WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOLFall Sophomore/Junior PARENT NIGHT

Welcome Classes of 2020 and 2021!!

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Principal: William FloydAssistant Principal: Wessal Kenaio

Assistant Principal: Kimberly SantanaAssistant Principal: Timothy Shuler

Assistant Principal: M. Soraya Smith

Sophomore/Junior Parent Night Agenda● Introductions and Welcome● A word from PTSO/SAC● Reading your Transcripts, SAT signup, Calculating GPA, Individual Student/Counselor

Meetings, Diploma designations● Dual Enrollment- Valencia, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Career

Technical Education● Challenge yourself academically- taking AP Classes, Dual Enrollment, AP vs DE, Supports for

AP students● Tutoring/Supports● CCC/Naviance/SUS● Community Service● Financial Aid, Scholarships, Bright Futures/Medallion● Senior Year Purchases, Unpaid Obligations, Remind, Websites● Sophomores To do● Juniors To do

Our purpose...

We are a team of Professional School Counselors that help students reach their highest level of academic achievement, grow their personal and social development, and to assist in career planning.

Professional School Counselors are certified counselors trained in school counseling, possessing the unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ needs. All of our Professional School Counselors hold a master’s degree or higher in school counseling or a related field. They are required to uphold ethical and professional standards of the professional counseling associations, and play a vital role in maximizing student achievements.

Student Services www.westorangehs.ocps.net ● Academic Counseling/Responsive Services & School Support (Students are

welcomed to come during their lunch everyday of the week or to make an appointment)

● Parent Walk-in Thursdays 8-11● Resources for Tutoring Opportunities● Scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences (Mrs. Jadonath: 407-905-2400 ext. 6162403)

● Turn in your Volunteer Hours (NHS/SGA Club Hours need to be submitted to organization and Student Services)

● Order Transcripts ($2.00 for a hard copy)

School Counselors and DeansSchool Counselors Alpha Deans Alpha

Mr. Orras A-Car Mrs. Rivera A-Ga

Mrs. Morel Cas-Fi Mrs. Randolph Ge-O

Mrs. Mazur Fl-Joj Mr. Ball P-Z

Ms. Rabieh Jok-Me

Mrs. Sumpter Mi-Q

Mrs. Rountree Ra-Sr

Ms. Aristor St-Z

Ms. Natalee Burke Graduate School Counselor InternDr. Edwards College and Career Transition CounselorMrs. Bateman College and Career SpecialistMrs. Armbruster Orange Technical Center, Career SpecialistMrs. Minguez ESOL ComplianceMs. Householder ESE Staffing Specialist

PTSO and SAC▶ SAC President- Lisa McCarthy

▶ SAC meets every second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm in the main campus media center.

▶ PTSO President- Katheryn Snyder▶ PTSO meets immediately after SAC.▶ http://www.wohsptso.org/

Reading your transcript!

Pull out your Graduation Checklist

Graduation Requirement Checklist

▶ Fill in as we review transcripts▶ Classes required for graduation▶ GPA▶ Required Subject Areas▶ HS Online Course▶ BF’s ▶ FAFSA Application

Demographic Information- Name, Social Security, Address, Parent/Guardian

Immunization Record

Course Information, Grades, GPA

▶ Prepared Date▶ FL Student ID▶ District Student ID▶ Address▶ Parent Name▶ Racial/Ethnic▶ Birth Date/Place▶ Immunization

Record

▶ Institution▶ Grade Level▶ Course#▶ Course Title▶ Grade▶ Attempted/Earned

Credit▶ GPA- District/State▶ Attendance

1. Cumulative Summary

2. Check Credits3. Check District

and State GPA4. Ranking5. ELA Testing

Requirement6. Alg 1 Testing

Requirement7. Online Course

Requirement8. Industry

Certification

Graduation Requirements (Credits)Standard Diploma:

Subject Area CreditsEnglish 4Math (Must include Alg 1 and Geo) 4Science (Must include Bio) 3World History 1US History 1American Gov/Economics 0.5/0.5Fine Arts 1HOPE 1Electives 8---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 24

Review your child’s transcripts with them using the graduation checklist as a guide for what to look for. Contact counselor if you find any errors or discrepancies.

