1. NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2017 and 2018
The Journey Begins HERE… The Journey Begins NOW!

2. We are all in this together!
School Counselors-
Jewel Johnson (A-E), Kate Weeks (F-L), Raquel Heath (M-R),
Samantha Hepburn (S-Z), Donna Wilkes (E-LAB),
and Lisa Packard ( Student Advocate)

3. Strategies for success in the tank!
At New Smyrna Beach High School, we expect:
Remember, responsibility for your actions starts with you.
Engage in the learning process.
Show up on time every time.
Prepare to do your personal best.
Exhibit positive behavior.
Care about your fellow Cudas.
Take pride in yourself, your work and your school.

4. AGENDA General Topics – Appointment Procedures Graduation Requirements
AP Courses
Testing Requirements
Graduation Options & Designations
Bright Futures
Community Service Hours

5. Join - Cuda Students and Parents
Get information right on your phone—not on handouts.
On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to
the following link: rmd.at/cnslr
Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be prompted to
download the mobile app. rmd.at/cnslr
Join - Cuda Students and Parents
Add First and Last Name and Phone Number
B If you don’t have a smartphone,
get text notifications. Text the to the number
If you’re having trouble with 81010, try to (201)
To:
Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to rmd.at/cnslr on a desktop computer to sign up for notifications.
Remind 101
Get information right on your phone—not on handouts.
On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to
the following link: rmd.at/cnslr
Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be prompted to
download the mobile app. rmd.at/cnslr
Join - Cuda Students and Parents
Add First and Last Name and Phone Number
If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the to the number
If you’re having trouble with 81010, try to (201)
To:
Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to rmd.at/cnslr on a desktop computer to sign up for notifications.

6. Counselor APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
Walk-in Appointments-
Students can see their counselor without an appointment before school, during office hours, or after school.
Scheduled Appointments- Students and parents schedule an appointment through Mrs. Robinson.
Student will receive yellow pass with a time and date for their appointment
Please remain in the Lobby, until your appointment time. Please refrain from cell phone usage while in the office.

7. CLASS OF 2017 and 2018 CATEGORIES CREDITS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS I, II, III, IV 4
MATHEMATICS
1 credit in Algebra I (EOC=30% & Pass)
1 credit in Geometry (EOC=30%)
2credit in an additional math course
If student enrolls in Algebra II (EOC=30% )
SCIENCE
1 credit in Biology (EOC=30%)
1 credit in a physical science course (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
1 credit in an equally rigorous science course 3
SOCIAL STUDIES
1 credit in World History
1 credit in United States History (EOC = 30%)
½ credit in Economics with Financial Literacy
½ credit in United States Government
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
½ credit in Personal Fitness
½ credit in any other PE course 1
PERFORMING FINE ARTS
ELECTIVES 8
TOTAL
24 Credits
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
One course must be taken on-line
Passing scores on Grade 10 ELA or achieve concordant scores on ACT or SAT
Meet EOC requirement for Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology and United States History

8. ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED
9th GRADE
English Language Arts I (R/H)
10th GRADE
English Language Arts II (R/H)
11th GRADE
English Language Arts III (R/H), AP Language, ENC 1101
12th GRADE
English Language Arts IV (R/H), AP Literature, ENC1102

9. MATH – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED
9th GRADE
Algebra I or Geometry (R/H)
10th GRADE
Geometry or Algebra II (R/H)
11th GRADE
Algebra II (R/H) , Pre-Calculus
12th GRADE
Analysis of Functions & Trigonometry, or AP Math Course
Reminder-SUS is looking for four years of Math, in High School.

10. SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS REQUIRED
9th GRADE
Earth/Space Science or Biology Honors
10th GRADE
Biology or Chemistry (R/H)
11th GRADE
Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics (R/H)
12th GRADE
Marine Science (R/H) or AP Science Course

11. SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 CREDITS REQUIRED
9th GRADE
No course or AP Human Geography
Counts as an elective credit
10th GRADE
World History (R/H), AP World History
11th GRADE
United States History (R/H), AP US History
12th GRADE
U.S. Government (R/H) or AP US & Comparative Government
Economics (R/H) or AP Macro & Microeconomics

12. PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 1 CREDIT REQUIRED
9th GRADE
Recreational Activities
Personal Fitness required
These courses are available at VVS & FLVS
Waivers – application available for Band, Dance, & 2 yrs. Of Interscholastic JV or Varsity Sport for the recreational PE credit.

13. PERFORMING ARTS – 1 CREDIT REQUIRED
Examples of performing – fine arts courses
Band
Theatre 1
Creating Art 2D & 3D
Television Production
Speech 1 & 2 (VVS course only)
Other Career & Technical Education courses may apply

14. ELECTIVES – 8 CREDITS REQUIRED
Choose wisely!
Experiential Learning
Electives are NEVER guaranteed.

15. Career academy PROGRAMs
CAREER ACADEMIES- completion of all four courses, may lead to earning an academy cord and/or merit certification
Academy of Engineering
Academy of Entertainment and Sports Marketing
Agritechnology and Environmental Resources Academy
Criminal Justice Academy
Culinary Arts Academy
Medical Academy

16. TRACKING CREDITS & GRADES
Class of 2017 and review the Graduation Plan
Parent Portal- letter issued to student to bring home.
myvolusiaschools.org (VIMS)- 1alpha & DOB
Floridashines.org- credits, college and career exploration, college applications, and financial aid monitoring.

