Junior/Senior Fall 2010 Guidance Presentation
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Junior/Senior Fall 2011 Guidance Presentation A-G Ms. Fusco H-O Ms. Fornera P-Z Mrs. Tippins (interim)
Transcript of Junior/Senior Fall 2010 Guidance Presentation
Junior/Senior Fall 2011 Guidance Presentation
A-G Ms. Fusco
H-O Ms. Fornera
P-Z Mrs. Tippins (interim)
Topics
How will the counselor help?
Graduation Requirements
Promotion Requirements
Internal/External Safety Nets
GPA
College Essays/Letters of Recommendation
College Planning
Choosing a college Major
College Visits
Dual Enrollment
Applying to College
SUS Matrix
Application Deadlines
Common Application
Test Score
www.facts.org
Paying for College
Florida Bright Futures
FAFSA
Scholarships
Naviance
•Letter of acceptance/scholarship letter
Graduation Requirements General Diploma College Ready Diploma
(recommended Progression)
English Credits 4 4 (honors or above at junior and
senior level)
Math Credits 4 (must include Algebra 1 or Algebra
1A and Algebra 1B)
4 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
and 1 course above Algebra 2)
Science Credits 3 (2 must include a Lab component) 4 (Biology, Chemistry, Physcis, and 1
additional honors or AP level)
Social Studies Credits 3 (World History, US History,
Government and Economics)
4 (World History, US History,
Government, Economics and 1
additional)
Foreign Language Credits 2 (Same World Language)
Additional Academics 1 (Must be in English, Math, Science,
Social Studies or World Language)
PE and Health HOPE HOPE
Performing Fine Arts Credit 1 1
Electives 8 3
2.0 or higher GPA
Passing score on 10th grade Reading and Math FCAT (scale score of 300 of higher)
Common Myths about Graduation Requirements
Do I need Community Service hours?
How many years of Foreign Language do I need?
Do students receive a different diploma based on their track?
Promotion Requirements
10th Grade
Total of 5 credits
11th Grade
Total of 11 credits
12th Grade
Total of 17 credits
Safety Nets Internally
Intensive Reading
Tutoring with the teacher
Tutoring with NHS students
Mu Alpha Theta (Math honor
society)
Science Honor Society
Hispanic Honor Society
School wide literacy
program
Writing across the
curriculum
Data chats
PLATO Program
Externally
Private tutoring
FCAT Explorer
FLVS/SJVS
First Coast Technical College
Quizlet.com
Parent Assit
GPA
GPA starts in 9th grade, or in middle school, if you were awarded high school credit (generally for a Math or a Foreign Language)
ALL classes taken are included into GPA calculations
It is the semester grade that becomes a part of the GPA
GPA
Unweighted GPA – Graduation GPA
Weighted GPA – Ranking GPA
.5 weight for honors, 1.0 weight for AP and DE
Bright Futures GPA
.5 weight for honors, AP and DE
www.FACTS.org
College Admissions GPA
.5 weight for honors, 1.0 weight for AP and DE
www.FACTS.org
What’s a grade worth? Unweighted
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
Weighted with honors
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1.5
F = 0.0
Weighted with AP/DE
A = 5.0
B = 4.0
C = 3.0
D = 2.0
F = 0.0
At the end of each semester, 3.5 credits should be awarded
For every D earned, at least a B needs to be earned to balance out a 2.0 GPA
For every F earned, at least an A needs to be earned to balance out a 2.0 GPA
College Planning Must have a test score
At least one score before junior year ends
Either ACT and/or SAT
Register at: www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com
Attend local college fairs
Prime Osborn Center: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Attend local financial aid nights – TBA in January
Search college websites for admission requirements
Visit colleges!!!!!
Facts.org
Naviance
Can I earn College Credit while in High School?
Yes…..Through Dual Enrollment
Qualifications
Entering junior year of high school
3.0 or higher unweighted GPA
Recommendation from a teacher
SAT, ACT, or CPT test score (must earn a passing score)
Locations
St. John’s River State College
Creekside High School
We offer: College Algebra, Statistics, Composition 1 & 2, and Student Success
Yes…..Through Advanced Placement Courses
Qualifications
At least a level 3 on FCAT in subject area
C or higher in previous honors/AP course OR A in previous standard course
Recommendation from a teacher
Level 3 or higher on AP exam(s) may award college credit
Applying to College
What type of Education is for me?
