1. How is it senior year already? Things you NEED to know…
Class of 2018
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How is it senior year already?
Things you NEED to know…

2. Graduation Requirements
4 credits in English
4 credits in Math
3 credits in Science
3 credits in Social Studies
HOPE
1 Practical/Performing or Fine Art
1 online course
Pass Algebra 1 FSA( or PERT with 97)
Pass ELA FSA ( or SAT with 430, ACT with 19)
Foreign Language not required for graduation.
Difference between the following diploma options:
Standard Diploma Merit Diploma Scholar Diploma 18 Credit Accel
(all diploma’s look (added sticker) (added sticker) (no online or art)
the same)

3. Bright Futures Requirements
Apply AFTER October 1 of Senior Year
Check Status in January of Senior Year
All requirements must be In by June 30th.
Notify the college that your student attends regarding award received.
Must maintain specific GPA in college.
FAS $103 per credit hour (maintain 3.0 GPA)
FMS $77 per credit hour (maintain 2.75 GPA)
Gold Seal $44 per credit hour (maintain 2.75 GPA

4. Florida Virtual School
Must be completed by May 3, 2018!
Recommended to complete before Spring Break!
Stay on track with minimum number per week or get dropped!
August
January

5. Ways To Stay Updated www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmh www.schoology.com
Guidance Tab
Class of 2018 Tab
College Info page
Website
ACT/SAT
Test Prep
and Dates
Scholarships
SUS Matrix
Schoology
Text Reminder
To receive messages via text:
(561)
Class 2018
SKYWARD
Remind 101/ Alerts
Applications
Due Dates
College Websites

6. FAFSA/ College Fairs/ College Tours
-Free Application for Federal Student Aide
FAFSA Fridays at Lake Sumter State College
Free application days for Lake Sumter
and Lake Tech
Financial Aid Presentation for parents- TBA
College Fair info will be ed out to students and posted to website
Recommend tour college campuses

7. Checking Graduation Status
Letters regarding status will be mailed home in late September/early October.
Make an appointment with school counselor (Fornoles, DiDonna).
Meetings for students at 2.0 or below.
Schedule appointments for college/scholarship questions, or check grad status for any student.
Contact virtual teacher often to make sure student is on track.
Classroom visits - Transcripts, Bright Futures, Scholarships/Applications
-ordering transcripts