1. SOPHOMORE CLASS VISITS
Spanish River Community High School
October, 2011
Guidance Department

2. MEET THE COUNSELORS ALL 9th grade Mrs. Rockwell A-F Mrs. Freedman
G-Li Mrs. Loyacona
(and ESE Students)
Lo-Se Mrs. Towers
Sh-Z Mrs. Barry
Guidance Coordinator

3. Class of 2014 GOAL:

4. Graduation Requirements
English - 4 credits
Math credits
Science - 3 credits
Social Studies - 3 credits
HOPE/Physical Education - 1 credit
Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit
Electives – 8 credits
Math – Algebra is required starting with the class of 2001
Science- must include Biology and a Physical Science
Social Science – World History(10th)
American History (grade 11)
Economics and American Government (12th)
Performing Fine Arts ½ credit or 1 credit of either
In order to receive a regular high school diploma a student needs to pass the High School Competency Test (HSCT)-

5. Reading 300 passing score required EOC’s Math
F C A T
Reading
300 passing score required
EOC’s
Math
Test during the second week in October. If you don’t pass it then you may retake it in March and then have 3 more trys your senior year if necessary.
If a student made Math 315 on the Math FCAT he is exempt from the math section of the HSCT. If he scored 327 on the Reading section of theFCAT he is exempt from the Communicatons.

6. Grade Point Average (GPA)
2.0 GPA in all credits
attempted for Graduation
Many colleges require 3.0 and higher for admission

7. COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT
20 HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIRED
FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
COMMUNITY SERVICE MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE Dec. 1 SENIOR YEAR
Keep in mind that MOST Scholarships including Bright Futures will require 75 hours or more.

8. COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCES
Meet our College Planning Resource
MRS. MURSTEIN
Make an appointment in the Guidance Office
Career exploration materials are located in the Media Center.
Printed Materials
Internet Resources
Vocational Programs at SRCHS
Work-Experience Program (DCT/DECA)

9. PSAT PSAT scores will arrive in December
Review scores to study for next PSAT Junior year for Scholarship possibilities—October
Identify weaknesses to study
Plan dates for SAT and ACT in Junior year
Take SAT and ACT in Spring of Junior year

10. PSAT TOOLS Code provided on PSAT score report
Access
MyRoad for career planning
Quickstart for college planning

11. GRADE VALUES
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0

12. CALCULATE YOUR GRADES Quarter 1 = 40% A Quarter 2 = 40% B Exam = 20% A
Total points
Divide by
Semester grade A

13. CALCULATE YOUR GRADES Quarter 1 = 40% A Quarter 2 = 40% B Exam = 20% B
Total points
Divide by
Semester grade B
Do you understand how to
calculate semester grades now?

14. CALCULATE YOUR GRADES Quarter 1 = 40% F Quarter 2 = 40% C Exam = 20% C
Total points
Divide by
Semester grade D

15. How can I make up Semester grades of D’s and F’s…
Grade Forgiveness
How can I make up Semester grades of D’s and F’s…
FLVS
E2020- Credit Lab

16. GRADES and ATTENDANCE
Students who have more than 10 absences per semester must pass at least one nine-week grading period and the semester exam to earn credit.
This applies to both excused and unexcused absences.

17. GPA and HPA GPA – grade point average HPA - honor point average
Honors Advanced Placement
A = A = 6.0
B = B = 4.5
C = C = 3.0
D = D = 1.5
Bright Futures and Universities review HPA

18. Websites for Smart Sharks Collegeboard.com/student FACTS.org
INTERNET RESOURCES
Websites for Smart Sharks
Collegeboard.com/student
FACTS.org
Recommended
Not all
Suggest others to us as they are found

19. SEMESTER EXAMS STUDY consistently Don’t wait until the night before!
Count 20% of semester grade
2-hour exams at the end of 2nd quarter
STUDY consistently
Don’t wait until the night before!

20. Handouts Community Service Smart Sharks Websites/Facts.org
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