1. CLASS OF 2012

2.  Now that your “children” have made it this far, what is next?  What happens when they leave SCHS?  Are they on track for life after high school?  What should you be doing now to help them get ready?  How can you all get help to make some decisions?  Answers to your burning questions

3. Ms. Pam Tapley Principal Mr. Michael Hague Assistant Principal

4. Ms. Crowell A-DO Ms. Smith DR-LEB Ms. Swaine LEC-RIN Ms. Short RIO-Z

5. Ms. Buehler Ms. Woodruff Ms. Barber College and Career

6.  Call the Guidance office to schedule a parent/teacher conference with all teachers or speak with your counselor directly.  Students should meet with their counselor at least 2 times this year!  Students may come to the Guidance Office before school, during lunch, or after school to make an appointment with their counselor.  Remember…Ms. Barber is also available in the Career Center!

7.  Learn about educational opportunities after graduation from high school.  Discover career information – just ask! Use the computers for career and post- secondary school searches.  Access financial aid & scholarship information – Check Prep HQ!  Learn how Prep HQ can help you. Find answers: NCAA Clearinghouse, college visits, applications, transcripts.

8. 11 credits (12 credits is on track) 2.0 GPA (recommended)

9.  24 Total Credits:  4 English  4 Math (Algebra 1 & above)  3 Social Studies  1 World History  1 American History .5 Economics .5 American Government  3 Science  1 H.O.P.E.  1 Performing Fine Art  8 Elective Credits Pass FCAT 1926 Read/1889 Math 2.0 GPA

10. Your child will take the Writing FCAT on February 9th FCAT Reading will be on March 9th FCAT Math will be on March 10th REMEMBER: Your child must pass the grade 10 FCAT in order to receive their diploma There are options is your child is not successful with the FCAT

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

13.  Make a 4-year plan on ePep!  Check out their unofficial Bright Futures GPA.  Take a CHOICES interest inventory!  Visit SUS university websites to help find the right college. Check out programs & narrow choices. (3-5 by senior year)  Apply to colleges during summer/fall after junior year! Your student can…

14. Your child can check out their credit summary and transcript online at www.facts.org on their epep account. www.facts.org Bright Futures evaluations are also viewable on their epep account Transcript updates are sent fall, winter, and summer

16. Minimum:18 Academic Units English – 4 credits Math - 4 credits (including Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II) Science – 3 or 4 credits Social Studies 3 or 4 credits 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 Recalculated GPA 3.0-3.5 weighted

17. Mid-Range GPA’s and test scores for Fall admission:  FAU3.2-3.81510-1720 SAT/VMW22-26 ACT  FSU3.4-4.21730-1960 SAT/VMW26-29 ACT  UCF3.5-4.21150-1290 SAT/VM25-28 ACT  UF4.3-4.41970-2090 SAT/VMW30-32 ACT  UNF3.3-4.01140-1260 SAT/VM22-25 ACT  USF3.58-4.121120-1280 SAT/VM24-29 ACT

18.  That depends...you must consider the cost of tuition, books, room, food, transportation, parking, clothing.  Average tuition and fees (per year) as follows:  4-year Public Institution$4,650  2-year Public Institution$2,700  4-year Private Institution$33,000  Room & Board/Public$8,728  Books/Misc. Expenses$4,600  Estimated costs (per year):  FSU $15,446  Stetson University $44,000  University of Miami $50,000  Rollins College $51,857

19.  Florida Academic Scholars Award  3.5 GPA in selected subjects  1270 SAT or 28 ACT  75 hours community service  Florida Medallion Scholars Award  3.0 GPA in selected subjects  970 SAT or 20 ACT  Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award  3.0 in selected subjects  3.5 in 3 sequential vocational courses  Test scores:  SAT – 440 verbal, 440 math or  ACT – 17 English, 18 Reading, 19 Math, or  CPT 83 Reading, 83 Sentence Structure, 72 Math See www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in awards/renewalwww.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

20.  Community service – Remember to document hours earned - Bright Futures FAS requires 75 hours.  If your child is planning to play sports in college? Your child can register online with NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of their junior year.  Bright Futures - Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal – Students will apply online senior year (opens December 1 of senior year).  www.facts.org Use their ePEP account for an unofficial Bright Futures GPA evaluation! www.facts.org

21. PrepHQ is a versatile set of Internet-based tools to enhance high school guidance and make college and career preparation more effective. With PrepHQ, high schools can: Communicate with students and parents quickly and effectively Easily develop a scholarship database with local, regional and national information Build a thorough college and career prep database Track status and outcomes of applications and scholarships Publicize college events and monitor event registration Report and analyze school-specific data Conduct on-line surveys

22. CHOICES is a career exploration and information system that allows you to: Assess your child’s interests and abilities; Match your child’s interests and needs to over 650 careers: View detailed occupational profiles; See 300 one-minute video clips; and, build a portfolio to help your child keep track of their resume and letters. In order to get into Choices, your child should give a “0” as their student ID# and do not list an email

23.  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

24.  Computer Software Engineers, Applications ($77,272)  Registered Nurse ($52,289)  Loan Officers ($59,197)  Radiological Technicians ($44,179)  Firefighter ($42,723)  Dental Hygienists ($50,003)  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!

25.  Teacher  Social Worker  Accountant  Engineer  Insurance Agent  Dietitian  Zoologist  Journalist  Bank Manager

26.  Counselor  Doctor  Lawyer  Pharmacist  Architect  Dentist  Psychologist  Veterinarian  University Professor  Priest/Minister/Rabbi

27.  Air Force: www.airforce.comwww.airforce.com  Army: www.goarmy.comwww.goarmy.com  Navy: www.navy.com orwww.navy.com 1-800-NAVY  Marines: www.Marines.com 1-800-MARINESwww.Marines.com  Coast Guard: www.gocoastguard.com www.gocoastguard.com  ASVAB Test  School ROTC Program

28. ** Get to know their guidance counselor. ** Take the PSAT ** Take classes that meet graduation and college admission requirements ** Get involved both in and out of school. Join a club, sports team or volunteer Prove they are a leader and a well- rounded student. ** Be on the *CollegeTrack." Check out www.FACTS.org for more information ** Be ambitious and take tough classes ** Earn college credit now! Look into taking Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment ** Don't slack in the grade department. Freshman and sophomore grades are the foundation of their GPA, which factor into college admissions and scholarship awards ** Have them get on PrepHQ and check your e-pep account and their bright future's status, as well as, announcements.

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

30.  http://www.schs.osceola.k12.fl.us - access grades, stay current with Prep HQ, check important dates http://www.schs.osceola.k12.fl.us www.act.orgwww.act.org - ACT registration; sign up for the writing section if planning to attend college; educational planning  www.campustours.com - college admissions; virtual campus tours; web/cam broad casts and college admissions message board www.campustours.com  www.collegeboard.com - SAT registration (Reasoning or Subject Tests); test taking tips/practice questions; financial aid information; college admission tips www.collegeboard.com  www.facts.org - information about financial aid; career/interest inventory (CHOICES); ePEP www.facts.org  http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool - college opportunities; college search; list of internet resources http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool SAT®

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