underclassman parent night 9 & 10 presentation 2015-2016

8/20/2019 Underclassman Parent Night 9 & 10 Presentation 2015-2016

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WELCOME TO THEGUIDANCE

INFORMATIONAL SESSION

FOR STUDENTS AND

PARENTS

DOUGLAS ANDERSON

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS


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• Kathy Mortensen Department Chair

School Counselor, A-GI

• Brooke Rimondi School Counselor, GL-O

• Shaneka Ferrell School Counselor, P-Z

• Dayle Mack Office Clerk

• Loretta Nicholson Records Clerk

ph 904-346-5620

fax 904-346-5636

http://www.da-arts.org

DA School Counseling Office


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NAVIANCE

Highschool and College Planning

Personalized account

College and career preparation and planning

Self-discovery assessments and inventories

Set goals

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 Grade 10 FSA ELA

Pass Algera 1 E!"

#a$e one on%line high school course

GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS


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Graduation Requirements24 credits

4-English

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

Geometry, + 2

3-Science

iology, 2 sciences3-Social Studies

!orld "istory, American "istory, #conomics, American Go$

2-Foreign Language

m%st be in same &orld lang%age1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*

1- HPE

!-Electi"es*

*includes the 12 s#ecific arts courses for $A arts seal


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PROMOTION CRITERIA

%o &rade 'redit (e)uirement ther

'0 redits* Incl%ding' #nglish or ' ath A

'''2 redits* Incl%ding 2 #nglish and any combination of 2 ath andor

.cience A

'2'8 redits* Incl%ding / #nglish and any combination of ath andor

.cience'1 GA or abo$e


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WHAT IS ON THE TRANSCRIPT?

Biographical Information - check for accuracy

Official record of high school work

Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8th grade if HS course);

all courses and final averages count Senior schedule

Weighted GPA and unweighted GPAONLY

Rank in class

Community service hours only

Test results

Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy


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GRADE POINT AVERAGE

• State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale)

• District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)

• Re-calculated, Academic GPA (includes half of an extra

quality point for each academic honors course, whole extra

point for AP, DE) State University Schools in Florida

• Florida Bright Futures GPA (uses specific courses and

includes half of an extra quality point for each honors, AP, or

DE course). Go to www.flvc.org


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CHECKLIST Study – Every year counts. Good year to build GPA

Extracurricular Activities /Community Service

Increase involvement and document

Career Development & College Exploration

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.org

College Ready!! Know the post secondary readiness scores!

Check academic and bright futures progress atwww.flvc.org

NAVIANCE

ELA FSA, EOC and AP exams

High School curriculum mapping

PSAT score report

Sophomore conference - Parent, Student, Counselor Conference!

http://www.flvc.org/http://www.flvc.org/


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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 completed documentation to Ms. Cherry, Ms. Swartz or

guidance (make copies to keep for your records)

turn in each verification form for all service completed yearly

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 community –volunteering

Service and involvement in the school

Leadership and/or significant contributions

'ommunit Ser"ice +

E,tracurricular Acti"ities


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SIX STEPS TO THE

COLLEGE APPLICATION

PROCESS1) 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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BE

WHEN YOU GROW UP? Interest Inventories

Aptitude Testing

Career Research Matching Up the Results

This is an emotional and intuitive

decision, not just a numbers game!!! You don’t 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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FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

Primary focus is rstgetting bachelor’sdegree.

Opportunities tofurther educationbeyond the bachelor’sdegree ( year

degree!.

"niversities o#er a$ide variety of ma%ors.

&ntrancere'uirements vary

by school.

Attending schoolfulltime )* credits

per semester (mostclasses are + creditseach!


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A good t for

students $ho $antto transfer to auniversity or collegeto pursue a

bachelors degree. ,uaranteed

acceptance to a state university.

A good ft or

students who wantto enter aproessional ortechnical feld intwo years.

You can alsocontinue on to abachelor’s degree iyou choose.

Associate of Arts – 2+2 Associate in Science

State College – Community College


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MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSES

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

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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MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSESBRIGHT FUTURES

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

during spring of senior year

Must meet minimum requirements for recaclulated

GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Must maintain GPA in college


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BRIGHT FUTURES ELIGIBILITY

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 weighted Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academiccredits), 1290 SAT/29 ACT (excluding the writingsection), 100 hours community service

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academiccredits), 1170 SAT/26 ACT (excluding the writingsection) 75 hours community service


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MEETING COLLEGE

EXPENSES

NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AIDGRANTS, LOANS and WORK STUDY Many students and families receive need-basedfinancial aid.

Federal Government: “The Student Guide” and“Funding Your Education” –www.ed.gov/finaid.html

Families complete FAFSA (Free Application forFederal Student Aid)

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

Determines EFC - Expected Family Contributiono www.act.org orwww.fafsa4caster.ed.gov


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IMPORTANT WEBSITES

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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