2. Decisions..Decisions..Decisions

4. Get to Know Your Counselor… Ms. Crowell A-DO Ms. Smith DR-LEB Ms. Swaine LEE-RIN Ms. Short RIO-Z

5. Come in before school, during lunch or after school to make an appointment with the guidance secretaries. Ms. Buehler Ms. Lee Ms. Woodruff Data Entry

6. Check out the College and Career Center! Get to know Ms. Barber Get to know Ms. Barber Computers with internet access Computers with internet access Research colleges & programs Research colleges & programs Learn about scholarships Learn about scholarships Visit www.facts.org Visit www.facts.orgwww.facts.org Check your unofficial BF GPA/credits Check your unofficial BF GPA/credits Take the CHOICES interest inventory Take the CHOICES interest inventory Update your ePep planner Update your ePep planner Learn more about Prep HQ - how it can help you? Learn more about Prep HQ - how it can help you?

8. Know Graduation Requirements 24 Credits Including… English – 4 credits Mathematics – 4 credits (including Algebra I) Science – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits (including World History, American History, American Government and Economics ) HOPE - 1 credit Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit Electives – 8 credits 2.0 Unweighted Cumulative GPA Pass FCAT (1926 R/1889 M)

9. HOPE-H In SS HOPE-P in SS in SS Drawing II Draw Paint I Team Sports Drama I ChorusChorusChorusChorus Amer Gov/ Economics American History World History W. Culture Geog. Earth Space Int. Science II Biology Physical Science Integrated Math III Algebra II Geometry Algebra I English IV English III English II English I 12 th grade 11 th grade 10 th grade 9 th grade UW GPA=2.83 FCAT Scores: 1922 Read/1952 Math SAT V/470 M/320No ACT HOPE-P in SS HOPE-H in SS in SS StudentAssistant Web Design II Web Design I Computing for CC AP Spanish Spanish III Spanish II Spanish I Amer Gov H AP US History AP World History World History H AP Biology Physics H Chemistry H Biology H AP Calculus Math Analysis Algebra II H Geometry H AP Lit AP Lang English II H English I H 12 th grade 11 th grade 10 th grade 9 th grade UW GPA=3.88 FCAT Scores: 2709 Read/1776 Math SAT V/600 M/750 ACT 32 Student B Student A Which student will graduate?

10. Know 4 Year College Entrance Requirements Minimum:18 Academic Units English – 4 credits English – 4 credits Math - 4 credits Math - 4 credits (including Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II) (including Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II) Science – 3 or 4 credits Science – 3 or 4 credits Social Studies 3 or 4 credits Social Studies 3 or 4 credits Foreign Language – 2 or 3 credits (2 yrs. of the same foreign language) Foreign Language – 2 or 3 credits (2 yrs. of the same foreign language) 2 Academic elective credits (extra English, math, science, social studies, foreign language) ACT/SAT ACT/SAT Recalculated GPA 3.0-3.5 weighted Recalculated GPA 3.0-3.5 weighted

11. What It Really Takes To Get In… Fall Admission Mid-Range GPAs & Test Scores: Fall Admission Mid-Range GPAs & Test Scores: FAU 3.0-3.6980-1130 SAT20-24 ACT FAU 3.0-3.6980-1130 SAT20-24 ACT FSU 3.7-4.21180-1330 SAT26-29 ACT FSU 3.7-4.21180-1330 SAT26-29 ACT UCF 3.4-4.11140-1280 SAT24-28 ACT UCF 3.4-4.11140-1280 SAT24-28 ACT UF 4.0-4.41210-1400 SAT26-31 ACT UF 4.0-4.41210-1400 SAT26-31 ACT UNF 3.5-3.71160-1210 SAT23-24 ACT UNF 3.5-3.71160-1210 SAT23-24 ACT USF 3.5-4.11100-1270 SAT24-28 ACT USF 3.5-4.11100-1270 SAT24-28 ACT

12. My Academic History… What does it tell me? What does it tell me? Unweighted GPA & class rank Unweighted GPA & class rank Total credits attempted and earned Total credits attempted and earned Projected graduation year Projected graduation year Academic history – courses taken and grades earned Academic history – courses taken and grades earned

13. Check Out Your Academic History on Screen 523…

14. What is My 522 ???? It shows my graduation status… It shows my graduation status… Credits attempted and earned Credits attempted and earned Unweighted GPA Unweighted GPA Credits required for graduation Credits required for graduation What credits are still remaining What credits are still remaining Current credits in progress Current credits in progress

15. Take A Look At Your 522…

16. ePEP Credit Summary Check out your credit summary and transcript online at www.facts.org on your ePEP accountwww.facts.org Bright Futures evaluations are also viewable on your ePEP account Transcript updates are sent fall, winter, and summer - last update end of October 2008 Remember! It is your responsibility to print your credit summary &/or transcript as an assignment.

