SENIOR HANDBOOK 2013 2014.pdf - Guidance Services
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Transcript of SENIOR HANDBOOK 2013 2014.pdf - Guidance Services
SENIOR
HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
Page Number Topic 1 Graduation Requirements 2 Pre-College Checklist 3 Important Dates -PASOS, NACAC 4 Important Dates -College Night, Financial Aid 5 SAT Test Dates and Information 6 ACT Test Dates and Information 7 SAT/ACT Comparisons 8 SAT Test Prep/Bigfuture 9 Bright Futures Requirements
10 Community Service for Bright Futures 11-12 Hi-Tec Centers 13-14 HCC Senior Timeline
15 Financial Aid Checklist 16 Application Checklist
17-18 Scholarship Quick Reference Guide 19 Scam Alerts & Financial Aid Info 20 Helpful Websites 21 State University System Map 22 Private Colleges & University System Map
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STUDENTS ENTERING 9TH GRADE IN THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
24 CREDIT PROGRAM 18 CREDIT COLLEGE PREP 18 CREDIT CAREER PREP
English 4 required English I, II, III, IV
4 required English I, II, III, IV
4 required English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics 4 required including 1Algebra I or its equivalent and Geometry
4 required including 1Algebra I or its equivalent or a higher level math course and Geometry
4 required including 1Algebra I or its equivalent and Geometry
Science 3 required two must have a laboratory component
3 required two must have a laboratory component
3 required two must have a laboratory component
Social Studies 3 required World History, 2United States History, United States Government (.50) and Economics (.50)
3 required World History, 2United States History, United States Government (.50) and Economics (.50)
3 required World History, 2United States History, United States Government (.50) and Economics (.50)
Fine Arts 1 required in Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or an approved Practical Arts course
Not required Not required
Physical Education
1 required HOPE
Not required Not required
Reading .50 credit required Not required Not required World Language Not required for graduation, but at
least 2 credits in the same language are required for admission into four year colleges and universities
2 required in the same language or demonstrate proficiency in a second language
Not required
Electives 7.50 required 2 required 4 required 3 in one career/technical program and 1 elective, or 3 credits in one career/technical dual enrollment program and 1 elective, or 4 credits in career/technical courses (3 must be in one sequential career and technical program)
Minimum Graduation Credit Requirement
24 credits 18 credits At least 6 of the 18 credits must be Honors, Dual Enrollment, AP, IB or AICE.
18 credits
Assessment Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading, (or concordant ACT or SAT score) and Writing
Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading, or concordant ACT or SAT score
Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading, or concordant ACT or SAT score
GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 in the courses required for the college prep program and earn at least a (B) in each of the 18 required credits
Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 in the courses required for the career prep program and earn at least a (C) in each of the 18 required credits
Bonus Points .04 Points per .50 honors credit (final grade must be C or above) .08 Points for Dual Enrollment and AP per .50 credit (final grade must be C or above)
1Algebra I End of Course (EOC) Exam - 30% of student’s final grade 2United States History End of Course (EOC) Exam – 30% of student’s final grade Elective credit details for Bright Futures Scholarships, go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org. Two credits of JROTC can substitute for HOPE and Performing Fine Arts.
Special Note: All courses earned toward the three-year, 18-credit college preparatory program must satisfy admission requirements for the State University System (SUS). To determine which courses meet SUS admission requirements, please use the Comprehensive Course Table.
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Before Senior Year
Ensure you take the appropriate college prep courses
Visit college campuses Research and attend college summer
sessions for high school students Ensure you practice for the SAT/ACT Develop and research some ideas of what
you might want to study in college Log on and search scholarships through
search engines Attend high school meetings on college.
Summer Before Senior Year
Start college applications online Start application essays Visit college campuses Research and attend college summer
sessions for high school students Search and organize scholarship options
Senior Year
August
Sign up for SAT/ACT Fall testing Sign up for SAT/ACT Prep courses Attend High School College Meetings Organize scholarships opportunities Establish contacts at colleges. (professors,
staff, or alumni) Gather application information. Gather at least three letters of
recommendations. Finalize college application Essays Finalize college applications
September
Finish Application materials Check Edsby at least once a month Apply for scholarships Apply to scholarships (Coca Cola, Wendy’s
High School Heisman, etc.) Attend Senior Meetings at your school
October
Attend a College Night Pasos al Futuro - Attend a College and
Financial Aid Meeting (Spanish Only) Send college applications off by the end of
the month Apply for Hillsborough Education
Foundation scholarships Apply for scholarships (Discover, etc.) Visit Colleges
November
November 23 – Strides for Scholarships Walk
December
Must submit all 4-year college applications Apply for Bright Futures @
floridastudentfinancialaid.org Apply for Hillsborough Education
Foundation Scholarship before the deadline. Gather Tax information for Financial Aid
(FAFSA) application Attend a Financial Aid Meeting
January
Attend a Financial Aid Meeting Apply for Scholarships (Southern Housing,
Workforce Alliance, etc.) Apply for Financial Aid (FASFA)
February/March
Attend NACAC College Fair at the Convention Center
Some colleges will send out acceptance letters
Apply for housing Last chance to apply to some 4-year
universities Apply for scholarships
April
Schedule college orientation sessions Check up on your financial aid packages Apply for scholarships
May
Commit to attend a college Attend orientation session Pay deposits and schedule courses
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Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Sponsored by NACAC
September 30, 2013 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
National College Fair Sponsored by NACAC
February 23, 2014 12:00-3:00 pm
Tampa Convention Center
Other Important Dates
October 1, 2013 Alonso High School
8302 Montague Street Tampa, Florida 33635
October 8, 2013
Hillsborough High School 5000 Central Avenue Tampa, Florida 33603
October 10, 2013 East Bay High School
7710 Old Big Bend Road Gibsonton, Florida 33534
October 15, 2013 Gaither High School
16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida 33618
October 22, 2013 Jefferson High School 4401 Cypress Street
Tampa, Florida 33607
October 29, 2013 Lennard High School
2002 E. Shell Point Rd Ruskin, Florida 33570
November 7, 2013
Leto High School 4409 W. Sligh Avenue Tampa, Florida 33614
November 12, 2013 Plant City High School
One Raider Place Plant City, Florida 33563
November 14, 2013
Tampa Bay Tech High School 6410 Orient Road
Tampa, Florida 33610
November 19, 2013 Spoto High School
8538 Eagle Palm Drive Riverview, Florida 33578
March 6, 2014
Lennard High School 2002 E. Shell Point Rd Ruskin, Florida 33570
March 20, 2014
Strawberry Crest High School 4691 Gallagher Road Dover, Florida 33527
March 22, 2014 (Saturday 9:30 am)
Wharton High School 20150 Bruce B. Downs Tampa, Florida 33647
PASOS AL FUTURO PROGRAMA PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL
AT 6:30 PM
All sessions will be held in the school auditorium with the exception of the Saturday Pasos at Wharton which will be held in the
Cafeteria.
