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OLYMPIC HEIGHTS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Senior Parent Information Meeting
Sept. 4, 2018
Meet Your Counselors◦ Mrs. D’Annunzio 9th Grade◦ Mrs. Alezzi-Rossi 10th Grade◦ Ms. Lima 11th Grade & OAPA 9-11◦ Dr. Urbina (Coordinator) 12th Grade & OAPA 12◦ Mr. Milhomme ESOL & AVID
Graduation Requirements◦ 24 Required Credits
◦Pass FSA Reading Algebra 1 EOC
◦ 2.0 GPA
◦ 20 hours of community service
◦Pass one Online course
◦English - 4 credits◦Math - 4 credits (one-middle school) ◦ Science - 3 credits ◦ Social Studies - 3 credits◦Physical Education - 1 credit (½ credit Personal Fitness + ½ credit PE OR 1 credit HOPE)◦Fine Arts – 1 credit◦Electives – 8 credits
Course Requirements
Test Requirements(concordant scores)
Reading Minimum Score Needed
Math Minimum Score Needed
FSA 350 FSA Algebra 1 EOC
Level 3- 497
SAT EBRW 430 PERT MATH 97
SAT Reading 24 SAT Math 420
ACT Reading/ English Average
18 (17.5 or higher) PSAT MNSQT 430
ACT Reading 19 ACT Math 16
ACT & SAT◦ACT- Oct. 27www.actstudent.org
Register by Sept. 28
◦SAT- Oct. 6 www.collegeboard.org
Register by Sept. 7
Course Remediation
◦FLVS (www.palmbeachvirtual.org)**Must choose this option to be eligible to play college sports and for Bright Futures
◦E2020 (during school hours)
◦Math Recovery (See Mrs. Ludy)Please have your child sign up through guidance
www.ncaa.org (guidelines on website)
www.playnaia.org (guidelines on website)
* Please see Mrs. D’Annunzio
NCAA / NAIA National College Athletic Association
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
1. Fill Out Application◦ collegename.edu◦ common app.◦ sendedu.org◦ coalitionforcollegeaccess.orgColleges with multiple applications will review ONLY ONE2. Fill out general information first ◦ if Coalition or Common App, complete
General Section, then add colleges to work on specific institution requirements
3. Choose essays- proofread before uploading (find essays that can work for more than one college, but customize according to specific institution requirements.)
4. Pay fee or send fee waiver- See Ms. Gregory for SAT & ACT waivers
5. Letter of Recommendation- only if required (Counselors need 3 weeks)◦ FLA. PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES WILL
NOT READ LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Apply to CollegeSee 2018 SUS Matrix
Track deadlines!!
Apply to College1. Fill out Orange transcript request form in Guidance2. Common App and Coalition requests:
◦ Make sure to pay Ms. King $3.00 ◦ Use Common App for UCF ONLY if applying to other colleges◦ FAU Wilkes Honors College apply through Common App
3. SSAR◦ UF, FAU, FGCU, FL Poly, New College, and FSU DO NOT want
transcripts. They require the SSAR.◦ Link SSAR to application
4. Order Test scores ◦ Send directly from ACT and SAT website to each college ◦ *Self Report for FAU
tip: TIP:
◦ If you would like your counselor to send required documents through Coalition, be sure NOT to check the box that says:
◦ Ideally, you want your transcripts and letter of recommendation sent through Coalition.
◦ Please remember that FSU and UF require the SSAR, not transcripts or letters of recommendation.
Deadlines for Early AcceptanceUniversity Deadline
UF Nov. 1
FSU Nov. 1
UCF Rolling
USF Rolling until December 1
FAU Rolling until December 1
FGCU Nov. 15 (Admissions Merit Scholarship Date)
FIU Nov. 1 (to receive merit scholarships)
FL POLY Nov. 1
UNF Nov. 1
State Colleges (PBSC) Apply in January
Tips for College Process◦Apply Early and Accurately
(S.S., Birthdates, Parent Residency)
◦Visit schools if possible ( Fit, Feel, & Family)
◦Commit, Connect, Cancel
Bright Futures Scholarship◦ Sign up: Begins Oct. 1 (Deadline Dec. 1 for University
Scholarships)www. floridastudentfinancialaid.org
◦You have until June to achieve GPA, test scores, and complete community service hours.
◦Maintain your college GPA to keep it
◦Limited time to use it
Bright FuturesClass of 2019 16 high School
Course CreditsHigh School Weighted GPA
ACT SAT(Reading & Math)
PERT
FL Academic Scholars(100 CSH)
4-English4-Math3-Science3-Social Science2-World Language
3.50 29 1290 N/A
FL Medallion Scholars(75 CSH)
3.0 26 1170 N/A
FL Gold Seal Vocational Scholars(30 CSH)
Gold Seal: 3.0 full credits in a single career education courses
3.0 in the non-elective high school courses3.5 unweighted GPA in the career ed. courses
English-17Reading-19Math-19
440 & 440 Reading -104Writing-99Math-113
Important Dates◦ September 12th & 13th - Classroom visits◦ September 27th - Inside Track to College, Inc. 6:00 pm◦October 1st - Bright Futures application Opens ◦October 1st - FAFSA Opens( free application for
financial student aid)◦October 17th - College Fair, South Florida Fair Grounds
6:00-8:00 pm◦October 2 – Financial Aid Night 6:00 pm◦October 31st- College Application Deadline◦December 13th – Vocational Technical Fair (Lunch)
◦ WWW. FLVC.ORG◦ WWW.FASTWEB.COM◦ WWW.WIREDSCHOLAR.COM (SALLIE MAE)◦ WWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG◦ WWW.RAISE.ME (micro-scholarships from colleges for your
achievements as early as 9th grade)◦ WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV◦ WWW.UNIGO.COM◦ Check school and district websites for weekly updates◦ Visit Career Center for weekly updates
Scholarships = Money
Text @OHGUIDANCETo: 81010
QUESTIONS?
How Can A Counselor Help Your Child?
o Review College Plans
o Assist with General Questions
o Clarify Application Questions
o Guide You Toward Resources
o Complete School Report Form