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Guidance DepartmentGuidance Department

Mrs. Kim ScottMrs. Kim Scott A – DaA – Da Bright Bright Futures & DHFutures & DH

Mrs. Kim BrumageMrs. Kim Brumage De – He De – He Career Career SpecialistSpecialist

Ms. Alice MathisMs. Alice Mathis Hi – Me Hi – Me ESOL, Special ESOL, Special & & Summer ProgramsSummer Programs

Mr. Ron CallahanMr. Ron Callahan Mi - Sc Mi - Sc Referral Referral CoordinatorCoordinator

Mrs. Teresa DennisMrs. Teresa Dennis Se – ZSe – Z ScholarshipsScholarships

Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance SecretaryMrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary

Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, RegistrarMrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

Counselor Roles Counselor Roles (How we can help you.)(How we can help you.)

Personal mattersPersonal matters School mattersSchool matters Academic advisementAcademic advisement Career and college advisementCareer and college advisement Scholarship informationScholarship information

Standard Diploma Graduation OptionsStandard Diploma Graduation Options A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, orA four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, or A three-year, 18 credit college prep A three-year, 18 credit college prep oror career prep program career prep program

Standard 24 Credit Graduation RequirementsStandard 24 Credit Graduation Requirements English – 4 creditsEnglish – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I and Geometry)Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I and Geometry) Science – 3 credits (to include Biology)Science – 3 credits (to include Biology) Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History, Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History,

Economics and US Government)Economics and US Government) Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1 creditHealth Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1 credit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits)Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) Earn a 2.0 GPAEarn a 2.0 GPA Pass Grade 10 FCAT II Reading (cut scores to be Pass Grade 10 FCAT II Reading (cut scores to be

determined)determined) Pass Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC)Pass Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC) Take Geometry and Biology End of Course Exam (EOC) Take Geometry and Biology End of Course Exam (EOC)

which will equal 30% of final gradewhich will equal 30% of final grade Pass at least one online high school course Pass at least one online high school course (half or whole (half or whole

credit) offered by Leon County Virtual School or FL Virtual credit) offered by Leon County Virtual School or FL Virtual SchoolSchool. . The course must meet the 24 credits required for graduation. Online high school The course must meet the 24 credits required for graduation. Online high school courses taken in middle school will meet this requirement.courses taken in middle school will meet this requirement.

Practical Arts Courses at Chiles High SchoolPractical Arts Courses at Chiles High SchoolApproved to meet the Arts Graduation Approved to meet the Arts Graduation

RequirementRequirement

Web I, IIWeb I, II TV Productions I, II, III, IVTV Productions I, II, III, IV Communications Technology I, II, IIICommunications Technology I, II, III Engineering Technology I, II, IIIEngineering Technology I, II, III Culinary Arts II, IIICulinary Arts II, III

Grading SystemGrading SystemGrading ScaleGrading Scale

GradeGrade PercentPercent GPA ValueGPA Value

A A 90-10090-100 4 4BB 80-8980-89 3 3CC 70-7970-79 2 2DD 60-6960-69 1 1FF 0-59 0-59 0 0

Earning CreditEarning CreditCourses with an EOC Courses with an EOC - Four grading periods. Final - Four grading periods. Final

grade and credit earned on an annual basis. grade and credit earned on an annual basis.

All other coursesAll other courses -- Two grading periods per semester. Two grading periods per semester. Final grade and credit earned on a semester basis. Final grade and credit earned on a semester basis. The semester exam counts for 20% of the semester The semester exam counts for 20% of the semester grade. grade. **Per grading period – you must earn a passing grade during the final grading period and/or exam to Per grading period – you must earn a passing grade during the final grading period and/or exam to earn credit for the semester. earn credit for the semester.

Check your academic progress online with Parent Check your academic progress online with Parent Portal!Portal!