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Monday, September 23, 2013 Sickles High School 7950 Gunn Highway
Tampa, Florida 33626 (813) 631-4742
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Plant High School 2415 S. Himes Avenue Tampa, Florida 33629
(813) 272-3033
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Chamberlain High School
9401 N. Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33612
(813) 975-7677
Thursday, September 26, 2013 Brandon High School 1101 Victoria Street
Brandon, Florida 33510 (813) 744-8120
COLLEGE NIGHTS 6:00 PM
December 3, 2013 Plant City High School
One Raider Place Plant City, Florida 33563
December 5, 2013 Freedom High School
17410 Commerce Park Blvd Tampa, Florida 33647
December 10, 2013
Alonso High School 8302 Montague Street Tampa, Florida 33635
January 14, 2014 Brandon High School 1101 Victoria Street
Brandon, Florida 33510
January 16, 2014 Jefferson High School 4401 Cypress Street
Tampa, Florida 33607
January 23, 2014 Gaither High School
16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, Florida 33618
January 28, 2014 Riverview High School
11311 Boyette Rd Riverview, Florida 33569
January 30, 2014 Hillsborough High School
5000 Central Avenue Tampa, Florida 33603
DISTRICT COLLEGE AND CAREER
FINANCIAL AID MEETINGS 6:00-8:00 PM Auditorium
All sessions will be held in the school auditorium. Find out information on how to complete the
* FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as well as other financial aid opportunities.
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SCHOOL TEST CODE
ACT/SAT High School
Codes (CEEB)
Alonso 10-696 101714 Armwood 10-610 101596 Blake 10-653 101750 Bloomingdale 10-706 101778 Brandon 10-140 100150 Chamberlain 10-660 101692 Durant 10-561 101423 East Bay 10-269 101880 Freedom 10-659 101771 Gaither 10-663 101738 Hillsborough 10-668 101705 Jefferson 10-671 101710 King 10-666 101717 Liberty Middle 10-698 NA Lennard 10-695 102061
Leto 10-672 101718 Middleton 10-988 101765 Newsome 10-699 100957 Plant 10-670 101700 Plant City 10-560 101420 Riverview 10-581 101528 Robinson 10-675 101728 Sickles 10-667 101752 Spoto 10-693 102059 Steinbrenner 10-236 102192 Strawberry Crest 10-647 102193 Tampa Bay Tech 10-679 101732 Wharton 10-673 101751 HCC-Dale Mabry 10-664 HCC SouthShore 10-676 USF 10-685
TEST DATES & LOCATIONS
October 5 : (Registration Deadline (9/06/13) Alonso Hillsborough Robinson Armwood Lennard Sickles Bloomingdale Leto Strawberry Crest Brandon Middleton Tampa Bay Tech Durant Plant USF East Bay Plant City Wharton Freedom Riverview
November 2: (Registration Deadline 10/03/13) Alonso East Bay Plant Armwood Freedom Robinson Blake Hillsborough Steinbrenner Bloomingdale Jefferson Tampa Bay Tech Brandon Lennard USF Chamberlain Middleton Wharton Durant
December 7: (Registration Deadline 11/08/13) Alonso Freedom Plant Armwood Gaither Plant City Blake Hillsborough Riverview Bloomingdale King Robinson Brandon Lennard Sickles Chamberlain Leto Tampa Bay Tech Durant Middleton Wharton East Bay Newsome
January 25: (Registration Deadline 12/27/13) Alonso East Bay Plant Armwood Freedom Plant City Blake Gaither Robinson Bloomingdale Hillsborough Sickles Brandon Lennard USF Chamberlain Leto Wharton Durant Newsome
March 08: (Registration Deadline 2/07/14) Alonso Freedom Newsome Blake Hillsborough Plant Bloomingdale Jefferson Plant City Brandon Lennard Robinson Chamberlain Leto Tampa Bay Tech Durant Middleton USF East Bay
May 03: (Registration Deadline 4/04/14) Alonso Hillsborough Robinson Armwood King Sickles Blake Lennard Spoto Bloomingdale Leto Steinbrenner Brandon Middleton Strawberry Crest Chamberlain Newsome Tampa Bay Tech Durant Plant Wharton East Bay Plant City Freedom Riverview
June 7: (Registration Deadline 5/09/14) Alonso East Bay Riverview Armwood Freedom Robinson Blake Hillsborough Spoto Bloomingdale Lennard Tampa Bay Tech Brandon Middleton USF Chamberlain Plant Wharton Durant Plant City
Division of Instructional Support Department of Guidance Services
SAT REGISTRATION Online: www.collegeboard.org
Phone: 1-866-756-7346 Cost: $51.00
Additional $27.50 for late registration Free or reduced lunch students
are eligible for fee waivers Visit your Guidance Dept. for information
1290: Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) (Critical Reading/Math) 1170: Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) (Critical Reading/Math) 440: Critical Reading 440: Math: Florida Gold Seal
Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
For College Admissions/Scholarships
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SCHOOL TEST CODE
ACT/SAT High School
Codes (CEEB)