Additional Graduation Requirements▶ 2.0 Un-weighted GPA▶ Pass Reading FSA

▶ Concordant ACT Score- 19 (Reading alone) OR 18 average English & Reading▶ Concordant SAT Score- 24 (Reading alone) or 430 EBRW

▶ Pass Algebra 1 EOC▶ Concordant PERT Score- 97▶ Concordant PSAT/NMSQT- 430 (Math alone)▶ Concordant SAT- 420 (Math alone)▶ Concordant ACT- 16 (Math alone)

▶ Take Biology, US History, & Geometry EOC- counts as 30% of final grade

(if course was completed in State of FL public school)▶ Complete 1 high school online course (OCVS or Blended US Gov’t)

Diploma DesignationsScholar:*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements, a student must

● Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2;● Pass the Geometry EOC;● Earn 1 credit in statistics or equally rigorous math course;● Pass Biology 1 EOC;● Earn 1 credit in chemistry or physics;● Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics;● Pass the US History EOC;● Earn 2 credits in the same world language;● Earn at least 1 credit in Advanced Placement (AP), IB, AICE, or Dual

Enrollment;● Takes the respective AP assessment; and● Earns a minimum score to earn college credit

Merit:*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements…

● Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established (per s. 1003.492, F.S.)

Biliteracy:SILVER-● Earn 4 world language courses in the same language with a cumulative

grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; or earn a score or performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)

GOLD-● Earn 4 world language courses in the same language with a cumulative

grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and a Level 4 or higher on the Grade 10 English Language Arts Florida Standards Assessment

● Or earn a score or performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)

What is GPA?▶ GPA = Grade Point Average

▶ A calculation of your average score on a weighted and unweighted scale.

▶ Different institutions calculate GPA differently.

▶ Honors, AP, DE, CTE, and other classes have varied weights.

▶ Here in Orange County- AP, DE, CTE all weighted on a 6-point scale.

▶ Honors classes are weighted on a 5-point scale.

▶ Unweighted (standard) courses can lower your weighted GPA, but cannot lower your unweighted GPA

▶ Quarter/semester grades versus final grades

▶ Examples:▶ I take 4 classes this year and earn the

following:▶ How will my GPA be calculated?

Class Final Grade

Unweighted Points

Weighted Points

PE A 4 4English Honors A 4 5Math

Honors B 3 4History Honors A 4 5Overall 3.75 4.5

Class Final Grade

Unweighted Points

Weighted Points

PE A 4 4DE

English A 4 6AP Math B 3 5

AP History C 2 4Overall 3.25 4.75

Announcements

▶ Junior Assemblies▶ This week (through English classes)

▶ Sophomore Assemblies▶ Last week (through English classes)

▶ Junior Class Ring Assembly▶ October 31 ▶ 2nd periods, juniors will be called out

of class

SAT/ACT

SAT (www.collegeboard.com) ACT (www.actstudent.org)October 6, 2018 October 27, 2018November 3, 2018 December 8, 2018December 1, 2018 February 9, 2019March 9, 2019 April 13, 2019May 4, 2019 June 8, 2019June 1, 2019 July 13, 2019

Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 26th ($29 fee)

Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 28th ($27.50 fee)

**ALL Seniors will take the SAT Wednesday, October 11th.

**If your student receives Free or Reduced Lunch, please have them see their counselor for an SAT/ACT fee waiver.

OUR TEAM:Dr. Latishua E. Lewis, DirectorTamar Cassagnol, Assistant DirectorRachel Bellamy, West Academic AdvisorMildred Medina, East CoordinatorChristina Rigel, East Academic AdvisorJessica Jurado Arroyo, Osceola CoordinatorLindsey Oxenrider, Osceola Academic Advisor

Dual Enrollment

CRITERIA TO PARTICIPATE

At the time of application: Grades 6-11: 3.0 unweighted high school CGPA

Grade 12: 3.0 weighted CGPA

College ready test scores (PERT, SAT, ACT, 10th Grade FSA, or Alg1 EOC)

Parent and Guidance Counselor approval signature

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

Rigor of Courses

Communication

Time Management

Spring 2019 APPLICATION DATES

Application Opens Monday, September 10th

Application Closes Monday, October 8th

Test Score Deadline Monday, October 29th

DE Process

- The application will be online!!!!- Select “Dual Enrollment” as application type- Students type in parent information and their counselor’s

name and email address to verify GPA- Students can save progress- VID numbers will be emailed 5 days after all parts of the

application have been submitted

Questions?

