1. Mrs. Collins A-C Mrs. Chancey D-HE Mrs. Facey-Poitier HI-ME Ms. Duncan MI-SC Mrs. Norgan SE-Z C LASS OF 2018

2. 4 YEAR /24 C REDITS G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS  4 English  4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry  3 Science: Must include Biology  3 Social Studies: Must include World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.  1 Fine/Performing Arts  1 Physical Education: Must include Personal Fitness or HOPE  8 Electives  Passing score on Grade 10 ELA Assessment  Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC  Cumulative 2.0 GPA  Online Learning Course  2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)

3. E ND OF COURSE EXAMS EOC’ S  Passing scores required:  Grade 10 ELA (English Language Arts)  Algebra 1 EOC  In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade  Algebra 1  Geometry  Biology  US History  Algebra 2 (if enrolled)

4. M ERIT D ESIGNATION  In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:  Attain one or more industry certifications

5. S CHOLAR D ESIGNATION  In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:  Pass the ELA Grade 11 statewide assessment  Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass Alg. 2 EOC)  Pass the Geometry EOC  Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course  Pass the Biology EOC  Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics  Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics  Pass the U.S. History EOC  Earn 2 credits in the same world language  Earn at least 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course

6. P ROMOTION R EQUIREMENTS 10 th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS 11 th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS 12 th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS SEMESTERYEAR Individual Class.5 credit(A,B,C or D)1 credit (A,B,C or D) Total Classes3.5 credits (A,B,C or D)7 credits (A,B,C or D)

7. S EMESTER G RADES C OURSES WITHOUT AN EOC Nine Weeks Grade 40% of Semester Grade Quarter Exam Grade 10% of Semester Grade Nine Weeks Grade 40% of Semester Grade Quarter Exam Grade 10% of Semester Grade SEMESTER ( TRANSCRIPT ) GRADE 85B65D80B60DC 346.532679

8. C OURSE G RADES WITH EOC Semester Grade 35% of Course Grade Semester Grade 35% of Course Grade EOC Results 30% of Course Grade SEMESTER (TRANSCRIPT) GRADE (COURSES WITH AN EOC) 85B80B65DC 29.752819.5*77.25C *PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade

9. G RADE P OINT A VERAGE  Class  Letter Grade  Points  Class: English 1  Grade: B  Points: 3  GPA= Total points earned/Total of classes taken  Grade points  A = 4 PTS  B= 3 PTS  C= 2 PTS  D= 1 PTS  F= 0 PTS  Weighted GPA  Honors =.5 point  Advanced Placement = 1 point  Dual Enrollment = 1 point

10. GPA CALCULATION English 1 HonB3.5 Algebra 1C2 Earth/Space A4 PEA4 Draw/PaintC2 Spanish 1D1 ROTCA4___ Total points 20.5

11. GPA CALCULATION  Total points = 20.5  Total classes = 7  GPA= Total points/total class  Weighted GPA= 20.5/7  Weighted GPA = 2.928  Un-weighted GPA=20/7  Un-weighted GPA=2.857

12. O NLINE V IRTUAL E DUCATION G RADUATION R EQUIREMENT  Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net (complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)www.flvs.net  Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School Class’ form to your counselor  Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested the correct course and approve the course.  FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.  Continue to check your FLVS account for placement

13. B RIGHT F UTURES WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG  Florida Academic Scholarship  Florida Medallion Scholarship  Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship  Always refer to the website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in scholarship requirements www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org BF requirements subject to change

14. F LORIDA A CADEMIC S CHOLARS  4 English  4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, + Higher Math)  3 Natural Sciences  3 Social Sciences  2 years in same Foreign Language  3.5 GPA in these Academic Courses  SAT 1290 or ACT 29  100 Hours of Community Service BF requirements subject to change

15. F LORIDA M EDALLION S CHOLARS  4 English  4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, + Higher Math)  3 Natural Sciences  3 Social Sciences  2 years in same Foreign Language  3.0 GPA in these Academic Courses  SAT 1170 or ACT 26  75 Hours of Community Service BF requirements subject to change

16. G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL S CHOLARS Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications. Gold Seal doesn’t pay for courses leading to an AA or AS.  4 English  4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1)  3 Natural Sciences  3 Social Sciences  1 Fine/Practical Art  1 Physical Education  3 Credits in one vocational program  3.0 weighted GPA overall/3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses  30 CSH  SAT – Rd 440/M 440 ACT – E 17/Rd 18/M 19 Pert - Rd 104/Wt 99/M 113 BF requirements subject to change

17.  Begin to think about what you will do after high school –  college,  vocational training,  field of study.  Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements.  Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship.  Take school work seriously because every year and course counts.

18.  Attend class everyday  Do all your homework and class work  Ask for extra help or extra credit.  Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you  Know who your counselor is and become familiar with all that GJHS can offer you

19.  Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed  Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.flvc.orgwww.flvc.org  If you're thinking about college, know the Bright Futures Scholarship Program (www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org) and state university admissionswww.floridastudentfinancialaid.org  Look for Scholarships online at www.georgejenkinshs.com, www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com www.georgejenkinshs.comwww.fastweb.com

20. R ESOURCES http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html

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