Exam ExemptionsExam ExemptionsStudent must meet the following requirements during the semester:Student must meet the following requirements during the semester: “ “A” in both nine weeks grading period.A” in both nine weeks grading period. No referral resulting in ISS or OSS.No referral resulting in ISS or OSS. No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday School.No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday School. Satisfactory citizenship in all classes.Satisfactory citizenship in all classes. Has parent permission to exempt exam(s).Has parent permission to exempt exam(s).

Exemptions for non-academic elective coursesExemptions for non-academic elective courses – Students may – Students may exempt elective course exams both semesters. exempt elective course exams both semesters.

Courses requiring an End of Course Exam (EOC) Courses requiring an End of Course Exam (EOC) –– Student is Student is required to take a mid-term and final exam.required to take a mid-term and final exam.

Exemptions for academic courses that do not reExemptions for academic courses that do not re quire an quire an EOCEOC - Students may exempt one semester exam if they meet - Students may exempt one semester exam if they meet the exemption requirements. They are required to take at least the exemption requirements. They are required to take at least one semester exam in each academic subject area with the one semester exam in each academic subject area with the school year(school year(either the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam).either the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam). Academic courses include English, math, science, social studies and foreign Academic courses include English, math, science, social studies and foreign languagelanguage

11stst semester exams will be administered December 19 - 21. These are semester exams will be administered December 19 - 21. These are full school daysfull school days

with a regular bus schedule. with a regular bus schedule.

11stst Semester Exam Semester Exam ScheduleScheduleMonday, December 19, 2011Monday, December 19, 2011

11stst pd. class      7:30-8:30 pd. class      7:30-8:30

11stst pd. exam    8:35-10:15 pd. exam    8:35-10:15

22ndnd pd. class     10:20-11:20 pd. class     10:20-11:20

Lunch               11:20-12:05Lunch               11:20-12:05

22ndnd pd. exam    12:10-1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time) pd. exam    12:10-1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time)

  

Tuesday, December 20, 2011Tuesday, December 20, 2011

33rdrd pd. class     7:30-8:30 pd. class     7:30-8:30

33rdrd pd. exam    8:35-10:15 pd. exam    8:35-10:15

44thth pd. class     10:20-11:20 pd. class     10:20-11:20

Lunch               11:20-12:05Lunch               11:20-12:05

44thth pd. exam    12:10-1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time) pd. exam    12:10-1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time)

  

Wednesday, December 21, 2011Wednesday, December 21, 2011

55thth pd. class     7:30-8:30 pd. class     7:30-8:30

55thth pd. exam    8:35-10:15 pd. exam    8:35-10:15

66thth pd. class     10:20-11:20 pd. class     10:20-11:20

Lunch               11:20-12:05Lunch               11:20-12:05

66thth pd. exam    12:10-1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time) pd. exam    12:10-1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time)  

Grade Point AverageGrade Point Average Students will have an official transcript with unweighted and Students will have an official transcript with unweighted and

weighted GPA after the completion of one semester of a high school weighted GPA after the completion of one semester of a high school coursework.coursework.

Unweighted Unweighted GPA GPA is based on all courses awarded the standard is based on all courses awarded the standard grading of:grading of:

A = 4.0A = 4.0 C = 2.0C = 2.0 B = 3.0B = 3.0 D = 1.0D = 1.0

Weighted Weighted GPAGPA is based on: is based on: Honors and honors gifted courses are awarded an extra .5 for a Honors and honors gifted courses are awarded an extra .5 for a semester grade of a C or better. A = 4.5semester grade of a C or better. A = 4.5

Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses are awarded an Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses are awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or higher. A = 5.0extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or higher. A = 5.0

Many different GPAs:Many different GPAs: 9 weeks GPA9 weeks GPA Semester GPA Semester GPA Cumulative GPA – weighted and unweightedCumulative GPA – weighted and unweighted Cumulative unweighted GPA ( use for promotion and graduation)Cumulative unweighted GPA ( use for promotion and graduation) Cumulative weighted GPA (used for class rank and academic awards)Cumulative weighted GPA (used for class rank and academic awards) 2.0 unweighted GPA is required to participate in extracurricular 2.0 unweighted GPA is required to participate in extracurricular

activitiesactivities Chiles High School GPA Chiles High School GPA is different is different than GPAs computed by Bright than GPAs computed by Bright

Futures, colleges/universities and NCAA .Futures, colleges/universities and NCAA .

