CLASS OF 2015AND 2016

Preparing for Your Future!

A. IntroductionsB. Making the Most of High SchoolC. Graduation RequirementsD. Promotion Requirements/GPAE. FCAT and EOC Requirements F. Diploma Options G. TutoringH. Educational OpportunitiesI. Paths After High SchoolJ. Paying for EducationK. Bright Futures/VPSL. Attendance Policy

AGENDA

Mrs. Campos Dr. Green Mrs. Theobald

Services provided: scheduling/academic planning

career counseling Individual/small group counseling

Post secondary planning Crisis management /referrals

AND MORE….

What you need to know in 9th grade….. Graduation requirements What you need to pass to 10th, and 11th What is GPA (grade point average) + What is the Attendance policy

, Learn attendance policy

MAKING THE MOST OF HIGH SCHOOL Students will be challenged to think for

themselves and make good decisions. They’ll also have to start thinking about college or job training and career choices.

Plan to: Learn to track your own credits, GPA,

graduation requirements, and educational opportunities

Have good attendance* Have a study schedule/manage time

wisely Get involved in school activities (sports,

clubs, etc.) KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE

COUNSELOR

HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS24 CREDIT STANDARD DIPLOMA

Class of 2015 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1

and Geometry) 3 Science (2 Labs) 1 World History 1 American

History * .5 American Gov .5 Econ

Class of 2016 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1,

Geometry, Algebra 2)

3 Science 1 World History 1 American

History* .5 American Gov .5 Econ

REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)24 CREDIT OPTION

1 Hope Credit 1 Fine, Performing, or Practical

Arts Credit 1 Online Credit 8 Elective Credits =24 required credits 2.0+ GPA

ALSO NEEDED FOR GRADUATION

Class of 2015 10th Grade FCAT

2.0 Reading (pass with 245 or higher)

Algebra 1 EOC (Pass with 399 or higher)

Geometry EOC (30% of final grade)

Biology EOC (30% of final grade)

Class of 2016 10th Grade FCAT

2.0 Reading (pass with 245 or higher)

Algebra 1 EOC (Pass with 399 or higher)

Geometry EOC Biology EOC Scores for

Geometry and Biology have not been determined.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

9th grade to 10th (Fall)

5 credits complete(must earned English

or Algebra 1)10th grade to 11th

(FALL)

11 credits completed

11th grade to 12TH (FALL)

17+ credits completed

UNWEIGHTED VS WEIGHTED GPA

Unweighted GPARegular classes A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 For Standard

Graduation*Weighted GPA Honors DE/AP A = 5 A = 6 B = 4 B = 5 C = 3 C = 4 D = 2 D = 3For College/Bright

Futures

DIPLOMA OPTIONS

Graduation Requirements for24 Credit Program

Graduation Requirements for 3-year/18 credit College Prep Program

Graduation Requirements for3-Year/18 credit Career Prep Program

4 ENGLISH4 MATH3 SCIENCE3 SOCIAL STUDIES1 CREDIT OF FINE OR PERFORMING ARTS1 CREDIT OF HOPE8 ELECTIVES

*AT LEAST 1 COURSE WITHIN THE 24 CREDITS MUST BE TAKEN ONLINE.

•2.0 GPA REQUIRED

TOTAL:24 CREDITS

4 ENGLISH4 MATH3 SCIENCE3 SOCIAL STUDIES2 FOREIGN LANGUAGES2 ELECTIVES

*AT LEAST 6 OF THE 18 CREDITS MUST BE IN COURSES THAT INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT OR ADVANCED PLACEMENT

*3.5 GPA REQUIRED

TOTAL:18 CREDITS

4 ENGLISH4 MATH3 SCIENCE3 SOCIAL STUDIES

*4 CREDITS MUST BE MET IN 1 SINGLE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM. (TV PROD, DIGITAL DESIGN, CULINARY, EARLY CHILDHOOD, AG SCIENCE, DRAFTING, ETC)

*3.0 GPA REQUIRED

TOTAL:18 CREDITS

DIPLOMA OPTIONS CONTINUED

24 CREDIT OPTION (STANDARD TRACK)

18 CREDIT COLLEGE PREP (TRACK MUST BE CHOSEN BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF 10TH GRADE)

18 CREDIT CAREER PREP (TRACK MUST BE CHOSEN BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF 10TH GRADE)

TUTORING

Helpful resources for students who are struggling. Teachers Other students Community resources

Ask for help Build a relationship Take responsibility

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL:

Advanced Placement (AP) courses Earn College

Credit by passing the AP exam

Colleges love it!

Dual Enrollment (LSCC) Earn college

credit while in high school

3.0 GPA required Must be a 10th

grader

Dual Enrollment (LSCC)

• P.E.R.T (English 99; Reading 104; Mathematics 113)

• have qualifying scores

• If students passed their 10th grade FCAT with a 262 or higher, they won’t need to take PERT reading and English.

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL:

Lake Technical for vocational training Programs available:

Welding Automobile Service & RepairCosmetology Fire, Police, Corrections Accounting, Digital DesignCulinary Arts, Hospitality EMT, CNA, Home Health Aid

Requirements:2.0 GPA, pass FCAT, take a TABE test and be on track for graduation.

