Post on 17-Jan-2016
Mrs. Collins A—C & Mi—Sc 11th & 12th Mrs. Chancey D—He 9th —12th Mrs. Poitier Hi—Me 9th —12th Mr. Peters A—C & Mi—Sc 9th & 10th Mrs. Norgan Se-Z 9th —12th
CLASS OF 2019
4 YEAR/24 CREDITS GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS4 English
4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry
3 Science: Must include Biology
3 Social Studies: Must include World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.
1 Fine/Performing Arts
1 Physical Education: Must include Personal Fitness or HOPE
8 Electives
Passing score on Grade 10 ELA Assessment
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
Cumulative 2.0 GPA
Online Learning Course
2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)
END OF COURSE EXAMSEOC’S
Passing scores required for graduation:
Grade 10 ELA (English Language Arts)
Algebra 1 EOC
In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade
Algebra 1
Geometry
Biology
US History
Algebra 2 (if enrolled)
Administered in the Spring each year
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES / DISTRICT EOYS
District EOYs for ½ credit courses (Econ, Gov’t, PE, etc.)
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Course Final Exam (EOY) Semester 1 Grade
35% 35% 30% 100%
District EOYs for 1 credit courses
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Course Final Exam
(column is blank until EOY score
is available)
Semester 1
Grade
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Course Final Exam
Semester 2 Grade
35% 35% 30% 100% 35% 35% 30% 100%
• Numeric Calculation; note on report card denotes EOY is 30% of each final course grade.
• Numeric Calculation: each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1st semester exam; EOY is 30% of final semester grade.
• Unit/Quarter/Semester assessments are included in quarter grades.
STATE EOC COURSES(ALGEBRA 1, ALGEBRA 2, BIOLOGY,
GEOMETRY, US HISTORY)
State EOC Courses
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Course Final Exam
(column remains blank in Pinnacle.
EOC should display on report card)
Semester 1
Grade
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Course Final Exam
(column remains blank in Pinnacle.
EOC should display on report card)
Semester 2
Grade
35% 35% Remains blank (30%) 100% 35% 35% Remains
blank (30%) 100%
• Numeric Calculation; numeric table of EOC scores to be provided by AAE Department; each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1st semester exam; EOC is 30% of EACH final semester grade.
• Genesis will calculate the final semester grades - teachers will not enter EOCs into the grade book (EOC scores are received directly from FLDOE).
CALCULATING GRADESEOC’S AND EOY’S
Semester 1 (Q1 & Q2)
Grade
35% of CourseGrade
Semester 2 (Q3 & Q4)
Grade
35% of CourseGrade
EOC/EOYResults
30% of Course Grade
NEW GRADE FOR EACH SEMESTER
(TRANSCRIPT)
85B 80B 65D C
29.75 28 19.5 *77.25C
*PCSB will convert EOC and EOY scores to calculate final course grade
All courses have a test that counts for 30% of the course grade.
• Administered at the end of the school year• EOC = End of Course Exam• EOY = End of Year Exam
MERIT DESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:
Attain one or more industry certifications
* Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation
SCHOLAR DESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: 1 credit in Algebra II 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous
mathematics course Pass the Biology EOC 1 credit in chemistry or physics 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or
physics Pass the U.S. History EOC 2 credits in the same world language 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course
* Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
10th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS
11th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS
12th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS
SEMESTER YEAR
Individual Class
.5 credit(A,B,C or D)
1 credit (A,B,C or D)
Total Classes 3.5 credits (A,B,C or D)
7 credits (A,B,C or D)
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
ClassLetter GradePoints
Class: English 1Grade: B Points: 3
GPA= Total points earned/Total classes taken
Grade points
A = 4 PTS
B=3 PTS
C=2 PTS
D=1 PTS
F=0 PTS
Weighted GPA
Honors=.5 point
Advanced Placement = 1 point
Dual Enrollment = 1 point
GPA CALCULATION
English 1 Hon B 3.5
Algebra 1C 2
Earth/Space A 4
PE A 4
Draw/Paint C 2
Spanish 1D 1
ROTC A 4___
Total points 20.5
GPA CALCULATION
Total points = 20.5
Total classes = 7
GPA= Total points/total class
Weighted GPA= 20.5/7
Weighted GPA = 2.928
Un-weighted GPA=20/7
Un-weighted GPA=2.857
ONLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATIONGRADUATION
REQUIREMENT Student/Parent requests the course on
www.flvs.net (complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)
Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School Class’ form to the Guidance Office.
Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested the correct course and approve the course.
FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.
Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.
ONLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION
Drivers Education
Personal and Family Finance
Parenting Skills
Peer Counseling
BRIGHT FUTURESWWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG
Florida Academic Scholarship
Florida Medallion Scholarship
Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
Always refer to the website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in scholarship requirements
BF requirements subject to change
BRIGHT FUTURES:
FAS/FMSWWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG
Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar
18 academic units is a minimum requirement; most universities prefer more ( 21.5 or greater)
GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS
• Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded.
1 Fine/Practical Art
1 Physical Education
3 CTE Credits
3.0 weighted GPA overall
3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses
30 CSH
Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed
Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.floridashines.org
If you're thinking about college, know the Bright Futures Scholarship Program (www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org) and state university admissions
Look for Scholarships online at www.georgejenkinshs.com, www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com
THINGS EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD DO
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THINGS EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD DO
Begin to think about what you will do after high school – college, vocational training, field of study.
Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements.
Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship.
Take school work seriously because every year and course counts.
THINGS EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD DO
Attend class everyday
Do all your homework and class work
Ask for extra help or extra credit.
Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you
Know who your counselor is and become familiar with all that GJHS can offer you
Get involved! Make a commitment to 1 or more extracurricular activities
Make a difference and earn community service
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