17. G.P.A.
Students Need A Minimum Of A 2.0 GPA To Graduate
will not be rounded up to 2.0
How is the GPA calculated?
Quality points divided by credits attempted
Impact Of your GPA
Graduation
Class Rank
Eligibility
Bright Futures
College Admissions

18. End of Course Exams (EOC)
FSA & EOC
Must pass the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) of the English Language Arts Assessment (ELA)
End of Course Exams (EOC)
Algebra I (Pass the TEST + 30% of final course grade)
Geometry (30% of final course grade)
Biology (30% of final course grade)
U.S. History (30% of final course grade)
Algebra II (30% of final course grade) if enrolled

19. ACCEL 18-Credit Diploma Option-
GRADUATION OPTIONS
ACCEL 18-Credit Diploma Option-
What is the distinction between the 18-credit ACCEL option and the 24-credit option?
3 elective credits instead of 8
Physical Education is not required
Online course is not required
All other graduation requirements for a 24-credit standard diploma must be met including all assessments.
focus on core courses and foreign language for accel.

20. SUPERINTENDENT’S DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION
In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must:
The student must successfully complete a minimum of four (4) AP courses distributed over at least two (2) different content areas.
Successful completion includes passing the courses as well as sitting for the AP exam.
The student must earn a score of 3 or higher on three (3) or more AP exams.
The student must earn a weighted AP GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The student must earn an overall weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The student must complete a minimum of 100 community service hours.
The student must participate in the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exam Program in both the junior and senior year of high school. The senior year requirement may be waived based on the junior year score.

21. SCHOLAR DESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must:
Pass the ELA Grade 10 statewide assessment;
Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass EOC);
Pass the Geometry EOC;
Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course;
Pass the Biology I EOC;
Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics;
Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics;
Pass the U.S. History EOC;
Earn 2 credits in the same World Language; and
Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course
Must pass the corresponding AP or IB exam

22. MERIT DESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must:
Attain one or more industry certifications from the established list.
*Culinary *Engineering
*criminal justice
Agriscience *medical
Sports marketing

23. WALKING IN WHITE 3.5 weighted GPA
10 honors, dual enrollment and/or AP courses
SAT score of 1100 (critical reading and math) or ACT composite score of 23
75 hours of pre-approved community service

24. DUAL ENROLLMENT 15 credits per semester maximum
Must have earned credit in a high school course
3.0 minimum Unweighted GPA required
PERT – limited to two attempts at DSC
Required PERT scores:
Reading – 106
Writing – 104
Math – 114 for MAT1033 or 123 for MAC1105
Must meet both scores
15 credits per semester maximum
May take a Maximum of two online courses per semester.

25. BRIGHT FUTURES Weighted GPA Community Service Hours
Test Scores Paid per Credit Hr.
Florida Academic Scholar
3.5
100
ACT – $103
SAT – 1290
Florida Medallion Scholar
3.0 75
ACT – $ 77
SAT – 1170
Gold Seal Vocational Scholar 30
ACT – 17 English / 18 Reading / 19 Math
SAT – 440 Critical Reading / 440 Math
PERT – 104 Reading / 99 Writing Math
$ 39

26. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Students must attend a training workshop prior to Counting community service hours.
Walking In White – 75 hrs.
Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction – 100 hrs.
Bright Futures
Academic Scholar – 100 hrs.
Medallion Scholar – 75 hrs.
Vocational Gold Seal – 30 hrs.
Community Service is NOT REQUIRED for graduation, but required for college applications, and scholarships.

27. Juniors- to do list
Meet with your counselor to develop a grad plan and explore college and career options
Take challenging courses
Explore scholarship possibilities
Visit colleges and universities
Prepare for the ACT and or SAT

28. Seniors-to do list Meet with college representatives
Continue scholarship searches
Complete the fafsa after October 1st
Career options- develop resume
Study for the ap exams
Register for bright futures with your counselor
Remain committed to your grades and volunteering

29. Financial aid meeting at NSBHS- October 4, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Fafsa
Regardless of income, all families should complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA)
The application is required for all students to qualify for federal financial aid.
This year, the Fafsa may be submitted on October 1st thru June 30th. Colleges set their own deadlines, so please monitor their websites.
Financial aid meeting at NSBHS- October 4, 2016 at 6 p.m.

30. ACT http://www.actstudent.org SAT www.sat.org/register
Test Date
Deadline
Late Deadline
September 10th
August 7th
August 19th
October 22nd
September 16th
September 30th
December 10th
November 4th
November 18th
February 11th
January 13th
January 20th
April 8th
March 3rd
March 17th
June 10th
May 5th
May 19th
SAT
Test Date
Deadline
Late Deadline
October 1st
September 1st
September 20th
November 5th
October 7th
October 25th
December 3rd
November 3rd
November 22nd
January 21st
December 21st
January 10th
March 11th
February 10th
February 28th
May 6th
April 7th
April 25th
June 3rd
May 9th
May 24th

31. Schedule of college visits to nsbhs
Stetson university (hatters) September 20th 1:00 p.m. Lecture Hall
Univ OF North Florida September 20th 1:30 p.m. Lecture hall
Florida polytechnic September 21st 8:00 a.m. couns. Bldg.
Univ of S. Florida September 26th 9:00 a.m. Couns. Bldg.
Lenoir-rhyne September 26th lunch visit cnsl bldg.
Florida atlantic univ September 27th 10:00 a.m. lecture hall
Univ West florida September 27th 10:00 a.m. couns bldg.
Florida state univ September 29th 10:00 a.m. lecture hall

32. THANK YOU! GO CUDAS!