1. Welcome to Timber Creek High School Junior Class of 2019

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Graduation Requirements
College Information, Post & Secondary Planning
Naviance-College and Career
Bright Futures Information
Questions

3. Timber Creek High School Guidance Department
School Counselors: Jill Weems A-Can ext 7832 Heather Ashby Cap-Fe ext 7863 Allison Howard Jon-Mel ext 7830 Shawn Smith Fi-Joh ext 7839 Marilina Simon-Savage Men-P ext 7824 Angelica Atehortua Q-So ext 7865 Dyionna Dierks Sp-Z ext Coordinators: Donna Austin 504 ext 7823 Lucia Aloyo-Cruz 504 & CCT ext 7825 College & Career: Colleen Hemann ext 7841 Technical College Specialist: Shawna Sherry ext 7856

4. Graduation Information 2019
Subject Area
Credit total
English
4.0
Math-
Algebra 1
Geometry
2 math additional courses
Science –
Biology
2 additional equally rigorous (not Forensics)
3.0
Social Studies
World History (1.0)
American History (1.0)
American Government (.5cr)
Economics (.5cr)
Practical/Fine Arts
1.0
HOPE
Electives
8.0
World Language
0 (Not required)
Minimum Graduation Requirements for Standard HS Diploma
Earn 24 credits
Passing score on FSA Reading (or SAT 430 EBRW or 24 Reading or ACT 19 Reading or higher)
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC or Math PERT 97 or higher
A cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher
Online course

5. Graduation On-Line Requirement for Class of 2019
Online class (if it is a full credit class, you must take the whole course– half credit classes count for this requirement).
Ideas: Driver’s Ed, Social Media, Personal finance, Parenting.
OCVS classes through FLVS.net – OC teachers
Blended American gov’t class senior year can be used as online requirement.

6. Scholar Diploma Designation
Algebra II
Statistics or Equally rigorous math
Chemistry or Physics
1 credit in Equally rigorous to chemistry or physics
2 credits in same world language
Earn 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment course.
Pass Biology EOC
Pass Geometry EOC
Pass U.S. History EOC
A student is exempt from the Biology or US History EOC if student is enrolled in an AP, IB or AICE Bio or history and takes the AP, IB or AICE assessment and earns min score for college credit

7. Merit Diploma Designation
Meet the standard HS diploma requirements
Attain one or more industry certifications
Autodesk
Adobe
Microsoft office specialist
JavaScript
Vet Assisting
CIW Network Tech Associate

8. Competitive Admission
Expand Your Limits
Admission into Florida’s State Universities is limited by space available.
To increase their chances for admission into college, students should exceed the minimum high school diploma requirements.
Research Early Action/Early Decision for each university you are interested in.
Take honors and AP classes when available BUT DO NOT DROP THEM ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION.

9. Post Secondary Process
College Application (typically online) completed during the fall term of senior year.
Transcripts to be sent (order through School Pay)
SAT/ACT scores to colleges – JUNIORS MUST TAKE SAT/ACT SPRING term of their JUNIOR YEAR!!!!
SAT School Day Administration for Juniors will be March 7th.
11th grade is the year to increase your GPA (class rank is calculated in September of your senior year).
NOTE: Even if you are taking the SAT/ACT again, apply in Fall and then check the box saying you are taking the test again.

10. Information about State Universities
SUS Matrix (this document compares the 12 State Universities in Florida)
Top 10 UCF Knights Program (automatic acceptance if in top 10% of class – weighted rank). Must apply by their specified deadline.
Talented 20 – If you are in the top 20% of your graduating class you are guaranteed admission given space and fiscal limitations to one of the 12 state universities.
In State -
In and Out of Florida -

11. Valencia College, Seminole State and 2 Year Programs
AA Program transitions to state universities as juniors – Direct Connect Valencia to UCF
Bridges to Success Scholarship (summer program) – full tuition for 2 years at Valencia. Apply during your senior year. You must apply to Valencia first, then apply for the scholarship.
Valencia’s Honors programs-(HSU 3.0 GPA and above).
OCPS Technical College (Mid Florida, Avalon, Winter Park, & Orlando Campus) example: Pharm tech, Patient care, medical assisting, and welding technology.

12. Technical College Dual Enrollment
What do you want to DO after you leave TCHS?
Head start on a career path
Learn a skill that can earn your more money
FREE to juniors and seniors while in high school
AP weighted credit in most programs
Earn Industry Certification
Articulation to Valencia College
We have programs for EVERYONE.
Contact Shawna Sherry at for more information

13. Military Options
Army
Air force
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard

14. TCHS College and Career Center
Open daily from 7:00am – 2:45pm
Testing materials: SAT/ACT
College Catalogs
College Visits specifically for Juniors - coming this Spring
Career Information
Military Information
Scholarships
Access to computers for career and college research
Located in the Guidance Office Room 802
Students and parents are welcome!!!
Remind 101 – To: Message: @tchsccc
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Follow us on

15. SELF-DISCOVERY
Understand their unique strengths
Connect their interests to careers
Set goals
Develop self-knowledge and personal motivation
Naviance helps high school students:
Understand college possibilities
Explore high school specific college admissions stats
Match to best-fit colleges
Identify ideal college majors

16. FIND NAVIANCE ON YOUR LAUNCHPAD ON YOUR SCHOOL-ISSUED LAPTOPS.
What careers are best for me?
What colleges offer my intended major?
How do I create a résumé?
And, so much more! 
FIND NAVIANCE ON YOUR LAUNCHPAD ON YOUR SCHOOL-ISSUED LAPTOPS.
Parent log-ins were sent out in September. If you didn’t receive your log-in, contact Mrs. Hemann in the CCC.

19. Bright Future Scholarship Program Students will apply senior year with counselors.

20. 2018-19 High School Graduates and Bright Futures (BF) Scholarships
There are Three Different Award Categories
Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program began in with the following three award categories listed on this slide; Florida Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal Vocational. The three different programs have different eligibility criteria and award requirements and amounts . We will go through the eligibility criteria in upcoming slides.

21. 3.5 3.0 2.75 100 hrs 75 hrs 30 hrs AWARD GPA HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE CREDITS
TEST
SCORES
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
COLLEGE GPA
To continue
the award
Florida Academic Scholars
3.5
weighted
4 – English
(3 must include substantial writing)
4 – Math
3 – Natural Science
(2 with substantial lab)
ACT
29 (Comp)
SAT 1290
(Reading/Math only)
100 hrs
3.0
Florida Medallion Scholars
3 – Social Science
2 – World Language
(sequential, in same language)
26 (Comp)
SAT
1170
(Reading/Math Only)
75 hrs
2.75
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
Weighted
non elective courses
Unweighted
Career Education courses
STANDARD DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS plus a minimum of 3 FULL CREDITS in a single Career and Technical Education Program
English 17
Reading 19
Math 19
30 hrs
Critical Reading 440
Math 440
PERT
Reading 106
Writing 103
Math 114

22. Websites and Financial Aid Night
Visit the website
Free Application for Federal Student Aid:
Financial Aid Night at Timber Creek will be during the Fall semester of their senior year

23. Thank You for Coming
TCHS Guidance Office