Alonso 212060 101714 Armwood 208290 101596 Blake 207010 101750 Bloomingdale 164980 101778 Brandon 196770 100150 Chamberlain 186500 101692 Durant 207190 101423 East Bay 207290 101880 Freedom 213170 101771 Gaither 154740 101738 Hillsborough 206490 101705 Jefferson 207560 101710 King 207300 101717 Liberty Middle NA NA Lennard 233630 102061 Leto 207040 101718
Middleton 213490 101765 Newsome 218890 100957 Plant 197470 101700 Plant City 209110 101420 Riverview 206950 101528 Robinson 201400 101728 Sickles 206820 101752 Spoto 228480 102059 Steinbrenner 232770 102192 Strawberry Crest 231080 102193 Tampa Bay Tech 206920 101732 Wharton 207980 101751 HCC-Dale Mabry 063940 HCC SouthShore 228430 USF 007610
TEST DATES/LOCATIONS
September 21: (Registration Deadline 8/23/13) Alonso Hillsborough Riverview Armwood HCC-SS Robinson Brandon Newsome USF Durant Plant Wharton Freedom
October 26: (Registration Deadline 9/27/13) Armwood Hillsborough Plant City Blake Jefferson Riverview Bloomingdale King Robinson Brandon Lennard Sickles Chamberlain Leto Spoto Durant Middleton Tampa Bay Tech Freedom Newsome USF Gaither Hillsborough Wharton HCC-SS Plant
December 14: (Registration Deadline 11/08/13) Alonso HCC-SS Riverview Armwood Hillsborough Robinson Blake Lennard Spoto Brandon Leto Steinbrenner Chamberlain Middleton Strawberry Crest Durant Newsome Tampa Bay Tech East Bay Plant Freedom Plant City
February 08: (Registration Deadline 1/10/14) Alonso Freedom Plant City Armwood HCC-SS Robinson Blake Hillsborough Sickles Bloomingdale Lennard Tampa Bay Tech Brandon Newsome USF Chamberlain Plant Wharton Durant
April 12: (Registration Deadline 3/07/14) Alonso Hillsborough Plant City Armwood Jefferson Riverview Blake Lennard Robinson Bloomingdale Leto Steinbrenner Brandon Middleton Strawberry Crest Durant Newsome Tampa Bay Tech Freedom Plant USF HCC-SS
June 14: (Registration Deadline 5/09/14) Alonso Freedom Spoto Armwood HCC-SS Tampa Bay Tech Blake Hillsborough USF Brandon Lennard Chamberlain Middleton Durant Plant
Sunday Test Dates Brandon High School Only 10/27/13, 12/15/13, 4/13/14, 6/15/14
Division of Instructional Support Department of Guidance Services
ACT REGISTRATION Online: www.actstudent.org
Phone: 1-319-337-1270 Cost: $36.50 No Writing
$52.50 Plus Writing Additional $22.00 for late registration
Free or reduced lunch students are eligible for fee waivers
Visit your Guidance Dept. for information
29: Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
26: Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
17: Eng/17 Read/18 Math/19: Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)
For College Admissions/Scholarships
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Division of Instructional Programs Department of Guidance Services
SAT/ACT COMPARISONS
SAT ACT Cost: $51.00 (per test) includes writing test, additional $27.50 for late registration
Cost: $36.50 (per test) $52.50 Plus Writing $22.00 for late reg.
General Information Non-multiple choice questions
included Guessing penalty Questions go from easy to hard in
most sections Measures academic achievement
in Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing
Testing Time Approximately 3 hours & 45 minutes
General Information Entirely multiple choice
No guessing penalty Easy & hard questions mixed
within sections Measures academic
achievement in English, Reading, Science (plus optional writing test)
Testing Time Approximately 3 hours (3 hours & 45 minutes including writing test)
Test Contents CRITICAL READING Critical Reading Sentence Level Reading MATHEMATICS Number & Operations Algebra I, II, & Functions Geometry Statistics, Probability & Data Analysis WRITING Multiple Choice Grammar Usage
Test Contents ENGLISH Usage/Mechanics (Punctuation, Grammar & Sentence Structure) Rhetorical Skills (Strategy, & Style) MATHEMATICS Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Geometry (Coordinate &Plane), Trigonometry READING Humanities, Natural Science, Prose Fiction, Social Studies SCIENCE Includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, & Earth/Space sciences WRITING (optional) A student’s scores on the Writing Test have no effect on the score of any ACT Assessment Test or the Composite. Writing Skills
Scoring Critical Reading 200 – 800 Mathematics 200 – 800 Writing 200 – 800 Maximum Score 2400
Scoring English 1 – 36 Mathematics 1 – 36 Reading 1 – 36 Science 1 – 36 Maximum Score 1 – 36 Writing (Optional): Two scores reported Combined English/Writing Score 1 – 36 Writing test subscore 2 - 12
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https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Plan for College
Prepare for the SAT
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE OFFICIAL SAT ONLINE COURSE
1. Go to: collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool
2. In the “Students” box, click on “Register Now.” In the “School Code” box on the right, enter your high school CEEB code.
