Mrs. Collins A-C & Mi-Sc 11 & 12Mrs. Chancey D-He 9 -12Mrs. Poitier Hi-Me 9-12

Mr. Peters A-C & Mi-Sc 9 & 10Mrs. Norgan Se-Z 9-12

CLASS OF 2018

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)

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)

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

MERIT DESIGNATION

In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: Attain one or more industry

certifications

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

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)

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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.

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)

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s of

20

18!

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

STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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ing Now!

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

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

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

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.

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

FLORIDA VIRTUAL CAMPUS

RESOURCES

http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html

Q & A