sarasota high school
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Sarasota High School
Student Success Center
Junior Packet
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Sarasota High School
2155 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, Fl 34239
Phone (941) 955-0181
Fax (941) 361-6380
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to the Student Success Center. This booklet is intended to provide
information about where to begin when planning for life after high school. This
packet will help you understand some of the supports and opportunities the Student
Success Center has to offer. We certainly understand that applying to college,
armed forces, or trade school can be quite confusing, so we hope that you visit the
center and receive the help you need to make the transition smoothly.
Communication is very important, and the Student Success Center staff are here to
assist you in person, email, phone, or Zoom. Our office hours are Monday-Friday
from 7am – 3pm and Ms. Haller offers appointments by request until 4pm.
Best,
Student Success Center Staff
Ms. Haller
Mr. Spires
Mr. Groene
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Table of Contents
Student Success Center……………………………………………… 4
Sign-In to Student Success Center………………………………….. 5
Band-App…………………………………………………………….. 6
Consult Sheet………………………………………………………… 7
Naviance……………………………………………………………… 9
Testing………………………………………………………............. 10
Money………………………………………………………….......... 12
Florida Bright Futures …………………………………………….. 13
Community Service………………………………………………… 14
Careers……………………………………………………………… 15
College Selection….………………………………………………… 16
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Student Success Center
Hours
The Student Success Center is open Monday – Friday
Hours 7am – 3pm, open during your lunch period, and after school
appointments available until 4pm.
To make an appointment
Email:
Cheryl Haller
(Appointments available from 8am – 4pm)
Davian Spires
(Appointments available from 7am-3pm)
Kurtis Groene
(Appointments available from 7am – 3pm)
Phone: Ms. Haller
(941) 955-0181 Ext. 64745
Mr. Spires
(941) 955-0181 Ext. 64626
Mr. Groene
(941) 955-0181 Ext. 64557
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Sign-In to Student Success Center
It’s very important that when you enter the SSC you use the QR code located at the
front table. This is very important because we use this for tracking the number of
students who enter the center and the needs of our students.
1. QR Code
Will be located at the front table walking into the SSC as well as at your
advisor’s desks. Use your camera to scan the Code.
2. Google Doc Form
Once QR Code is scanned, it will direct you to Google link form. Fill
out all fields.
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SSC Band App
It is important to stay connected with the Student Success Center. You are just a
tap away from staying up to date with announcements with the “Student Success
Center” Band App. You will receive notifications for college application support,
scholarships, FAFSA, community service, employment opportunities, ACT/SAT
testing information, career exploration and opportunities, internships, and more.
Steps to Join:
1. Download ‘Band’ app
2. Search for ‘Success Center 2022’
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Student Consult Form As a newcomer to the Student Success Center, we will ask you for information to better serve
you. We suggest students think about the following criteria when meeting with an advisor.
Name
N # and grade
Cum. GPA and Goal GPA
PSAT Score
Actual ACT Score
Future Goals- S,OT,R
Actual SAT Score
Future Goals- S,OT,R
Academic Plus: AP, IB,
AICE, Dual Enrolled,
specialty classes taking or
completed such as
business, foreign lang, art,
info tech
Academic interests:
What subjects do you
like best and what are
you good at?
Grades with classes you
like:
Personal Interests/
Extra-Curricular/
Passion/How do you like
to spend your free time?
Life experience: Job,
family
responsibilities,
community service,
church, scouts
College of Interest *Check all that apply
□ 1 year Certification
□ 2 year degree (Assoc.)
□ 4 year degree (Bach.)
□ Trade/Apprenticeship
□ Military
□ HS to FT certified
training/work
School Type *Check all that apply
□ Technical College
□ State College
□ University
□ HBCU
□ Specialty school
□ Military training
□ Apprenticeship
Majors/
Areas of Study/
Career & Jobs interested
in: Evaluate 5 career paths
Colleges interested
in:
S, OT, R
Size of college *Check all that apply
□ Very Large (>20k)
□ Large (13k to 20k)
□ Mid-size (7k to 13k)
□ Small (2k to 7k)
□ Very small (<2k)
Location *Check all that apply
□ Local
□ Urban
□ Mid-size city
□ Small college town
□ How far away from
home?
