirements

8. OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
2.0 GPA
1 on-line course
Passing score on Grade 10 ELA or concordant scores on SAT/ACT
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC or comparative score on PERT
*Students must participate in the EOC Assessment and their performance on the EOC constitutes 30% of the final grade.

9. DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS SCHOLAR DESIGNATION
In addition to the Standard High School Diploma
1 credit in Algebra 2
1 credit in Statistics or equally rigorous math course
1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
1 credit in an equally rigorous science course to Chemistry or Physics
2 credits in the same World Language
Earn one credit in an Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment course or pass an approved Industry Certification.
Pass the EOC Assessment for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology and United States History

10. DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS MERIT DESIGNATION
Meet the requirements for a standard high school diploma
Attain one or more industry certifications from a list established by the FLDOE
Example: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)by completing the Health Science 1 & 2, and Emergency Medical Responder 3 sequence and passing the industry certification exam.

11. DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS Superintendent diploma of distinction
In addition to meeting all requirements for a standard diploma, students must successfully complete four (4) Advanced Placement courses to include at least two (2) subject areas and score 3 or higher on at least three (3) Advanced Placement exams.
Maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative weighted grade point average and a 3.0 weighted grade point average in Advanced Placement courses.
Complete 100 hours of community service.
Participate in ACT or SAT during Junior and Senior years. The second year test may be waived with an appropriate SAT or ACT .

12. ASSESSMENTS
Please visit our website for a testing calendar. Scroll to the bottom from the home page and click on the “testing” tile to see the document.

14. Taking THE ACT/SAT
Have your student take both tests twice during junior year, then you will be ready to apply to college early. Have your scores sent directly to the colleges of your choice from SAT/ACT.
If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, see Mrs. Keefer about waivers for the SAT and ACT.
To register:
(SAT)
(ACT)

15. STUDENT ATHLETES
Students interested in playing sports in college should register with NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) at
Transcripts and test scores must be sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Test Center Code: 9999

16. Make the Grade
Earn the score
Determine your Bright Futures eligibility status at click on “Bright Futures Scholarship Eligibility Evaluation ” You will have to log in.
Remember that Bright Futures calculates GPA BASED ON CORE COURSES -16 credits. *If your child took Alg. 1A &1B that is considered 1 Math credit for Bright Futures.
Students will register for Bright Futures Scholarships here at school in October of their senior year.
See handout for more information

17. CALENDAR FOR 2016 Fall of 2016 Spring of 2017 Take the PSAT
Visit or research your top 3-5 colleges or career paths; look at app. deadlines
Remediate all courses needed for graduation
Attend College and Career Expo at Mainland High School – September 5:30pm
Attend NACAC College Expos – October 15th, Jacksonville and October 9th, Orlando nacacnet.org
Attend College and Career presentations at Deltona High
Spring of 2017
Review PSAT results
Take the ACT/SAT 2x before the end of your junior year
Visit, visit colleges! Or volunteer in career interest field
Get prepared for scholarships for senior year; create a scholarship folder

18. RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Website or link
Mrs. D. Estelhomme
SAT
ACT
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Florida Bright Futures
Florida Shines
NACAC

19. JUNIOR GROUP: remind 101
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20. QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact me to answer any questions you may have about your student’s academic status or career planning. Donnette Estelhomme x44105