Senior Parent Handout 2013-2014

7/29/2019 Senior Parent Handout 2013-2014

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Kathy Mortensen Guidance Department ChairSchool Counselor, A-GI ext. [email protected]

Karen Johnson School Counselor, GL-O ext. [email protected]

Sarah DAnna School Counselor, P-Z ext. [email protected]

Brenda White Part Time Counselor ext. [email protected]

Dale Mack Records Clerk ext. 118

[email protected]

Revlon Lewis Filing Clerk/OfficeAsst. ext. 191 [email protected]

ph 904-346-5620fax 904-346-5636

http://www.da-arts.org

Senior Parent Night


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Graduation Requirements24 credits

4-English

4-Math(taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter) Algebra I,

Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math

3-Science

Biology, 1 Physical Science, + 1 equally rigorous science3-Social Studies

World History, American History, Economics, American Gov

2-Foreign Language

Consecutive courses in same language1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*

1- HOPE

5-Electives*

*includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal


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What is on the Transcript? Biographical Information - check for accuracy

Official record of high school work

Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8th grade if HS

course); all courses and final averages count Senior schedule

Weighted GPA and unweighted GPAONLY

Rank in class

Community service hours only

Test results

Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy


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Grade Point Average

State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale)

District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)

Re-calculated, Academic GPA (half of a quality pointfor each academic honors course, whole point for AP,DE) State University Schools in Florida

Florida Bright Futures GPA (half of a quality point foreach academic honors, AP course). Go towww.flvc.org


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12th Grade Checklist Fall Meet with your counselor! Study senior year grades are important Post Secondary Readiness Take SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org Continue activities /community service and document

Prepare college applications - online is preferable. Usewww.flvc.org, the common application, or school-specificw

ebsites Letters of Recommendation Write Essays Prepare Resume

Request transcripts from guidance office View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org Research and apply for scholarships Apply for Bright Futures in December at

www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org


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12th Grade Checklist Spring Meet with your counselor! View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org Keep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for falling

grades Continue to take the SAT/ACT Apply for scholarships and financial aid (students will

receive senior newsletters and scholarship bulletins andshould visit the DA guidance webpage, Counselor Corner

Blog, and Senior Page) Fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov Attend Beacon financial aid workshop, financial aid night,

and senior parent night Follow up with colleges to confirm your attendance


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12th Grade Checklist Fall Meet with your counselor! Study senior year grades are important Take SAT and ACTwww.collegeboard.com,www.act.org Continue activities /community service and document

Prepare college applications - online is preferable. Usewww.flvc.org, the common application, or school-specific websites Letters of Recommendation Write Essays Prepare Resume

Request transcripts from guidance office View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org Research and apply for scholarships Apply for Bright Futures in December at

www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org


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Activities Extracurricular activities and community service are hot

items! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is mostimportant (includes summer before ninth grade)

submit all documentation to Mr. Vetch or Mr. Mahan(make copies)

turn in each verification form for all service completedto date by end of the first 9 weeks

obtain pre-approval for current year/upcomingcommunity service from guidance

What kind of activities are important? Quality participation in one or few activities

Service to the communityvolunteering

Service and involvement in the school

Leadership and/or significant contributions


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Six Steps to the College

Application Process1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending

College

2) Consider College characteristics

3) List, compare, and visit Colleges

4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines

5) Develop a plan to finance your education6) Review and finalize your plans


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Meeting College Expenses

Merit Scholarships Based on talent or merit

Very competitive - national pool of applicants

High GPA and test scores

Academic

Artistic

Community service

Leadership Essay competitions

www.da-arts.org/guidance-department/index.html


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Meeting College CostsBRIGHT FUTURES

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.orgSeniors will apply through their History class in February. Must meet minimum requirements for academic GPA,

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service- Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) - 3.5 weighted AcademicGPA (minimum 16 required academic credits),1290 SAT/29 ACT, 100 hours community service- Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted AcademicGPA (minimum 16 required academic credits),1170 SAT/26 ACT, 75 hours community service

Must maintain GPA in college


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Meeting College Expenses

Need Based Financial AidGRANTS, LOANS, and WORK STUDY Many students and families receive need based

financial aid.

The Federal Government The Student Guide andFunding your education www.ed.gov/finaid.html Families complete FAFSA - Free Application for

Federal Student Aid Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year (unless

applying for summer after graduation) www.fafsa.ed.gov

Determines are EFC - Expected Family Contribution www.act.org or www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov


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Additional Important Websiteswww.duvalschools.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

www.douglasandersonseniors2014.blogspot.com

www.cyberguidance.net

www.finaid.org

www.scholaraid.comwww.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

www.flvc.org

www.fastweb.comwww.zinch.com

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

www.flchoices.org

Senior Parent Handout 2013-2014

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