Freshman /Sophomores

Guidance Presentation

Guidance Counselors

• A-Z ESOL Ms. Torres• A-Z 9th only Ms. Zaremba• A-C 10-12 Ms. Russell• D- G10-12 Mr. Boettcher• H-MA 10-12 Mrs. Mills• Mc-R 10-12 Mrs. Barrett• S-Z 10-12 Mr. Colarulli

4-Year Graduation requirements

• 4-English Credits• 4-Math Credits (Including Algebra I ) >College Bound: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Minimum

• 3-Science Credits ~ Physical (Integrated Science)

~ Biology~ Science Elective ( Base on future plans!)

• 3-Social Studies Credits * World History ( 10th Grade ) *American History ( 11th Grade ) *1/2 Credit Each of Economics and American Government (12th Grade)

4-Year Graduation requirements

• Physical Education • 1-Performing Art Credit

( music, band, chorus, or art class)

• 8 General Elective Credits• Note: 2 years of the same foreign

language are needed for college bound students, however not for graduation requirements.

Other requirements

• In addition to completing the 24 required credits, you must:

1. PASS 10th Grade Reading & Math FCAT

2. Earn at least a 2.0 GPA.3. 20 hours Community Service

How Do I Earn a Credit?• Enroll in 7 classes worth 1 credit each.• 3 ½ Credits earned each semester

~Credits earned by making grades of A, B, C, or D

~Two 9 week & semester exam= ½ credit

~40/40/20=100

~Attendance may have an effect on earning credits.

***11 or more absences and you must pass semester exam, even if you have A’s. If you receive a “F” on the exam= F for semester.

Calculate GPA/ HPA

1. GPA=Grade Point Average Regular ClassesPoints for Regular:A=4 B=3 C=2 D= 1 F=0

2. HPA= Honors Point Average Honors/ AP Classes

Points for Honors: A=4.5 B=3.375 C=2.25 D=1.125 F=03. Points for Advanced Placement:

A=6 B=4.5 C=3 D=1.5 F=0

Calculate GPA/HPA

English CAlgebra DInt. Science DArt 2D DHealth DWorld Geo. DSoccer CGPA= 1.28

promotion

• 9th to 10th Grade Must have 5 Credits.

• 10th to 11th GradeMust have 11 credits and/ or Pass Reading and Math FCAT

• 11th to 12th GradeMust have 17 credits.

Tips to be successful

• Start Now• Come to School (Attendance Policy /Exams)• Stay Organized & Focused (Use your agendas).• Don’t let negative influences get to you.• Study Daily!• Get help when you need it right away.

Tutoring with Honor Society on M & W.• Communicate with parent, teacher, etc.

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Tips for success

• Accept responsibility for your grades and actions.

• Get involved in your school!(Sports, Community Service, & Clubs)

• Study Daily!• Do your homework daily!• Read Ahead!