www.facebook.com/groups/ValenciaDualEnrollment

Coordinators:

Lisandra Jimenez West Campus

Jessica Jurado ArroyoOsceola Campus

Mildred MedinaEast Campus

Website:valenciacollege.edu/dual

Email:dualenrollment@valenciacollege.edu

Telephone:407-582-1600

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ONLINE DUAL ENROLLMENT

Litza Echeverria Rubio and Brandon Case

Distance & Continuing Education

ABOUT ONLINE DUAL ENROLLMENT• Allows qualified high school students access to UF courses

• Earn both high school and college credit• Taught by UF faculty• Follows UF academic calendar• Two classes in Fall and Spring semester at NO COST to students

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS• At least a 3.6 unweighted cumulative GPA• Junior or Senior in high school• Standardized test scores

• SAT: 1100• PSAT: 1130• ACT: 22

COURSES• Vary every semester• Cover General Education

requirements• Provide electives for exploration

• Same courses as those on campus• Transfer to any public institution in

FL• Rigorous

• Courses are not:• Self-paced• Easy A’s

ADVISING• For students:

• Application• Course Selection• Enrollment• Textbook Arrangements• Semester Check-ins

• For counselors:• Single Point of Contact• Grades and Transcripts

OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS ...

•Are self-motivated•Communicate proactively•Have reasonable expectations•Have good time management skills•Know their interest •Do NOT overwhelm themselves

NEXT STEPS• Express interest to school counselor• Submit an application on our website

• Due by November 4, 2018• Stay connected to email for continued communication• Classes will begin January 7, 2019

dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu

dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu

Courses

Courses

dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu

Questions?

Litza Echeverria Rubio, Ed.S.Academic Program CoordinatorDistance & Continuing EducationUniversity of Florida

lfer@dce.ufl.edu352-273-4155

Brandon CaseAcademic Program CoordinatorDistance & Continuing EducationUniversity of Florida

bcase@dce.ufl.edu352-294-0495

Orange Technical College

Career and Technical Education -on campus and

Dual Enrollment opportunities ● West Orange has 9 CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs on

campus. They include:○ Agriculture (Animal Science and Horticulture)○ Material and Processing Technology (Wood Shop)○ Building Construction○ Digital Information Technology○ Engineering (Project Lead the Way)○ Digital Media/Multimedia○ Business Management and Analysis ○ Digital Video Technology○ Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology

Open every day

during lunch.

● Orange Technical College is part of OCPS and has 5 campuses:■ Westside ■ Orlando■ Mid FL■ Winter Park■ Avalon

● There are 27 dual enrollment programs at offered at OTC campuses?○ 3D Animation○ Accounting○ Administrative Assistant○ Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating ○ Automotive Collision○ Automotive Services○ Culinary○ Digital Audio and Video Production○ Digital Cinema Production○ Digital Media/Multimedia ○ Drafting○ Electricity○ EMT○ Patient Care Assistant

○ Pharmacy Technician○ Welding○ Veterinary Assisting○ Medical Assisting○ Digital Photography○ Diesel Mechanics ○ Gaming and Simulation○ Sports and Event Marketing○ Machining Technology○ Electronics○ Barbering○ Building Construction○ Facials Specialty○ Cosmetology

● Who can benefit from dual enrollment CTE courses?○ Students entering 11th and 12th grade next school year

**Must be on track for graduation**

● AP weighted and Academically challenging○ Rigorous learning opportunities○ Nationally recognized guidelines for curriculum○ Industry Certifications

● College credits: earn up to 27 college credits NO COST and TRANSPORTATION is provided

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Armbruster @ sandi.armbruster@ocps.net. Located in the Administration Building, room 115, next to attendance.

College and Career Center- Mrs. BatemanRoom #839 near Auditorium/Cafe Sarah.Bateman@ocps.net▶ Open everyday during lunch▶ By appointment with Mrs. Bateman

▶ youcanbook.me (direct link on school website - CCC page)

▶ Sign up for College Visits▶ on Naviance (within students’ launchpad account)

▶ instructions on school website - CCC page

District Transition Counselor: Dr. Latashia Edwards▶ On campus monthly - email for an appointment latashia.edwards@ocps.net

College Essay Workshop

Johns Hopkins College Visit

Launchpad (student laptop)Naviance is a College & Career Platform that allows an OCPS student to explore a wide variety of colleges and career paths which will help lead them to graduate with a post-secondary plan for their future.

