underclassman parent night 9 & 10 presentation 2014-2015

8/11/2019 Underclassman Parent Night 9 & 10 Presentation 2014-2015

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WELCOMETOTHEGUIDANCE

INFORMATIONALSESSIONFOR

STUDENTSANDPARENTS

DOUGLASANDERSON

SCHOOL

OF

THE

ARTS


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School Counseling Office

904-346-5620

Kathy MortensenDepartment Chair

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Ext. 119

[email protected]

Brooke Rimondi School Counselor

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Ext. [email protected]

Sarah DAnna School Counselor

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Brenda White Part time CounselorExt. 191

[email protected]

Loretta Nicholson Records ClerkExt. 118

[email protected]

Revlon Lewis

And Lee McLaughlin

Filing Clerk/Office Asst.


[email protected]


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NAVIANCEHighschool and College Planning

Given account information during classroom guidance in history

class. Created resumes and explored NAVIANCE

View highschool transcripts

Track college planning

Discover scholarships

Set goals

Explore careers

Create a resume

Utilize tools for time management, study skills, decision making

and more


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24 credits

2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass the ELA and Algebra 1 EOC

Take one on-line high school course

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS


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24 credits

4-English

4-Math(taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter)

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math

3-Science

Biology, 1 Physical Science, + 1 equally rigorous science3-Social Studies

World History, American History, Economics, American Gov

2-Foreign Language

Consecutive courses in same language1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*

1- HOPE

6-Electives*

*includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS


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PROMOTIONCRITERIA

To Grade Credit Requirement Other

10 5 Credits: Including1 English and 1 Math N/A

1112 Credits: Including 2 English and any combination of 2 Math and/or

ScienceN/A

1218 Credits: Including 3 English and any combination of 4 Math and/or

Science1.5 GPA or above


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WHATISONTHETRANSCRIPT? Biographical Information - check for accuracy

Official record of high school work

Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8thgrade if HS

course); all courses and final averages count

Senior schedule

Weighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY

Rank in class

Community service hours only Test results

Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy


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GRADEPOINTAVERAGE State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale)

District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)

Re-calculated, Academic GPA (includes half of an extraquality point for each academic honors course, wholeextra point for AP, DE) i.e. State University Schools in FL

Florida Bright Futures GPA (includes half of an extra

quality point for each academic honors, AP course). Goto www.flvc.org


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FRESHMANCHECKLIST College Fair October 11 @ Prime Osborne Center

StudyGPA begins this year

Extracurricular Activities /Community service

Begin involvement and document (summer before 9thcounts)

Career Development, College Exploration

Online course graduation requirement

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org

NAVIANCE

High School curriculum mapping

FCAT, EOC exams
http://www.flvc.org/http://www.flvc.org/


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SOPHOMORECHECKLIST College Fair October 11 @ Prime Osborne Center

PSAT October 15

StudyGood year to build GPA

Extracurricular Activities /Community service

Increase involvement and document

Continue Career Development, College Exploration

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org

Parent, Student, Counselor Conference!

College Ready!!

FCAT, EOC and AP exams


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Register to take the PSAT

College Fair October 11 @ Prime Osborne Center

Studyevery year counts; good year to build GPA

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility @ www.flvc.org

Take the SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores!

Meet with your counselor

NAVIANCE

Continue activities /community service and document

Know the steps for applying to college

EOC and AP exams

JuniorChecklist


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Work on your GPA every year!

Take the ACT and SAT beginning in your Junior year!

Build your resume with ACTIVITIES

What can I be doing now?

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Extracurricular activities and community service are hot

items! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most important(includes summer before ninth grade)

submit all documentation to Mr. Vetch or Mr. Mahan (make

copies)

turn in each verification form for all service completed to date by

end of the first 9 weeks

obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming community service

from guidance (counselor corner lunch table)

What kind of activities are important?

Quality participation in one or few activities Service to the communityvolunteering

Service and involvement in the school

Leadership and/or significant contributions

Community Service

and Extracurricular Activities


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SIXSTEPSTOTHE

COLLEGEAPPLICATIONPROCESS1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending

College

2) Consider College characteristics3) List, compare, and visit Colleges

4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines

5) Develop a plan to finance your education

6) Review and finalize your plans


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WHATDOYOUWANTTOBE

WHENYOUGROWUP? Interest Inventories

Aptitude Testing

Career Research Matching Up the Results

This is an emotional and intuitive decision,

not just a numbers game!!! You dont need all the answers right now


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A university/four-year college

Private or public

In-state or out-of-state

A community college

A vocational-technical school

A private technical college

What is right for me?


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FOURYEARCOLLEGE

Primary focus is firstgetting bachelorsdegree.

Opportunities to furthereducation beyond thebachelors degree (4year degree).

Universities offer a widevariety of majors.

Entrance requirementsvary by school.

Attending schoolfulltime = 12 credits persemester (most classesare 3 credits each)


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A good fit for

students who want totransfer to auniversity or collegeto pursue a bachelorsdegree.

Guaranteedacceptance to astateuniversity.

A good fit for

students who want toenter a professionalor technical field intwo years.

You can also continueon to a bachelorsdegree if you choose.

Associate of Arts 2+2 Associate in Science

State College Community College


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MEETINGCOLLEGEEXPENSES

MERITSCHOLARSHIPS

Based on talent or merit

Very competitive - national pool of applicants

High GPA and test scores Academic

Artistic

Community service

Leadership

Essay competitions


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BRIGHTFUTURESELIGIBILITY

16 college-preparatory credits and up to 2

additional credits from courses in these academic

areas and/or AP fine arts courses

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) - 3.5 weightedAcademic GPA (minimum 16 required academiccredits), 1290 (critical reading and math) SAT/29ACT, 100 hours community service

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted

Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academiccredits), 1170 (critical reading and math) SAT/ 26ACT, 75 hours community service


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MEETINGCOLLEGEEXPENSES

NEED-BASEDFINANCIALAIDGRANTS, LOANS and WORK STUDY

Many students and families receive need-based financialaid.

Federal Government: The Student Guide and FundingYour Education www.ed.gov/finaid.html

Families complete FAFSA (Free Application for FederalStudent Aid)

Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year (unlessapplying for summer session after graduation)o www.fafsa.ed.gov

Determines EFC - Expected Family Contribution

o www.act.orgor www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov


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IMPORTANTWEBSITES

www.duvalschools.org www.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

www.cyberguidance.net

www.finaid.org www.scholaraid.com

www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

www.flvc.org

www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

www.flchoices.org


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THANK YOU!

Questions?

Phone : 904-346-5620

Fax: 904-346-5636

http://www.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

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