Class of 2019The Journey Begins HERE… The Journey Begins NOW!

DELTONA HIGH SCHOOLDELTONA HIGH SCHOOL

AGENDAAGENDA

General Topics Appointment Procedures Graduation Requirements Testing Requirements Graduation Options & Designations Bright Futures Community Service Hours

APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT PROCEDURESPROCEDURES Walk-in Appointments

Students can see their counselor without an appointment before school, during lunch or after school.

Scheduled Appointments No appointments will be set up between

periods or if the student shows up with a teacher’s pass during class time.

Student will receive a pass with a time and date for their appointment

You are responsible for keeping your appointment

CLASS OF 2019GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED 9TH GRADE IN 2015 – 2016)

CATEGORIES CREDITSENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS I, II, III, IV 4MATHEMATICS1 credit in Algebra I (EOC=30% & Pass)1 credit in Geometry (EOC=30%)2credit in an additional math course

• If student enrolls in Algebra II (EOC=30% )

4

SCIENCE1 credit in Biology (EOC=30%)1 credit in a physical science course (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)1 credit in an equally rigorous science course

3

SOCIAL STUDIES1 credit in World History1 credit in United States History (EOC = 30%)½ credit in Economics½ credit in United States Government

3

CLASS OF 2019GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED 9TH GRADE IN 2015 – 2016)

CATEGORIES CREDITSPHYSICAL EDUCATION½ credit in Personal Fitness½ credit in any other PE course

1

PERFORMING FINE ARTS 1

ELECTIVES 8

TOTAL 24 CreditsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) One course must be taken on-line Passing scores on Grade 10 ELA or achieve concordant scores on ACT

or SAT Meet EOC requirement for Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology and United

States History

ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS REQUIREDREQUIRED 9th GRADE

English Language Arts I (R/H)

10th GRADE English Language Arts II (R/H)

11th GRADE English Language Arts III (R/H), AP Language, ENC

1101

12th GRADE English Language Arts IV (R/H), AP Literature, ENC

1102

MATH – 4 CREDITS MATH – 4 CREDITS REQUIREDREQUIRED 9th GRADE

Algebra I or Geometry (R/H)

10th GRADE Geometry or Algebra II (R/H)

11th GRADE Algebra II (R/H), Pre-Calculus

12th GRADE Analysis of Functions & Trigonometry, or AP

Math Course

SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS REQUIREDREQUIRED 9th GRADE

Earth/Space Science or Biology Honors

10th GRADE Biology or Chemistry (R/H)

11th GRADE Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics

(R/H)

12th GRADE Marine Science (R/H) or AP Science Course

SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 CREDITS SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 CREDITS REQUIREDREQUIRED 9th GRADE

No course or AP Human Geography Counts as an elective credit

10th GRADE World History (R/H), AP World History

11th GRADE United States History (R/H), AP US History

12th GRADE U.S. Government (R/H) or AP US Government Economics (R/H) or AP Microeconomics

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 1 CREDIT REQUIREDCREDIT REQUIRED

9th GRADERecreational ActivitiesPersonal Fitness

These courses are available at VVS & FLVS

Waivers – application available for Band, ROTC, Dance,& 2 yrs. Of Interscholastic JV or Varsity Sport.

PE WAIVERSPE WAIVERS Band – One semester of Marching Band with

a grade of C or better waives .5 credit of PE. Student must still take Personal Fitness.

Dance – One semester of a dance class waives .5 credit of PE. Student must still take Personal Fitness.

Interscholastic Sports – Two seasons of an interscholastic sport at the JV or Varsity level and a grade of C or better on the Personal Fitness competency test waives Personal Fitness and PE. Participation in these activities does not

automatically waiver this graduation requirement. Student must request and complete the application for the waiver.

JROTC WAIVERSJROTC WAIVERS

Completion of two years of JROTC waives the physical education credit and a full credit of performing arts. Students must still take the .5 credit required of Personal

Fitness

PERFORMING ARTS – 1 PERFORMING ARTS – 1 CREDIT REQUIREDCREDIT REQUIRED Examples of performing – fine arts

courses: Band

Theatre 1 Creating Art 2D & 3D Television Production Speech 1 & 2 (VVS course only) Other Career & Technical Education

courses may apply

ELECTIVES – 8 CREDITS ELECTIVES – 8 CREDITS REQUIREDREQUIRED Choose wisely!

Experiential Learning

Electives are NEVER guaranteed.

PROGRAM CHOICESPROGRAM CHOICES

CAREER ACADEMIES Entrepreneurship, Marketing, &

Management Graphic Arts & Design Health Services

THIS IS THE TIME TO EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS AT NO CO$T!

TRACKING TRACKING CREDITSCREDITS & & GRADESGRADES Class of 2019 - Graduation Plan

Parent Portal

VIMS Gradebook

floridashines.org

G.P.A.

