Sophomore Seminar

2012-2013

10th Grade Guidance CounselorMrs. Kopacz

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

24.0 Credits Required for Graduation

MUST PASS: FCAT2 Reading (concordant SAT/ACT/PERT scores), Algebra 1 EOC, Geometry EOC (30% of grade),

Biology EOC (30% of grade)

2.0 GPA Required

• English – 4.0 credits• Math – 4.0 credits (Including Algebra 1, Geometry)• Science – 3.0 credits (Including Biology)• Social Studies – 3.0 credits (World History 1.0, American History 1.0,

Am. Government .5, Economics .5)• H.O.P.E. – 1.0 credit• Fine Arts/Practical Arts – 1.0 credit• Every student must earn 0.5 credit in a VIRTUAL COURSE

YOU WILL NEED 24 CREDITS TO GRADUATE!

EACH SEMESTER YOU SHOULD EARN 3.5 CREDITS

OPTIONS FOR MAKING UP CREDITS:

NIGHT SCHOOL (must be 16)CREDIT RECOVERY AT ELHS (Wed after School)

FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOLRECYCLE A COURSE IN YOUR SCHEDULE

PEER COUNSELING IN YOUR SCHEDULE (Novanet)

FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL

WWW.FLVS.NET

Steps:1) Sign up online at www.flvs.net2) Get counselor approval3) Wait for virtual school instructions

Testing

The Class of 2015 is responsible for the following exams for graduation….

Algebra 1 EOC (Must Pass)Geometry EOC (30% of final grade)Biology EOC (30% of final grade)FCAT Reading (Level 3 or above OR concordant score for ACT/SAT)

Other tests: PERT is taken Junior year to determine senior class placement. The PERT is also used for dual enrollment class placement. This can be taken a maximum of 2 times.

Early College/Dual Enrollment

Students must complete 10th grade to be eligible

• 3.0 GPA – Letter sent to all eligible students from SPC

• PERT Test – Must have Eligible Scores

(104 – Reading; 113 – Math)

• Application is in Guidance

Must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0

Must take and pass the PERT and apply to SPC

Invitations were mailed to qualified students

EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM –Deadline Feb. 11

DUAL ENROLLMENT for the fall -Deadline June 5

Fall DE forms must be submitted before summer break

Forms will not be available for the next 2-3 weeks

BRIGHT FUTURES3 Scholarships Available for State Schools

Students are now required to complete the FAFSA during their last year in high school.

Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)16 College Prep Credits3.5 weighted (by BF) GPA1290 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT100 hours approved Community Service

Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) 16 College Prep Credits3.0 weighted (by BF) GPA1170 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or 26 ACT75 hours approved Community Service

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)16 core credits plus three Vocational Program credits3.0 weighted (by BF) GPA and 3.5 unweighted GPA in 3 Vocational Courses880 SAT (Critical Reading 440 and Math 440) OR ACT- 17Eng, 18 Rdg, 19 Math30 hours approved Community Service

Volunteer Community Service 1. Print forms from the internet. Go to

www.pcsb.org click on Business at the top and then on Central Printing, then PCS forms. Then 2-Curriculum and Instruction. The forms are numbered 2-2602-1, 2-2602-2,2-2602-3, 2-2602-4.

2. See counselor for approval of forms BEFORE you do your volunteer work. Project must be pre-approved.

Registration for 2013-2014For Junior Year you should have…

English – English IIII, English III Honors, English IV Honors, AP English Language, AP Literature

Math – Geometry, Geometry Honors, Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Liberal Arts, Business Math, Analysis of Functions, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus AB, Calculus I, Probability & Statistics, AP Statistics

Science – Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Marine, Environmental, AP Chemistry, Chemistry II Honors, Marine II Honors, AP Biology, Biology II Honors, AP Environmental, Anatomy & Physiology Honors, Physics Honors, AP Physics

Social Studies – US History, US History Honors, AP American History, AP American Government,

Registration for 2013-2014

For Junior Year we Suggest you have…

Foreign Language – French, Spanish, Chinese, German (the more years, the better)

Engineering Students ONLY – Bio Tech, Principals of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Civil/Architecture, Aerospace

WORK HARDAND

GOOD LUCK!