Niceville High School

Junior Essentials

WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2014!

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Course Requirements • Academic Areas Minimum Credits Required• English 4• Mathematics 4 (one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent,

one of which must be Geometry or its equivalent)• Science 3 (one credit must be Biology I or its equivalent)• Social Studies 3 (1.0 World History/1.0 American History/

.5 Economics /.5 American Government)• Personal Fitness .5 • Physical Education .5• Fine/Performing Art 1 • Electives 8 (Two or more credits in the same foreign language is

strongly recommended and is required for entrance into a Florida university). Electives can include additional English, math, science and social studies classes.

Total Credits for Graduation: 24

 

The state of Florida requires: A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point

average to receive a diploma.

FCAT - STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Students must earn passing scores on the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading (or scores that are concordant with the passing scores on the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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HONOR GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

(24 CREDIT GRADUATES)• Determined at the end of 7th Semester• Cum Laude= 4.0-4.19; Magna Cum Laude=4.2-

4.49; Summa Cum Laude=4.5+• 19 Credits

– 3.5 English credits– 3.5 Social Studies Credits– 3.5 Math Credits– 3.5 Science Credits– 1.5 Foreign Language Credits (Same

Language)– 3.5 Elective CreditsSeniors must complete the course/course level

through the eighth semester.

IMPORTANCE OF SENIOR YEAR COURSE SELECTION

• AP, AICE , Honors, Regular• Rigor of Core Courses• Disciplined Program of Study• Acceptance is Conditional Based on

Final Transcript• High School GPA Recalculated By

University Admissions

PREP TESTING• SAT: www.sat.collegeboard.com

Test Date: June 1; Registration deadline: May 7• ACT: www.actstudent.org Test Date: June 8; Registration deadline: May 3• Niceville High School CEEB code: 101-232• PERT: Northwest Florida State College or NHS• College Corner—NHS Media Center• Online study sites

o www.Number2.com;o www.satexamprep.como www.INeedAPencil.com

• Local Workshops

HIGH SCHOOL TO POST-SECONDARY RESOURCES

• Niceville High School Senior Newsletter

• Bright Futures Information• College Credit Programs

–AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, CLEP

• College Costs• SUS Admissions Information• Talented 20 Program • NCAA Academic Eligibility

BEYOND HIGH SCHOOLColleges and UniversitiesColleges: no post-graduateUniversities: graduate

Community and Junior CollegesTwo year degrees, certificates

Trade, Technical and Business SchoolsCertificates, diplomas

Military/ROTC /Academy Appointments

Military Service Pathways

FLORIDA VIRTUAL CAMPUS WEBSITEFLVC.ORG

FSU ADMISSIONS CLASS OF 2013

• Over 29,000 applications received• Recomputed Academic GPA: 3.7 – 4.3

weighted• ACT Composite: 26 – 30• SAT (includes Writing score): 1740-1960• 92.5% had at least a 3.5 recomputed

academic GPA; did not go below 3.0 for consideration

• Over 50% were enrolled in Calculus• 44% had at least 4 years of a foreign

language• 93% were enrolled in an advanced

curriculum

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS• Florida Public Universities

• Apply online at college’s/university’s website

• Transcripts sent electronicallyoTranscripts for Fall AdmissionsoDual Enrollment Transcripts

• High School Resume

• Recommendations

• Essay

• Deadlines!!!

• Common Application at www.commonapp.org

COLLEGE VISITS Narrow college selections Organize! Make college visits –

• Juniors are permitted 1 day for college visits • Seniors are permitted 2 days for college visits • College visits count as school leave

Pre-approved College Visit Form• Pick-up form prior to college visit• College Representative must sign form to verify your

attendance• Parent must include an absence note with the date the

student was at the college visit• Form and note must be returned to Attendance within 5

days of college visit to have Unexcused Absence changed to School Leave

Contact College Admissions Office• Schedule a tour of the campus, dorms, activity centers• Parents need to schedule an appointment with the

Financial Aid Office

VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITEWWW.NICEVILLEHIGHSCHOOL.O

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FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES

• Early Qualification at the end of the 7th semester

• Final qualification at the end of 8th semester.

• Community Service/Volunteer Form• Must Register Online (Registration

begins Dec 1 of the student’s senior year) at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org

• FAFSA is Required

Florida Academic Scholars

• Private Institution

- Hourly rate per credit hour of tuition at a public institution

• 3.5 Weighted GPA• 16 Credits

– 4 English– 4 Mathematics– 3 Natural Science– 3 Social Science– 2 Foreign Language

• 100 hrs. Community Service

• SAT – 1290+• ACT – 29+

• Public Institution

- Hourly rate per credit hour for tuition

Florida Medallion Scholars

• Public Institution– Hourly rate per

credit hour for tuition

• Private Institution

- Hourly rate per credit hour of tuition at a public institution

• 3.0 Weighted GPA• 16 Credits – Same as

Academic Scholars• 75 Hours Community

Service• SAT – 1170+• ACT – 26+

Florida Gold Seal Vocational

Public Institution- Hourly rate per

credit hour of tuition at a public institution

Private Institution- Hourly rate per credit hour of tuition at a public institution

Up to 72 credit hours in AS, AAS, CCC, or PSAV’s

Up to 60 credit hours in in ATD’s

• 3.0 Weighted GPA from Core Courses listed below

• 3.5 Un-weighted GPA in minimum of 3 vocational courses

• 30 Hours Community Service• 16 Core courses

– 4 English– 4 Mathematics (including Alg.

I)– 3 Natural Science– 3 Social Science– 1 Practical/Performing Arts– ½ Life Management Skills– ½ Personal Fitness– 3 Vocational Program

• SAT – V=440; Math=440• ACT – E=17; R=18; M=19• PERT – Reading=104;

Writing=99; Math=113

FINANCIAL AID Online applications for FAFSA and state

financial aid – plus online status checks Description of financial aid programs

available Institution-specific scholarship links and

national scholarship search Watch for FAFSA Deadlines at your selected

institutions. Deadline for Florida public schools is March 15.

Florida Bright Futures Registration: December 1 of student’s senior year.

FAFSA vs. BRIGHT FUTURES

FAFSA is based entirely on the student’s and parent’s income-GPA and test scores are not a part of the initial equation

Bright Futures is a merit based scholarship awarded to the student for their GPA, Community Service, and Test scores

Minimum college GPA may be required to renew certain scholarships and grants.

IMPORTANT WEBSITES• Niceville High School:

Niceville High School.org

• Scholarships, Military Aid, Grants, Financial Aid calculators: FinAid.org

• Scholarship Search Engine: FastWeb.com

• FAFSA4Caster: FederalStudentAid.ed.gov

• FAFSA: FAFSA.ed.gov

WRAPPING IT UP!

•Active Grades Matter;•ACT/SAT June Tests;•Understand your current Bright Futures GPA and profile;•Visit Technical/Trade Schools, Community Colleges and Universities over the Summer;•Develop High School Resume prior to Senior year;•Maintain a Rigor of Balanced, Senior Curriculum.