WELCOME WELCOME PARENTSPARENTS

CLASSCLASSOF OF 20102010

What is tonight about? What is tonight about? Now that your “children” have

made it this far, what is next? What happens when they leave

SCHS? Are they on track for life after

high school? What should you be doing now

to help them get ready? How can you all get help to

make some decisions? Answers to your burning

questions

Administrators you should know...Administrators you should know...

Ms. Pam Tapley, Principal

Mr. Glidden Nieves, Assistant Principal

Ms. Vicki Luttrell, Assistant Principal

Get to Know Your Counselors…

Ms. Crowell

A-DO

Ms. Smith

DR-LEB

Ms. Swaine

LEE-RIN

Ms. Short

RIO-Z

MEET OUR GUIDANCE SUPPORT PERSONNEL…

Ms. Buehler

Ms. Lee

Ms. Woodruff

Ms. Barber

College and Career

Meeting with a counselor is easy...

Call the Guidance office to schedule a parent conference with all teachers or speak with your counselor directly.

Students should meet with their counselor once every nine weeks this year and every month their senior year!

Students may come to the Guidance Office before school, during lunch, or after school to make an appointment with their counselor.

Remember…Ms. Barber is also available in the Career Center!

What it takes to be a What it takes to be a Senior...Senior...

18 credits On track for graduation 2.0 GPA

(recommended)

24 Total Credits: 4 English 3 Math* (Algebra 1 or equivalent) 3 Social Studies 1 World History 1 American History .5 Economics .5 American Government 3 Science .5 Health: LMS .5 Personal Fitness .5 Phys Ed elective 1 Practical or Fine Art** 8.5 Electives * 4 Math required if entered 2007-2008 or after ** 1 Fine Art if entered 2007-2008 or after

What it takes to What it takes to graduate...graduate... Pass FCAT

1926 Read/1889 Math

2.0 GPA

Problems with the FCAT ?Problems with the FCAT ? Substitute ACT/SAT scores

15 on Reading and Math for ACT 410 in Reading/370 in Math for SAT

Walk with the class, receive a Certificate of Completion, retake until you pass (must have 24 required credits and a 2.0 GPA)

Take classes at community college and earn an AA degree (must have 24 required credits, 2.0 GPA, and pass CPT)

Earn a GED

Attend a tech school or take a job that does not require a high school diploma

Consider the Consider the options ...options ...

LIFE AFTER ST CLOUD LIFE AFTER ST CLOUD HS... HS... or preparing for or preparing for the future!the future!

FASTEST GROWING

INDUSTRIES

Education & Health Services 30.6% increase

Healthcare & Social Services 30.3% increase

Professional & Business Services 27.8 % increase

Working: where, what, Working: where, what, how?how?

Type of work desired Additional training Resume Dress for Success Practice interview skills Check out benefits: insurance, tuition

reimbursement, chances for advancement Needed for ALL jobs

Good attendance Communication and computer skills Ability to work as a team member

TAKE A LOOK AT…TAKE A LOOK AT…

Osceola & Orange County Osceola & Orange County Technical SchoolsTechnical Schools

TECOTECOMid-Florida TechMid-Florida Tech

Orlando TechOrlando TechWestside TechWestside Tech

Winter Park TechWinter Park Tech

MilitaryMilitary

Investigate jobs of interest Research all branches for

those jobs Take the ASVAB Talk to a recruiter

College AdmissionsCollege Admissions2-year and Community Colleges Standard High School Diploma or GED CPT: Computer Placement Test Certificate of Completion with

24 required credits, 2.0 UW GPA, & passing CPT scores

4-year Colleges and Universities Standard High School Diploma GPA Unweighted, Academic ( 3.0 or greater) Appropriate SAT/ACT scores (at least 1000 SAT, 23 ACT) Rigorous academic courses in HS: AP, Honors, DE

Minimum of 18+ academic credits: 4 English, 4 Math (recommended) (Algebra I & above)

3 Science, 3 required Social Studies (4 recommended )

2 Foreign Language, 3 other academic credits

What it REALLY takes to get in…

Mid-Range GPA’s and test scores for Fall admission:

FAU 3.0-3.6 980-1130 SAT 20-24 ACT

FSU 3.7-4.2 1180-1330 SAT 26-29 ACT

UCF 3.4-4.1 1140-1280 SAT 24-28 ACT

UF 4.0-4.4 1210-1400 SAT 26-31 ACT

UNF 3.5-3.7 1160-1210 SAT 23-24 ACT

USF 3.5-4.1 1100-1270 SAT 24-28 ACT

Bright Futures Bright Futures ScholarshipScholarship

Florida Academic Scholars Award 100% 3.5 GPA in selected subjects 1270 SAT or 28 ACT 75 hours community service

Florida Medallion Scholars Award 75%* 3.0 GPA in selected subjects 970 SAT or 20 ACT

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award 75% 3.0 in selected subjects 3.5 in 3 sequential vocational courses Test scores:

SAT – 440 verbal, 440 math or ACT – 17 English, 18 Reading, 19 Math, or CPT 83 Reading, 83 Sentence Structure, 72 Math

*REMEMBER – FMS currently pays 100% to attend Valencia!

