Olympic Heights Community High School

Guidance Department

Counselor CoffeeAchieving SuccessSeptember 26th, 2017

Meet Your Counselors• Ms. Farrell A-C

9th Grade OAPA/AVID

• Ms. Lima D-H10th Grade OAPA/AVID

• Mrs. McGregor I-O11th Grade OAPA

• Mrs. Vanderpool P-T12th Grade OAPA11th Grade AVID

• Dr. Urbina (Director) U-Z

• Mr. Milholmme ESOL

Graduation Requirements24 credits

2. 0 GPA

2 State Assessments

20 Community Service Hours

1 Online Class

CREDITS

English: 4 credits

Math: 4 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry)

Science: 3 credits (Biology, Physical Science & Science Elective)

Social Studies: 3 credits (World History, US History & Government/Economics)

CREDITS Cont. Physical Education: 1 credit (personal

fitness + PE or HOPE)

Performing Fine Arts: 1 credit

Electives: 8 credits

Foreign Language: 2 or 3 credits (college requirement/Bright Futures)

Grade Point Average

2.0 GPA [minimum]

*Many colleges require 3.5 and higher for admissions*

TESTING

Algebra 1 EOC Exam

Grade 10 EnglishLanguage Arts Assessment

(FSA)

Geometry, US History, and Biology EOC

COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT

20 Hours for Graduation

100 Hours for Bright Futures

Green forms available in the Guidance Office

Morning Announcements/Edline

Quality vs quantity

Online Class www.palmbeachvirtual.org

Semester Classes DO count as one:(Ex: Social Media, Peer Counseling, Parenting Skills, Law Studies, Personal and Family Finance)

Full year courses DO count as one:(Ex: Leadership Skills Development,

Art History and Criticism)

Grade Values

Regular Honors AP/ AICE/DE

A=4 A=4.5 A=6.0B=3 B=3.375 B=4.5C=2 C=2.25 C=3.0D=1 D=1.125 D=1.5

F=0 F=0 F=0

Semester Grades

Quarter 1 = 40%

Quarter 2 = 40%

Exam = 20%

ExampleQ1: A + Q2: C + Exam: B = B

Does Freshman Year Count?

Let’s say you finish 9th grade with a 1.0 GPA… And in 10th grade you get a…

2.0 GPA… That’s only a 1.5 cumulative 2.5 GPA… That’s a 1.75 3.0 GPA… That’s a 2.0- the minimum you need for grad.

GRADES & ATTENDANCE

Students who have more than 10 absences per semester must pass at least one nine-

week grading period and the semester exam to earn credit.

This applies to both excused and unexcused absences.

EdlineCheck WeeklyAsk your child first if you have questions

about a grade/assignmentUse the teacher email link to contact the

teacherContact your child’s counselor after you

have spoken with their teacher about the issue if it has not been resolved

Questions about link/password call student services (561) 852-6910

School Counselors can help by…

Strategies for studying/getting good grades Review graduation requirementsMonitor grades and attendance with student Someone to talk to Making friends and meeting new peopleAssist with general questions Guide students toward resources

What is STUDYING?

Reading your textbooksCompleting HW assignmentsReviewing notes and conceptsPreparing for tests

Manage your TimeUse Your Student Planner

PrioritizeHow much time do you have each day?How much study time do you need to allow?

Write down all assignmentsReview daily schedules

Schedule practices, meetings, tutoring etc.Check off as completedBreak up larger projectsKeep phone numbers/email addressesLook ahead to exams

What Colleges Want

Education High HPA Challenging Courses

Honors, AP, AICE, Dual Enrollment Grades

Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT)

Extra curricular activities Leadership (level of involvement, commitment, and

responsibilities Talent/Skills Unique background/experiences

College Level CoursesHigh School and College creditsEnd of year examAP; Advanced Placement through College Board24 courses

AICE; Advanced International Certificate of Education through Cambridge University10 courses

Off campus All ages college studentsDE; Dual Enrollment through FAU and/or PBSC

Cambridge AICE Course and Diploma Benefits

Shows rigor

Collegiate level writing and critical thinking

Experience Students who have earned the AICE diploma,

acquired the requisite number of community service hours (100), AND submitted their Florida Bright Futures Application earn the highest level of the Bright Futures Scholarship regardless of whether they have met the SAT/ACT score requirement or the GPA requirement

AICE Diploma

Dual Enrollment Checklist FAU/PBSC: 3.0 Unweighted

Completed course prerequisites

Attend Information/Advising session(PBSC)

Earn a grade of “C” or better in all college courses

Maximum of 2 courses per semester (8 credit hours including labs)

College ready scores in English, Math, and Reading:

FAU/PBSC TEST READING/VERBAL WRITING/ENGLISH MATH/ALGEBRA

SAT 24 25 24

ACT 19 17 19

PERT 106 103 114

CPT/ACCUPLACER FAU ONLY

83 83 72

Spring Deadlines:PBSC- Dec 15

FAU-Nov 3

College Entrance Exams ACT: www.actstudent.org

SAT: www.sat.collegeboard.org

Subject Area Tests: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/subjects

PSAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-tests Link your PSAT scores with Khan

Academy Personalized practice

recommendations

Make a Plan1. Create a resume and include: Awards and Honors Distinct Accomplishments Extracurricular Activities Community Service Summer experiences Employment

2. Take Action Visit the Career Center Volunteer Meet with your counselor!

Florida Bright Futures Scholarships

Florida Academic Scholars3.5 Weighted GPA1290 SAT or 29 ACT 100 Hours Community Service

Florida Medallion Scholars3.0 Weighted GPA1170 SAT or 26 ACT75 Hours Community Service

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars3.5 GPA on Sequence of three vocational courses3.0 GPA on courses for graduationCan only be used for two year colleges

Visit: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Required courses 4 credits English 4 credits Mathematics

(including Algebra 1 and Geometry 3 credits Science

(including Biology) 3 Social Studies (including World History, US

History, Government/Economics) 2 Foreign Language

Free Tutoring Math Credit Recovery: Tuesday and Wednesday 3-4:30pm with Mrs. Ludy

Math Tutoring: Mornings, Lunch and After School

Each subject by teacher

Subject Days Time Location Teacher

Engineering Every Day Lunch 6114 Arunachalam

English 4 ODD Lunch 2219 Verzaal

French ODD 5th and 7th period 2203 Gilly

Physics Monday- Thursday 3:00-4:00pm 8213 Sjovall-Brihammar

Spanish Wednesdays After School 2214 Penate

Internet Resources

www.floridashines.org/www.collegeboard.orgwww.actstudent.orgwww.khanacademy.comwww.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/www.fastweb.comwww.salliemae.comwww.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Upcoming Events October 3rd 6:00pm Financial Aid Night in OH Media center

October 5th 1:00pm Dual Enrollment Orientation; First time applicants only

October 11th PSAT for all 9th, 10th grade, and select 11th graders

October 18th 6:00pm College Fair at the South Florida Fair Grounds

October 25th and 26th Ninth Grade Visits

November 1st and 2nd Eleventh Grade Visits

November 8th ASVAB for interested 11th and 12th graders

November 15th and 16th Tenth Grade Visits

November 28th 8:00-9:00AM Counselor Coffee

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See counselor with ANY questions Student can make an appointment through ‘Guidance

secretary’ during elective period Stop by during lunch