1. Freshmen Seminar
Class of 2021

2. Mrs. McDaniel 9th grade
Meet the Counselor

3. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Cover Letter

4. Failure to do so will result in demerits.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Cover Letter
You must bring this form home, get it signed by a parent or guardian, and return it to your science teacher or guidance counselor.
Failure to do so will result in demerits.

5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
What you need in order to walk across the stage

6. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Language Arts (English) Math Science Social Studies The Arts Physical Education (HOPE) Electives Total Credits Virtual Learning Requirement *World Language
4 Credits 4 Credits (Algebra 1 & Geometry required) 3 Credits (Biology required) 3 Credits 1 Credit 8 Credits 24 Credits 1 “Course” must be completed online 2 Credits for Bright Futures and Colleges/Universities
Make sure you are scheduled to meet these credit requirements! This includes registration for night school, ELP, and/or virtual school if necessary!

7. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2.0 Unweighted Cumulative
Grade Point Average
2.0 Unweighted Cumulative
Weighted?
Unweighted
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
Weighted – Honors
A = 4.5 points
B = 3.5 points
C = 2.5 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
Weighted – AP/DE
A = 5 points
B = 4 points
C = 3 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points

8. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Statewide Assessments
Students MUST pass:
Grade 10 FSA ELA,
or earn a concordant score on the SAT,
or earn a concordant score on the ACT
Algebra 1 EOC,
or earn a concordant score on the PERT
prior to October 1st, 2017
Students MUST participate in:
Geometry - 30% of the final course grade.
Biology % of the final course grade.
U.S. History - 30% of the final course grade.
Did you know?
If you earn a “D” or an “F” on an EOC, you may choose to retake
it to improve your overall course grade.

9. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Diploma Designations
Scholars
1 credit in Algebra 2
Pass the Geometry EOC
1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous math
Pass the Biology EOC or AP Exam
1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics
Pass the US History EOC or AP Exam
Earn 2 credits in the same World Language
Earn at least 1 credit in an AP, IB, AICE, or dual enrollment course
Merit
Attain one or more industry certifications from the established list.

10. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit Recovery and Grade Forgiveness
There are various ways to recover a credit or fix a grade:
Night School
Extended Learning Program (ELP)
Florida Virtual School (FLVS)
Pinellas Virtual School (PVS)

11. Scholarships and Financial Aid
STATE
Bright Futures: *The handout is designed for the Current Graduates.
Freshmen’s requirements will not be finalized until August of their senior year.
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) –
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) –
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (GSV)

12. Please sign the bottom Please sign the Bright Futures Sheet
Tear it off and turn it in to me.

13. REMIND
Get alerts about deadlines, scholarship opportunities, post-secondary planning and more from the Guidance Department on Remind! Information on how to sign up can be found on the guidance website!

14. Career Cruising
Go to Portal – go to Career cruising Log in by entering your Username and Password (Pin-R2D2 without the dot and S. ) If it asks for your , give it to them Do not change password Click on the Choose My Courses from the list of options on the left under What do you want to do? Check your course history for last year Check the courses you are taking this year Let’s plan your core classes

15. STOP THE GOSSIP
Is it TRUE? If not , let it stop. Is it KIND? If not, let it stop Is it NECESSARY? If not, let it stop. If yes, tell a trusted adult

16. Questions? Mrs. McDaniel mcdanielpa@pcsb.org
Check our website first and then your counselor with
any questions or fill in a
“Request to See Counselor” slip!
Mrs. McDaniel

17. Freshmen Seminar
Class of 2021