3. Use your collegeboard.org login to sign in or create a new account.
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Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements for 2014 Graduates The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program’s purpose is to reward students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida. Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) Awards Requirements include the following:
• 16 credits of college preparatory academic courses - 4 English (3 with substantial writing) - 4 Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above) - 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) - 3 Social Science - 2 World language (sequential, in the same language)
• FAS 3.5 weighted GPA in the above courses, 100 community service hours, and a best composite score of 1280 on the SAT (based on combined Critical Reading and Math sections only) or 28 on the ACT (excluding the writing section) to be a Florida Academic Scholar
• FMS 3.0 weighted GPA in the above courses, 75 community service hours, and a minimum score of 1020 on the SAT
(based on combined Critical Reading and Math sections only) or 22 on the ACT (excluding the writing section) to be a Florida Medallion Scholar
Up to 2 additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above from the student’s high school transcript may be used to raise their Bright Futures GPA. Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) Award Requirements include the following:
• 16 core credits required for high school graduation - 4 English - 4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1) - 3 Natural Science - 3 Social Science (U.S. History, World History, U.S. Government, and Economics) - 1 Fine OR identified Practical Art; OR .5 credit in each - 1 Physical Education (to include integration of health)
• 3.0 weighted GPA in the core credits required for graduation*
• A minimum of 3 career and technical education credits in 1 vocational program taken over at least 2 academic years with an unweighted 3.5 GPA in those courses
• Test Scores – Students must earn the minimum score listed below on each section of the PERT, SAT, or ACT (test sections
cannot be combined)
- PERT: Reading 104/Writing 99/Math 113 - SAT: Reading 440/Math 440 (Information at http://www.collegeboard.org) - ACT: English 17/Reading 18/Math 19 (Information at http://www.act.org)
• 30 community service hours * College or career preparatory diplomas may be used to qualify for GSV, with appropriate career and technical education electives.
Community Service hours must be completed and submitted to the high school by the school’s graduation date. No exceptions.
For other ways to qualify for Bright Futures and for more information, visit http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/. For other financial aid information, visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance at http:/www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org.
Test Score Requirements for Bright Futures
Academic Scholar Medallion Scholar YEAR SAT ACT SAT ACT
2014 1290 29 1170 26
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Community Service Florida Academic Scholars Award, Florida Medallion Award, Gold Seal Vocational Award
Bright Futures
To access an award through the Bright Futures Program, a student must complete a program of community service work, as approved by the school, which will require the student to identify a social problem that interests him or her, develop a plan for his or her personal involvement in addressing the problem, and
through papers or other presentations, evaluate and reflect upon his or her experience. (Florida Statute 1009.534)
Community Service is defined as identifying and addressing a social issue in the community. This requires students to look beyond themselves and reach out to an issue faced by our society today (i.e. poverty, abuse, elderly citizen, homelessness). These hours will meet the requirement for the Florida Bright Futures Award Program. Volunteer Service is defined as assisting where needed and does not necessarily address a social issue. Although these hours are not recorded on the transcript, students can keep a log of these activities for use when applying for college, job applications, awards and scholarships other than Bright Futures.
Florida Academic Scholars - 100 hours of community service Florida Medallion Scholars - 75 hours of community service Florida Gold Seal Vocational - 30 hours of community service
Students must complete a Community Service Proposal Form and submit it for approval to the Community Service Designee at the school site prior to beginning the service. Students must reflect on their experience using the designated form at the conclusion of the project. Students should keep copies of all documentation that is submitted to the schools. Projects done during the summer before beginning 9th grade will be considered if a proposal is submitted and approved
by the high school the student plans to attend. Students must perform the service during non-school hours. Fundraising may count as community service if all funds raised are donated to address a social issue in the community. Service-Learning projects may count as community service if preapproved by the Community Service Designee. All community service hour documentation MUST be submitted by the school’s graduation date.
Any community service hours submitted after the graduation date even if earned prior to graduation will not be accepted. No Exceptions.
Hours That Are Not Acceptable Family related activities. Hours that are compensated either financially or with some other material benefit. Court mandated community service. Service for the sole benefit of a religious house of worship and/or its congregation. Service for promoting a political candidate. Co-curricular activities that are course requirements. An activity where there is no leader or responsible adult on site to evaluate and confirm student performance. Donations (ex. blood, Locks of Love) Hours submitted after graduation.
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HILLSBOROUGHTECHNICAL EDUCATION
CENTERS
HiTEC.mysdhc.org
813-231-1907
APARICIO-LEVY(ALTC)
goaltc.com
BREWSTER (BTC)
brewster.edu
ERWIN (ETC)
erwin.edu
LEAREY (LTC)
learey.edu
Visit http://LYNX.mysdhc.org
for an up-to-date listing of programs, enrollment
dates, and times.
WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR ADULTS LENGTH OF STUDY ALTC BTC ETC LTCAGRIBUSINESS
Landscape Management 10 months lVeterinary Assisting 8 months l
BUSINESS & MARKETING MANAGEMENTAccounting Operations 9-10 months l lAdministrative Office Specialist 11-12 months lIndustrial Distribution and Logistics Mgmt.