** The full matrix (with 51 other elements identified) is available on our school website - CCC page

Advanced Placement

▶ “The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.”

-https://www.collegeboard.org/about

▶ WOHS offers 28 different AP courses including:▶ Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Physics I and AP Physics C: Mechanics,

Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, English Composition, English Literature, Capstone Seminar, Research Seminar, World History, US History, US Government, Human Geography, European History, Psychology, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Comparative Government, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, 3D Art (Ceramics), 2D Art, Studio Art (Drawing), Music Theory, AP Art History

▶ Over 1,600 West Orange High School students enrolled in at least one AP class

Why take an AP Class?

▶ Academically challenging ▶ Rigorous learning opportunities

▶ Nationally recognized guidelines for curriculum and assessment▶ College admission

▶ Many colleges and universities recognize the rigor of AP classes in their applicants

▶ GPA- 6 point scale▶ AP can help students get ahead in college▶ Score a 3 or higher on AP exam, class grade adjusted to an A (WOHS only)**▶ All classes on WOHS Campus

Frequent concerns with taking an AP class…

▶ I don’t think I will pass (or score high enough) on the AP exam to get college credit.▶ You don’t need to score a 5, many colleges grant credit, or

placement, with a score of a 3.

▶ Taking AP classes could hurt my GPA.▶ Your decision to take an AP course shows admissions officers that

you are willing to take on the academic challenge of college-level coursework and expectations.

▶ Remember that quarterly grades do not count towards GPA.

Valencia Dual Enrollment▶ College credit awarded through Valencia for taking classes on their

campus (or online through VC)▶ A wide variety of course offerings (over 100 options)▶ Must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA and apply the semester prior

▶ Must have college-level placement scores (PERT, ACT, SAT) into VC by November 3rd.

▶ Deadline for Spring 2018 application is October 20th. ▶ November 11th- Spring course registration opens▶ Deadline for Fall 2018 application is April 1st. ▶ Students must be accepted into Spring term in order to take classes during the

summer term

**Transportation not provided

College-level Placement TestPERT Reading- 106 Writing- 103 Math 123

ACT Reading- 20 English- 17 Math- 21

SAT Critical Reading 480 Math- 480

UF and UCF Dual EnrollmentUF- Online Only▶ Junior or Senior in HS▶ 3.6 Unweighted GPA▶ Test Scores: 1100 SAT Composite, 22 ACT Composite, OR 1130 PSAT Composite▶ Spring 2019 Application Deadline: November 4, 2018▶ Can take up to 2 courses/semester

UCF▶ Junior or Senior in HS▶ 3.8 GPA based on their calculation of academic core classes only▶ Test Scores: 1330 SAT Composite OR 28 ACT Composite▶ Application Deadlines:

▶ Spring: November 1, 2018▶ Summer: March 1▶ Fall: May 1

AP versus Dual Enrollment

▶ There is no right or wrong, better or worse▶ Colleges are looking for well-rounded students that

challenge themselves in their coursework- this includes AP and DE courses

▶ Much consideration should be given to where you want to end up▶ Out of State or In-State?

$ $ $ Financial Aid $ $ $

$ FAFSA

↖ Application available October 1stof Senior year

↖ www.fafsa.ed.gov

- The earlier you apply, the greater the award amount.

$ BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP

↖ Application available October 1st of Senior year

↖ www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

$ INSTITUTIONAL AID

- Check each school to see what they offer

↖ The earlier you apply, the better chance to receive funds

↖ Raise.me

$ OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS~ Check WO website (Scholarships are under the “Guidance” tab)

$ OTHER SOURCES

~ Grants, Loans, Work Study Programs, etc…

Scholarships▶ www.fastweb.com

▶ www.scholarships.com

▶ www.westorangehs.ocps.net

▶ Student Services Scholarship bulletin boards▶ WOHS CCC Scholarship Binder

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPFlorida Academic Scholarship

Florida Medallion Scholarship Florida Gold Seal Scholarship

16 core courses (Foreign Lang.) 16 core courses (Foreign Lang.) 16 core courses (HOPE and Fine Art)Minimum of three Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program

