2. Welcome to GJHS where all students are: Prompt Polite Prepared

3. K now yourself—both strengths & weaknesses A ttend classes daily A ttempt and promptly submit all assignments U se an agenda to remain organized C onsistently check grades using Student Portal A sk questions as necessary B e prepared and professional

4. Get involved in extra-curricular activities ◊Clubs ◊Sports ◊Career academies ◊Community Service Make new friends & memories Enjoy being a GJHS Eagle!!

5. 4 English 4 Math including: Alg. 1 (EOC 30% & Pass), Geo. (EOC 30%), Alg. 2 (EOC 30%) 3 Science including: Bio. (EOC 30%) 3 Social Studies including: World Hist., US Hist. (EOC 30%), US Gov & Econ. Subject to Florida Legislative Changes

6. 1 Fine/Performing Arts 1 Physical Education (.5 Personal Fitness &.5 Other PE) 8 Electives Passing score on Grade 10 ELA Common Core Assessment Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC Cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA 1 Online Learning Course 2 World Languages (university admission & Bright Futures) Subject to Florida Legislative Changes

7. Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net List your current middle school and counselor when creating your account. Suggested HS semester courses: Fitness Lifestyle Design, Personal Family Finance, Law Studies or Parenting Skills Your current MS counselor will approve the course. FLVS will place you with a teacher which may take a few weeks. Continue to check your FLVS account for placement. Once you graduate from MS, change your school on your FLVS profile to GJHS

8. Students are scheduled for their 2015-16 classes based on: o teacher recommendations o student elective requests o graduation requirements o state testing mandates o Class Size Amendment o course availability Freshmen schedules include 3 academic courses (English, Math, Science) and 4 elective courses Schedule changes are extremely limited as GJHS courses and personnel are determined by your requests on registration day Freshmen Schedule Facts

11. Step 1: Your 1st elective choice places you into a Program of Study. Step 2: Pick 5 more electives numbered 2-6. Make graduation requirements a priority when choosing electives For example: a)Personal Fitness/Other PE b)Practical/Performing Art c)Foreign Language (University Admission) Registration: Choosing Electives 2

12. Step 3: Registration forms will be collected during Middle School visits. Students will receive a duplicate of their registration sheet for parent review. Step 4: February 27 th is the deadline for any registration corrections to be submitted to MS counselors. Registration continued…

14. SWMS 9:OO AM RSA8:30AMSPLS8:15AMRWBA9:00AMSHMS9:00AMLCMA8:00AM CLMS 1:30PM LHMS9:30AM February 2015 SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday 123 Counselor Breakfast 4567 891011121314 Valentine's Day 15 MS Visits… 16 Holiday Presidents' Day 17 18 Early release RSA 8 :00 SHMS 9 :00 19 Blake 9:40 Eagle Fest 20 SPLS 8:25 21 …MS Visits 22 MS Visits… 23 CLMS 9:30 24 SWMS 9:00 25 LCMS 7:50 26 LHMS 9:00 27 DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION CORRECTIONS 28 …MS Visits

15. I need more information on the Academies. I have more questions before I can register in February GJHS Website www.georgejenkinshs.com GJHS Website www.georgejenkinshs.com 2015--16 GJHS Curriculum Guide PCSB Website www.polkacademies.com PCSB Website www.polkacademies.com