Homestead Senior High

October 3rd 2012

Senior Parent Information Night

Administrative Team Ms. Cory Rodriguez Principal Ms. Uwezo Frazier Vice Principal Ms. Kelly Apolinar Assistant Principal Ms. Stacey-Ann Frater Assistant Principal Mr. Andrew Post Assistant Principal Mr. Steven Whittle Dean of Discipline

Graduation RequirementsMs. Herrera

Student Services Department Chair

Student Services Department

Ms. Herrera Student Services ChairA and ESOL Students

Ms. Almagro B -F and J Ms. Morales G through O, except J Dr. Martin P-Z Ms. Concepcion Graduation Coach & CAP

Ms. Manas TRUST Specialist

Current 12th Graders- Graduation Requirements: 4 English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Fine/Performing Arts / Practical Art .5 Personal Fitness.5 P.E. Elective (Team Sports, Individual Sports, Soccer) 8.0 Electives

24 Total Credits

Additional Requirements forAll Grade Levels: Passing FCAT or ACT/SAT Scores 2.0 Unweighted G.P.A. Community Service requirements

100 hours for Bright Futures 150 for Superintendent Diploma of distinction Completion of a Community Service Project for Graduation

24 credits/attendance Good attendance

Admissions to State Universities and Bright Futures Scholarship *2 years of the same foreign language for entrance to a four year university ** A passing score of 18 in Reading or 15 in Math could satisfy the FCAT requirement ( not the composite score)

Additional Assistance Adult Education Classes (only two classes

per academic year) Florida Virtual School Tutoring After School Saturday Tutoring

REMINDERS Do Not wait until May 2013 Visit your counselor Speak with your teachers

Counselors will be sending graduation letters home this month!!!

College Assistance Placement Advisor

and Graduation Coach

Ms. Concepcion

General College Admissions Requirements

• Admissions Application (On-line )

• Official Transcripts (sealed)• Admissions Fee/Waivers• SAT/ACT Scores• Letter(s) of Recommendation(s)• College Essay (if required)

How Do You Pay for College?

Student financial aid helps you cover the cost of college

Five types of student financial aid (Pell Grant, Grants, Merit Scholarships, Scholarships, Loans)

How do you find scholarships? How do you apply for need-based aid? Pitfalls: Beware of scholarship scams!

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The Best Type of Student Aid

Grants and scholarships are better than student loans because you don’t have to pay them back! Some funds are awarded based on

financial need (the difference between the costs and ability to pay)

Some funds are based on academic, artistic or athletic merit or other skills and activities

Some funds are based on unusual criteria

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Student Financial Aid Pays the Bills There’s a great deal of money available to

help you pay for college. Student financial aid will help you bridge

the gap between college costs and what you and your family can afford to pay.

Student aid includes money from the federal and state government, money from the colleges themselves, and scholarships from foundations, private organizations, and companies.

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How Do You Find Scholarships?

Use a free online scholarship match service, i.e. www.FastWeb.com. The site matches your personal background

characteristics against a very large database of scholarships, so you will see only those scholarships for which you are qualified.

The FastWeb database is updated daily, with automatic email notification of new awards that match your profile.

The FastWeb site also provides a great deal of information.

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Students receive a total of 4 waivers:

If you request a waiver and do not show up to

the test, you will lose the waiver.

2 ACT waivers2 SAT waivers

Where to register…

SAT – www.collegeboard.com ACT – www.actstudent.org How to prepare… Practice Books/Exams

www.number2.com

www.4tests.com

www.testprepreview.com www.dadeschools.net

ACT Test Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline

Late Fee Required

September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012 August 18-24, 2012

October 27, 2012 September 21, 2012 Sept. 22- Oct. 5, 2012

December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 3-16, 2012

February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 January 12-18, 2012

April 13, 2013 March 8, 2012 March 9- 22, 2012

June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4-17, 2012

SAT Test Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline

Late Fee Required

October 6, 2012 September 24, 2012 N/A

November 3, 2012 October 4, 2012 October 5- 19, 2012

December 1, 2012 November 1, 2012 November 2- 16, 2012

January 26, 2013 December 28, 2012 Dec. 29- Jan. 11, 2013

March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013 February 9- 22, 2013

May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013 April 6- 19, 2013

June 1, 2013 May 2, 2013 May 3- 17, 2013

3.5 weighted GPA, 100 community service hours, and a best composite score of 1280 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT

3.0 weighted GPA, 75 community service hours, and a minimum score of 1020 on the SAT or 22 on the ACT to be a Florida Medallion Scholar.

Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements for 2013 Graduates

 

Bright Futures 3.0 Weighted GPA, a minimum of 3 CTE

credits in 1 vocational program taken over at least 2 academic years with an un-weighted 3.5 GPA in those courses.

Test Scores-SAT: Reading 440/Math 440

ACT: English 17/Reading 18/ Math 19 30 community service hours

Bright Futures Web-site http://

www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/

What is FAFSA? Free application for Federal Student Aid.

(Federal, State, Institutional Aid) Parent’s 2012 Income Tax Due date: January 1, 2013 Application must be completed on line using a

PIN number, created by the student and parent. Workshop available in December 2012

Mrs. ConcepcionCAP Advisor and Graduation

Coach in the Main Office

(305) 245-7000 ext. 2210 cconcepcion2@dadeschools.

net

Senior Activities & EventsMr. Ray

Director of Student ActivitiesMs. Salvo

Class of 2013 Sponsor

STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE Senior Activities are a privilege not a right. Seniors in compliance with school policies,

procedures and requirements will be allowed to participate in Senior Activities.

Senior Contract and Privileged Activities Sign-off Form due before first Senior Activity.

Requirements to attend Senior Privileged events are: A Senior must have completed and turned in their

Community Service. A Senior must have no more than 10 unexcused

absences. A Senior must not have been placed on a more than 10

days Outdoor Suspension during this current school year.

A Senior must not have any outstanding financial obligations to the school. This includes overdue Library books.

Passed both portions of the FCAT or attended 4 Saturdays of tutoring.

Tentative Expenditures for theSenior Class of 2013

MONTH(ticket sale/presale

period)

EVENT/ ITEM

EVENT DATE

(approximate/ planned date)

Cost(Estimated)

October 1st – Oct 19th

Homecoming November 3rd, 2012

$25 - Oct. 1st -12th

$35 - Oct.15th-19th

Oct./Nov. Senior class SHIRTS

November Maximum $15

**Indicates Senior Privileged Event

Tentative Expenditures for theSenior Class of 2013 (Cont.)

MONTH(ticket sale/presale period)

EVENT/ ITEM

EVENT DATE

(approximate/ planned date)

Cost(Estimated)

Jan/Feb. Cap and Gown** June 2013 $22.00

February Senior PICNIC** TBA-March 1st $15-30

Jan 24th – Feb 27th

GRAD BASH ** April 27, 2013 $120

April/May PROM May 25, 2013 $85

**Indicates Senior Privileged Event

Upcoming Senior Activities: Senior Portraits can be taken at Fox Mar Studios.

Contact Fox Mar at www.FoxMar.com to set up an appointment. Photos must be taken by October 26th in order to appear in this year’s Yearbook.

Homecoming Dance Saturday November 3rd in the Gymnasium at the Homestead Senior High. Tickets are $25 Cash Only. Tickets are currently on sale until Oct 21st.

Upcoming Senior Activities: (cont.)

Class Rings will go on sale on Wednesday October 5th thru Friday Oct 8th. Contact the Herff Jones Company at www.hjmiami.com. Class Ring Ceremony scheduled for Thursday May 2nd 2013.

Cap and Gown Ordering begins in January. The cost is $22 Cash Only. All Seniors should order during this period. Failure to order in January will result in a late fee of $23 being accessed by Herff Jones in June brining the total to $45.

Grad Bash Grad Bash is the Annual Senior trip to

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando Florida. Grad Bash will take place on Saturday April 28th. Tickets are $120.00 Cash only and will go on sale Monday 28th through February 27th in the Activities Office between the hours of 7:20 – 2:20 (SENIOR PRIVILEGED EVENT)

Graduation 2013: Graduation Meeting and Rehearsal

Late May in the Gymnasium Cap and Gown Distribution begins on Wednesday

May 29th and ends on June 5th,6th,7th, or 8th in the Auditorium.

Graduation 2013 will be held at Florida International University’s U.S. Century Bank Arena. Date and Time TBA. Each graduate will receive 6 tickets. Tickets will be included in their Cap and Gown package.

We Hope to See You All at the Class of

2013 Graduation “Around the Campus of

FIU.”