1. Mrs. Collins A-C Mrs. Chancey D-HE Mrs. Poitier HI-ME Ms. Duncan MI-SC Mrs. Norgan SE-Z C LASS OF 2015

2. 4 YEAR /24 C REDITS G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS  4 English  4 Math (Algebra 1 – pass EOC/ Geometry – take EOC)  3 Natural Sciences ( Biology – take EOC)  3 Social Studies (World Hist., US Hist., US Gov & Econ.)  1 Fine/Performing Art or Practical Art  1 Physical Education (Personal Fitness/Another PE)  8 Electives  1 online (FLVS/PVS) course  Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading  Cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA  2 World Language (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)

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

4. S CHOLAR D ESIGNATION  In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:  1 credit in Algebra II  1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course  Pass the Biology EOC  1 credit in chemistry or physics  1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics  Pass the U.S. History EOC  2 credits in the same world language  1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course

5. S TATE A SSESSMENT R EQUIREMENTS Students must pass:  Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading  Algebra END OF COURSE (EOC)

6. H OW IS G RADE P OINT A VERAGE (GPA) DETERMINED ?  Determined by all classes taken (points earned/number of classes taken)  Un-Weighted GPA  (A = 4PTS, B=3PTS, C=2PTS, D=1PTS, F=0PTS)  Weighted GPA  HONORS (.5 PT INCREASE, I.E. A= 4.5 PTS)  Dual-Enrollment ( 1.0 PT increase, I.E. A= 5.0 PTS)  Advanced Placement (1.0 PT increase, I.E. A=5.0 PTS)  Final Graduation GPA –3.2 and above walk in rank order  Honors delineation  3.2 = Honors (burgundy cord)  3.5 = Cum Laude (green cord)  3.75 = Magna Cum Laude (gold cord)  4.00 = Summa Cum Laude (green/gold cord)

7. O NLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

8.  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 the Guidance Office.  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.

9. B RIGHT F UTURES WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG  Bright Futures Awards  Florida Academic Scholarship  Florida Medallion Scholarship  Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship  Award amounts are granted per credit hour  See website for more details

10. B RIGHT F UTURE A WARD A MOUNTS Annual Tuition Costs  Public University:  FSU $6,506  FAMU $5,827  UF $6,312  State College:  PSC $3,365  Valencia $3,091  Private University:  FSC $ 29,340  UM $43,040  UT $24,528 Bright Futures award amounts vary yearly

11. 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

12. 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

13. G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL S CHOLARS This scholarship can only be used for vocational certifications. It will not pay toward courses leading to an AA or AS degree.  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

14. TESTING, TESTING AND MORE TESTING!  ACT - www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org  SAT - www.collegeboard.org  For college applications and Bright Futures, seniors should take/retake the SAT/ACT as soon as possible!

15. TESTING, TESTING AND MORE TESTING! ACT Test Dates SAT Test Dates FALL DATES

16. S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  Coursework 4 English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language 2 Academic Electives  Minimum High School GPA 2.5  Test Minimums Critical Reading SAT 460 or ACT 19 Mathematics SAT 460 or ACT 19 English with Writing SAT 460 or Combined ACT Plus Writing 18 Planning to go straight to a 4 yr college after high school? Minimum Requirements Universities may establish higher admissions Standards than those listed above

17. S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM MATRIX

18. F LORIDA C OLLEGE S YSTEM #1 IN ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION  Florida 2 + 2 system to earn a bachelor’s (4 yr) degree  Earn an Associate of Arts (2 yr) degree at a Florida College System institution, then transfer to a 4 yr institution  AA degree at a Florida college guarantees students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at a university or Florida college offering 4 yr degrees more information visit www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdfwww.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdf  Florida Colleges offer Associate of Science (2 yr) degrees, Certificate Programs, and Applied Technical Diplomas  Lead directly to employment  Potential to earn more money than with some 4-yr degrees

19. C AREER & T ECHNICAL C ENTERS Traviss & Ridge Career Centers  Architecture & Construction  Arts, A/V Technology & Communication  Business, Management & Administration  Health Science  Hospitality & Tourism  Human Services  Information Technology  Transportation, Distribution & Logistics More information visit www.traviss.edu and schools.polk-fl.net/ridgewww.traviss.edu

20. E DUCATION P ATHWAYS Florida College System (such as Polk State College) A.S. in Computer Network Engineering Technology Florida Earnings: Average Annual Wage $73,403 Entry Annual Wage$45,282 Experienced Annual Wage$87,443 Career & Technical Education (such as Traviss Career Center) Lakeland Average Annual Wage Electrician: $39,395 Surgical Technician:$38,875 Automotive Mechanic:$38,210 Fire Safety Investigator: $58,989

21. F LORIDA V IRTUAL C AMPUS

22. C OMING A TTRACTIONS October—Individual Senior Conferences December 1 st –Bright Futures Application Opens December 8 th –GJHS Financial Aid Seminar

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