Sophomore Advisement 2016 JOHN I LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL.
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Transcript of Sophomore Advisement 2016 JOHN I LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL.
COUNSELORS A – Fox…………………. Ms. Queenan Fr – Nu…………………... Ms. Walker Ny – Sw....................... .. Ms. Wilson Sy – V and ESE………… Ms. Cohen W-Z And ISA, AVID……. Ms. Balicki, Coordinator
ELL A – L ……………………… Ms. Vasquez M –Z ……………………... Ms. Scott
Academies A-Z……………………….. Ms. Wolf Magnet Coordinator…. Ms. Lord
**Higher level coursework: Algebra 2 and above, is recommended for admission to a Florida university.
**A minimum of 2 years of the same world language are required for admission to a 4 year university or the second level of one year of a foreign language.Diploma Options: 1. Standard Diploma: awarded to students who meet all criteria established by
the school and state law.2. Diploma with Academic Honors: awarded to students who meet all criteria
for a regular diploma and an unrounded GPA of 3.5, SAT of 1270 or ACT of 28.3. Certificate of Completion: awarded tostudents who meet all criteria
established by the School Board and state law except for passing the required state assessment and/or the required minimum 2.00 GPA.
What to do in your Sophomore Year
Sign up and get ready for the PSAT
Continue to have excellent attendance!
Get ready for your ELA assessment
Keep your grades up!
Do all your homework and assignments and hand them in!
Join extra-curricular activities
Read, read, read!
Prepare for opportunities like Dual Enrollment, AP and AICE courses!
Opportunities for College Credit
Advanced Placement and AICE Courses
A college level course taught in high school. Students who complete the course earn high school credit and may earn college credit if their AP test shows a score of 3 or above. Aice courses can lead to an AICE diploma, which in turn can lead to an automatic Bright Futures Scholarship.
Dual Enrollment
This program qualified enables students to enroll after 10th grade in approved courses offered at Palm Beach State College or Florida Atlantic University. The credits earned count toward high school as well as for college credit. Check deadlines for this program! See Guidance for a packet of information and instructions.
Early Admissions
Juniors who meet the requirements for Dual Enrollment can elect to complete their Senior year as a full time freshman at PBSC or FAU., with a minimum of 4 college courses (12 credit hours) per semester. See your counselor for more information.
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
Florida Academic Scholar3.5 GPA 29 ACT 1290 SAT 100 Service hours
Florida Merit Scholar3.0 26 ACT 1170 SAT 75 Service hours
Gold Seal Vocational3.0 GPA 17E, 19R , 19 M ACT 440 R/440M SAT 106R/103Wr/114M
30 Service hours3.5 in voc. courses
Academic Assistance and Support
Remediation for low grades at PBVS, FLVS or Edgenuity (E2020)
Math Labs at lunch and after school
Tutorials for ACT Reading Homework helpEdgenuity Mondays and
Wednesdays
3-5 pm Room 4-216
STEPS TO ACHIEVING YOUR NCAA ELIGIBILITY
At the beginning of your Junior Year, complete your registration at www,eligibilitycenter.org.
Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the eligibility center code “9999” as a score recipient. Doing this sends your score directly to the eligibility center.
Double check to make sure you have approved courses for NCAA eligibility. Have your counselor send an official transcript to the center after completing your Junior year. If you have attended more than one high school, the center will need official transcripts from all high schools attended. The center does not accept faxed transcripts or test scores.
Community Service
Only Non-profit service is accepted!!!! Drop off in Guidance, no need to see your counselor just to
submit hours. Official letter is accepted. Description of work, phone number and legible writing is
needed Ask your teacher if they need help in exchange for service
hours.
Clubs and Activities
Join a club! It will make your school year more
enjoyable and you will make new friends.
You will develop leadership skills You will develop an interest in a
specific area Depending on the type of club, it may
help you earn community service hours You will become aware of more
activities and goings on around campus.