17. Consider Florida Bright Futures 3.0 – 3.5 Recalculated GPA Meet 4 Yr. College Entrance Requirements 75 hours of Community Service - FAS SAT Scores between 970 – 1270 OR ACT scores between 20-28 75%-100% Tuition paid to Florida college or university…including community colleges

18. Know Job Possibilites ….. Know Job Possibilites …..

19. Some of Florida’s Hot Jobs Computer Software Engineers & Programmers Database Administrators Dental Hygienists Detectives Education Administrators Home Health Aides Pharmacists Physical Therapists Preschool Teachers Registered Nurse Security Consultants Social Workers Source: Laura Morsch (2005) CareerBuilder.com

20. Jobs that Require Two Years of College or Technical School** Computer Software Engineers, Applications ($77,272) Computer Software Engineers, Applications ($77,272) Registered Nurse ($52,289) Registered Nurse ($52,289) Loan Officers ($59,197) Loan Officers ($59,197) Radiological Technicians ($44,179) Radiological Technicians ($44,179) Firefighter ($42,723) Firefighter ($42,723) Dental Hygienists ($50,003) Dental Hygienists ($50,003) Public Relations Specialist ($46,176) Public Relations Specialist ($46,176) **Labor Market Statistics, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.”Wages are statewide aferages for all workers in a given occupation…” Source: NEXT magazine, pg.53 www.FloridaNEXT.com Better than minimum wage!

21. Jobs that Require a 4 – Year College Education Teacher Social Worker Accountant Engineer Insurance Agent Dietitian Zoologist Journalist Bank Manager

22. Jobs that Require MORE than 4 Years of College Counselor Counselor Doctor Doctor Lawyer Lawyer Pharmacist Pharmacist Architect Architect Dentist Dentist Psychologist Psychologist Veterinarian Veterinarian University Professor University Professor Priest/Minister/Rabbi Priest/Minister/Rabbi

23. The Military Air Force: www.airforce.com Air Force: www.airforce.com www.airforce.com Army: www.goarmy.com Army: www.goarmy.comwww.goarmy.com Navy: www.navy.com or Navy: www.navy.com orwww.navy.com 1-800-NAVY 1-800-NAVY Marines: www.Marines.com 1-800-MARINES Marines: www.Marines.com 1-800-MARINESwww.Marines.com Coast Guard: www.gocoastguard.com Coast Guard: www.gocoastguard.com www.gocoastguard.com ASVAB Test ASVAB Test School ROTC Program School ROTC Program

24. Encouragement from Saint Cloud’s Guidance Department

25. Discover Your Interests I like to: A. Fix things (Realistic) B. Express myself (Artistic) C. Do research (Investigative) D. Help people (Social) E. Talk in front of groups (Enterprising) F. Work with numbers (Conventional)

26. A Fun Exercise… Look at your Career Fields of Interest Handout Look at your Career Fields of Interest Handout Pretend that you can choose a part-time job in each of these five businesses – you will be shown how & receive the same pay for each job – which would you like best? Pretend that you can choose a part-time job in each of these five businesses – you will be shown how & receive the same pay for each job – which would you like best? Check one job that you would prefer in each of the five businesses (#1-5 – check 1 in each). Check one job that you would prefer in each of the five businesses (#1-5 – check 1 in each). Add up your total number of A’s, B’s, C’s. Add up your total number of A’s, B’s, C’s. Check out your preferred career fields of interest – are you an information, people, or things type person? Check out your preferred career fields of interest – are you an information, people, or things type person? Want to learn more about yourself? Take the CHOICES Interest Inventory at www.facts.org. Want to learn more about yourself? Take the CHOICES Interest Inventory at www.facts.org.

27. Plan for your future Volunteer for Community Service Volunteer for Community Service Plan your coursework Plan your coursework Figure out your future goals (Check out www.facts.org ) Figure out your future goals (Check out www.facts.org ) www.facts.org Get involved in sports and clubs at school Get involved in sports and clubs at school

28. Pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test to get that Know that a PASSING score is: 1926 for reading and 1889 for math Practice Sample Questions Check it out on FCAT Explorer Int. Reading (or ESOL Dev Lang) &/or Intensive Math class at SCHS or FCAT Prep online through FLVS

29. PRACTICE GOOD STUDY HABITS! Pay attention in class Pay attention in class Take notes Take notes Read the textbook Read the textbook Ask questions in class Ask questions in class Set aside a place to study Set aside a place to study Do your homework Do your homework Turn in your class work Turn in your class work Review notes daily Review notes daily Don’t wait to the night before to study for a test Don’t wait to the night before to study for a test Use a homework folder with your planner Use a homework folder with your planner Use your weekends to get ahead Use your weekends to get ahead

30. Don’t be afraid to ask for HELP Ask your teachers if they can help you before or after school Get math tutoring on Tuesdays/Thursdays after school in 22-206. Come prepared with questions! Find a “study buddy” or join a study group Talk with your counselor

31. More Pointers For SUCCESS Bring your agenda to class DAILY and write down your homework assignments Be in school EVERY day, ready to work Be on time to class Prepare ahead of time Get enough sleep Eat a good breakfast Keep a POSITIVE attitude

32. Now get out there and……