Sample transcriptSample transcript

Year 09-10 Grade Lev.08 School 37-0531Year 09-10 Grade Lev.08 School 37-0531 Year 10-11 Grade Lev.09 Year 10-11 Grade Lev.09 School 37-1141 School 37-1141

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NUMBER NUMBER TITLETITLE 1 2 CREDIT 1 2 CREDIT NUMBER NUMBER TITLETITLE 1 2 CREDIT 1 2 CREDIT

07083400 SPANISH I07083400 SPANISH I A A 1.00 A A 1.00 2001320020013200 E/S SCI HON E/S SCI HON B h B h 1.00 B h B h 1.00

0708350007083500 SPANISH II B A 1.00SPANISH II B A 1.0010013200 10013200 ENG HON I A h A h 1.00ENG HON I A h A h 1.001200310012003100 ALGEBRA I A 1.00 ALGEBRA I A 1.00 1506320015063200 HOPEHOPE A A 1.00 A A 1.0021093200 W HIST HON Bh21093200 W HIST HON Bh Ah 1.00 Ah 1.00

GPA YR: 4.00 WTD:4.0 CRDT YR: 1.00GPA YR: 4.00 WTD:4.0 CRDT YR: 1.00 GPA YR: 3.58 WTD:3.38 GPA YR: 3.58 WTD:3.38 CRDT YR: 6.00 CRDT YR: 6.00

CUM: 4.00 WTD:4.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 4.00 WTD:4.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 3.64 WTD:3.86 CUM: 3.64 WTD:3.86 CUM CR: 7.00 CUM CR: 7.00

Options during the next three yearsOptions during the next three years

Advanced Placement CoursesAdvanced Placement Courses Dual Enrollment CoursesDual Enrollment Courses Lively Dual EnrollmentLively Dual Enrollment Gifted Externship ProgramGifted Externship Program DCT Work Study ProgramDCT Work Study Program

Promotion to 10th gradePromotion to 10th grade

5 credits5 credits

1.0 unweighted GPA1.0 unweighted GPA

Standardized tests are used for academicStandardized tests are used for academic placement placement (FCAT)(FCAT)

Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance counselor to discuss retake options.counselor to discuss retake options. Options include: Options include:

Leon County Schools Adult and Community Leon County Schools Adult and Community

Education (ACE)Education (ACE) Leon County Virtual School – not available in the Leon County Virtual School – not available in the

summersummer Florida Virtual SchoolFlorida Virtual School Private Schools – summer onlyPrivate Schools – summer only

*All of these options require approval from your *All of these options require approval from your student’s guidance counselor.student’s guidance counselor.

1010thth grade Progression grade Progression English IIEnglish II ScienceScience MathMath World HistoryWorld History

10th grade AP Accel Progression10th grade AP Accel Progression

English IIEnglish II ScienceScience MathMath Advanced Placement Course – Advanced Placement Course – options may options may

include AP European History, AP Human include AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP World History ,AP Art History or AP Geography, AP World History ,AP Art History or AP Music TheoryMusic Theory

State of Florida University SystemState of Florida University System Minimum standardsMinimum standards

3.0 recalculated academic GPA, plus SAT or ACT3.0 recalculated academic GPA, plus SAT or ACT OROR

2.5 – 2.99 recalculated academic GPA, plus at least a minimum score in all three 2.5 – 2.99 recalculated academic GPA, plus at least a minimum score in all three sections of the SAT or ACT as outlined below:sections of the SAT or ACT as outlined below:

SAT – Critical Reading >= 460 or ACT – Reading >= 19,SAT – Critical Reading >= 460 or ACT – Reading >= 19,SAT – Math >= 460 or ACT Math >= 19, andSAT – Math >= 460 or ACT Math >= 19, and

SAT – Writing >= 440 or ACT English/Writing >= 18.SAT – Writing >= 440 or ACT English/Writing >= 18.

