1. Senior Pirate Parent Night Class of 2018
What you need to know!

2. Standard Diploma 4 Credits in English Pass FSA ELA
3 Credits in Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, Government, and Economics)
Must take U.S. History EOC (30% of final grade)
3 Credits in Science (Biology and 2 others)
Must take Biology EOC
4 Credits in Math ( Algebra 1, Geometry, and 2 others)
Pass Algebra 1 EOC and take Geometry EOC
1 credit in Fine Arts
8 credits of electives
2.0 cumulative GPA
* 1 online course

3. New Diploma Designations
Emblem on your diploma that designates that you have gone above and beyond standard diploma requirements
Two types:
Merit
Scholar
New Diploma Designations

4. Merit Diploma Designation
In addition to meeting standard high school graduation requirements:
Attain an Industry Certifications
C.N.A.; CMMA; NCCER; CVS; CIW; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Quickbooks
Merit Diploma Designation

5. Scholar Diploma Requirements
In addition to meeting standard high school graduation requirements:
1 credit in Algebra 2
1 credit in Statistics or equally rigorous Math course ( DE math, Pre Calc, AP Calc)
Pass the Biology EOC
1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
1credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics ( all sciences at PHS)
Pass the US History EOC
2 Credits in the same World Language
Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE, or a Dual Enrollment course
Scholar Diploma Requirements

6. 18 credits(4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 Fine Art and 3 Electives)
Physical Education- not required
Online course – not required
Only 3 elective credits
All other graduation requirements for a standard diploma must be met
ACCEL

7. Graduation requirement-Every Senior must take an online class in order to graduate.
Classes need to be completed by the beginning of May 2018.
If there is a questions about the online requirement please let me know.
ONLINE CLASSES

8. 3.0 unweighted GPA, meet score requirements for PERT, SAT, ACT, or FSA - Can only take 12 credits with out passing Math
Dual Enrollment

9. College Entrance tests, can also be used for scholarships ( Bright Futures)
Sign up online-
ACT.org, Collegeboard.org
Free or reduced lunch?- See Ms. Edwards for fee waiver (only get 2 per test)
Fee waivers are also available for college application fees!!
ACT/SAT

10. Scholarships and Financial Aid
Ms. Edwards, Career Specialist, has the 411 on scholarships available to you!
Be sure to visit for national scholarship websites.
APPLY!! APPLY!! APPLY!!
Financial Aid Night – FAFSA
October - TBA
Scholarships and Financial Aid

11. Bright futures 4 levels of Bright Futures: Florida Academic
Florida Medallion
Florida Gold Seal
Florida Gold Seal CAPE
Monitor your transcript at
Bright futures

12. Applications are open for the Fall of 2018
Applications are open for the Fall of Make sure you check the dates of the colleges and universities you are interested in applying to.
Rolling Admissions Vs. Deadlines
Letters of Recommendation
Transcript Requests
College Applications

13. For
For Ms. Edwards:
To 81010

14. Stay Informed! Remind 101 Connect ED phone calls Mailings Home Website
Announcements
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Stay Informed!

15. September 12th - College Night at PMS Gym 6-7:30 pm
September 26th - Herff Jones, 8:30 am, graduation presentation
October 3rd - Financial Aid Night – 6:00 pm
April 14, 2018 – Prom
TBA - Grad Bash, Universal Studios
May 18, Seniors Last Day
May 25, 2018 – GRADUATION!!!
Mark your Calendar!

16. We need to talk… Mrs. Harris Ms.Edwards Open door policy Clip Board
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We need to talk…

17. Questions