1. Senior Informational meeting
Hosted by: Mrs. Brandon Perez
Mrs. Zuomekefa
Ms. Andrade
Somerset Academy South Homestead

2. Graduation Requirements
Subject Selection
Standard High School 4 Year Program
English
4 Credits
Mathematics
4 Credits (Algebra 1, Geometry & two higher level math courses)
Science
3 Credits (Biology & two with lab components)
Social Science/Social Studies
3 Credits (World History, U.S. History, American Government/Economics required )
Performing/Fine Arts
1 credit (e.g., Art, Dance, Drama, Music Appreciation, Journalism, Chorus, Speech, Web Design, Keyboarding)
Physical Education
1 credit (0.5 credit in Personal Fitness & 0.5 credit in Physical Education
Electives
8 credits
Foreign Language
2 credits (must be in same Foreign Language)
Online Credit
1 online course required (0.5 credit)
75 Hours Community Service
Due: December 14th
Fulfills all EOC and FSA Testing Requirements
Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale

3. State Assessment Requirements
ELA (reading/language arts) & Algebra 1 EOC

4. Required Community Service Hours
Seniors, your community service should be completed AND Submitted on a form to Mrs. Brandon Perez no later than December 14, 2018. 75

5. Post Graduation Options
College 2 year-4 years
Military
Air force
Army
Marines
Navy
Vocational Trades
Heat Ventilation and Air condition repairs
Cosmetology
Auto Mechanics
Information Technology Support
Trucking and Transport
Hospitality
Dental Hygienist
Electrician
Fire Rescue
Massage Therapy
Job

6. School choice should be based on career program availability
College is an INVESTMENT
Public vs. Private institution
Cost of Attendance
Living expenses (On/off Campus)
FAFSA is annual; opens every October 1st
What is Financial Aid?
Grants (state or federal), Scholarships (state or institutional), Student loans (PLUS, Federal, Private), Work Study

7. SAT Registration Deadline ACT Registration Deadline
ACT/SAT
The majority of colleges and universities, including community colleges, require students to take either the ACT or SAT entrance test.
Students can choose their date and testing location by visiting the appropriate testing website.
SAT Testing Dates
SAT Registration Deadline
ACT Testing Dates
ACT Registration Deadline
October 6, 2018
September 7, 2018
October 27, 2018
September 28, 2018
November 3, 2018
October 5,2018
December 8, 2018
November 2, 2018
December 1, 2018
February 9, 2019
January 11, 2019
March 9, 2019
February 8, 2019
April 13, 2019
March 8, 2019
 May 4, 2019
April 5, 2019
June 8, 2019
May 3, 2019
June 1, 2019
July13, 2019
June 14, 2019

8. ACT/ SAT Waivers
Available to student within free or reduced lunch program
Two waivers are given within an academic year
Colleges and universities will accept the highest score from either test, even if an application has already been submitted.
Students must request that their scores be sent to the schools of their choice online during the registration process.

9. Application Waivers Students may qualify for an application waiver
Only for Free and Reduced Lunch program students
Available through Collegeboard.org
Students can use this waiver for up to 4 participating schools. A list of participating schools is available at: application-fee-waivers/participating-colleges

10. ASVAB Assessment Military aptitude test
Measurement of Vocational Options

11. College Night: Are you prepared for post Graduation?
When: October 18, 2018 at 5:30pm
Where: H-Lab
Who: Seniors and Parents
What: What's your 5 year plan?

12. Student Raffle:
1 free Homecoming Dance Ticket

13. Somerset Academy South Homestead
Senior Activities
Somerset Academy South Homestead

14. Senior Parent Requirements
Parents must complete 30 community service hours before November 30th.
Graduation could be held, if not completed
Parents may reach out to Ms. Andrade for dates and tasks available to gain hours

15. Calendar of Events Date Activity Cost
September 23rd – Senior Make up date
Yearbook Pictures - Photos
FREE
September 25th – Focus Class
October 15th - Online (Flyer)
October 18th – 6pm
Miami Dade Applications
Fundraising Due
College Night – Gym- HLab
$30.00
Chocolate & Magazines
November 30th – 7:00-11:00 PM
Homecoming
$40.00
December 14th
Community Service Hours Due
January 8th – Focus
Cap and Gown Measuring-Announcements
April 26th – All Day
Grad Universal Studios Orlando
$ –
Deposit $85 Dec 21st
Final $90 March 15th
May 10th – 8:00 PM -12:00 AM
Senior Prom
$95.00
Last Week of May – All Day
Senior Picnic
June 3rd – 6:00 PM
6 PM
$10.00 x ticket / 2 comp.

16. Yearbook ¼ Page $40.00 2-3 Pictures ½ Page $60.00 5-6 Pictures
$40 before October
$50 after October
Senior Dedication Pages Picture Submissions are Due No Later than Feb. 5th Yearbook pictures will be taken September 17th and 18th on Campus Dedication Pages Must Be Paid and Pictures Submitted by February 1st Additional photos can be taken at Herff Jones’ Miami Office or through a personal photographer.
¼ Page
$40.00
2-3 Pictures
½ Page
$60.00
5-6 Pictures
1 Full Page
$80.00
10-15 Pictures
2 Page Spread
$100.00
20-30 Pictures

17. Parent Raffle:
3 additional parent service hours

18. Communication
REMIND 101 – Text Reminders – School Website – Instagram – FB
Connect Ed Messages
All Seniors MUST connect to Remind 101 by
Parents should sign up to
PTSI Application and $5 fee

19. Student Raffle:
1 Free Senior Picnic

20. Questions, Comments & Concerns
(305) Phone
(305) – Fax
High School Counselor: Mrs. Brandon Senior Sponsor: Mrs. Zuokemefa Activities Director: Ms. Andrade