1. Junior Night Class of 2016

2. Topics Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Guidmii Guidmii Bright Futures Bright Futures Post-Secondary Options Post-Secondary Options Selecting a College Selecting a College Gaining Admission to College Gaining Admission to College School Counseling Website School Counseling Website Dates to Remember Dates to Remember Next Steps Next Steps Tips for Students Tips for Students Tips for Parents Tips for Parents

3. Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements 4 Credits English 4 Credits English 4 Credits Mathematics including Algebra I and Geometry 4 Credits Mathematics including Algebra I and Geometry 3 credits Science including Biology 1; 2 credits must have laboratory component 3 credits Science including Biology 1; 2 credits must have laboratory component 3 credits Social Studies-World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Economics 3 credits Social Studies-World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Economics 1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts 1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts 1 credit HOPE 1 credit HOPE 7.5 credits electives 7.5 credits electives One virtual course credit One virtual course credit Minimum graduation credit requirement is 24 Minimum graduation credit requirement is 24

4. Additional Requirements Students must pass Grade 10 FCAT Reading or earn concordant ACT/SAT test score. Students must pass Grade 10 FCAT Reading or earn concordant ACT/SAT test score. Students must pass Algebra 1 End of Course Exam or earn concordant PERT test score Students must pass Algebra 1 End of Course Exam or earn concordant PERT test score Grade Point Average must be at least 2.0(unweighted State GPA) Grade Point Average must be at least 2.0(unweighted State GPA) Two years of JROTC can substitute for HOPE and Performing/Fine Arts Two years of JROTC can substitute for HOPE and Performing/Fine Arts

5. Guidmii Guidmii Track various graduation requirements Track various graduation requirements View GPAs-District, State, SUS, Bright Futures View GPAs-District, State, SUS, Bright Futures Review Bright Future Information and Scholarships Review Bright Future Information and Scholarships College admissions information College admissions information Sign in via mySPOT. Sign in via mySPOT.

6. Bright Futures Three level: Florida Academic Scholar, Florida Medallion Scholars, and Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Three level: Florida Academic Scholar, Florida Medallion Scholars, and Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Minimum 3.5(FAS) or 3.0(FMS) GPA in core classes + 2 years of foreign language Minimum 3.5(FAS) or 3.0(FMS) GPA in core classes + 2 years of foreign language Community Service required!- 100 hours for FAS, 75 for FMS, 30-GSV Community Service required!- 100 hours for FAS, 75 for FMS, 30-GSV SAT/ACT requirements:FAS-1290 SAT/29ACT; FMS-1170 SAT/26ACT SAT/ACT requirements:FAS-1290 SAT/29ACT; FMS-1170 SAT/26ACT https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

7. Post-Secondary Options Four–Year College Bachelors Degree +Bachelors Degree + Public and PrivatePublic and Private Selective AdmissionsSelective Admissions Two-Year College Associates DegreeAssociates Degree Open AdmissionsOpen Admissions Credit Transferable Credit Transferable Technical School Increase in enrollmentIncrease in enrollment Certification and degree programsCertification and degree programs Gap Year Gap Year Study AbroadStudy Abroad Community ServiceCommunity Service Work ExperienceWork ExperienceMilitary Army/Navy/Air Force/Marines/Coast GuardArmy/Navy/Air Force/Marines/Coast Guard ASVAB October 23rdASVAB October 23rd ROTC programs ROTC programs

8. Selecting a College

9. Gaining Admission to College High school record High school record Strength of Course Selections Strength of Course Selections SAT or SAT or SAT ACT scores ACT scores ACT Activities Activities Recommendations Recommendations Essay Essay Interest Level Interest Level Special Talents Special Talents Interview Interview

10. School Counseling Website School Counseling WebsiteSchool Counseling WebsiteSchool Counseling Website School Counseling Calendars School Counseling Calendars PSAT/SAT School Day Information PSAT/SAT School Day Information Scholarship Information Scholarship Information Forms for Students & Parents Forms for Students & Parents College Representative Visits College Representative Visits Graduation requirements Graduation requirements Links to NCAA, Guidmii, SAT/ACT information, Edsby, etc. Links to NCAA, Guidmii, SAT/ACT information, Edsby, etc. Community Service-Proposals MUST be approved before hours are completed! Community Service-Proposals MUST be approved before hours are completed!

11. Upcoming Dates SAT-October 11th SAT-October 11th PSAT-October 15th PSAT-October 15th ASVAB-October 23rd ASVAB-October 23rd ACT-October 25th ACT-October 25th Field Trip-University of Miami/Florida International University- October 28th Field Trip-University of Miami/Florida International University- October 28th Strides for Education-November 1st Strides for Education-November 1st Field Trip-University of Florida/Sante Fe College-November 5th Field Trip-University of Florida/Sante Fe College-November 5th SAT-November 8th SAT-November 8th Field Trip-Florida State University-November 10th Field Trip-Florida State University-November 10th Non-Profit Fair-November 12th Non-Profit Fair-November 12th Erwin Tech Field Trip-November 19th Erwin Tech Field Trip-November 19th Great American Teach In-November 20th Great American Teach In-November 20th

12. Next Steps Keep a record of all grades including tests, homework, papers, etc. in all classes. Keep a record of all grades including tests, homework, papers, etc. in all classes. Continue extra curricular activities. Continue extra curricular activities. Maintain strong academic performance and an excellent attendance record. Maintain strong academic performance and an excellent attendance record. Attend NACAC College Fair in January. Attend NACAC College Fair in January. Talk with parents about college needs, interests, etc. Talk with parents about college needs, interests, etc. Take School Day SAT-February 25 th. Take School Day SAT-February 25 th. Register for SAT-June administration. Register for SAT-June administration. Meet with counselor to discuss college needs, interests etc. Meet with counselor to discuss college needs, interests etc. List college choices with counselor. List college choices with counselor. Schedule interviews and college visits for Spring, Summer and/or Fall. Schedule interviews and college visits for Spring, Summer and/or Fall. Continue to explore career options. Continue to explore career options.

13. Tips for Parents Understand that it’s a Process Understand that it’s a Process Be realistic and non-judgmental Be realistic and non-judgmental Don’t compare your child with classmates Don’t compare your child with classmates Encourage your child to do the work – be in the ‘back seat’ and not the ‘driver’ Encourage your child to do the work – be in the ‘back seat’ and not the ‘driver’ Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions Help your child keep deadlines Help your child keep deadlines Help your child initiate contact with colleges, gap year programs, military offices, and career opportunities Help your child initiate contact with colleges, gap year programs, military offices, and career opportunities

14. Tips for Students Self-reflect; know yourself Self-reflect; know yourself What do you value? What do you value? Future Goals/Interests Future Goals/Interests Academic Strengths Academic Strengths Personal Achievements/Standout Talents Personal Achievements/Standout Talents Keep an open mind Keep an open mind Explore all of your options Explore all of your options Don’t procrastinate Don’t procrastinate Keep your parents in the loop; communicate! Keep your parents in the loop; communicate! Take ownership of the process Take ownership of the process Visit your counselor often Visit your counselor often

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