Class 2017What is your plan for Post-

Secondary?

Home of the Hawks!

AGENDA

Complete a career inventory.

Understanding how GPA works

Review Graduation Requirements

Review Early Grad Option (EGO)

Review Bright Futures

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AFTER HIGH

SCHOOL?

HAVING A PLAN WILL HELP YOU STAY ORGANIZE AND

FOCUS.

COMPLETING A CAREER INVENTORY IS THE 1ST

STEP You need your IPAD

Answer all the questions as truthful as possible.

Your result will help you plan for post-secondary (college, etc)

You can find what college offers your career.

Safe website, created for students in Florida to better prepare themselves for Postsecondary.

COMPLETING A CAREER INVENTORY IS THE 1ST

STEP You will need your IPAD. www.flchoices.org –how many of you have

already created an account from Middle school?

New students: on the right corner, click “Create New Account”

Click on: “High school student” Follow the instructions Raise your hand if you have any questions.

COMPLETING A CAREER INVENTORY IS THE 1ST

STEP After completing your profile

1. Get Ready for Postsecondary or work

a. Click on: Take assessments

2. Click on: “Interest Profiler”, then answer all the questions.

3. After completing the survey, your top interest will show with career clusters, education level requires; and salary

4. Based the way you answered the questions, now you have a list of careers that you can explore.

5. You can read about the careers and help you decide which one fit you best.

6. At home you can research colleges that offer the specific career (s) that you are looking for.

ADDITIONAL FREE CAREER INVENTORY

http://www.yourfreecareertest.com

https://secure.flchoices.org/

FIND A COLLEGE THAT OFFERS YOUR CAREER

VISIT: WWW.FLVC.ORG

How important is it to earn credits?

It is ESSENTIAL to success! Credits determine what grade you are in

and where you will be placed for the next year.

Credits determine whether or not you may progress to the next level of classes (11 credits are needed to be promoted to 11th grade.

Credits determine if you may take dual enrollment classes at LSCC.

Credits determine whether or not you will graduate.

How important is my GPA?

You must have at least a 2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA to graduate.

Every class you take counts – including elective credits.

Every D (1 point) or F (0 points) reduces your GPA and hurts your chance for a successful graduation.

Honors and AP classes count more than regular!

You need 3.0 unweighted to Dual Enroll at LSSC.

You need 2.0 GPA to Dual Enroll at Lake Tech College.

Many scholarships require a 2.7 GPA or higher

Unweighted vs Weighted GPA

Unweighted GPA

Regular classes A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 Graduation/

LSCC

*Weighted GPA Honors

DE/AP A = 5 A

= 6 B = 4 B = 5 C = 3 C = 4 D = 2 D = 3

For College/Bright Futures

Standard Diploma

4 ELA (ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS)

4 Math (Algebra 1 EOC (must pass for Credit) Geo w/EOC (30%), 2 additional math.

3 Science (2 of 3 with lab) Biology 1 w/EOC (30%) 2 additional rigorous science.

3 Social Studies (1 World History; US History w/EOC (30%); US Government (1/2); Economics (1/2)

1 credit (HOPE)

1 credit (Fine or performing arts, Speech, Debate, or Practical Arts)

8 Electives

Requirement: at least 1 course within the 24 credits. Driver ED can count.

24 credits

2.0 GPA

Scholar Designation

4 ELA (ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS)

4 Math (Algebra 1 EOC (must pass for Credit) Geo w/EOC (must passed), 2 additional math.

3 Science (2 of 3 with lab) Biology 1 w/EOC (must passed); Chemistry; Physics..

3 Social Studies (1 World History; US History w/EOC (must passed); US Government (1/2); Economics (1/2)

1 credit (HOPE)

1 credit (Fine or performing arts, Speech, Debate, or Practical Arts)

2 Foreign Language (same language)

6 Electives 1 elective must be AP or Dual Enrollment

Online Requirement: at least 1 course within the 24 credits. Driver ED can count.

Must pass ELA-FSA Reading 245 or higher and passed all EOC exams.

24 credits

ACCEL3 years option (EGO)

4 ELA (English Language Arts)

4 Math (Algebra 1 EOC (must pass for Credit) Geo w/EOC (30%), 2 additional math.

3 Science (2 of 3 with lab) Biology 1 w/EOC (30%) 2 additional rigorous science.

3 Social Studies (1 World History; US History w/EOC (30%); US Government (1/2); Economics (1/2)

1 credit (Fine or performing arts, Speech, Debate, or Practical Arts)

No HOPE required

3 Elective Credits

18 credits

2.0 GPA

Pass Reading FCAT 245 and pass Algebra 1 EOC

HOPE and online are NOT a requirement.

Parents must sign.

REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS FOR 10TH GRADERS

ALGEBRA 1 EOC*

FSA WRITING

FSA READING*

GEO EOC

BIO EOC

ALGEBRA 2 EOC

*MUST PASS TO GRADUATE

ONLINE REQUIREMENT

VISIT WWW.FLVS.NET TO REGISTER

COURSE CAN BE ½ OR FULL CREDIT.

½ CREDIT—CAN TAKE 18 WEEKS TO COMPLETE

1 FULL CREDIT-CAN TAKE 36 WEEKS TO COMPLETE (full year)

Read the description of the course

Pick your favorite subject

Stay away from courses that require EOCs.

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS

Florida Scholar 4 ElA 4 Math 3 Science (2 labs) 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Languages 16 credits 3.5 Weighted GPA 100 hours 1290 SAT/29 ACT

See the handout

Medallion 4 ElA 4 Math 3 Science (2 labs) 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Languages 16 credits 3.0 Weighted GPA 75 hours 1170 SAT/26 ACT

Gold Seal 4 ElA 4 Math 3 Science (2 labs) 3 Social Studies 1 Fine OR Identified

Practical Art OR .5 credit in each

1 HOPE 16 credits Plus a minimum of 3

Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program (see LMHS Industry list)

What should you know about Bright Futures?

You apply December 1st of your seniors.

Your 9th-10th grades will average to the GPA to earn the scholarships

You can start earning your Volunteer hours right now. Don’t wait for your senior year.

The scholarships are reviewed every year by the state, so things can be changed.

It is your responsibility to keep up it because of the changes.

www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/awardamt.htm

Volunteer form is available in our website: http://lake.k12.fl.us/lmh; click on Guidance; click forms

What can you do if you are currently failing your classes?

Speak to your teachersAttend tutoringAsk a friend for help/study

partnerStudy/complete your

assignments on timeMake an appointment to

see me. Failure is not an option.

Mrs. Paul paulg@lake.k12.fl.us

You can make an appointment to see in Guidance corner or

stop by to see me in Guidance corner every Thursday.

On line information

The LMHS website

www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmh Click on the Guidance Department

Scroll down the menu on the left to “Graduation

Requirements”

Florida Department of Education

www.FLDOE.org Search “Graduation Requirements”

www.flvc.org –can assist with college search

www.choice.org –can assist with career search and college planning

www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/awardamt.htm

How to sign up for Guidance LMHSClass 2017 messages:

Questions?

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