underclassman parent night 11 presentation 2014-2015

8/11/2019 Underclassman Parent Night 11 Presentation 2014-2015

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WELCOMETOTHEGUIDANCE

INFORMATIONALSESSIONFOR

STUDENTSANDPARENTS

DOUGLASANDERSON

SCHOOL

OF

THE

ARTS


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School Counseling Office

904-346-5620

Kathy MortensenDepartment Chair

A-GI

Ext. 119

[email protected]

Brooke Rimondi School Counselor

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Ext. [email protected]

Sarah DAnna School Counselor

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Brenda White Part time CounselorExt. 191

[email protected]

Loretta Nicholson Records ClerkExt. 118

[email protected]

Revlon Lewis

And Lee McLaughlinFiling Clerk/Office Asst.


[email protected]


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NAVIANCEHighschool and College Planning

Given account information during classroom guidance in history

class. Created resumes and explored NAVIANCE

View highschool transcripts

Track college planning

Discover scholarships

Set goals

Explore careers

Create a resume

Utilize tools for time management, study skills, decision making

and more


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24 credits

2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass the reading FCAT and Algebra 1 EOC

Take one on-line high school course

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS


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24 credits

4-English

4-Math(taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter)

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math

3-Science

Biology, 1 Physical Science, + 1 equally rigorous science3-Social Studies

World History, American History, Economics, American Gov

2-Foreign Language

Consecutive courses in same language1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*

1- HOPE

6-Electives*

*includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS


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PROMOTIONCRITERIA

To Grade Credit Requirement Other

10 5 Credits: Including1 English and 1 Math N/A

1112 Credits: Including 2 English and any combination of 2 Math and/or

ScienceN/A

1218 Credits: Including 3 English and any combination of 4 Math and/or

Science1.5 GPA or above


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WHATISONTHETRANSCRIPT? Biographical Information - check for accuracy

Official record of high school work

Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8thgrade if HS

course); all courses and final averages count

Senior schedule

Weighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY

Rank in class

Community service hours only Test results

Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy


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GRADEPOINTAVERAGE State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale)

District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)

Re-calculated, Academic GPA (includes half of an extraquality point for each academic honors course, wholeextra point for AP, DE) i.e. State University Schools in FL

Florida Bright Futures GPA (includes half of an extra

quality point for each academic honors, AP course). Goto www.flvc.org


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Register to take the PSAT

College Fair October 11 @ Prime Osborne Center

Studyevery year counts; good year to build GPA

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility @ www.flvc.org

Take the SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores!

Meet with your counselor

NAVIANCE

Continue activities /community service and document

Know the steps for applying to college

EOC and AP exams

JuniorChecklist


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Meet with your counselor and attend senior parent night!

Studysenior year grades are important

NAVIANCE

Take SAT and ACT again www.collegeboard.com,

www.act.org College ready - Know the post secondary readiness scores!

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.org Apply for Bright Futures in December

Continue activities /community service and document

Prepare and send college applications - online is preferable.

Use www.flvc.org, the common application

www.commonapp.org, or school-specific websites Write essays

Prepare resume

Letters of recommendation

Request transcripts from guidance office

Research and apply for scholarships

SeniorChecklistFall


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Meet with your counselor!

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org

Keep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for falling

grades

Continue to take the SAT/ACT

Apply for scholarships and financial aid

visit the DA guidance webpage, counselor corner blog, andsenior page

senior newsletters

scholarship bulletins

Fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Attend Beacon financial aid workshop, financial aid night, andsenior parent night

Follow up with colleges to confirm your attendance

AP and senior final exams

Senior Checklist Spring


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SENIORWORKSHOP

Counselors will begin visiting senior Englishclasses to discuss:

Senior credit check; graduation requirements

Diplomas and transcripts

GPAs College application procedure

SAT and ACT

Post secondary readiness

Community service Financial aid and scholarships

RED days for guidance activities

College Fair


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THECOLLEGEPORTFOLIO Copy of Transcripts

College Application

College Entrance Essay Letters of Recommendation

Resume

College Portfolio Rubric


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Work on your GPA every year!

Take the ACT and SAT beginning in your Junior year!

Build your resume with ACTIVITIES

What can I be doing now?

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Extracurricular activities and community service are hot

items! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most important(includes summer before ninth grade)

submit all documentation to Mr. Vetch or Mr. Mahan (make

copies)

turn in each verification form for all service completed to date by

end of the first 9 weeks

obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming community service

from guidance (counselor corner lunch table)

What kind of activities are important?