PATHS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS HAVE 3 BASIC CHOICES

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…

Work Military

More School

FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE PATH

Minimum 3.5 GPA or above At least 2 years of a Foreign Language

(some out-of-state require more) Math at least through Algebra II and

strongly recommended through Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

Take ACT or SAT at least by Spring of Junior year.

Register online. Fee waivers available for students who receive free or reduced lunch.

Visit www.facts.org for college search

TECHNICAL PATH

Discuss options with School Counselor

Decide on type of program/interest

Obtain information on program and school

Take necessary tests

MILITARY PATH

Take ASVAB (given at LMHS in the fall)

Provides money for college Free Healthcare Free Housing Valuable Experience VA Home Loans and Benefits

WORK PATH

Take vocational courses for better Job/promotions/pay

Have good references/resume

Earn valuable work experience

$PAYING FOR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL$

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AIDE APPLY DURING THE SENIOR YEAR OF High School.

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS(SIGN UP DURING 12TH GRADE YEAR)

Florida Academic Scholar

3.5 weighted based on 16 Core Courses

100 hours community service

College Entrance Test Scores

SAT 1290 ACT 29 $156 per credit (4 year) $ $78 per credit (2

year)

Florida Medallion Scholar

3.0 weighted based on 16 core courses

75 hours community service

Test Scores SAT 1050 ACT 23 $ 95 per credit (4 year) $78 per credit (2 year)

CRITERIA SUBJECT TO CHANGE

BRIGHT FUTURES -CLASSES NEEDEDBEFORE GRADUATION

FOR FAS AND MEDALLION ONLY

4 English classes 4 Math (Algebra 1 and higher) Informal Geometry and

Liberal Arts Math don’t count. 3 Science Classes (2 labs) 3 Social Studies (World Hist, American Hist, American

Gov’t/Economics) 2 Foreign Languages (sequential, in the same language) May use up to two additional credits from courses in the

academic areas listed above and/or AP, fine arts courses to raise the GPA.

16-18 credits used for GPA calculation

BRIGHT FUTURES (CONT.)

Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (2 years only) 3.0 weighted GPA using 16 credits required for

graduation Must be a Vocational Completer with 3.5 GPA in a

minimum of three sequential vocational credits 30 hours community College Placement Tests

SAT ACT CPTMath 440 Reading 18 Reading 83Verbal 440 English 17 Sentence 83

Math 19 Algebra 72

BRIGHT FUTURES CLASSES NEEDED BEFORE GRADUATION

GOLD SEAL ONLY

4 English 4 Math (including Algebra 1) 3 Science (2 with labs) 3 Social Studies 1 Practical Arts or Performing Arts 1 HOPE

16 credits

VOLUNTEER HOURS (VPS) All of Bright Futures

Scholarships require Volunteer Hours.

VOLUNTEER HOURS 100 hours for FAS 75 hours for Medallion 30 for Gold SealVPS forms are available in our school website under Guidance page.

START WORKING ON YOUR HOURS NOW!HOURS EARNED IN GRADES 9TH -12TH QUALIFY

*Registration for Bright Futures starts

December 1st of senior year.

LMHS ATTENDANCE POLICY BEGAN TERM 2 –JANUARY 23, 2012

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

• Four (4) unexcused absences will result in a 59 (F) failing grade for the semester grade only. (9 weeks)

• The student would earn a 59 but would still be able to take exams at full credit. The student would still be able to pass a class depending upon the exam grade.

TARDIES

• 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence

MAKE-UP WORK

• All missed work is due within 5 days after returning to school (see print-out for exceptions)

PARTICIPATION

• To participate in or attend an extracurricular activity, a student must be present in school for at least 2 full periods of that school day.

REWARDS FOR GOOD ATTENDANCE

• Participation points shall be awarded and applied to semester exam. Points are based on classroom attendance (see scale below). *Any absence Excused or Unexcused will count against incentive. (some exceptions apply)

0 days absent 9 points added to exam

1 day absent 6 points added to exam

2 – 3 days absent 3 points added to exam4 or more days absent 0 points added to

exam• Example: A student with a 79% on his/her

semester exam and 0 absences would have 9 participation points added to his/her semester exam grade making it an 88/B. Semester exams may not exceed 100 points for grading purposes.

SEE THE PRINT-OUT FOR COMPLETE ATTENDANCE POLICY

INTERNET RESOURCES Google=Lake Minneola

High School http://www.lake.k12.fl.u

s/lmhs/site/default.aspOther resources: FLVC.org Bright Futures Lake Sumter Community

College Florida Choices

(CAREERS) CollegeBoard.com

(SAT) ACTstudent.org

STUDENT CHECKLIST

Earn Good Grades Have Good

Attendance Follow the rules Meet with your

guidance counselor

Get involved with clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities

Take advantage of academic opportunities…….

Make an appointment to see your guidance counselor or visit them in the Guidance Corner in the cafeteria during your lunch.

QUOTES TO LIVE BY:“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”

“THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING……

QUESTIONS

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