□ Florida Only
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Best Contact Email:
Cell Number:
Do you have any other support for college prep?
Will you be the first in your family to graduate from a 4-year college? (siblings
excluded)
Are you interested in playing sports in college? NCAA requirements
Will you need to audition or prepare a portfolio for your college apps?
Course planning for junior and senior year: Students should view the college
admissions websites and discuss options with counselor.
Internship, learning-on-the-job possibilities, job shadowing, independent projects:
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities:
Barriers to Post Secondary Plans: Basic needs not being met, lack of technology,
transportation, financial challenges, lack of time due to work and family, self-
doubt, racial/ethnic disparity, idea of college adjustment, college readiness,
extensive special needs. What are you worried about?
Who pays?
Need scholarship? *Check all that apply
□ Family helps pay
□ Bright Futures Scholarship
□ Government pays (fed
and state grants and
scholarships)
□ I need additional
scholarships
□ Student helps pay (work
study, part-time job, loans)
Fee waivers needed.
(Qualify with free or
reduced lunch.)
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Challenges you have
overcome or continue
to deal with
Require Support? ELL,
IEP, 504 Plan
Tell us about what you
need help with? (ex:
calculator, in-class notes,
extended time)
Special Skills & Other
Strengths &
Thoughts
Ex: organized,
reliable, social
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Naviance
Naviance provides you with surveys and other tasks to help identify your strengths
and career interests. In addition, there are college and career readiness tools such as
resume building, financial literacy, college “SuperMatch” search, scholarships,
ordering transcripts and requesting letters of recommendation.
1. Log into MySCS
2. Search for the ‘College and Career Readiness’ tile
3. Explore Naviance
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College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT)
1. Take BOTH tests to see where you score higher. It is not unusual to take one of these tests 2-3 times to improve your score.
2. Sign up at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/online-registration-help for the SAT and https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register.html for the ACT. Note that it takes about 30 minutes to sign up for the ACT- they ask a lot of questions.
3. There is a cost to take these tests. You will need a credit card to pay. If you are on free or reduced lunch, you will qualify for a fee waiver. See Mr. Spires in the SSC for details.
4. Keep track of your username and passwords.
Study Sources The most recommended SAT study resource is The Official SAT Study Guide (blue). You can get it at a discounted price at Amazon.com or Walmart. It comes with answers that have helpful explanations!!!
If you have a budget constraint or prefer to study on your computer, you can download all of the contents (Yes, identical!) FOR FREE!!! See the following links.
Official Study Guide - 8 practice tests and answers- up to 200 point increase https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
Official Study Guide - Study guide excluding practice tests (test strategies) https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/study-guide-students
Kahn Academy is another helpful FREE resource to use- up to 100-point increase. It’s easy to use, and good for learning/reviewing content knowledge. You can access it directly at www.khanacademy.org/sat . Make sure you sync your PSAT through CollegeBoard to get personalized test practice for specific content you need help with. ***You also need to know your PSAT score so you can set realistic college goals and plan accordingly.
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ACT:
We have some students who do not do as well on the SAT, yet sleigh the ACT, and vice versa. This could be you; therefore, we expect all students to take the ACT to determine which test is best for you. We have seen substantial differences in scores, so PLEASE take both. You may not like the pace of this test (goes a little faster), but your score may be higher. Only ¼ is math. The most recommended study guide (red) that includes answers with explanations:
. Studying from these books will help you prepare for BOTH tests because content is similar. Style and format of tests are different. The science section of the ACT is devoted to interpreting data, graphs and analysis. You can do well on this section, even if you are not a science superstar.
If you are simply not a test taker, you may want to learn test-taking strategies. Use caution using these strategy books because this cannot replace actual test-taking practice. The key is using the answer guides immediately following questions so that you can learn and unlearn what the publisher is asking for. Strategizing, however, can increase test-taking confidence. The ACT Black Book is its brother/sister.
