1. Mrs. Collins A—C & Mi—Sc 11 th & 12 th Mrs. ChanceyD—He 9 th —12 th Mrs. Poitier Hi—Me 9 th —12 th Mr. Peters A—C & Mi—Sc 9 th & 10 th Mrs. Norgan Se-Z 9 th —12 th C LASS OF 2019

2. 4 YEAR /24 C REDITS G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS  4 English  4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry  3 Science: Must include Biology  3 Social Studies: Must include World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.  1 Fine/Performing Arts  1 Physical Education: Must include Personal Fitness or HOPE  8 Electives  Passing score on Grade 10 ELA Assessment  Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC  Cumulative 2.0 GPA  Online Learning Course  2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)

3. E ND OF COURSE EXAMS EOC’ S  Passing scores required for graduation:  Grade 10 ELA (English Language Arts)  Algebra 1 EOC  In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade  Algebra 1  Geometry  Biology  US History  Algebra 2 (if enrolled)  Administered in the Spring each year

4. H IGH S CHOOL C OURSES / D ISTRICT EOY S District EOYs for ½ credit courses (Econ, Gov’t, PE, etc.) Quarter 1Quarter 2Course Final Exam (EOY)Semester 1 Grade 35% 30%100% District EOYs for 1 credit courses Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Course Final Exam (column is blank until EOY score is available ) Semester 1 Grade Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Course Final Exam Semester 2 Grade 35% 30%100%35% 30%100% Numeric Calculation; note on report card denotes EOY is 30% of each final course grade. Numeric Calculation: each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1 st semester exam; EOY is 30% of final semester grade. Unit/Quarter/Semester assessments are included in quarter grades.

5. S TATE EOC C OURSES (A LGEBRA 1, A LGEBRA 2, B IOLOGY, G EOMETRY, US H ISTORY ) State EOC Courses Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Course Final Exam (column remains blank in Pinnacle. EOC should display on report card) Semester 1 Grade Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Course Final Exam (column remains blank in Pinnacle. EOC should display on report card) Semester 2 Grade 35% Remains blank (30%) 100% 35% Remains blank (30%) 100% Numeric Calculation; numeric table of EOC scores to be provided by AAE Department; each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1 st semester exam; EOC is 30% of EACH final semester grade. Genesis will calculate the final semester grades - teachers will not enter EOCs into the grade book (EOC scores are received directly from FLDOE).

6. C ALCULATING G RADES EOC’ S AND EOY’ S Semester 1 (Q1 & Q2) Grade 35% of Course Grade Semester 2 (Q3 & Q4) Grade 35% of Course Grade EOC/EOY Results 30% of Course Grade NEW GRADE FOR EACH SEMESTER (TRANSCRIPT) 85B80B65DC 29.752819.5*77.25C * PCSB will convert EOC and EOY scores to calculate final course grade All courses have a test that counts for 30% of the course grade. Administered at the end of the school year EOC = End of Course Exam EOY = End of Year Exam

7. M ERIT D ESIGNATION  In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:  Attain one or more industry certifications * Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation

8. 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 * Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation

9. P ROMOTION R EQUIREMENTS 10 th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS 11 th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS 12 th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS SEMESTERYEAR Individual Class.5 credit(A,B,C or D)1 credit (A,B,C or D) Total Classes3.5 credits (A,B,C or D)7 credits (A,B,C or D)

10. G RADE P OINT A VERAGE  Class  Letter Grade  Points  Class: English 1  Grade: B  Points: 3  GPA= Total points earned/Total classes taken  Grade points  A = 4 PTS  B=3 PTS  C=2 PTS  D=1 PTS  F=0 PTS  Weighted GPA  Honors=.5 point  Advanced Placement = 1 point  Dual Enrollment = 1 point

11. GPA CALCULATION English 1 HonB3.5 Algebra 1C2 Earth/Space A4 PEA4 Draw/PaintC2 Spanish 1D1 ROTCA4___ Total points 20.5

12. GPA CALCULATION  Total points = 20.5  Total classes = 7  GPA= Total points/total class  Weighted GPA= 20.5/7  Weighted GPA = 2.928  Un-weighted GPA=20/7  Un-weighted GPA=2.857

13. O NLINE V IRTUAL E DUCATION G RADUATION R EQUIREMENT  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.

14. O NLINE V IRTUAL E DUCATION Drivers Education Personal and Family Finance Parenting Skills Peer Counseling

15. B RIGHT F UTURES WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG  Florida Academic Scholarship  Florida Medallion Scholarship  Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship  Always refer to the website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in scholarship requirements www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org BF requirements subject to change

16. B RIGHT F UTURES : FAS/FMS WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG WWW. FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID. ORG Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar 18 academic units is a minimum requirement; most universities prefer more ( 21.5 or greater)

17. G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL S CHOLARS Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded. 1 Fine/Practical Art 1 Physical Education 3 CTE Credits 3.0 weighted GPA overall 3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses 30 CSH

18.  Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed  Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.floridashines.org www.floridashines.org  If you're thinking about college, know the Bright Futures Scholarship Program (www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org) and state university admissionswww.floridastudentfinancialaid.org  Look for Scholarships online at www.georgejenkinshs.com, www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com www.georgejenkinshs.comwww.fastweb.com

19. F LORIDASHINES. ORG

20.  Begin to think about what you will do after high school –  college,  vocational training,  field of study.  Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements.  Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship.  Take school work seriously because every year and course counts.

21.  Attend class everyday  Do all your homework and class work  Ask for extra help or extra credit.  Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you  Know who your counselor is and become familiar with all that GJHS can offer you  Get involved! Make a commitment to 1 or more extracurricular activities  Make a difference and earn community service

22. R ESOURCES http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance

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