ALL students must complete the secondary academic unit requirements:ALL students must complete the secondary academic unit requirements:

4 units of English4 units of English 4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher . Liberal Arts, . Liberal Arts,

Integrated Math and Informal Geometry are not counted. Algebra IA & Integrated Math and Informal Geometry are not counted. Algebra IA & IB = 1 unit together IB = 1 unit together

3 units of science3 units of science 3 units of social science3 units of social science 2 sequential units of the same foreign language2 sequential units of the same foreign language 2 elective units, preferably English, math, science, social science, or 2 elective units, preferably English, math, science, social science, or

foreign languageforeign language

State universities use the same method as Leon County Schools for weighting State universities use the same method as Leon County Schools for weighting academic coursesacademic courses

earning a “C” or better : awarding an extra .5 for honors and 1.0 for AP and dual earning a “C” or better : awarding an extra .5 for honors and 1.0 for AP and dual enrollment .enrollment .

Florida State UniversityFlorida State University

Fall Admissions Middle 50% Fall Admissions Middle 50% 3.7 - 4.2 academic GPA3.7 - 4.2 academic GPA 1760 - 1980 SAT1760 - 1980 SAT 26 - 30 ACT26 - 30 ACT

Average # of academic units: 22.5Average # of academic units: 22.5Academic Profile: GPA, strength Academic Profile: GPA, strength

of curriculum (# of honors, AP of curriculum (# of honors, AP and DE courses, advanced and DE courses, advanced foreign language), test scores, foreign language), test scores, essayessay

University of FloridaUniversity of Florida Admissions Middle 50%Admissions Middle 50%

4.1 - 4.4 academic GPA4.1 - 4.4 academic GPA 1830 - 2090 SAT 1830 - 2090 SAT

28 - 32 ACT28 - 32 ACT Current freshmen admitted at UF:Current freshmen admitted at UF:

87.5% of students with a 4.0 and 87.5% of students with a 4.0 and

above academic GPA were admittedabove academic GPA were admitted

74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic units were 74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic units were admittedadmitted

FAMUFAMU Middle 50% for AdmissionMiddle 50% for Admission

3.00 – 3.49 academic GPA3.00 – 3.49 academic GPA1200 - 1500 SAT1200 - 1500 SAT17 - 20 ACT17 - 20 ACT

May admit under state May admit under state minimum requirementsminimum requirements

University of Central University of Central FloridaFlorida

Middle 50% for admission:Middle 50% for admission:3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA

1730-1910 SAT1730-1910 SAT 25 – 29 ACT25 – 29 ACT

Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scoresscores

University of South University of South FloridaFlorida

Fall admissions middle 50%Fall admissions middle 50% 3.64 – 4.21 academic GPA3.64 – 4.21 academic GPA

1680-1990 SAT 1680-1990 SAT 25 -29 ACT25 -29 ACT

Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scoresscores

Selective CollegesSelective Colleges

Grades in academic coursesGrades in academic courses Strength of curriculum Strength of curriculum ACT/SAT and often SAT IIACT/SAT and often SAT II Class RankClass Rank Extracurricular activities/college resumeExtracurricular activities/college resume Leadership positions heldLeadership positions held Community service/volunteer experiencesCommunity service/volunteer experiences Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation

Community CollegeCommunity College Admission based on Regular high school diplomaAdmission based on Regular high school diploma

Florida community colleges Florida community colleges recommendrecommend that that students take the same core high school courses students take the same core high school courses that are that are requiredrequired for state university admission for state university admission

Students who take college prep courses in high Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. school are more likely to be successful.

