1. East Lake High School Guidance Presentation
Junior/Senior Night
East Lake High School
Guidance Presentation

2. Introducing our Administrators
Mr. Latimore – Juniors
Ms. Green – Seniors
Mrs. Haley – ELHS Principal

3. Introducing our Counselors
Mrs. Liguori – Engineering Academy
Mrs. Harris – Last Names A-F
Mrs. Kopacz – Last Names G-N
Mrs. Pantelis– Last Names O-Z

4. Credit Checks for Students Graduating in 2017
Almost all students graduating this year should have had a review of his/her credits with the counselor. If your students has not seen his/her counselor for this, we are finishing up this upcoming week.

5. Graduation Requirements
Juniors & Seniors
24 credits
2.0 GPA
4 English
4 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
HOPE
1 credit Fine Art
1online class
FSA Reading – Must Pass
Algebra 1 EOC – Must Pass
Participation in Geometry, Biology, Algebra 2, and US History EOCs are also required & count as 30% of final grade in class

6. Online Course Students must complete a full course online.
If it’s a two semester course, both semesters must be completed
If it’s a one semester course, one semester must be completed.
Students can do this with Pinellas Virtual or Florida Virtual. We recommend Pinellas Virtual

7. Tips for Applying To College

8. (not all colleges require this)
Recommendations
Apply early!!!
Apply to several colleges/universities
Provide your references with ample notice for their recommendation letter
(not all colleges require this)
Pay attention to each school’s application deadlines
Be unique in the college essays
See SUS Florida Matrix

9. Big Future – College Search
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search Allows you to search for colleges based on: -locations -entrance exam scores -majors -academic credit (AP and DE) -diversity -much more

10. Transcripts and Test Scores
SAT, ACT, and AP scores should be sent by you directly to the Universities
Official high school transcripts can be sent in records near guidance
$1 per school
24 hour notice
Mrs. Digiovanni

11. College Visits
A great way to help identify your school of choice is to visit the campus. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are allowed to receive up to four excused absences for these visits. In order for these absences to be excused, students must complete the following: 1. One week prior to the visit, a parent written note that includes the name of the institution and the date of the planned college visit needs to be submitted to Student Services with the attention to Ms. Green. 2. During the visit, you need to request a letter of verification that states the attended college on the date absent. The letter should be on school letterhead. 3. On the day of return, you must submit the letter of verification to Ms. Green. 4. Once this is completed, the absence should be excused within 1 week of submitting the letter.

12. Making the Most Out of Your College Visit
1. Speak with as many students as you can. 2. Meet with an admissions representative. 3. Speak with a financial aid representative. 4. Attend a course and speak with a professor in your major(s). 5. Attend a student organization meeting that interests you and speak with a member. 6. Attend an activity, athletic event, or other extracurricular event. 7. Take a tour. 8. Check out the facilities you are likely to use. 9. Check out your living options. 10. Explore the community around campus.

13. Scholarships Many scholarships are available Keep your grades up
ELHS Website
English Teachers – Monthly Opportunities
Pinellas Ed Foundation
Websites like this
Keep your grades up
Try your best on standardized tests
Get involved in extra curricular activities
Volunteer in your community – Bright Futures

14. College Application Week
October 24-28
Lunch
Room 4160
Teachers, Counselors, and some admissions representatives will be available to assist your student in applying to colleges and scholarships
Those who attend this week and apply to SPC will have their application fee waived

15. Bright Futures Criteria 2016-2017
Florida Academic Scholars
Florida Medallion Scholars
1290 SAT OR 29 ACT
Community Service hrs
3.5 GPA (weighted)
2 sequential years of the same foreign language
1170 SAT OR 26 ACT
Community Service – 75 hours
3.0 GPA (weighted)
2 sequential years of the same foreign language
Bright Futures has NOT updated the criteria to reflect
changes in the new SAT.

16. Bright Futures
Those students graduating in 2017 must complete an online application in order to receive the Bright Futures Scholarship. They can pick up a flyer in Guidance, apply during College Application Week, or visit:

17. Bright Futures Breakdown
Volunteer hours must be pre-approved by counselors ahead of time
Student needs to fill out forms for each place he/she volunteers
It does not need to be non-profit
Seniors should have all volunteer paperwork turned in by May 1st for ample time to process

18. Standardized Tests SAT Test Dates: December 3 January 21 March 11
ACT
Test Dates:
December 3
January 21
March 11
May 6
June 3
Test Dates:
December 10,
February 11
April 8
June 10

19. Post-Secondary Tests
We recommend taking each test once during the Spring of your Junior Year to see which one you do better on
Pay attention to the guidelines for specific universities in regards to sending all test scores and/or if they super score

20. Sign up in Guidance – Test will be given in school on November 17
ASVAB Testing
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (A.S.V.A.B.)
Four critical areas -- Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge
Score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military.
Your scores in the other areas of the ASVAB will determine how qualified you are for certain military occupational specialties and Enlistment Bonuses.
Sign up in Guidance – Test will be given in school on November 17

21. Future Plans
Career Inventory

22. What is the Point?
Future Plans is a self-administered, engaging, online, career guidance program aimed at helping high school students and young adults discover how their strengths, interests and values are aligned with educational pathways to in-demand, 21st century, globally-competitive careers. Some of the sections survey students on interests, personality, work environment preferences, reading skills and math skills.

23. Results – Top Career Matches

24. How can you DO IT?
Go to the following website: Then, simply click on “Let’s Get Started.” Students enrolled in HOPE at school will complete this assessment during class.

25. Senior Information Senior Newsletter comes out once a month
East Lake Website --> Senior Info
Parking, photos, yearbook, tshirts, cap and gowns, graduation, prom, grad bash, senior breakfast, etc etc etc
Contact our Senior Class Sponsor for more information regarding senior event questions
Mrs. Dorrier –
Karen Hynes –
Junior Sponsor: Mrs. Pope –

26. Parent Information Session
Hosted by Pinellas County Schools
Saturday, October 29
8am-11:30am
Countryside High – Clearwater
PCS Parent Workshops will offer information on college readiness, graduation requirements, Khan Academy, Pathways to Graduation, and other Family Resources

27. Contact Your Counselor
Mrs. Harris (A-F) –
Mrs. Kopacz (G-N) –
Mrs. Pantelis (O-Z) –
Mrs. Liguori (Engineering) -

28. Thank You
We appreciate your attendance tonight and if you have further questions, feel free to us.