9 months l
Interior Decorating Services 12 months lMedical Administrative Specialist 12 months lMultiMedia Design 8 months lNonprofit Marketing 3-4 months l
EARLY CHILDHOODEarly Childhood Education 6 months lEarly Childhood Education Pre-School Teacher
Evening-10 months l
Child Care Center Operations 7 weeks lHEALTH SCIENCE
BioMedical Technician 11 months lDental Assisting Technology & Mgmt. 12 months lElectroneurodiagnostic Technology (END)
12 months l
Emergency Medical Technician-ATD Day-4 months Evening-6 months
l
Massage Therapy 9 months lMedical Assisting 15 months lMedical Clinical Laboratory Technician -ATD
15 months l
Medical Coder/Biller-ATD 11 months lNursing Assistant (CNA) 4 months lPatient Care Technician 6 months lPharmacy Technician 12 months lPhlebotomy 2 months lPractical Nursing (LPN) 12 months l lSurgical Technology 15 months lUnit Treatment & Rehabilitation-ATD 7 months l11
Brewster Technical Center Learey Technical Center
HILLSBOROUGHTECHNICAL EDUCATION
CENTERS
APARICIO-LEVY(ALTC)
goaltc.com
BREWSTER (BTC)
brewster.edu
ERWIN (ETC)
erwin.edu
LEAREY (LTC)
learey.edu
Visit http://LYNX.mysdhc.org
for an up-to-date listing of programs, enrollment
dates, and times.
WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR ADULTS LENGTH OF STUDY ALTC BTC ETC LTCHOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts 14 months lLodging Operations 4 months l
HUMAN SERVICESBarbering 19 months lCosmetology Day-14 months
Evening-13 monthsl
INDUSTRIAL TRADE & MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYA.C., Refrigeration & Heating Technology
Day-15 months Evening-24 months
l
Automotive Service Technology 19-21 months l l lBioMedical Technician 11 months lBuilding Construction Technologies 12 months lCarpentry 14 months lIndustrial Distribution & Logistics Management
9 months l
Drafting 17 months lElectricity 14 months l lIndustrial Machinery Maintenance & Repair
11 months l
Landscape Management 10 months lPlumbing Technology 11 months lSolar Photovoltaic System Design, Installation & Maintenance
7 months l
Welding, Applied 13 months lINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Systems & Information Technology (CSIT)
10 months l
Cybersecurity, Applied 8 months lPC Support Services 9 months lWireless Telecommuncations 17 months l
PUBLIC SERVICEEmergency Medical Technician-ATD Day-4 months
Evening-6 monthsl
Fire Fighter Day-4 months Evening-6 months
l
Aparicio-Levy Technical Center
Erwin Technical Center
HiTEC Campuses located in Tampa, FLrevision713exp1013
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High School Senior Timeline
January Apply to Hillsborough Community College. Dual Enrollment students need to submit an
updated application which is available at www.hccfl.edu/ssem/admissions/apply-online.aspx. Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Priority deadline for fall is May 15. HCC’s school code is 007870. Students who complete the FAFSA early have access to more sources of aid.
Make sure Florida residency information is complete. Parents, most of you will be the “claimant” and must enter 2 forms of Florida identification (issue date 12 months and 1 day prior to submitting application) for your student to be granted residency status. January – May
Meet with an Academic Advisor to obtain a placement test referral or waiver, and to discuss the programs available at HCC. Bring a copy of SAT/ACT test scores with you if possible. Learn more about Academic Advising at www.hccfl.edu/dm/student-services/advising.aspx.
Take one of the following placement tests: SAT: Score at least 440 Verbal, 440 Math ACT: Score at least 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math PERT: Score at least 104 Reading, 99 English, 113 Math
Submit SAT/ACT test scores. Test scores may be submitted in one of the following ways: (1) via student copy from SAT or the College Board, (2) from high school guidance department directly to HCC or (3) on official high school transcript. NOTE: High schools in Hillsborough County do not automatically print ACT and SAT scores on transcripts - request that your registrar do so if you are using ACT or SAT for placement purposes.
April - June
Research and apply for scholarships. Scholarship information is provided in several ways: (1) high school guidance office, (2) HCC's Financial Aid Department, (3) a scholarship knowledgeable counselor or advisor at HCC, and (4) many community groups. You may access the HCC Scholarship Book. Some scholarships require students to submit the FAFSA, others do not. Not all scholarships are academic or athletic based. Check frequently.
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Attend New Student Orientation. Student signs up for orientation in person at the campus Testing Center.
Register for classes. Student completes registration on own at the conclusion of orientation using HAWKNET, the College’s online registration system. Be aware of tuition payment
deadlines. Refer to our calendar dates. Student will be de-registered from his/her classes if tuition is not paid on time.
Apply to the Honors Institute if interested and meet the admission criteria. Visit the Honors Institute website at www.hccfl.edu/Honors.aspx for information or email Lauren Furry at [email protected]. June
Submit official high school transcript. Student requests from high school registrar or guidance office. Transcripts are generally sent electronically after graduation. NOTE: Students applying for financial aid (grants, loans and/or scholarships) must have official high school transcript with graduation seal on file with HCC in order to be awarded.
July Check on the status of Bright Futures funds if applicable. Bright Futures scholars must
identify HCC as their institution of choice. HCC's school code for Bright Futures is 292. Student should visit the Financial Aid Office to make sure award is activated, as well as receive a tuition deferment to secure the payment of classes. Recipients may expect to receive their awards within 3 weeks from the term's drop/add date. August
Present Florida Prepaid card to the campus Bursar Office to pay for classes. This card is issued by the state and sent to the student after high school graduation. Call 1.800.552.4723 for clarification or additional assistance.