University
Private or Public
In-State or Out-of-State
State College or Community College
2+2 agreement
Technical School
Naviance – email: [email protected] for your user name and password
Florida Center for Advising and Academic Support
www.facts.org
State University Matrix
Universities FSU UCF UF UNF USF FIU
Total Enrollment Fall
2010:
40,416 56,337 49,827 16,320 40,429 44,010
Preferred Time to
Apply:
Prior to
Oct. 17
and Jan 18
Fall: May 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: March 1
Nov. 1 Prior to Nov.
18
January 2 - Priority Scholarship March 1 - Application deadline
Dec. 1
Avg. Accepted GPA –
Fall 2011:
3.7– 4.2 3.5 – 4.2 4.1 – 4.4 3.46 – 4.16 3.64-4.21 3.4 – 4.1
Mid-Range SAT
Accepted Fall 2011:
1760-1980 1700 -
1890
1830-
2090
1670-1860 1680-1900 1630-1810
Mid-Range ACT
Accepted Fall 2011:
26-30 25-29 28-32 23-27 25-29 24-27
Tuition & Fees for 30
credit hours:
$5,825 $5,584 $5,700 $5,626 $5,800 $5,678
Top 3 Majors: Biology,
Business,
Political
Science
Psychology
Business
Engineering
Psychology
Finance
Political
Science
Business
Communications
and business
management
Psychology
Business,
Accounting,
Engineering
Liberal Arts
Business
Engineering
Application Deadlines
College Admissions Deadline
University of North Florida Prior to November 18
University of Central Florida Rolling admission-September 15 is 1st decision notification
University of Florida November 1
Florida State University October 17
University of South Florida January 2
University of Alabama February 1
University of Georgia January 15
Auburn University Fall of senior year
Jacksonville University March 1
Flagler College Fall of senior year
University of Miami January 15
Application Deadlines – Very Important!! • Rolling admissions
Can submit application at convenience but typically no later than Jan.1 Student notified within 4 weeks of application submission
• Regular Decision Application submitted between December and January Applications are evaluated during February and March Students notified by April 15 Most common
• Early Action Process is highly selective Students are notified of decision and are allowed to apply to other schools No financial awards are made until April
• Early Decision Application submitted by Nov. 1 of your senior year Decision is made by mid-December Required to sign acceptance of admissions
• Restrictive Early Action Few schools use this Can only apply to one college with Early Action Typical schools: Harvard, Yale and Stanford
Test Scores
Test Date Register by: Late registration by:
November 5. 2011
October 7, 2011
October 21, 2011
December 3, 2011
November 8, 2011
November 20, 2011
January 28, 2012 December 30, 2011
January 13, 2012
March 10, 2012 February 10, 2012
February 24, 2012
May 5, 2012 April 6 2012 April 20, 2012
June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012
SAT
www.collegeboard.com
ACT
www.act.org
Test Date Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 10, 2011
August 12, 2011
August 13 – 26, 2011
October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011
September 17 – 30, 2011
December 10, 2011
November 4, 2011
November 5 – 18, 2011
February 11, 2012*
January 13, 2012
January 14 – 20, 2012
April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10 – 23, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5 – 18, 2012
www.FACTS.org
Academic Advising
State University System Admissions Requirements Evaluation
Bright Futures Evaluation
College and University Search
College, Career and Financial Planning
High School Planning
Track Progress towards Graduation
Paying for College – Where to look for scholarships…..
• Search the internet (scholarships.com, fastweb.com, Guidance webpage, etc)
• Explore State Programs (Florida Bright Futures)
• Contact the school directly
• Naviance
What is Bright Futures
Merit based scholarship program funded by the Florida Lottery.
Its purpose is to reward academic achievement by providing funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.
There are three different awards within this program
General Eligibility Requirements for Bright Futures
Be a Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen as determined by you postsecondary institution.
Enroll in an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary institution
Enroll in a minimum of 6 hours per term (or the equivalent)
Begin using the scholarship funds within three years of graduation (unless you enlist in the military).
Must not be found guilty of, or plead no contest to, a felony charge.
