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Middle School Expectationsfor Students
Getting Ready for High School
Presented by:Division of Student Services
Ms. Deborah A. Montilla, District DirectorMiami-Dade County Public Schools
Welcome
Parents and Students!
Preparing for High School While you’re in Middle School
Academic things to do in Grade 6th - 8th :
Making choices …
Elective choices Extra-curricular activities (clubs, sports,
community service, etc.) High school courses taken in middle school
Senior high school options:
career academies at feeder schools magnet schools/programs Vocational/Tech Centers charter schools and more
Explore careers and career clusters
Know your interests, talents, and abilities (use assessments, FL Choices, etc)
Learn about careers, the job market, and education requirements
Make a plan. Develop your high school academic plan with ePEP.
Speak to your school counselor to discuss any concerns or questions
Learn about different high school diploma
options and requirements
Diploma Types– Standard diploma
– Special diploma
– IB diploma and AICE program
– Certificate of completion
– GED
Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements– The year you enter 9th grade determines the specific
graduation requirements for each diploma type.
Four-year, 24-credit Program
16 + 8= 24
Core C
lasses
Other E
lectives
Total
Identify your high school graduation plan
Standard Diploma Graduation Plans
– College Prep
– Career Prep
– College and Career Prep
– Standard Graduation Prep
To Do:
Don’t forget:
What can I do to be better prepared for college or work?
Challenge yourself
More math!
Have positive support
FCAT & College Entrance Tests
These are a few important tests that are used to qualify you for high school graduation, admission to college, scholarships, and placement into college-level courses
FCAT SAT ACT CPT
Tools to Monitor Progress
Report Card Progress Report Career Portfolio School planner Standardized Test Score Reports
(FCAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT)
Resources
www.dadeschools.net (Student & Parent Portal)
www.facts.org www.dial-a-teacher.com www.student.gov www.refdesk.com
Who Can Help with Questions and Concerns in Middle School?
School Counselor TRUST Specialist Teachers
Finally . . .
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams
Eleanor Roosevelt