Walk your schedule. Know which building your classes are located, where to park and how much travel time to allow before the first day.
Do not procrastinate!
Students who register by June 30 usually have the best selection of classes.
Notes:
Prospective students with special needs requiring accommodations must self-identify. Visit this web site - www.hccfl.edu/ssem/disabilities.aspx.
Individuals interested in housing should check out Hawks Landing Apartment Complex at www.hccstudenthousing.com.
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documents, materials, and notifications. Financial Aid rough guidelines and procedures. Financial Aid requires
actory academic progress by maintaining a minimum ting no less than 67% of all courses attempted.
RecommendedCompletion Date
Date Completed Financial Aid Process
Nov. - Jan. Gather and Prepare Parent and Student Tax InformationJan. 1 Student PIN and Parent PIN www.pin.ed.gov
If you are a dependent student, a parent is also required to apply for a PIN. You are considered independent if at the time you complete the FAFSA you are... 1) 24 years of age2) Married3) Orphan or ward of the court4) A veteran of the armed forces5) Active duty6) have children/dependents whom you provide more than half their living expenses.
Jan. - Mar. Apply Online www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply after January 1st for the academic year that begins the next August. In order to fill out the FAFSA you will need your own and a parents Federal Tax Return forms. Do not forget to put the school codes of the colleges you want to receive your FAFSA.
Mar. Follow up with Your Campus Financial Aid Office within 7 to 10 business days after submission of your FAFSA to determine what/if any additional documents are required or requested to be submitted in order to meet eligibility.
Mar. - May Check your status of Financial Aid AwardsYou can access this information through your online college accounts generated afteryou have applied for admissions to the college or by calling the financial aid office.
Mar. - May Complete, Sign, and Submit Required Financial Aid DocumentsMake sure you keep up with all financial aid documents your receive and send. Pay close attention to qualifications, guidelines, and deadlines.
May - June Complete Loan Requirements Generally, colleges require you to complete request statements and loan counseling. Make sure you sign and submit your Master Promissory Note (MPN) aware of loan guidelines, requirements, and dealines.
May - June Refund or Payment PreferenceCheck with the individual colleges to see how you receive your refund. Generally, you will receive your refund via check by mail, electronic deposit, or throug a college generated account or card.
Note: Make sure you keep in constant contact with the college about your financial aid process.
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST College #1: ____________
College #2: ___________
College #3: ___________
Regular Deadline: Early App Deadline:
APPLICATION
Apply Online Application Fee Sign Application Print app for records Confirm receipt of application
GRADES
Request transcript on Family Connections Request midyear transcript if required
SCORES
Send SAT scores at collegeboard.com Send SAT subject tests if required Send ACT scores at act.org
RECOMMENDATIONS (if required)
Request teacher recommendation Request counselor recommendation Send thank you note/email for rec.
ESSAYS
Write essay(s) Proofread essay(s) Have 2 people read essay(s)
FINANCIAL AID FORMS
Submit FAFSA online after Jan. 1 Submit supplemental forms/CSS form (if required)
Submit Bright Futures app after Dec. 1 AFTER APPLICATION IS SENT
Receive admissions letter Give college your decision by May 1 Send deposit Submit housing application Send final transcript
Use this checklist to help you stay on top of your application tasks and deadlines.
Information found from the Collegeboard.
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Winning a Scholarship Quick Reference Guide
Copyright © 2011 by FastWeb LLC. All rights reserved. Visit www.fastweb.com to search for scholarships and for more scholarships tips. Page 1
Top Twelve Tips on Winning a Scholarship
1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. Don't
wait until the spring of your senior year in high school to
start searching, or you'll miss half the deadlines. There are
many scholarships available to students in grades K-11, not
just high school seniors. Continue searching for
scholarships even after you are enrolled in college.
2. Use a free scholarship matching service like Fastweb.com.
The Fastweb database is updated daily and the site will
email you notifications of new scholarships that match your
personal background profile.
3. Answer all of the optional questions on a scholarship
matching web site for about twice as many matches.
4. Look for local scholarships on bulletin boards near the
guidance counselor or financial aid offices, or the library's
jobs and careers section. Also look in the coupon section of
the Sunday newspaper. Improve grades for more matches.
5. To win more scholarships, apply to every scholarship for
which you are eligible. It's a numbers game. Even among
talented students, winning involves a bit of luck, not just
skill. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small
awards and essay contests. They are easier to win and help
you win bigger scholarships. You can't win if you don't
apply. It gets easier after your first 6 applications. Essays
can be reused and tailored to each new application.
6. Don't miss deadlines. Use checklists to get organized.
7. Tailor your application to the sponsor's goals. Read and
follow the instructions carefully.
8. If you have difficulty writing essays, record yourself as you
answer the question out loud and transcribe the recording.
Most people think and speak faster than they can write or
type. Write an outline afterward to organize your thoughts.
9. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about
something of interest to you. Make your application stand
out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other
people. Give examples and be specific.
10. Google your name to ensure that you have a professional
online presence. Use a clean email address, such as
[email protected]. Review your Facebook
account, removing inappropriate and immature material.
11. Proofread a printed copy of your essay and the application
for spelling and grammar errors.
12. Make a photocopy of your application before mailing it.
Send the application by certified mail, return receipt
requested or with delivery confirmation.