TOEFL: For international students AND those who speak English as a second language. Go to https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/about to learn more.
ASVAB: Military testing materials available at the student Success Center.
PRACTICE reduces anxiety and sets you up for success.
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Money
FAFSA:
▪ The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by the
federal government to determine a family’s eligibility for grants, work-
study, and loans to pay for college.
▪ States, individual colleges and universities, and private scholarship
programs also use information from the FAFSA to make their own
financial aid decisions.
Florida Bright Futures & other State Scholarships and grants
▪ Visit www.FloridaStudentFinancialaidsg.org
Scholarships on Naviance
1. Go to Naviance
2. Click on College cover title
3. Scroll down for Scholarships and Money Tab
Education Foundation of Sarasota County
1. Click on students
2. Click on Scholarships
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Florida Bright Futures
Go To www.FloridaStudentFinancialAidsg.org
Florida Medallion – Minimum 3.0 GPA
75 Community Service Hours
Score of 25 ACT OR Score of 1210 SAT
Must Maintain 2.75 GPA in College
Florida Academic – Minimum 3.5 GPA
100 Community Service Hours
Score of 29 ACT OR Score of 1330 SAT
Must Maintain 3.0 GPA in College
*ACT or SAT Scores May Be Substituted with an AICE
Diploma*
*Applies only to Florida Public Universities*
Private Colleges may offer $ per credit hour (not as much)
75% Tuition
100% Tuition
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Community Service
First Time Users/Creating an Account:
1. Go to sarasotacountyschools.net
2. In the top left corner of the homepage, select “PARENTS & STUDENTS”
3. Scroll down to the middle of the webpage; “High School Community Service” is listed
under “Other Resources”
4. After reading the requirements and directions, scroll to the bottom of the page and click
“CLICK HERE TO REGISTER”
5. On the left side of the screen, select “STUDENTS APPLYING FOR THE FIRST TIME”
6. Read all information presented and click “Go to STEP 1”
7. Review information on page, scroll down, and check the “I have reviewed the
document” box. Then click “Go to STEP 2”
8. You will now be prompted to enter in your student information. **It is important to
remember your “N Number” as it will act as your username when you go to login**
a. At the bottom of this screen, there is a list of preapproved nonprofit
organizations you have the option of volunteering at.
9. Once you complete your personal information, select “NEXT” at the bottom of the
screen.
10. From here, you will be able to input the organization you are electing to volunteer at
and the service you will be doing there.
11. Once you submit your organization, log back into your account a few days later to see if
it’s been approved. Once it is approved, you can print log sheets for each site and have
them signed by the supervisor.
Printing Log Sheets: 1. Sign into your account (Username: “N Number” Password: 0051)
2. Select “Get Community Hours Log”
3. Select the approved organization
4. Change format on the left side of the screen to Acrobat (PDF) file
5. In the middle of the page, click “Click to get HSCS Hours Log”
6. Open the download and print your log!
Important Things to Remember:
• Your login information is case sensitive (try both a lowercase and uppercase N)
• Password will always be 0051
• You cannot log more than 8 hours per line of the log sheet
• You must use a separate log sheet for each site
• Each site must be approved
• Log sheets are to be turned into me (Mr. Groene), Cheryl Haller, or Davian Spires
• Finish these hours NOW! DO NOT WAIT!
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Careers
Book of Majors: Located in the Student Success Center
Naviance:
▪ Excellent starting point. There are many surveys and exercises to get
you started. Access through My SCS, click on the College Readiness
Tile, and then click college planner.
College Websites:
▪ Go to a specific college website and click on “Undergraduate
Programs” or “Majors” to see a variety of options.
Career Websites:
▪ My next moves
o www.mynextmove.org
▪ The Occupational Outlook Handbook
o https://www.bls.gov/home.htm
▪ Career One Stop
o www.careeronestop.org
▪ C’reer App- FREE Phone App
o www.creer.us/
▪ The 10 best career assessments tests
o https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-11-best-career-quizzes-
to-help-you-find-your-dream-job ▪ Florida Shines
o www.floridashines.org/find-a-career
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College Selection