1. Taking Control Of Your Education!

2. 9 th Grade Counselor/Foreign Exchange/ESOL Coordinator Services provided:  scheduling/academic planning  career counseling  Individual/small group counseling  Post secondary planning  Crisis management /referrals  AND MORE….   What you need to know in 9 th grade….. Graduation requirements  Graduation requirements  What you need to pass to 10 th, and 11th  What is GPA (grade point average) + What is the Attendance policy + What is the Attendance policy , Learn attendance policy

3.  Students will be challenged to think for themselves and make good decisions. They’ll also have to start thinking about college or job training and career choices. Plan to:  Learn about credits, GPA, graduation requirements, and school rules/opportunities  Have good attendance*  Have a study schedule/manage time wisely  Learn about school activities(sports, clubs, etc.) KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

4.  4 English  4 Math (to include Algebra I, and Geometry)  3 Science (2 with labs)  1 World History  1 American History .5 American Government .5 Economics

5.  1 Hope Credit  1 Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts Credit  1 Online Credit  8 Elective Credits  =24 required credits

6. At least a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA. PLUS:  FCAT Reading (300 or above)  Algebra EOC (pass at level 3 or higher)  Biology EOC (30% of final grade)  Earn a credit in GEOMETRY (not Informal Geometry)  Must have the required 24 credits

7.  Earn at least 5 Credits and  Pass English 1 or Algebra 1

8.  Unweighted GPA Regular classes  A= 4  B= 3  C= 2  D= 1  F= 0  For Graduation *Weighted GPA  Honors DE/AP  A = 5 A = 6  B = 4 B = 5  C = 3 C = 4  D = 2 D = 3 For College/Bright Futures

9. Helpful resources for students who are struggling.  Teachers  Other students  Community resources Ask for help Build a relationship Take responsibility

10.  Advanced Placement (AP) courses  Earn College Credit by passing the AP exam  Colleges love it!  Dual Enrollment (LSCC )  Earn college credit while in high school  3.0 GPA required  P.E.R.T, ACT, or SAT must have qualifying scores SEE ME FOR MORE INFO Lake Technical for vocational training  Programs available: Welding Diesel Engine Cosmetology Facial Specialty Nail Specialty Business Tech EMT CNA Requirements: 2.0 GPA, pass FCAT, take a TABE test and be on track for graduation.

11. STUDENTS HAVE 3 BASIC CHOICES AFTER HIGH SCHOOL… Work Military More School

12.  Minimum 3.3 GPA or above  At least 2 years of a Foreign Language (some out-of- state require more)  Math at least through Algebra II and strongly recommended through Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry  Take ACT or SAT at least by Spring of Junior year.  Register online. Fee waivers available for students who receive free or reduced lunch.  Visit www.facts.org for college searchwww.facts.org

13.  Discuss options with School Counselor  Decide on type of program/interest  Obtain information on program and school  Take necessary tests

14.  Take ASVAB (given at LMHS in the fall)  Provides money for college  Free Healthcare  Free Housing  Valuable Experience  VA Home Loans and Benefits

15.  Take vocational courses for better Job/promotions/pay  Have good references/resume Earn valuable work experience

16. SOME SOURCES ARE:  BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS  OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS  FINANCIAL AIDE APPLY DURING THE SENIOR YEAR OF H.S.

17.  High School Graduate  COST = FREE  PROGRAM LENGTH 4 YEARS  AVERAGE SALARY = $17,000  Vocational School  COST = $2,000 - $4,000  PROGRAM LENGTH 6 mos. – 2 years  AVERAGE SALARY = $26,000  Community College  COST = ABOUT $8,000  PROGRAM LENGTH – 2 years  AVERAGE SALARY = $28,000 - $36,000  Four Year College or University  COST = $17,000 plus living expenses  PROGRAM LENGTH = 4 years  AVERAGE SALARY = 36,000 - $42,000

18.  Florida Academic Scholar  3.5 weighted based on 16 Core Courses  100 hours community service  College Entrance Test Scores  SAT 1290  ACT 29  $156 per credit (4 year)  $ $78 per credit (2 year)  Florida Medallion Scholar  3.0 weighted based on 15 core courses  75 hours community service  Test Scores  SAT1050  ACT23  $ 95 per credit (4 year)  $78 per credit (2 year)

19.  4 English classes  4 Math (Algebra 1 and higher) Informal Geometry and Liberal Arts Math don’t count.  3 Science Classes (2 labs)  3 Social Studies (World Hist, American Hist, American Gov’t/Economics)  2 Foreign Languages (sequential, in the same language)  May use up to two additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above and/or AP, fine arts courses to raise the GPA.  16-18 credits used for GPA calculation 

20.  Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (2 years only)  3.0 weighted GPA using 16 credits required for graduation  Must be a Vocational Completer with 3.5 GPA in a minimum of three sequential vocational credits  30 hours community  College Placement Tests SAT ACT CPT Math 440 Reading 18 Reading 83 Verbal 440 English 17 Sentence 83 Math 19 Algebra 72

21. GOLD SEAL ONLY  4 English  4 Math (including Algebra 1)  3 Science (2 with labs)  3 Social Studies  1 Practical Arts or Performing Arts  1 HOPE  16 credits

22.  All of Bright Futures Scholarships require Volunteer Hours. VOLUNTEER HOURS  100 hours for FAS  75 hours for Medallion  30 for Gold Seal VPS forms are available in our school website under Guidance page. START WORKING ON YOUR HOURS NOW! HOURS EARNED IN GRADES 9 TH -12 TH QUALIFY *Registration for Bright Futures starts December 1 st of senior year.

24. Four (4) unexcused absences will result in a 59 (F) failing grade for the semester grade only. (9 weeks) The student would earn a 59 but would still be able to take exams at full credit. The student would still be able to pass a class depending upon the exam grade.

25. 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence

26. All missed work is due within 5 days after returning to school (see print-out for exceptions)

27. To participate in or attend an extracurricular activity, a student must be present in school for at least 2 full periods of that school day.

28. Participation points shall be awarded and applied to semester exam. Points are based on classroom attendance (see scale below). *Any absence Excused or Unexcused will count against incentive. (some exceptions apply) 0 days absent9 points added to exam 1 day absent 6 points added to exam 2 – 3 days absent3 points added to exam 4 or more days absent0 points added to exam Example: A student with a 79% on his/her semester exam and 0 absences would have 9 participation points added to his/her semester exam grade making it an 88/B. Semester exams may not exceed 100 points for grading purposes. SEE THE PRINT-OUT FOR COMPLETE ATTENDANCE POLICY

29. INTERNET RESOURCES  Google=Lake Minneola High School  http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmhs /site/default.asp http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmhs /site/default.asp Other resources:  Facts.org  Bright Futures  Lake Sumter Community College  Florida Choices (CAREERS)  CollegeBoard.com (SAT)  ACTstudent.org

30.  Earn Good Grades  Have Good Attendance  Follow the rules  Meet with your guidance counselor  Get involved with clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities  Take advantage of academic opportunities…….

31. Make an appointment to see me in my office Or Visit me at the Corner Guidance on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria. 

32. “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” “THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING……

33.  Please limit your questions to general topics.