Common Scholarship Application Mistakes
• Missing deadlines
• Failing to proofread the application
• Failing to follow directions, especially regarding essay
length and the number of recommendations
• Omitting required information
• Applying for an award when you don't qualify
• Failing to apply for an award for which you are eligible
• Failing to tailor the application to the sponsor
• Writing a boring essay
• Writing an essay that may offend the reviewer
• Including exaggerations or lies on your application
Beware of Scholarship Scams
• If you have to pay money to get money,
it’s probably a scam.
• Never invest more than a postage stamp to get information
about scholarships or to apply for a scholarship.
• Nobody can guarantee that you’ll win a scholarship.
• Do not give out personal information like bank account,
credit card or Social Security numbers.
• Beware of the unclaimed aid myth. The only money that
goes unclaimed is money that can’t be claimed.
Preview of Secrets to Winning a Scholarship
This quick reference guide is a preview of Fastweb’s new
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acing the scholarship interview and maximizing your
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information.
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Winning a Scholarship Quick Reference Guide
Copyright © 2011 by FastWeb LLC. All rights reserved. Visit www.fastweb.com to search for scholarships and for more scholarships tips. Page 2
Top Ten Most Unusual Scholarships
1. Scholarship for Left-Handed Students
2. Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Contest
3. David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarships
4. Zolp Scholarships
5. Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarships
6. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award
7. National Marbles Tournament Scholarships
8. Klingon Language Institute Scholarships
9. National Beef Ambassador Program
10. Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships
Top Ten Most Prestigious Scholarships
1. Marshall Scholarships
2. Rhodes Scholarships
3. Winston Churchill Scholarship Program
4. Harry S. Truman Scholarships
5. Henry Luce Foundation Scholarships
6. Morris K. Udall Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
7. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
8. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships
9. Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
10. National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Top Ten Most Generous Scholarships
1. Intel Science Talent Search
2. Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology
3. NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
4. Elks Nat’l Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition
5. Davidson Fellows
6. Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
7. Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
8. Collegiate Inventors Competition
9. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarships
10. Gates Millennium Scholars
Top Ten Scholarships for Age 13 and Under
1. National Spelling Bee
2. National Geography Bee
3. National History Day Contest
4. Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest
5. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
6. Christopher Columbus Community Service Awards
7. Dick Blick Linoleum Block Print Contest
8. Gloria Barron Prize for Your Heroes
9. Patriot’s Pen
10. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Top Ten Scholarships for Community Service
1. Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards
2. The Do Something Awards
3. Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarships
4. Discover Card Tribute Awards
5. Echoing Green Fellowships
6. The Heart of America Christopher Reeve Awards
7. Kohl’s Kids Who Care Program
8. Samuel Huntington Public Service Awards
9. National Caring Awards
10. Youth Action Net
Top Ten Scholarships that Don’t Need an A
1. US Department of Education (Federal Student Aid)
2. AXA Achievement Scholarship Program
3. Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
4. Ayn Rand Institute
5. Girls Going Places Scholarships
6. Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest
7. Americanism Essay Contest
8. AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest
9. Red Vines Drawing Contest
10. Community Foundation Scholarships
Key Scholarship Resources
Fastweb Free Scholarship Matching Service
www.fastweb.com
FinAid’s Scholarships Section
www.finaid.org/scholarships
Search for Scholarships on the Web
www.finaid.org/websearch
Beware of Scholarship Scams
www.finaid.org/scholarshipscams
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
Education Tax Benefits
www.finaid.org/taxbenefits
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf
Federal Student Financial Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Scam Alert: If you encounter one of these scenarios do not pursue that avenue for college assistance.
The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back. You are told, “You can not get this information anywhere else”, Trust me, You can! Do NOT give your credit card information or bank account number to hold a scholarship EVER! You hear, “We will do all the work for you”. The scholarship costs money. Do not believe, you were selected by a “National Foundation” to receive a scholarship or “ You
are a finalist in a contest” that you did not enter. You get an appointment time to see someone that you did not set.
Financial Aid Information:
First and foremost, FAFSA means FREE Application for Federal Student Aid. You do NOT need to pay to fill out this form.
When do you apply? • If you plan on attending college during Summer Sessions (before June 30), Apply
Now! • If you plan on attending college during Fall Session, apply after January 1st of your
senior year. • Remember! First come first serve! Apply as soon as possible.
Eligibility is determined on a yearly basis. You must apply every year. Information to know before you apply.
• Social Security numbers for you and your parent/guardian. • Have tax information for you and your parent/guardian accessible.
Application process. • Gather tax information. • Apply for PIN numbers for you and your parent/guardian. • Fill out applications. Online applications take approx. 2 weeks to process; paper
applications take approx. 4 to 6 weeks to process. • Make sure you record the colleges you would like your information to go to. • After submitting your application you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR).
Review this report Carefully! Make a copy for your records before sending it back. • You will then receive information from the colleges specifying which programs you
qualify for. Terms to know:
• EFC or Expected Family Contribution. This amount is what they feel your family can afford to pay towards your college education.
• Cost of Attendance is the amount the college has allotted for tuition, other fees, room and board, books, supplies, and transportation.
Types of Aid FAFSA covers: • Direct Loans: Unsubsidized (interest starts accruing while attending college),
Subsidized (interest starts accruing 6 months after attending college). These loans have low interest rates.
• Perkins Loans: These loans have low interest rates. • PLUS loan for parents. • Federal Work Study. • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. • Pell Grants.
Financial aid is mainly need based but it can not hurt to apply.