3.5 BF weighted GPA 3.0 BF weighted GPA 3.0 BF weighted GPA in core courses3.5 un-weighted GPA in three vocational courses

1290 SAT or29 ACT

1170 SAT or26 ACT

•SAT Reasoning Test:Critical Reading 440Math 440 •ACT:English 17Reading 19Math 19•PERT: Reading 106Writing 103Math 114

100 Community Service Hrs 75 Community Service Hrs 30 Community Service Hrs

100% tuition & fees $7,392 $2,304Yearly award amount (**based on 12 credit hours per semester)

**Students will begin working on BF’s application during assemblies. Please follow up with your student to ensure they complete their application.

BRIGHT FUTURES MEDALLION/ ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHEET

  COURSE GRADE QUALITY POINTSI English (4)      1.      2.      3.      4.           

II Math (4)      Algebra 1      Geometry      Algebra 2      Other           

III Science (3)      1.      2.      3.           

IV Social Studies (3)      1.      2.      3.           

V Foreign Language (2)      1.      2.             TOTAL    

*To qualify for the BF Medallion Scholarship, you need a total of 48 quality points, minimum test scores (1170 SAT) or (26 ACT), and 75 community service hours.*To qualify for the BF Academic Scholarship, you need a total of 56 quality points, minimum test scores (1290 SAT) or (29 ACT), and 100 community service hours.

Full Credit Classes: (Quality Points)A=4B=3C=2D=1F=0

Honors classes- add 0.5AP classes- add 0.5

Community Service

▶ Community Service Plan can be found on guidance web page.

▶ Includes examples of plans▶ Must be approved by counselor prior to

implementation. ▶ All hours MUST be turned in by May 31st.

**Documenting hours for NHS/SGA/Other Clubs and for Guidance are separate- hours must be turned into both organization and Student Services**

Best Practices for Success/Academic Supports● What do I do when your student is struggling in a class?

◦ First, ask your student if she/he has spoken to the teacher directly.⚫ Give the student direction in how to address their issue independently.

◦ Second, reach out to the teacher directly- Teachers email addresses are their firstname.lastname@ocps.net

◦ Third, if possible have your student attend a tutoring session in that subject area. The schedule will be available on the Student Services Page.

◦ Schedule a parent/teacher conference⚫ Ms. Jadonath: 407-905-2403

◦ Lastly, if you need further assistance, contact your student’s school counselor.

Academic Support!!!!

For ALL subjects!!

Supports for students at WOHS

▶ Tutoring in every subject is offered after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria.

▶ Many individual teachers also offer tutoring so check with your teacher.

▶ Ask your teacher about additional resources/study guides or information.

Do you want to stay informed of ALL Activities and Updates?

Juniors

Sophomores

Helpful WebsitesWOHS: www.westorangehs.ocps.net

-Be sure to visit the Student Services Tab- this presentation will be posted there.

SAT: www.collegeboard.org

ACT: www.act.org

Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Bright Futures: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Athletes: www.eligibilitycenter.org

Sophomores: What should be happening NOW…

▶ Check Transcripts- students received a copy during guidance meetings

▶ Get involved both on and off campus▶ Start your college search▶SAT/ACT Prep- Khan Academy (link with CollegeBoard), Study

aids can be purchased, MyCollegeQuickStart▶ Begin thinking about Financial Aid and Scholarships▶ Create a resume▶ Student athletes should become familiar with NCAA and their

procedures (eligibilitycenter.org)▶Stay in touch with updates through Remind

▶ Keep up with coursework and grades- ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ –William Floyd

Juniors: What should be happening NOW…▶ Check Transcripts- students have received copies during lunch, or

will receive them when they meet with their counselor▶ Get involved both on and off campus▶ Start your college search▶SAT/ACT Prep- Khan Academy (link with CollegeBoard), Study aids

can be purchased, MyCollegeQuickStart▶ Begin thinking about Financial Aid and Scholarships▶ Create a resume▶ Student athletes should become familiar with NCAA and their

procedures (eligibilitycenter.org)▶ Practice writing college essays▶ Think of teachers you would like to write recommendation letters for

you▶Stay in touch with updates through Remind

▶ Keep up with coursework and grades- ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ –William Floyd

Thank You for coming tonight!

Please contact your school counselor with any questions.