Liberty High Liberty High School School

Guidance Guidance Department Department 1111thth Grade Assembly Grade Assembly

November 2011November 2011

Presentation PreviewPresentation Preview• 2011-2012 Guidance Counselors• Graduation Requirements• Credit Recovery - Getting Back on

Track• College Admissions

– ACT/SAT– College Searches and Visits– Scholarships

• Questions and Answers

2011-2012 Liberty High 2011-2012 Liberty High School Guidance Counselors School Guidance Counselors

• Ms. Sanchez – A - D• Ms. Santiago – E - L • Ms. LeBlanc – M - Q• Ms. Murray – R – T• Ms. Rosse– U – Z

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements• 2.0 Cumulative GPA • Passing Score on the Reading and Math

FCAT• Total of 24 Credits in the following areas:

Subject Areas and Credits Subject Areas and Credits Required in Each Required in Each

Subject Area• Language Arts• Mathematics• Science• Social Studies• Practical/Fine Arts• HOPE • Electives

• Total Credits

Credits Required4433118

24

Credit RecoveryCredit Recovery– PLATO /IMPACT Lab

• This program allows you to earn several credits quickly.• Credits are completed on the computer.• Sign up with your guidance counselor.

– Florida Virtual School • Meet with your counselor to determine which class or

classes you need to graduate• Go to www.flvs.net to register for the class• Ask your counselor to approve your class. • Complete your classes on time!

Prospective Student Prospective Student AthletesAthletes

NCAANCAAIf you are looking to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or Division II college or university

in the future, follow these steps in your 11th grade year:

Register with the eligibility center. Make sure you are on course to meet core-course requirements (verify you have the correct number of core courses and that the core courses

are on your high school's NCAA approved course list). When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999"). Begin your amateurism questionnaire.

NEW RULE FOR NCAA DIVISION 1 (Online Courses)NEW RULE FOR NCAA DIVISION 1 (Online Courses) If you plan to apply to a Division 1 school, NCAA will no longer accept classes taken online though PLATO that were taken after August 1st

2010. If you have taken a class through one of these online institutions after August 1 st 2010 please see your counselor to discuss eligibility as soon

as possible.

Diploma vs. Certificate of Diploma vs. Certificate of CompletionCompletion

• Diploma– Awarded to students

who have earned 24 credits, a 2.0 GPA, and a passing score on the FCAT

– Gives students access to several post secondary options, including college, careers, and the military

• Certificate of Completion– Given to students who

have earned 24 credits and a 2.0 GPA, but have not passed the FCAT, OR have passed the FCAT, but do not have a 2.0 GPA

– Limits the post secondary options available (for example, you cannot be accepted to a four year college with a certificate of completion)

The ACT and SAT – An The ACT and SAT – An Alternative to the FCATAlternative to the FCAT

• Did you know that you can waive the FCAT for graduation purposes by using your ACT or SAT score?

• Concordant Scores:– Reading:

• FCAT – 300• ACT – 18• SAT - 420

– Math:• FCAT – 300• ACT – 15• SAT – 340

College Admissions College Admissions • As a Junior, what do I need to do to

start preparing for college?

Registering for the ACT and Registering for the ACT and SATSAT

• Juniors should take the ACT and SAT during the Spring semester.

• SAT - www.collegeboard.com• ACT – www.actstudent.org • ACT and SAT Prep Guides are available in

the Career Center.

ACT and SAT Fee WaiversACT and SAT Fee Waivers• Students who are on free or reduced

lunch qualify for fee waivers.• Students are eligible for 4 waivers (2

ACT and 2 SAT).• Fee waivers are available during all 3

lunch periods.

Searching for CollegesSearching for Colleges• How do I search for colleges?

– Internet• www.collegeboard.com• www.petersons.com

– College Guides (available in the Career Center)

College VisitsCollege Visits• Visiting a college is the best way to

find out if a college is going to be right for you.

• What should I do on my visit?– Take a walking tour, explore on your

own, visit the dorms, check out the surrounding area, talk to other students, talk to an admissions counselor.

Preparing for CollegePreparing for College• What are admissions officers looking for?

– Rigorous coursework (AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment)

– Grades showing academic growth – Solid standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)– Involvement in extracurricular activities

Bright Futures ScholarshipsBright Futures Scholarships• Three Different Scholarships:

– Florida Academic Scholars Award– Florida Medallion Scholars Award – Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars

Award

Florida Academic Scholars Florida Academic Scholars AwardAward

• Pays approximately 100% of Tuition and Fees at a Public Institution

• Eligibility Requirements:– 3.5 Weighted GPA– 100 Community Service hours – SAT Score of 1280 or ACT Score of 28

Florida Medallion Scholars Florida Medallion Scholars AwardAward

• Pays approximately 75% of Tuition and Fees at a Public Institution

• Eligibility Requirements:– 3.0 Weighted GPA– 75 Community Service hours – SAT Score of 1020 or ACT Score of 22

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award Scholars Award

• Pays approximately 75% of Tuition and Fees at a Public Institution

• Eligibility Requirements:– 3.0 Weighted GPA– 3.5 Un-weighted GPA in a minimum of 3

Vocational Credits in one Vocational Program

– Earn the minimum score on the CPT, SAT or ACT

– 30 Community Service hours

Scholarships Scholarships • Popular scholarship websites:

– www.fastweb.com– www.scholarships.com– www.fastaid.com– www.collegescholarships.com

REMINDER!!! REMINDER!!! • If you are planning to graduate this

year, please meet with your guidance counselor by November 14th to discuss your graduation status (i.e. credits, GPA, FCAT).

Question and Answer Time!Question and Answer Time!

• Thank you for listening!