underclassman parent night presentation 2012-2013

7/31/2019 Underclassman Parent Night Presentation 2012-2013

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GUIDANCE INFORMATIONGUIDANCE INFORMATION

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Kathy MortensenDepartment Chair

Grades 10, 11, 12 A-K

Ext. [email protected]

Sarah DAnnaSchool Counselor

Grades 10,11,12

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Ext. [email protected]

Karen Johnson School CounselorGrade 9

x . 117 [email protected]

Brenda White PT CounselorExt. 191

[email protected]

Gerry Freeman Records ClerkExt. 118

[email protected]

Deloris Edwards Filing Clerk/Office Asst.Ext. 191

[email protected]


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Graduation Requirements

for students entering grade 9 for the firsttime in 2007-2008 and thereafter

24 credits . overa unwe g e gpa

Pass the FCATs and/or EOC

for student entering grade 9 for the first timein 2011-2012 and thereafter, at least credit must be in an online high schoolcourse.


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Graduation Requirements Continued24 credits

4-English4-Math (taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter)

Alg I, Geo, Alg II, Addl Math4-Science (2 physical, one biological, 1 additional)

Earth Space, Bio, Chem, Addl Science OR Bio, Chem, Physics, Addl Science

3-Social StudiesWorld History, American History, Economics, Amer.

Govt2-Foreign LanguageConsecutive courses in same language

1-Fine Art1- HOPE

5-Electives


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Graduation Requirements


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What is on the Transcript?

Biographical Information - check for accuracy Official record of high school workCumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8 th grade if HScourse); all courses and final averages countSenior schedule Weighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY

Rank in classCommunity service hoursTest resultsIs reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy


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Grade Point Average

State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA

District, Weighted, Ranking GPA

Re-calculated, Academic GPA (half of a quality pointfor each honors course, whole point for AP, DE) StateUniversity Schools in Florida

Florida Bright Futures GPA (half of a quality point foreach honors, AP course). Go to www.flvc.org


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9 th Grade ChecklistPSAT in October

Study GPA begins this year

High School curriculum mapping

FCAT EOC exams

Activities Begin involvement

Career Development, College Exploration

Florida virtual school; first time 2011-2012 freshman must take

one FLVS class by graduation

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


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Study Good year to build GPA

FCAT, EOC and AP exams ct v t es ncrease nvo vement

Continue Career Development, College Exploration

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

Parent, Student, Counselor Conference!

College Ready!!


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College Ready Know the scores!SAT ACT PERT

CriticalReading* 440 Reading* 18 Reading* 104

Math* 440 Math* 19 Math* 113

English 17 Writing 99

*Counts for postsecondary readiness portion of schools grade


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Study Junior year is most important

EOC and AP exams

Continue ActivitiesSAT/ACT in Spring (register for January test)

College ready!

Continue Career Development/College Exploration

Meet with Counselor

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org


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12th Grade Checklist FallMeet with your counselor!Study senior year grades are importantTake the SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com, www.act.orgContinue activities /community service and documentPrepare college applications - online is preferable. Use www.flvc.org, the common application, or school-specific

Letters of Recommendation Write EssaysPrepare Resume

Request transcripts from guidance office

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.orgResearch and apply for scholarships Attend Making it Count presentation Apply for Bright Futures in December at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org


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12th Grade Checklist SpringMeet with your counselor!View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.orgKeep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for fallinggrades

on nue o a e e Apply for scholarships and financial aid (students willreceive senior newsletters and students should visit the DA guidance webpage and Counselor Corner Blog)

Fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov Attend Beacon financial aid workshop, financial aid night,and senior parent nightFollow up with colleges to confirm your attendance


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Senior WorkshopCounselors will begin visiting senior Englishclasses to discuss:Senior yearDiplomas and transcriptsCollege application procedureSAT and ACT

Financial aid and scholarshipsRED days for guidance activitiesCollege Fair October 15, Prime Osborn Center


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THE COLLEGE PORTFOLIOCopy of TranscriptsCollege ApplicationColle e Entrance Essa Letters of RecommendationResume

College Portfolio Rubric


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MilitaryMilitary

Options After High School

ProgramProgram


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College Success FactorsTest scores and highTest scores and high

school grades areschool grades areimportant . . .important . . .

. . . However, they. . . However, they

measure only part of measure only part of your potentialyour potential


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Work on your GPA every year!Examples of middle range GPAs for fall admission to state universities:

FSU 3.7-4.2UF 4.0-4.4UNF 3.53-3.78UCF 3.4-4.1

What can I be doing now?

Examples of middle range SAT and ACT scores for fall admission to stateuniversities:

SAT ACTFSU 1100 1240 23-27UF 1070 1300 22-28UNF 1030 1060 21-22UCF 1040 1150 22-24

Build your resume with ACTIVITIES


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ActivitiesCommunity service is a hot item! Participation inactivities in grades 9 through 12 is most importantMake sure you get pre-approval from media center!Submit documentation to the media center by deadline

What kind of activities are important?