WHEN SHOULD YOUR STUDENT TEST? ACT OR SAT?

SAT is a Reasoning test…it tests your student’s

Reasoning ability A good test for students

who excel in math College admissions test May be used for placement

at Valencia FCAT alternative 410/370

ACT is a test of Knowledge. ..it tests your student’s

Learned knowledge A good test for students

who excel in language College admissions test May be used for placement

at Valencia FCAT alternative 15/15

SAT & ACT are comparable tests & should be taken in winter/spring of 11th

Planning to attend college – take SAT/ACT with Writing

ACT or SAT req. for FAS & FMS

OTHER TESTS TO CONSIDER… Take the CPT if your

student… Plans to take Dual

Enrollment classes (3.0 GPA – test Spring ‘09)

Plans to attend community college after graduation (test Spring ‘10)

May be used for Bright Futures GVS

PSAT is… A great way to practice for

SAT – Individualized Score Report for each student

the test that determines National Merit Scholars (top ½ of one percent nationwide), National Hispanic Scholars, and National Achievement Scholars

OUR JUNIORS TESTED OCTOBER 15TH!

College and Career College and Career CenterCenter

Learn about educational opportunities after graduation from high school.

Discover career information – just ask! Use the computers for career and post-

secondary school searches. Access financial aid & scholarship

information. Learn how Prep HQ can help you! Find answers: NCAA Clearinghouse,

college visits, applications, transcripts. Ask your counselor or see Ms. Barber

TODAY!

www.facts.org – check it out! Make a 4-year plan on

ePep! Check out their unofficial

BF GPA! Take a CHOICES interest

inventory! Visit SUS university

websites to help find the right college – check out programs & narrow choices!

Apply to colleges during summer after junior year!

Your student can…

The Search for the The Search for the GreenGreen

Community service - remember to document your hours - Bright Futures FAS requires 75 hours!

Check Prep HQ scholarship opportunities - get ready for senior year!

NCAA Clearinghouse - register online at end of junior year.

Bright Futures - Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal - apply online senior year (after December 1).

www.facts.org Use your ePEP account for an unofficial Bright Futures GPA evaluation!

WHAT TO DO NOW!WHAT TO DO NOW!Fall:Write down your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities

Evaluate your options for senior year and after high school

Attend college night Retake the FCAT if necessaryConsider taking an SAT/ACT prep course or practice online

Set up an account on www.facts.org for college searches, BFS evaluation, college admissions information

Begin your college search

Winter/Spring:CPT @SCHS for students registering for Dual Enrollment classes (must have a 3.0 GPA & Valencia application on file)

Register to take the SAT &/or ACTMeet with your counselor to review your options for senior year

Sign up for an FLVS class to make up credits or raise GPA - summer school won’t be an option!

Arrange for college visits over spring break or summer vacation

Narrow your college choices to 5Do research on scholarships (Internet,

College and Career Center, college websites)

Summer Summer Fun?Fun?

July 1 Begin NCAA Clearinghouse paperwork for students planning on athletic recruitment www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

July-Aug Narrow post-secondary options (3-5 choices are good)

University-bound students should begin writing college application essays

Complete brag sheet & resume Bring a copy to your counselor

August-Sept Complete state university applications – set a deadline and get it done! (UF applications open July 1 – most others

August 1) - early is better!

Web ResourcesWeb Resources http://www.schs.osceola.k12.fl.us - access grades, stay

current with Prep HQ, check important dates www.act.org - ACT registration; sign up for the writing section if planning to attend college; educational planning

www.campustours.com - college admissions; virtual campus tours; web/cam broad casts and college admissions message board

www.collegeboard.com - SAT registration (Reasoning or Subject Tests); test taking tips/practice questions; financial aid information; college admission tips

www.facts.org - information about financial aid; career/interest inventory (CHOICES); ePEP

http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool - college opportunities; college search; list of internet resources

SAT®

Junior Parents…Junior Parents…

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