1. UNDERSTANDING WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO.
CLASS 2021
UNDERSTANDING WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO.

2. GRADUATION ACTIVITY
ANSWER AS MANY QUESTIONS BY YOURSELF OR WITH A NEIGHBOR
USE THE PAPER TO TAKE NOTES

3. AGENDA REVIEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REVIEW LMHS EXPECTATIONS
DISCUSSING THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A GOOD GPA
INTRODUCE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TWO TYPES OF DUAL ENROLLMENTS.
INTRODUCE BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIREMENTS
DISCUSS WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
APPLY FOR RAISE.ME
APPLY FOR MYFLORIDASHINE
COMPLETE A CAREER SURVEY

4. INFORMATON
COPY OF YOUR OWN TRANSCRIPT TO REVIEW AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE ON TRACK
COPY OF WHAT A 10TH GRADER SHOULD BE DOING TO STAY ON TRACK
COPY OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
COPY OF LSSC DUAL ENROLLMENT
COPY OF BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIREMENTS
STEPS TO APPLY TO MYFLORIDASHINES

5. School Counselors 10TH grade to graduation
Classroom Guidance – counselors instruct students on a variety of topics each year in High School.
Academic Advising – counselors work with students on their progress to graduation and college preparation.
Social/personal individual counseling – for students who are having difficulty with personal relationships or internal struggles.
College and Career Readiness – various seminars, field trips, and assemblies on college applications and admissions, scholarships, and financial aid.
MRS. GINA PAUL AND DR. CHRISTINE DIDONNA

6. RESPECT WHAT YOU SAID SO OTHERS CAN RESPECT YOU
NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY
COME TO SCHOOL ON TIME AND READY
COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME
ATTEND TUTORING/MOHAWK TIME IF YOU ARE FAILING (MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 2:30-3:30 FREE TRANSPORTATION)
NO SCHEDULE CHANGES; ATTEND TUTORING AND MOHAWK TIME

7. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO EARN A DIPLOMA?
4 English
4 Math (Algebra I and Geometry required)
3 Science (2 with labs)(Biology required)
3 Social Studies
1 World History
1 American History
.5 American Government
.5 Economics
1 Hope Credit
1 Fine Art Credit or *Practical arts *(Commercial arts, Digital Informational Technology, Culinary Arts 2; Early Childhood 2)
8 Elective Credits
ONLINE CREDIT
24 credits total
2.0 GPA
Pass Grade 10th ELA FSA Reading WITH 350 & Pass FSA Algebra 1 WITH 498 OR 97 PERT OR PSAT MATH 430

8. ACCEL - 3 years option (EARLY GRADUATION OPTION)
4 ELA (English Language Arts)
4 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
1 credit (Fine or performing arts, or Practical Arts)
No HOPE required
NO ONLINE REQUIREMENT
3 Elective Credits
18 credits
2.0 GPA
Pass Grade 10th ELA FSA Reading & Pass FSA Algebra 1
Parents must sign. Return form to Ms. Paul if you want this option.

9. REVIEW YOUR OWN TRANSCRIPT
IF YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR GPA FROM 9TH GRADE, THEN MAKE CHANGES AND NEW IMPROVEMENTS.
SUMMARY in the middle is NOT accurate.

10. UNDERSTANDING YOUR GPA
GPA=GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GPA: is simply the average of your semester grades, starting with your freshman year. We have two semester per year.
Your GPA is updates twice a year
After Midterm exams
After Final exams

11. Unweighted/Weighted
Unweighted GPA
Weighted GPA
Regular classes
Honors DE/AP
A = 4
A = A = 6
B = 3
B = B = 5
C = 2
C = C = 4
D = 1
D = D = 3
F = 0
Graduation line up (summa, cum laude, cum)/College acceptance/Bright Futures
For Graduation/Dual Enrollment

12. How to view/access your school email?
Myportal account
Everyone has an account to access Skyward
CLICK ON “OFFICE 365 APPS”

13. Why should you access your school email?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PERT FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT AT LAKE SUMTER
DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR LAKE TECH
COLLEGE VISITS
Sign up to attend
SCHOLARSHIPS
Money to pay for college
Meeting deadlines
KEEP CONTACT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR/TEACHERS

14. Receive TEXT alerts from your School Counselor
(561)
Enter this number
@LMH2021
Send Text message
Receive TEXT alerts from your School Counselor
Updates on scheduling
Scholarships
Dual Enrollment
Volunteer opportunities
College visits

15. BENEFITS OF APPLYING YOURSELF EVERYDAY IN SCHOOL

16. Bright futures REQUIREMENTS
4 ENGLISH CLASSES
4 MATH CLASSES
3 SOCIAL STUDIES
3 SCIENCE CLASSES
2 FOREIGN LANGUAGES
TOTAL 16 CORE CLASSES
2 MORE CORE CLASSES CAN BE ADDED (EXTRA SCIENCE,; SOCIAL STUDIES; MATH; FOREIGN LANGUAGES)

17. BRIGHT FUTURES TEST SCORES
Florida Academic Scholar
Florida Medallion Scholar
3.5 weighted based on 16/18 Core Courses
3.0 weighted based on 16/18 core courses
75 hours community service
100 hours community service
Test Scores
College Entrance Test Scores
SAT
SAT
ACT
ACT
75% tuition paid
100 % tuition paid
dsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN

18. Bright futures (CONT..) FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
4 ENGLISH CLASSES
4 MATH CLASSES
3 SOCIAL STUDIES
3 SCIENCE CLASSES
3.0 WEIGHTED GPA
30 SERVICE HOURS
3.5 GPA IN COMPLETED CTE PROGRAM
FLORIDA GOLD SEAL CAPE SCHOLARSHIP
Earn a minimum of 5 postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications that articulate for college credit, and
Complete at least 30 service hours.
STUDENTS NEED TO SIGN THE ACKNOWLEGEMENT SHEET.

