1. Timber Creek HIgh SChool 9th & 10th Grade Night
Welcome Parents & Students

2. Marilina Simon-Savage Men-P Ext. 7824
Jill Weems
A-Can
Ext. 7832
Heather Ashby
Cap-Fe
Ext. 7863
Shawn Smith
Fi-Joh
Ext. 7839
Allison Howard
Jon-Mel
Ext. 7830
Marilina Simon-Savage
Men-P
Ext. 7824
Angelica Atehortua
Q-So
Ext. 7865
Dyionna Dierks
Sp-Z
Ext. 7829
Lucia Aloyo-Cruz
ELL
Ext. 7823
Colleen Hemann
College & Career
Ext. 7841
Shawna Sherry
Tech College Specialist
Ext. 7856
Guidance Dept.

3. What Should
I Take?

4. Graduation Requirements
Total Credits: 24 credits
English- 4 Credits
Math- 4 Credits
Algebra 1
Geometry
2 math additional courses
Science – 3 Credits
Biology
2 additional equally rigorous
Social Studies- 3 Credits
World History (1.0)
American History (1.0)
American Government (.5cr)
Economics (.5cr)
Other Courses
HOPE- 1 Credit
PA/PF - 1 Credit
Electives- 8 Credits
World Language- 2 years of the same language recommended
Other Requirements:
Passing score on the 10th grade FSA Reading
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
A cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher
1 online course in its entirety

5. GPA & Class Rank GPA: Unweighted
Used for graduation & athletic eligibility
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
Weighted:
Used for Class Rank
Honors Courses
A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1, F=0
AP/DE/Post Secondary
A=6. B=5. C=4. D=1. F=0
Class Rank:
Class ranks are calculated each semester beginning in the junior year. Final class rank occurs after Fall semester of the Senior year.

6. Scholar Diploma Designations
Algebra II
Statistics or Equally rigorous math
Chemistry or Physics
1 credit in Equally rigorous to chemistry or physics
2 credits in same world language
Earn 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment course.
Pass Biology EOC, Geometry EOC, and U.S. History EOC
A student is exempt from the Biology or US History EOC if student is enrolled in an AP Bio or history and takes the AP assessment and earns a 3 or higher.

7. Merit Diploma Designations
Attain one or more industry certifications
For Example:
Autodesk
Adobe
Microsoft office specialist
JavaScript
Vet Assisting
CIW Network Tech Associate

8. What is AP?
AP means Advanced Placement. AP Courses are rigorous and are taught at a college level.
There is an AP exam at the end of the the course. This exam does not impact your grade in the course.
Many colleges will award credit for students who earn a passing score. It is different from college to college.
Weighted -- A=6pts

9. What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for students to take college courses while in high school
Can be through Valencia, UCF, or UF Online
We offer some Valencia courses on campus
Recommend waiting until Junior Year for most DE Courses
Deadlines are NOT Flexible
Weighted -- A = 6pts
Valencia DE Parent Night = Feb. 6pm
UF Parent Night=March

10. Orange Technical College
Open to Juniors and Seniors
Must have 2.0 unweighted GPA & be on track for graduation
AP Weighted credit in most programs
Take elective classes with a career focus -3 periods per day
Earn Industry Certifications
Articulation to Valencia College
Contact Shawna Sherry at for more information

11. Recommendations
Students are encouraged to take core classes each year after req are met.
Students should use electives as a chance to explore areas of interests.
Students should consider other time commitments when selecting the most rigorous schedule.

12. College Admissions & other standardized tests
PSAT (Practice SAT)
9th, 10th, and 11th grade students took this test in October
11th grade students should take the test to try to score high enough to qualify for the National Merit scholarship program.
SAT (College Admissions test)
Should take starting in 11th grade
3 sections (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and optional Writing)
Free practice available:
ACT (College Admissions test)
4 sections (English, Mathematics, Reading, & Science) plus an optional Writing section (Writing section may be required by some colleges)

14. Community Service! Required for Bright Futures Be sure to get Pre-
approval
Information Packets are available on the school website, in Naviance, and in Guidance
Must address a social problem or concern in the community

15. College & Career Center
College, Military, and Career Materials Available
College Visits- sign up in Naviance
Parents & Students Welcome-located in 802
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Cheri Holmes, PTSA President:
Karen Hopkins, SAC President:
Neal Fink, Foundation President:
Marc Grabenhorst, Booster President:
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19. Thanks for Coming!