A student with an AA degree is guaranteed A student with an AA degree is guaranteed admission to a state university (not necessarily admission to a state university (not necessarily university or program of your choice), acceptance of university or program of your choice), acceptance of 60 credit hours towards BA/BS degree and junior 60 credit hours towards BA/BS degree and junior standing.standing.

Everyone must take a placement test. The FPERT Everyone must take a placement test. The FPERT will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It is generally recommended for students to take the It is generally recommended for students to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year.SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year.

SAT:SAT: 440 verbal and 550 math 440 verbal and 550 math ACT:ACT: 17 English, 18 17 English, 18 reading, 21 mathreading, 21 math

NCAA Requirements NCAA Requirements Required for any student athlete who wants to play Required for any student athlete who wants to play

at a Division I or II collegeat a Division I or II college Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior

year. (online application and fee)year. (online application and fee) Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT

scoresscores Sliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scoresSliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scores Core CoursesCore Courses

4 credits in English4 credits in English 3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher)3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 credits in Science (1 lab if offered by the 2 credits in Science (1 lab if offered by the

school)school) 2 credits of Social Science2 credits of Social Science 1 credit of additional English, math, science1 credit of additional English, math, science 4 additional academic credits4 additional academic credits

Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net “Prospective Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net “Prospective Student Athletes” for more information.Student Athletes” for more information.

Bright Futures ScholarshipsBright Futures Scholarships Academic Scholars AwardAcademic Scholars Award - - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a FL post Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a FL post secondary institution. secondary institution. Requirements:Requirements: 3.5 weighted* GPA 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), (16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT 1290 SAT or 29 ACT and 100 hours of community service. or 29 ACT and 100 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles Guidance website. available on Chiles Guidance website.

Florida Medallion Scholars AwardFlorida Medallion Scholars Award - - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a FL post Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a FL post secondary institution. secondary institution.

Requirements:Requirements: 3.0 weighted* GPA 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) , (16 required academic credits) , 1170 SAT 1170 SAT or 26 ACT and or 26 ACT and 75 hours of community service. 75 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles Guidance website.available on Chiles Guidance website.

16 required academic credits include:16 required academic credits include:4 English4 English4 Math 4 Math (Algebra I level and above which does not include Liberal Arts, (Algebra I level and above which does not include Liberal Arts,

Integrated Integrated or Informal Geometry). Algebra IA and IB = 1 or Informal Geometry). Algebra IA and IB = 1 credit togethercredit together

3 Science3 Science3 Social Science3 Social Science2 Foreign Language (in the same language)2 Foreign Language (in the same language)

View View Legislative updates regarding BFLegislative updates regarding BF at: at: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/newsrenew.htmhttp://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/newsrenew.htm

View scholarship award amounts at: View scholarship award amounts at: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/awardamt.htmhttp://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/awardamt.htm

Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester.25 per semester for honors and AP for honors and APcourses with a “C” or higher. LCS honors foreign language is not honors for BF GPA courses with a “C” or higher. LCS honors foreign language is not honors for BF GPA

calculation.calculation.

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars AwardFlorida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - - Pro-rated per hour Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a FL post secondary institution. tuition coverage at a FL post secondary institution. RequirementsRequirements: : 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program, 30 hours of community 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program, 30 hours of community service, and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 service, and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 verbal & math, ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading & Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra)Reading & Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra)

TV Productions ITV Productions I Communication Technology I Communication Technology ITV Productions IITV Productions II Communication Technology II Communication Technology IITV Productions IIITV Productions III Communication Technology III Communication Technology III

Culinary Arts ICulinary Arts I DCT IDCT ICulinary Arts IICulinary Arts II DCT IIDCT IICulinary Arts IIICulinary Arts III DCT IIIDCT III

Engineering Technology IEngineering Technology I Computing for College and Computing for College and CareersCareersEngineering Technology IIEngineering Technology II Web Design IWeb Design IEngineering Technology IIIEngineering Technology III Web Design IIWeb Design II

Criminal Justice ICriminal Justice ICriminal Justice IICriminal Justice IICriminal Justice IIICriminal Justice III

****** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.Bulletin.

Community Service GuidelinesCommunity Service Guidelines Community service activities should directly address Community service activities should directly address

identified social problems in the school or community in identified social problems in the school or community in areas such as health, education, environment, or public areas such as health, education, environment, or public safety. safety.