Quality participation in one or few activitiesService to the community volunteeringService and involvement in the schoolLeadership and/or significant contributions


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Six Steps to theCollege Application Process1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending

college2 List an visit co eges an compare3) Consider colleges characteristics4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines5) Develop a plan to finance your education6) Review and finalize your plans


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General TipsEstablish 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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A university/four-year collegePrivate or public

What is right for me?

In-state public or out-of-state

A community college

A vocational-technical school

A private technical college


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Four Year CollegePrimary focus is firstgetting bachelors

degree.

Entrance requirementsvary by school.

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

Universities offer a widevariety of majors.

cfulltime = 12 creditsper semester (mostclasses are 3 credits

each)


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Associate of Arts 2+2

A good fit for studentswho want to transfer

Associate in Science A good fit for

students who want to

State College Community College

to a university orcollege to pursue abachelors degree.

Guaranteedacceptance to a stateuniversity.

technical field in twoyears.

You can also continueon to a bachelorsdegree if you choose .


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Consider College Characteristics

Majors & educationalro rams

Location & sizeCosts & financial aid

Type of school &degrees offered

Admission policy

College affiliation &accreditation

Campus activitiesSupport services


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List, Compare, and Visit!Compile information from several resources:Internet/WebsitesCollege catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-

based services

Counselors and teachersParents, students, and alumni

Prepare a college comparison checklist Weigh advantages & disadvantagesContact the office of admissionSchedule appointments for your campus visits


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College Visit ProcedureIf the visit causes you to miss class(es) at DA, the absence

will be excused if the following procedure is followed.for Juniors and Seniors only

Pick up an application in the Deans Office.urn n t e app cat on to t e tten ance ce at

least two weeks prior to the college visit. Approval will only be granted for formal invitations

and open houses.Upon return to school bring a note signed by both auniversity representative and your parent/guardian.


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Checklist for a Campus VisitMeet with an Admission Counselor Verify admission requirementsDetermine actual college costs

Ask about financial aid opportunities a e a campus our

Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a classTalk with students and faculty Discuss your chances for success:

admission, graduation, placement


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When Should I Apply?The earlier you apply in your senior year

the better!

Most Florida State Universities have already accepted amajority of their students by December or their

priority deadline has passed.

By February some are still accepting students.

Some colleges have rolling admissions.


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Career DevelopmentSelf Assessment

Career Assessment/AwarenessxCareer Planning

Great sites : www.flvc.org www.collegeboard.com


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What Do You Want to be When

You Grow Up?Interest Inventories

Aptitude TestingCareer ResearchMatching Up the ResultsThis is an emotional and intuitive

decision, not just a numbers game!!! You dont need all the answers rightnow


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Career Development

Self Assessment - assessing personal values,interests, abilities, skills, traits, preferencesCareer Assessment/Awareness - linking self assessment to careers; identifying careero tions and o ortunities Career Exploration - gathering andinvestigating career and job information

Career Planning identifying academicpreparation, work experience, education andtraining for successful transition to careerpaths


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Prepare Your Materials

Write Essays

Request Transcripts from

Summer Beginning of Senior Year

ec e on e ers oRecommendationCreate a ResumeSubmit Admissions Applications

Request Letters of RecSubmit Remaining Applications


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Apply for Admission and

Observe Deadlines

Narrow your choices

Review college admission test requirements Know app ication ees an ea ines

Know scholarship requirements


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Apply for Admission and

Observe Deadlines

Submit application materials (paper/electronic)

Application for admission H g sc oo transcr pt

Recommendations Admission test results


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Develop a Plan to Finance Your

EducationDetermine college costsInvestigate ALL possible resources

Parents

Savings Financial aid: scholarships, grants, loans & work-study Other sources

Secure necessary forms and note deadlines Apply for financial aid as early as possible(for Fafsa must wait until January 1 of senior year)


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Review and Finalize Your

PlansShow initiative and be assertiveTalk with your parents and counselor

preferencesFollow up with colleges to which you have applied


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Meeting College ExpensesMERIT SCHOLARSHIPSBased on talent or merit Very competitive - national pool of applicants

Academic Artistic

Community serviceLeadershipEssay competitions


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Meeting College CostsBRIGHT FUTURES

Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Must meet minimum re uirements for academic GPA

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Must maintain GPA in college

Must complete the FAFSA


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Bright Futures EligibilityGraduation

Year

FAS

SAT Hours ACT

FMS

SAT Hours ACT

2013-2014 1290 100 29 1170 75 26

2014-2015 1290 100 29 1170 75 26

2015-2016 1290 100 29 1170 75 26


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Meeting College ExpensesNeed-Based Financial Aid

GRANTS, LOANS, and WORK STUDYMany students and families receive need-basedfinancial aid.Federal Government: The Student Guide and

un ng our ucat on www.e .gov na . tmFamilies complete FAFSA (Free Application for FederalStudent Aid)Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year (unlessapplying for summer session after graduation)

www.fafsa.ed.gov Determines EFC - Expected Family Contribution

www.act.org or www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov


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Important Websites www.duvalschools.org

www.da-arts.org/student-services/bulletin-board www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com www.cyberguidance.net www.finaid.org www.scholaraid.com www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.flvc.org www.fastweb.com www.zinch.com www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.flchoices.org


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THANK YOU!

Questions?Phone : 904-346-5620

Fax: 904-346-5636http://www.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

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