19. FLORIDA GOLD SEAL TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Exam Type Sub-test Required Score
ACT® Reading 19 English 17 Mathematics 19
SAT Reading Test 24 Writing and Language Test 25
Math Test 24
(P.E.R.T.) Reading Writing Mathematics 114
STUDENTS WILL BE AWARDED THE HIGHEST SCHOLARSHIPS EVERYONE WHO MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS. APPLY DURING YOUR SENIOR YEAR.

20. LSCC DUAL ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
MUST BE A RISING JUNIOR (JUNE), CURRENT JUNIOR OR CURRENT SENIOR
3.0 UNWEIGHTED GPA
PASSED PERT, ACT OR SAT
ATTEND LSSC ORIENTATION
ATTEND CLASS
PERT IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 11TH, 2019.
STARTING FEBRUARY 7TH, PICK UP FORM IN GUIDANCE CORNER.

21. DUAL ENROLLMENT REQUIRES SCORES
READING WRITING MATH MATH*
PERT
ACT
SAT
FSA (INTENSIVE WILL BE ADDED ON YOUR SCHEDULE)
*123 OR HIGHER FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA

22. Who can attend LSSC full time?
12TH GRADERS OR HSCA PROGRAM
seniors need to have 3.0 Unweighted GPA at LMHS
3.0 GPA at LSSC
All coursework must be taken through LSCC only
Courses can’t be taken at your high school, or through FLVS, or LCVS.
3.0 GPA AT LSSC (MIGHT REQUIRE SUMMER CLASSES)

23. HOW MANY CREDIT HOURS CAN CLASS 2021 (SOPHOMORES) TAKE?
SUMMER 2019
CLASS 2021 CAN TAKE 7 CREDITS HOURS (2 CLASSES)
FALL 2019
CLASS 2021 CAN TAKE 9 CREDIT HOURS (3 CLASSES)
SPRING 2020
FULL TIME SENIORS- CAN TAKE MORE CLASSES

24. Career DUAL ENROLLMEHT at LAKE TECH COLLEGE
A student must:
Be at least 16 years of age and in the 11th or 12th grade.  Students that enroll in their senior year may not be able to complete a program as a high school student. Opportunity to complete as an adult student is available.
Have a viable career-technical goal.
Have a minimum of a 2.0 unweighted GPA and be on target for graduation. All students are strongly encouraged to have passed the FSA, or equivalent test, prior to dual enrollment.
Have good attendance and discipline records.
Have TABE scores within 2 grade levels of state mandated exit requirements for completion of the program.
SEE ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO PARTICIPATE FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.

25. Career DUAL ENROLLMEHT at LAKE TECH COLLEGE
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH SCIENCES*
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
HUMAN SERVICES
COSMETOLOGY (HAIR)
NAILS AND FACIAL
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND SECURITY*
FIRE FIGHTERS/EMT*
MANUFACTURING
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
*18 YEARS OLD
content/uploads/2018/04/ Career- Dual-Enrollment-Lake-Tech pdf

26. HELPING YOU TO RAISE MONEY FOR COLLEGE
RAISE.ME
FASTWEB.COM
MYFLORIDASHINE.COM
SCHOOLOGY…CLICK ON “COLLEGE AND CAREER”

27. Enter your personal email or phone number Create a password
APPLYING TO RAISE.ME
Go to RAISE.ME
Click “I’m a Student”
Enter your personal or phone number
Create a password
Enter your personal information

28. WHERE CAN YOU FIND INFORMATION RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY
VISIT OUR LMHS GUIDANCE PAGE ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
FORMS (FLVS, EARLY GRAD; VOLUNTEER HOURS;
DUAL ENROLLMENT INFO
COLLEGE INFORMATION (INCLUDING TECH CENTERS AND MILITARY)
TUTORING INFORMATION
GPA CALCULATOR
SCHOLARSHIPS INFO
VOLUNTEERS INFO
THIS POWERPOINT

29. Questions to discover yourself…
WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS TOGETHER, FOLLOW THE STEPS ON THE PAPER.

30. QUESTIONS?????????
DON’T FORGET TO KEEP THE FOLDER SOMEWHERE YOU WILL FIND IT.
DON’T FORGET TO SHARE THE INFO YOU LEARNED WITH YOUR PARENTS OR
GUARDIAN
GUIDANCE CORNER: MRS. PAUL-WEDNESDAYS AND DR. DIDONNA-FRIDAYS

31. 5 Ways to Find Career Ideas
1. Think About What You Love
What classes have you found especially inspiring? What activities keep you so absorbed that you don't even notice how much time has passed? Listing 10 things you love can help reveal possible paths
2. Identify Defining Experiences
Think about three experiences that taught you something about yourself.
3. Create a Self-Portrait
Are you friendly, creative, impatient, funny, organized? Try writing down a list of 10 qualities you feel describe your personality
4. Consider Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Make a list of your five top strengths and weaknesses
5. Explore Careers
Imagine yourself in different roles as you explore Major and Career Search

32. Questions to discover yourself…

33. GO BACK TO GRADUATION ACTIVITY TO SEE HOW MANY QUESTIONS YOU ANSWERED CORRECTLY