Community service activities may be performed at school Community service activities may be performed at school or in the community. Activities should serve the “greater or in the community. Activities should serve the “greater good.” good.”

Community service activities must be unpaid. Community service activities must be unpaid.

Community service activities must be rendered for not-for-Community service activities must be rendered for not-for-

profit organizations or agencies. profit organizations or agencies.

After identifying a social problem in the school or After identifying a social problem in the school or

community, the student should be engaged in meaningful community, the student should be engaged in meaningful action for a sustained amount of time so that their action for a sustained amount of time so that their activities can have a positive impact. activities can have a positive impact.

Community Service FormCommunity Service Form

ePEP- Personal Education ePEP- Personal Education PlannerPlanner Florida has a one-stop student advising website at Florida has a one-stop student advising website at

www.FACTS.org.www.FACTS.org. There’s a special section just for There’s a special section just for high school students.high school students.

You are required to update their ePEP each You are required to update their ePEP each year.year.

You can:You can: See what options you have for courses during each year See what options you have for courses during each year

of high school.of high school. See your high school transcript and find out whether you See your high school transcript and find out whether you

are taking the right courses to graduate.are taking the right courses to graduate. Take a Career Interest Inventory called CHOICES.Take a Career Interest Inventory called CHOICES. Check out different careers and see what kind of Check out different careers and see what kind of

education or training is required.education or training is required. See what courses will make you eligible to go to college See what courses will make you eligible to go to college

or to qualify for a Bright Futures scholarship to help pay or to qualify for a Bright Futures scholarship to help pay for college.for college.

Plan courses for each year of high school, so you can go Plan courses for each year of high school, so you can go where to want to go after high school.where to want to go after high school.

Bright Futures and State University System Bright Futures and State University System Course Requirements Evaluation Tracking Course Requirements Evaluation Tracking

ToolsTools on on www.FACTS.ORGwww.FACTS.ORG

FACTS.orgFACTS.org offers exciting options for students offers exciting options for students and parents to compare transcript information and parents to compare transcript information to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, college admissions requirements and more. college admissions requirements and more.

This is not an official application or notice of This is not an official application or notice of award/admissions.award/admissions.

It is only as accurate at the records are on the It is only as accurate at the records are on the date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year).date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year).

Action Plan For Freshmen:Action Plan For Freshmen: Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin to Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin to

formulate a plan for 10formulate a plan for 10thth grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum but grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum but maintain a balance.maintain a balance.

Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc.folder with activities, awards, etc.

Perform community service and volunteer ism. Maintain records of Perform community service and volunteer ism. Maintain records of service. Forms and Guidelines for service. Forms and Guidelines for Bright Futures Bright Futures are available on are available on Chiles website. Chiles website. Pre-approval signatures are required. Pre-approval signatures are required. http://www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/dept/Guidance/Community%20Service%20Guidelines%20(Julyhttp://www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/dept/Guidance/Community%20Service%20Guidelines%20(July%202011).pdf%202011).pdf

Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of underclassmen opportunities are available in the guidance office. underclassmen opportunities are available in the guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. List is available on our web Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. List is available on our web site.site.

Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend FACTS.org FACTS.org Choices PlannerChoices Planner and CollegeBoard's and CollegeBoard's MyRoadMyRoad programs at programs at www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad.www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad.

Take the PSAT as a 10Take the PSAT as a 10thth grader and as an 11 grader and as an 11thth grader for last SAT grader for last SAT preparation and National Merit Scholarship Program consideration.preparation and National Merit Scholarship Program consideration.

FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year. FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year.

SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.