Must apply during your last year in high school – Application opens Dec. 1 of senior year.
Must complete the FASFA application – opens January 1, 2012
Three Award Levels
1. Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
2. Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
3. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
16 “Core” Credits
•English: 4 Credits
•Math: 4 Credits (Liberal Arts Math and Informal Geometry do not count)
•Science: Top 3
•Social Studies: Top 3
•World Language: Top 2
Check Facts.org for Bright Futures GPA
Academic Scholars (FAS) – For students graduating
in June 2012
Initial Requirement
• 3.5 Weighted GPA
• 16 credits of college prep courses
• 100 hours of community service
• 1270minimum SAT score (reading & math)
• 28 minimum composite ACT Score
• Currently paying: $101.00 per credit hour at the Universities and $62.00 per credit hour at the community college
Award Value
Medallion Scholars (FMS) – For students graduating
in June 2012
Initial Requirement
• 3.0 Weighted GPA
• 16 credits of college prep courses
• 75 hours of community service
• 980 minimum SAT score (reading & math)
• 21 minimum composite ACT Score
• Currently paying: $76.00 per credit hour at the Universities and $47.00 per credit hour at the community college
Award Value
Gold Seal Vocational (GSV)– For students graduating in June 2012
•3.0 Weighted GPA in “CORE” classes (instead of World Language that is counted for the other CORE GPA, use Fine Arts and HOPE)
•3.5 Unweighted GPA in 3 vocational credits in 1 vocational program
•83 in Reading and Sentence Skills and 72 on the Algebra sections of the CPT, OR 440 on the Reading and Math SAT, Or a 17 on the ACT English, 18 on the ACT Reading and 19 on the ACT Math
•30 hours of community service
•Award amounts match Florida Medallion Scholars
Academic Scholars (FAS) – For students graduating
in June 2013
Initial Requirement
• 3.5 Weighted GPA
• 16 credits of college prep courses
• 100 hours of community service
• 1280minimum SAT score (reading & math)
• 28 minimum composite ACT Score
• Currently paying: $101.00 per credit hour at the Universities and $62.00 per credit hour at the community college
Award Value
Medallion Scholars (FMS) – For students graduating
in June 2013
Initial Requirement
• 3.0 Weighted GPA
• 16 credits of college prep courses
• 75 hours of community service
• 1020 minimum SAT score (reading & math)
• 21 minimum composite ACT Score
• Currently paying: $76.00 per credit hour at the Universities and $47.00 per credit hour at the community college
Award Value
Gold Seal Vocational (GSV)– For students graduating in June 2013
Common Questions & Answers about BF Q = Where do students go to apply? A = By completing the FLORIDA FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION available on line at:
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org Q = When will students know if they qualify? A = Eligibility evaluation are completed twice a year:
After 7th semester (fall) Coursework completed, coursework in progress for spring and test scores for all tests taken
through January 31st. March notification
After 8th semester (spring) Coursework completed and test scores for all tests taken through June 30th. August notification
Q = How can I determine my Bright Futures eligibility? A = FACTS.org - evaluation are based on the most recent transcript received from the students school district. Q = How will I be notified of my eligibility? A = Notification will be sent by e-mail only. Activate your User ID and PIN: Know it, Use it and Be Responsible for your state financial aid! Q = What if I have a prepaid college plan? A = You can use both the prepaid and the Bright Futures Scholarship. Bright Futures can be used to cover
expenses that the prepaid plan does not cover.
Finding your Bright Futures GPA
Finding your Bright Futures GPA
Federal Aid Review
www.fasfa.ed.gov
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
• Opens January 1, 2012
• Federal PELL Grants and Scholarships
State Aid Review
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
• Florida Financial Aid Application
• Opens December 1, 2011
• Florida Bright Futures
• FAFSA Required to receive funds
FAFSA4caster www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
•Federal Financial Aid Estimator
•Must complete the actual FAFSA application for financial aid
Questions and Answers
Counselor Information Best way to contact the guidance counselors:
Ms. Fusco – [email protected]
Ms. Fornera – [email protected]
Mrs. Tippins – [email protected]
To set up a parent/teacher conference:
Ms. Spurgeon, guidance secretary:
904-547-7327