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Entrance Exam Practice and Registration Sites: www.collegeboard.org (PSAT, SAT I, SAT II) www.act.org (ACT) www.number2.com College Information Sites: www.flvc.org www.collegeweeklive.com/ www.youniversitytv.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ www.firstgenerationstudent.com Essay Writing Sites: www.essayedge.com Financial Aid Information Sites: www.fafsa.ed.gov Caution: Do Not Use! www.fafsa.com www.studentaid.ed.gov www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Scholarship Information Sites: www.fastweb.com www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org (Bright Future information) www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture (more Bright Future information) www.scholarships.com www.wiredscholar.com www.freschinfo.com Career Sites: www.usajobs.com www.jobcore.com www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com www.myflorida.com www.headhunter.com www.careershop.com Military Sites: www.military.gov www.airforce.gov www.army.gov www.coastguard.gov www.marines.gov www.navy.gov
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University of West Florida Pensacola
Admissions: 1-800-263-1074 http://www.uwf.edu
*Priority Deadline Jan. 1st
Florida State University Tallahassee
Admissions: (850) 644-6200 http://www.fsu.edu
*Application Deadlines: Oct. 15th (notified Dec.19th) & Jan. 14th (Notified Mar. 20th) *Personal Statement
Required *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University Tallahassee
Admissions: (850) 599-3796 http://www.famu.edu
*Rolling Admissions: *Personal statement required *Freshman required to live on campus
*Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st.
University of North Florida Jacksonville
Admissions: (904) 620-2624 http://www.unf.edu/admissions
Admissions Deadline: Nov. 16th (notify Dec. 14th)
rolling admissions after Nov. 16th *Freshman required to live on
campus *Financial Aid Deadline: Apr. 1st
University of Florida Gainesville
Admissions: (352) 392-1365 http://www.ufl.edu
*Application Deadline: Nov. 1st *ACT scores not
interchangeable *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 15th
Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. Myers
Admissions: 1-888-889-1095 http://www.fcgu.edu
*Priority Deadline Feb. 15th *Financial Aid Deadline
Mar. 1st
Florida International University Miami
Admissions: (305) 348-3662 http://www.fiu.edu
*Admissions Deadlines: Dec. 1st (notify Jan. 16th) Feb. 1st
(notify by Mar. 16th) rolling admissions after Feb. 1st
*Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Admissions:
1-800-299-4FAU http://www.fau.edu *Priority Admissions Deadline: Feb. 15th *Want students to complete Physics
*Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st
University of South Florida Tampa
Admissions: 1-877-USF-BULL http://www.usf.edu
*Application Deadline: Mar. 1st *Freshman required to live on campus *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st
New College of Florida Sarasota
Admissions: (941) 359-4269 http://www.ncf.edu
*Admissions Deadlines: Nov. 1st (notify Apr. 1st)
Priority scholarship deadline Feb. 15th (notify Apr. 25th) &
Apr. 15th (notify Apr. 25th) *ACT scores are Not
interchangeable *Financial Aid Priority Deadline Feb.
15th *Freshman are required to live on campus
University of Central Florida Orlando
Admissions: (407) 823-3000 http://www.ucf.edu
*Rolling Admissions *ACT scores not interchangeable *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st
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Rollins College Winter Park
(407) 646-2161 http://www.rollins.edu Admissions Deadline:
Early Decision 1 Nov. 15th Early Decision 2 Jan. 15th
Regular Decision Feb. 15th
Beacon College Leesburg
352-638-9731 http://www.beaconcollege.edu
Admissions Deadline: May 1st
Jacksonville University Jacksonville
1-800-225-2027 http://www.ju.edu Rolling Admission
Flagler College St. Augustine
1-800-304-4208 http://www.flagler.edu
Admissions Deadline: Early Nov. 1st Regular March 1st
St. Thomas University Miami
1-800-367-9010 http://www.stu.edu
Rolling Admission
Ringling School of the Arts Sarasota
1-800-255-7695 http://www.ringling.edu
Computer Animation Admissions Deadline Jan. 1st Rolling Admission
Florida Southern College Lakeland
1-800-274-4131 http://www.flsouthern.edu Admissions Deadline: Early
Decision Dec. 1st Regular Decision Mar. 1st
Stetson University Deland
1-800-688-0101 http://www.stetson.edu
Rolling Admission
Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne
1-800-888-4348 http://www.fit.edu Rolling Admission
St. Leo University Saint Leo
1-800-334-5532 http://www.saintleo.edu
Priority Admissions Deadline: Mar. 1st
University of Tampa Tampa
(813) 253-6211 http://www.ut.edu
Admissions Deadline: Early Action Nov. 15th
Regular Decision Jan. 15th
Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University Daytona, FL
http://www.erau.edu Rolling Admission
Northwood University West Palm Beach 1-800-622-9000
http://www.northwood.edu Rolling Admission
University of Miami Coral Gables
(305) 284-4323 http://www.miami.edu
Admission Deadline: Early Decision/Early Action Nov. 1st Regular Decision Jan. 1st
Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach 1-800-468-6722
http://www.pba.edu Rolling Admission
Johnson and Wales University N. Miami
1-866-598-3567 http://www.fiu.edu Rolling Admission
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale 1-800-338-4723
http://www.nova.edu 1 month prior to term
Eckerd College St. Petersburg
1-800-456-9009 http://www.eckerd.edu
Warner University Lake Wales
1-800-309-9563 http://www.warner.edu
Rolling Admission
Southeastern University Lakeland FL
1-800-500-8760 http://www.seu.edu
Rolling Admission
Lynn University Boca Raton
1-800-888-5966 http://www.lynn.edu
Rolling Admission
Barry University Miami Shores
(305) 899-3100 http://www.barry.edu
Rolling Admission
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