Students Need A Minimum Of A 2.0 GPA To Graduate. 1.9999 will not be rounded up to 2.0

How is the GPA calculated? Quality points divided by credits attempted

Types Of GPA? Graduation

Class Rank*

Eligibility

* Denotes weighted GPA

Bright Futures *

College Admissions

FSA & EOCFSA & EOC

Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) or English Language Arts Assessment (ELA)

End of Course Exam (EOC) Algebra I (Pass + 30% of final course grade)

Geometry (30% of final course grade)

Biology (30% of final course grade)

U.S. History (30% of final course grade)

Algebra II (30% of final course grade) if enrolled

GRADUATION OPTIONSGRADUATION OPTIONS

ACCEL 18-Credit Diploma Option What is the distinction between the 18-

credit ACCEL option and the 24-credit option? 3 elective credits instead of 8

Physical Education is not required

Online course is not required

All other graduation requirements for a 24-credit standard diploma must be met including all assessments.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SUPERINTENDENT’S DIPLOMA OF DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTIONDISTINCTION In addition to meeting the 24-credit

standard high school diploma requirements, a student must: The student must successfully complete a minimum of

four (4) AP courses distributed over at least two (2) different content areas.

Successful completion includes passing the courses as well as sitting for the AP exam.

The student must earn a score of 3 or higher on three (3) or more AP exams.

The student must earn a weighted AP GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The student must earn an overall weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SUPERINTENDENT’S DIPLOMA OF DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTIONDISTINCTION

The student must complete a minimum of 100 community service hours.

The student must participate in the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exam Program in both the junior and senior year of high school. The senior year requirement may be waived based on the junior year score.

The SDD program is undergoing a revision by district staff.

Class of 2019 students will follow the new criteria once established.

SCHOLAR DESIGNATIONSCHOLAR DESIGNATION In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high

school diploma requirements, a student must: Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass EOC);

Pass the Geometry EOC;

Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course;

Pass the Biology I EOC;

Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics;

Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics;

Pass the U.S. History EOC;

Earn 2 credits in the same World Language; and

Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course

MERIT DESIGNATIONMERIT DESIGNATIONCourse Title Industry Certification Name

Advanced Technology Applications Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)Agritechnology 2 Agricultural Technician CertificationCommunications Technology 1 & 3 Adobe Certified Associate (InDesign)Communications Technology 2 Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator)Culinary Arts 3 & 4 Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe)Culinary Arts 3 & 4 National ProStart Certificate of AchievementDigital Design 3 Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator)Digital Design 3 Adobe Certified Associate (InDesign)Digital Design 3 Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1 & 2

Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator)

Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1 & 2

Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)

Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 2 & 2

Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator)

Digital Video Production 1 & 2 Adobe Certified Associate (Premiere Pro)Digital Video Production 2 Adobe Certified Associate (Flash)Emergency Medical Responder 3 Certified Patient Care TechnicianFood Science Applications 2 & 3 Certified Professional Food Manager (ServSafe)Health Science 1 Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

(CMAA)Television Production 3 & 4 Adobe Certified Associate (Flash)Television Production 3 & 4 Adobe Certified Associate (Premiere Pro)

DUAL ENROLLMENT - DUAL ENROLLMENT - DSCDSC

Must have earned credit in a high school course

3.0 minimum GPA required

PERT – limited to two attempts at DSC

Required PERT scores: Reading – 106 Writing – 104 Math – 114 for MAT1033 or 123 for MAC1105

Must meet both scores

15 credits per semester maximum

DUAL ENROLLMENT - DUAL ENROLLMENT - BCUBCU A minimum 3.0 unweighted G.P.A Minimum Qualifying Test Scores on

ONE of the following tests: SAT- Math & Reading (≥ 440)  ACT- English & Math  (≥ 17) Compass Test (Testing available at the B-

CU Testing Center) eWrite-Essay (≥ 8)

Math(≥ 42) 

BRIGHT FUTURESBRIGHT FUTURES

Weighted GPA

Community Service Hours

Test Scores

Florida Academic Scholar

3.5 100 ACT – 29SAT – 1290

Florida Medallion Scholar

3.0 75 ACT – 26SAT – 1170

Gold Seal Vocational Scholar

3.0 30 ACT – 17 English / 18 Reading / 19 MathSAT – 440 Critical Reading / 440 Math PERT – 104 Reading / 99 Writing / 113 Math

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURSHOURS

Students must attend a training workshop prior to completing community service hours.

Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction – 100 hrs

Bright Futures Academic Scholar – 100 hrs

Medallion Scholar – 75 hrs

Vocational Gold Seal – 30 hrs *Community Service is NOT REQUIRED for graduation

MOVING UPMOVING UP By the end of this year students

should have: 1 credit in English 1 credit in Math (Algebra 1 or Geometry) 1 credit in Science (Earth Space Science

or Biology Honors) 4 credits of electives

Students must earn at least 5 credits to be promoted to grade 10.

STUDENT STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

YOU are responsible for: Tracking credits & graduation

requirements Making up credits

Odyssey Lab

Volusia Virtual School – www.volusiaonlinelearning.com

Florida Virtual School – www.flvs.net

Updating your graduation plan

CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION

ABACO SCHWEIZERABACO SCHWEIZER386-575-4153, ext. 44104386-575-4153, ext. 44104

ALSchwei@volusia.k12.fl.usALSchwei@volusia.k12.fl.us

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!

GO WOLVES!GO WOLVES!