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Mr. Peters A-C & Mi-Sc 9 & 10Mrs. Norgan Se-Z 9-12
CLASS OF 2018
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4 YEAR/24 CREDITS GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS 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 FSA (Florida Standards 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)
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END OF COURSE EXAMSEOC’S
Passing scores required: Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
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)
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CALCULATING COURSE GRADES
EOC’S AND EOY’S
Semester Grade
35% of CourseGrade
Semester Grade
35% of CourseGrade
EOC/EOY
Results
30% of Course Grade
NEW GRADE FOR BOTH
SEMESTERS(TRANSCRIPT
)
85B 80B 65D C
29.75 28 19.5 *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
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MERIT DESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Attain one or more industry
certifications
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SCHOLAR DESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Pass the ELA Grade 11 statewide assessment Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass Alg. 2 EOC) Pass the Geometry EOC Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous
mathematics course Pass the Biology EOC Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to
Chemistry or Physics Pass the U.S. History EOC Earn 2 credits in the same world language Earn at least 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment
course
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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
10th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS
11th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS
12th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS
SEMESTER YEARIndividual
Class.5 credit(A,B,C or
D)1 credit (A,B,C or
D)Total Classes 3.5 credits (A,B,C
or D)7 credits (A,B,C or
D)
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GRADE POINT AVERAGE
ClassLetter GradePoints Class: English 1Grade: B Points: 3 GPA= Total points earned/Total of 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
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ONLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION
GRADUATION REQUIREMEN
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ONLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATIONGRADUATION
REQUIREMENT Student/Parent requests the course on
www.flvs.net (complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)
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.
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TESTS PSAT
PSAT is administered October of Sophomore year
PSAT must be retaken in the Fall of the Junior Year to be considered for the National Merit Scholars Program
PSAT results may be used as SAT prep with www.satcollegeboard.com www.mycollegequickstart.com
FSA is administered in Spring of Sophomore Year EOCs for Sophomore courses administered in Spring EOY’S are administered during the last two weeks of
school
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DUAL ENROLLMENT
Must be high school sophomores, juniors and seniors Academic courses require a minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.0 Vocational courses require a minimum un-weighted GPA of 2.0 Obtain passing scores on sections of the ACT, SAT or PERT
placement test that are relevant to the course(s) in which the student wishes to enroll. Students are required to have taken each section of the ACT, SAT or
PERT in order to take any dual enrollment course
Students are required to pass the English and Reading portions of the PERT, SAT or ACT in order to take English, Social Studies, Humanities, etc
Students must take the math portion of the PERT for math or science placement.
Students are responsible for ensuring official score reports for the SAT and ACT are sent directly to the college
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7 STEPS TO DUAL ENROLLMENT
1) Submit a completed Polk State College Application for Admission
2) Take and pass a state approved placement test (ACT, SAT or PERT) and, if ACT or SAT submit official score report to PSC
3) Submit a completed High School Approval Form for Dual Enrollment and Early Admission students to high school counselor
4) Confer with their high school counselor regarding course selection
5) High school counselor approves the course via Dual Enrollment Portal
6) PSC advisor registers the student for approved course(s) in person during dual enrollment registration
7) Take a printed copy of college schedule to the high school counselor and obtain a book voucher from Asst. Principal
* Continuing dual enrollment students repeat items 3-7 each subsequent semester.
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DUAL ENROLLMENT
Sophomores with 6 or more academic courses may take 1 college course per term
Dual Enrollment courses grades are included in the high school and college transcripts
College-Ready Cut ScoresSubject PERT ACT SAT
Reading/Critical Reading 106 19 440
English/Critical Reading 103 17 440
Elementary Algebra/Mathematics 114 19 440
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DUAL ENROLLMENT REMINDER
Dual Enrollment course grades are included in the student’s high school and college transcripts
All Dual Enrollment course grades will impact your college GPA
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BRIGHT FUTURESWWW.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
BF requirements subject to change
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BRIGHT FUTURES: FAS/FMS
W W W. F L O R I D A S T U D E N T F I N A N C I A L A I D . O R G
Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar
18 academic units is a minimum requirement; most universities prefer more ( 21.5 or greater)
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GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS
1 Fine/Practical Art1 Physical Education3 CTE Credits 3.0 weighted GPA overall3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses30 CSH
• Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded.
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STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Planning to go straight to a 4 yr. college after high school? 18 academic units is the minimum
requirement most universities prefer more ( 21.5 or greater)
What is an academic (core) credit?• English• Math• Science• Social Studies• Foreign Language (also required by state colleges)
Clas
s of
20
18!
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SUS ADMISSIONS TESTS!
ACT - www.actstudent.org SAT - www.collegeboard.org Needed for college applications and
Bright Futures Should take the SAT/ACT in the
Spring of your Junior year
Clas
s of
20
18
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STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Start Shopp
ing Now!
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FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM
#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.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
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CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTERS
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/ridge
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EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Florida College System (such as Polk State College)
A.S. in Computer Network Engineering Technology
Florida Earnings: Average Annual Wage $73,403Entry Annual Wage$45,282Experienced Annual Wage $87,443
Career & Technical Education (such as Traviss Career Center)
Lakeland Average Annual Wage Electrician: $39,395Surgical Technician: $38,875Automotive Mechanic: $38,210Fire Safety Investigator: $58,989
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THINGS EVERY SOPHOMORE SHOULD DO
Begin to think about what you will do after high school – college, vocational training, field of study.
Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship.
Take school work seriously because every year and course counts.
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Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed
Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.flvc.org
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
What’s Wind Down Wednesday? Counselors will be in the Food Court every other Wednesday
THINGS EVERY SOPHOMORE SHOULD DO
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FLORIDA VIRTUAL CAMPUS
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RESOURCES
http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html
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Q & A