9th Grade Counselor Presentation

Class of 2019

Need to speak to your counselor? • Academic and/or personal counseling • You are welcome any time. • You must report to class FIRST and request permission

from your teacher to come see counselor. • If counselor is not available: Complete counselor

request form and turn in to the front desk or email. Counselor will call you down as soon as possible.

• For quick questions: stop by office before school, during your lunch or after school. You can always email.

WHO IS YOUR COUNSELOR ?Ms. Jimenez- Last Names: A-C & X-ZLocation: Main Office

Ms. Suarez-Last Names- D-KLocation: 110B-1

Mrs. AlvarezLast Names- L-PLocation: Office behind cafeteria

Ms. Perez-RouraLast Names- Q-WLocation: Office behind cafeteria

Ms. BritoCAP AdvisorLocation: Main Office

Ms. T. SarduyScholars ProgramLocation: 110B-2

• A letter must be submitted within 72 hours of an absence – Note must be given to the front desk (Elyse or Valentina)– Check your student portal to ensure absence has been

excused• Tardy to 1st period will result in a lockout– Counts as unexcused absence to 1st period– No make-up work provided– Lock out can be performed at any time of day

• After 5 early dismissals (picked up early) a doctor’s note will be required to excuse absence.

Attendance Policy

• The following are excused absences:– Student illness– Medical appointment with a doctor’s note– Death in the family– Observance of a religious holiday– School sponsored event

NO CREDIT POLICY

• Ten unexcused absences in an annual course will result in “No Credit”(e.g., Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies) – (Block classes count as 2 classes/ 2 Unexcused Absence)

• Five unexcused absences in a semester course will result in “No Credit”(e.g., Personal Fitness, Fine Arts)

Graduation Course Requirements• 4 English• 4 Mathematics (must include: Algebra I, Geometry)• 3 Social Studies (World History, US History, US Gov’t/Economics)

• 3 Science (Must include Biology)

• ½ Physical Education• ½ Personal Fitness• 1 Performing/Fine Arts• 8 Electives– One course must be taken ONLINE (VIRTUAL)– MUST HAVE A 2.0 UNWEIGHTED G.P.A. – Must complete minimum of 25 community service hours

What are the state assessment requirements for graduation?

Students must pass the following statewide assessments:

– Grade 10 READING FSA (or ACT/SAT concordant score) – Algebra I end-of-course (EOC)

Students must participate in the EOC assessments and the results constitute 30 percent of the final course grade. These assessments are in the following subjects:

– Algebra I – Biology I – Geometry – U.S. History – Algebra II (if enrolled)

Final Grade Calculation

• Final Grade: Add grade value for each grading period and divide by 4 – A=4, B=3, C=2, D= 1, F= 0– Example: ABCB 4 + 3+ 2 + 3= 3 B

4• Points: Must receive a total of 10 points to pass an annual

course; 5 points needed to pass a semester course– Multiply grade point value by 2.5 for 1,2,3,4 quarter. (A=10, B=7.5, C=5, D= 2.5, F= 0) – **5 POINT RULE- Must receive at least 5 points in the 2nd

semester to pass a course– Example: BCCA 7.5+5+5+10=27.5 PASS

ABDF 10+7.5+2.5+0=20 FAIL CCDD 5+5+2.5+2.5=15 PASS

What happens if you fail a class?

• If it is a CORE requirement, you CANNOT graduate. • MUST make up the class AS SOON AS POSSIBLE• Options to make up a class: – Adult Ed./Night School

• (attend local public school night or summer)

– Somerset Virtual Academy • (online; $239/.5 CREDIT)

• See your counselor for registration information.

Grade Forgiveness

• If you fail a class and retake it you must earn a C or higher for the F to be “forgiven” . Therefore, it will not get calculated in your final GPA.

• The original F will always appear in your transcript.

Grade Point Average• G.P.A.- Cumulative calculation of grades • Weighted: gives extra weight to Honors and

Advanced Placement if grade is “C” or above – Weighted G.P.A. carries most weight for colleges because

it reveals rigor of courses.

• Bright Futures GPA- all academic classes, foreign languages & academic electives

• 2.0 unweighted GPA is required to graduate – (“C” Average)

*Colleges may recalculate their own GPA

Foreign Languages• NECESSARY to enter 4-year universities &

Bright Futures Scholarships– Must be same language for two years or second

level foreign language– Some colleges/universities require three (3)

credits

Volunteer Hours• Must complete a total of 25 hours before high

school graduation• Florida Academic Scholars Award– Minimum of 100 hours needed.

• Florida Medallion Scholars Award– Minimum of 75 hours needed.

• Forms can be found on the school’s website• Must be at a non-profit organization

Bright Futures cholarshipFlorida Academic Scholarship

(FAS)Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS)

Approx. $100 per credit Approx. $77 per credit

3.5 weighted GPA 3.0 weighted GPA

SAT- 1290 Reading & MathACT- 29 Composite

SAT- 1170 Reading & MathACT- 26 Composite

100 Volunteer Hours 75 Volunteer Hours

Dual Enrollment

• Allows students to simultaneously earn high school and college credits

• Student must be a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader to participate

• Dual Enrollment Programs– After school– Summer– Daytime– Scholars

• Must have a 3.0 unweighted G.P.A. minimum

• Show college-readiness by passing appropriate sections of the PSAT, PERT, FCAT, SAT or ACT

• Have written approval from high school and parents/legal guardian

Scholars ProgramScholars Program• Goal: Students graduate with their High School Diploma and an Associate Degree

from Miami Dade College (MDC). • How: Students earn the AA degree by taking a combination of Advanced

Placement courses and Dual Enrollment courses at MDC throughout their sophomore, junior and senior years in high school.

• When do they start? The summer after their freshman year. • Eligibility: Students must have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 and pass the PERT exam

(College Placement Exam). • College Classes: Once in the Scholars Program, students will be committed to

taking two MDC dual enrollment classes every college semester, including summer B semesters.

• Transportation: Doral Academy will arrange transportation to MDC for sophomores and juniors. Seniors are responsible for providing their own transportation to any Miami Dade College campus.

• Schedule: A Scholar’s schedule will consist of five periods of high school courses and two periods of MDC dual enrollment classes.

• Grades: Scholars are encouraged to earn A’s and B’s in all college courses in order to improve their success with college admission

Student Portal• Accessible 24/7 through the school website (student section)• Allows students to monitor grades and attendance• Must have username and password– Username : Student ID – Password : (birth month)(date of birth)(birth year)(first name initial)(last name initial)

ex. Daniel Rodriguez DOB: August 25th 2000Password- 082500dr

• If you need to reset your password, please send an email requesting counselor to reset

Academic Support• If you are struggling with a class:

– Ask your teacher for help– Join a study group– Speak with your parents– Set appt. with your counselor

Math Tutoring - • Mondays- Room 111B

– 2:40 PM- 4:00 PM

• Tue/Wed/Thr – Room 117A– 2:40 PM- 4:00 PM

High School Reading Lab Days: Mondays & Wednesdays•Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm•Location: 205B (Mrs. Acosta) & 220B (Mrs. DePaola)•*Space is limited so get there early*

Questions???