1. Your Guide to Success! Sophomores
John I. Leonard High School Class Advising
Your Guide to Success! Sophomores

2. Counselors and APs A – EL………………………. Mr. Valverde/Mr. Monroe
EM – L………………… Ms. Walker/Ms. Jenkins
M – Rivas Ms. Wilson/Dr. Fuller
Sb-Z …………………..…… Ms. Balicki/Mr. Scholze
ESE
A-R ……………… Ms. Cohen/ Ms. Bidwell
S-Z………………..Ms. Cohen/ Ms. Hess
ELL/ISA
A – L ……………………… Ms. Vazquez/Ms. Reyes
M –Z …………………… Ms. Scott/Hess
Academy (Computer, Finance, Medical)
A-Z……………………… Ms. Miller/Mr. Scholze
Magnet Coordinator……… Ms. Lord

3. Graduation requirements for the Class of 2021 (24 credits)
GPA Minimum 2.0
Service Hours Minimum 20 hours
Language Arts English 1,2,3,4
Mathematics 4 Credits: Must include Algebra 1 and Geometry
Science 3 credits: Physical science, Bio 1, science elective
Social Studies 3 credits: US History, World History, Econ and Am Govt.
Fine/Performing Art 1 credit: Digital Info Tech, Band, Chorus, Journalism, 2d Art, or specific practical art.
Physical Education 1 credit: .50 Personal Fitness and .50 P.E. Elective or
1 credit of HOPE
Electives credits
On-line course ½ credit virtual course (Social Media, Psychology, Critical Thinking skills, Peer Counseling)
**Higher level coursework: Algebra 2 and above, is recommended for admission to a Florida university.
**A minimum of 2 years of the same world language or just year 2 of a language is required for admission to a 4 year university.

4. How are Grade Point Averages (GPA) and Honor Point Averages Calculated?
Regular classes
A= 4.00
B= 3.00
C= 2.00
D= 1.00
F= 0.00
These point values are the GPA (unweighted) you see on your report card and on your transcript and show your performance in each course you take. The cumulative GPA is the collection of all the points for all the time you have taken courses.
Honors classes
A= 4.50
B= 3.37
C= 2.25
D= 1.12 F=
These point values are the HPA (weighted GPA) you see on your transcript and are only there if you have taken an honors course. These point values help build your rank in class. Rank is how you compare as a student with the other students in your grade level. Colleges use rank to determine how successful you will be on their campus.
AP//AICE/Dual Enrollment classes
A= 6.00
B= 4.50
C= 3.00
D= 1.50

5. TEST SCORES YOU NEED TO KNOW
FSA Reading level 3 score of 350
EOC ‘s Algebra 1 EOC score of 489 before Spring 2016/497 after Spring 2016

6. What to do your Sophomore Year
Continue building your GPA. Remember that your GPA can open doors to opportunities such as AICE and Dual Enrollment courses, Scholarships, field trips and pep rallies. Ultimately it can help or hurt your chances for college.
Get ready for the PSAT and for your FSA/ELA Assessment.
Attend every class each and every day!
Do all your homework and assignments and hand them in on time!
Join extracurricular activities!
Check your status toward meeting graduation requirements by reviewing your credit summary.
Sign up for an online class to complete the virtual course requirement.
Go to the Bright Futures website to check your scholarship status.
Sign up for the ACT or SAT tests! Fee waivers are available in Guidance for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. •
What to do your Sophomore Year
Continue building your GPA. Remember that your GPA can open doors to opportunities such as AICE and Dual Enrollment courses, Scholarships, field trips and pep rallies. Ultimately it can help or hurt your chances for college.
Get ready for the PSAT and for your FSA/ELA Assessment.
Attend every class each and every day!
Do all your homework and assignments and hand them in on time!
Join extracurricular activities!
Check your status toward meeting graduation requirements by reviewing your credits on SIS.
Sign up for an online class to complete the virtual course requirement.
Go to the Bright Futures website to check your scholarship status.

7. Attendance is important!
When you miss school, you miss:
Class presentations
Assignments
Tests and quizzes
Discussions
Notes
Clubs, practices, sports, fun!
In block scheduling, every time you are out of class it counts as 2 periods of absences

8. Keys to Success Be in every class, every day and be on time.
Believe in yourself and your abilities.
Be organized and use a student planner/calendar.
Be a strong time manager.
Be successful in class and take good notes.
Be prepared by doing your homework.
Be a good test taker by preparing and studying daily.
Be an active listener and strong communicator.
Be a club member and leader.
Be a goal setter!

10. Opportunities for College Credit
Advanced Placement Courses/AP Capstone: Students who complete these courses may receive college credit if a score of 3 or more is achieved in the national test given in May. Credits count for High School and may count for college.
AICE Courses/AICE Diploma: Students who complete these courses may receive college credit if they pass the AICE exam in May. Credits count for high school and may count for college. Earning 7 AICE credits and passing those 7 exams may qualify students for the Bright Futures Scholarship.
Dual Enrollment: Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can apply. The credits count for both high school and college. DE courses are free and so are the books and fees. Remember that these courses become part of the college transcript and can impact eligibility for financial aid and admission to college.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, College Ready Test Scores (can be blended from any of the 3 tests)
SAT-440 Math/440 Verbal
ACT- 17 English/ 19 Reading/ 19 Math (20 for College Algebra)
Pert- 106 Reading/103 Writing/114 Math
Apply for Admissions on the PBSC website (A PBSC student ID and password will be ed to you) – Pick up Dual Enrollment packet at front of auditorium before you leave
Register online for and attend a MANDATORY PBSC Advising session (Must have PBSC ID/password)
See your JILHS counselor to discuss eligibility, schedule and registration procedures.
ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BEFORE COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION FORMS!
JILHS DEADLINES: FALL (Sem1)-May SPRING(Sem 2) Oct SUMMER- APRIL 1
Early Admissions: Eligible Seniors for DE may elect to complete their Senior Year as a full time
freshman at PBSC. Consent is needed from the Principal. More info in Guidance.

12. Ten Things Colleges /Universities look for!
Challenging classes/emphasis is rigor of coursework
Grades that represent strong effort and upward trend
Solid scores on standardized tests SAT/ACT
Involvement, leadership and initiative
Service showing evidence of being a contributor
Work or out-of-school experience
A well written essay ( if required)
Letters of recommendation (when needed) that show integrity, values, goals…
Anything special that helps the student stand out!
(Music, sports, special talent, entrepreneurship)

13. Bright Futures Scholarship
Florida Academic Scholar
3.5 GPA ACT SAT Service hours
Florida Merit Scholar
ACT SAT Service hours
Gold Seal Vocational
3.0 GPA E, 19R , 19 M ACT R/440M SAT R/103Wr/114M 30 Service hours
3.5 in voc. courses
All eligibility requirements must be met by high school graduation, but scores of ACT/SAT/PERT tests taken through JUNE 30 are accepted for evaluation purposes.

14. Academic Assistance and Support
Remediation for low grades on PBVS, FLVS, or Edgenuity (E2020) after school:
Monday-Thursday from 3-6pm in Room 4-216
Math lab:
Monday-Thursday from 3-6pm in Room 6-108
Tutorials for SAT/ACT Reading:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm in Room 6-203
Industry Certifications:
Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-6pm in Room 4-111

15. Community Service Only Non-profit service is accepted!!!!
Drop off in Guidance, no need to see your counselor just to submit hours.
Official letter is accepted.
Description of work, phone number and legible writing is needed
Ask your teacher if they need help in exchange for service hours.