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11th grade parent night
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Presented by:
Jill Pepe
12th Grade Counselor
BRACE Advisor
Bob Frazier
Guidance Director
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Graduation requirements
AGENDA
COLLEGE PREPARATION
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Current 11th GradersClass of 2017
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Graduation Requirements
• 24 Credits
• 2.0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)
• 80 Community Service Hours
Hands on Broward
School Website
• Assessments:• Pass FSA English Language Assessment (ELA)
• Concordant Scores: SAT Reading 430; ACT Reading 19
• Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher• Concordant Scores: PERT Math 97
• Take the Geometry EOC• Take the Biology EOC• Take the US History EOC*
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English = 4 Credits
For Example:
• English 1
• English 2
• English 3
• English 4
Math = 4 Credits
Must Include:
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• + 2 additional credits of Math
24 Total credits to include:
Students Entering 9th Grade in 2013 - 2014
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Science = 3 Credits
Must Include:
• Biology
• +2 Additional Science Courses
Examples:
• Chemistry
• Physics
Social Studies = 3 Credits
Must Include:
• World History
• US History
• US Government (.50)
• Economics with Financial Literacy (.50)
24 Total credits to include:
Students Entering 9th Grade in 2013 - 2014
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Required Electives
• 1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses
• 1 Credit of Physical Education with Integration of Health (HOPE)
• 1 Online Course
Electives
• 8 additional elective credits of student choice
24 Total credits to include:
Students Entering 9th Grade in 2013 - 2014
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Semester grades
• Credit granted on a semester basis (.50)
• Calculation of Semester Grade• Quarter 1/3 = 37.5%• Quarter 2/4 = 37.5%• Exam = 25%
• Students must pass 2 out of the 3
• Mid term exemption
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Forgiveness
• High School Courses taken in Middle School• Forgive a C, D, or F with a grade of C or higher in a
subsequent course that is the same or comparable
• High School Courses taken in High School
• Forgive a D or F with a grade of C or higher in a subsequent course that is the same or comparable
• All forgiveness courses must be included on the transcript as an accurate reflection of the student’s record of achievement
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GPA’s
• The Grade Point Average is calculated by dividing the number of quality points earned by the number of credits attempted
• Semester Weighted GPA
• Cumulative Weighted GPA (District & Class Rank)
• Core GPA
• Bright Futures GPA
• State GPA (State and Graduation Qualifier)
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College entrance exams
•SAT•ACT
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SAT
SAT – www.collegeboard.com
Administered 7 times a year
New SAT format – March 2016
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ACT
ACT – www.actstudent.org Administered 6 times a year
5 test exam – Math, English, Reading, Science and Writing
• Scores averaged together for a composite score
There is no penalty for wrong answers
Score of 1-36 for each test, averaged together for a score of 1-36
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COLLEGE READINESS
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Post secondary
• 4 year University
• 2 year State College • advice for transfers
• Technical programs – Atlantic Technical Program
• Military
• Work Force
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Bright futures
When should I apply?
The applications becomes available December 1 of your senior year.
You have until graduation to apply
How do I know if I am eligible?
See your Guidance Counselor
Bright Futures does accept the scores of SAT and ACT taken in June 2017
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Bright futures
Florida Academic Scholar Requirements –• SAT Score (R & M) – 1290 or ACT Composite – 29• 3.5 GPA• 100 Service Hours• OR Cambridge Diploma
Florida Medallion ScholarRequirements –• SAT Score (R & M) – 1170 or ACT Composite – 26• 3.0 GPA• 75 Service Hours
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Bright futures
Gold Seal Vocational ScholarRequirements –
• 3.0 GPA core classes• 3.5 GPA in vocational track classes• Completion of a vocational track• 30 service hours• Career Certificate Program, Applied Technology Diploma
Program, and Technical Degree Program
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Financial aid
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
When do I complete the FAFSA?
Application opens January 1st of senior year
The earlier the better
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www.Fafsa.ed.gov
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Graduation Requirements
Please Contact your School Counselor for:
Questions regarding the new graduation requirements
Personalized course planning and advisement
A graduation credit check
School Counselors support student achievement with academic advisement, career education and social/emotional growth.
Senate Bill 1076