Quality participation in one or few activities Service to the communityvolunteering

Service and involvement in the school

Leadership and/or significant contributions

Community Service

and Extracurricular Activities


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SIXSTEPSTOTHE

COLLEGEAPPLICATIONPROCESS1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending

College

2) Consider College characteristics3) List, compare, and visit Colleges

4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines

5) Develop a plan to finance your education

6) Review and finalize your plans


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WHATDOYOUWANTTOBE

WHENYOUGROWUP? Interest Inventories

Aptitude Testing

Career Research Matching Up the Results

This is an emotional and intuitive decision,

not just a numbers game!!! You dont need all the answers right now


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A university/four-year college

Private or public

In-state or out-of-state

A community college

A vocational-technical school

A private technical college

What is right for me?


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CONSIDERCOLLEGE

CHARACTERISTICS

Majors &educational

programs Type of school &

degrees offered

Admission policy

Location & size

Costs & financial

aid College affiliation

& accreditation

Campus activities

Support services


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FOURYEARCOLLEGE

Primary focus is firstgetting bachelorsdegree.

Opportunities to furthereducation beyond thebachelors degree (4year degree).

Universities offer a widevariety of majors.

Entrance requirementsvary by school.

Attending schoolfulltime = 12 credits persemester (most classesare 3 credits each)


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A good fit for

students who want totransfer to auniversity or collegeto pursue a bachelorsdegree.

Guaranteedacceptance to astateuniversity.

A good fit for

students who want toenter a professionalor technical field intwo years.

You can also continueon to a bachelorsdegree if you choose.

Associate of Arts 2+2 Associate in Science

State College Community College


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LIST, COMPARE, ANDVISIT!

Compile information from several resources: Internet/Websites

College catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-based

services

College representatives & college fairs Counselors and teachers

Parents, students, and alumni

Prepare a college comparison checklist

Weigh advantages & disadvantages Contact the office of admission

Schedule appointments for your campus visits


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GENERALTIPS

Establish Notebook with Dividers

Resume

Divider for Each School with check list

Create Folder System

Get the name of your Admission Rep and keep it

Establish a calendar of deadlines for each school Maintain Senior Year Grades


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COLLEGEVISITPROCEDURE

If the visit causes you to miss class(es) at DA, the absencewill be excused if the following procedure is followed:

For Juniors and Seniors only

Pick up an application in the Deans Office

Obtain work from teachers prior to leaving

Turn in the application to the Attendance Office at least

two weeks prior to the college visit

Approval will only be granted for formal invitations andopen houses

Upon return to school bring a note signed by both a

university representative and your parent/guardian


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CHECKLISTFORACAMPUSVISIT

Meet with an Admission Counselor Verify admission requirements

Determine actual college costs

Ask about financial aid opportunities

Take a campus tour

Investigate your academic program(s)

Attend a class

Talk with students and faculty Discuss your chances for success:

admission, graduation, placement


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DEVELOPAPLAN

TOFINANCEYOUREDUCATION Determine college costs

Investigate ALL possible resources Parents Savings Summer earnings Financial aid: scholarships (merit based and need-

based), grants, loans & work-study (needbased) Other sources

Secure necessary forms and note deadlines

Apply for financial aid as early aspossible(for FAFSA must wait until January

1 of senior year unless applying for summer

after graduation)


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REVIEWANDFINALIZE

YOURPLANS

Show initiative and be assertive

Talk with your parents and counselor

Select a college that meets your needs and

preferences

Follow up with colleges to which you have applied


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MEETINGCOLLEGEEXPENSES

MERITSCHOLARSHIPS

Based on talent or merit

Very competitive - national pool of applicants

High GPA and test scores Academic

Artistic

Community service

Leadership

Essay competitions


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MEETINGCOLLEGEEXPENSESBRIGHT FUTURES

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org duringspring of senior year

Must meet minimum requirements for recalculated GPA,

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Must maintain GPA in college


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BRIGHTFUTURESELIGIBILITY

16 college-preparatory credits and up to 2

additional credits from courses in these academic

areas and/or AP fine arts courses

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) - 3.5 weightedAcademic GPA (minimum 16 required academiccredits), 1290 (critical reading and math) SAT/29ACT, 100 hours community service

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted

Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academiccredits), 1170 (critical reading and math) SAT/ 26ACT, 75 hours community service


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IMPORTANTWEBSITES www.duvalschools.org

www.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

www.cyberguidance.net

www.finaid.org www.scholaraid.com

www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

www.flvc.org

www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

www.flchoices.org


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THANK YOU!

Questions?

Phone : 904-346-5620

Fax: 904-346-5636

http://www.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

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