WelcomeMount Dora High

School9th and 10th Grade

Parents & Students

Agenda

I. WelcomeII. Class schedulesIII. G.P.A. and Graduation Credit RequirementsIV. Testing V. Goal Setting & Post PlanningVI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship ProgramVII. Internet ResourcesVIII. Questions/Answers

II. Class Schedules

Course requirements for 9th grade:• English I, Algebra I, Earth Space Science,

Reading (8th grade FCAT score), Electives.

Honors Classes: • English I, Algebra I, Earth Space Science

AP Classes: • AP Human Geography

II. Class SchedulesCourse requirements for 10th grade:• English II, World History, (math) Geometry or

Algebra II, (science) Biology I, Electives.

Honors Classes: • English II, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry

AP Classes: • AP World History AP US History, AP Art, AP

Geography

LSCC (Sophomore 3.0+) & Lake Tech (16yrs 2.0+)

Must pass placement test @ either school.

II. Class Schedules

• For Dual Enrollment LSCCMust be a Sophomore, 3.0 GPA, earn

passing scores on the PERT test. (Reading 104 / Writing 99 / Math 113)

PERT Test Dates:

November 6th and 7th

March 19th and 20th

The High School Experience

– A/B Schedule Allows students to complete 8 credits a year-some have mixed A/B and Standard – 2 different grading periods

– 90 min class periods allow for hands on activities and guided instruction

– eSembler is available to all parents and students *attendance, grades, lesson plans See

MDHS Web page for directions

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Courses Traditional Plan 4-year 24 creditsCollege Bound

Recommended

English 4 Credits 4 - 5 Credits

Math 4 Credits (Algebra 1 and Above) 4 - 5 Credits

Science 3 Credits (1 in Biology 2 w/ labs) 3 - 5 Credits

Social Studies

1 Credit World History 1 Credit Amer. History .50 Credit Amer. Gov't

.50 Credit Economics

3 - 4 Credits

Foreign Language None Required 2 or more Credits

Practical / Fine Arts / Vocational 1 Credit of Fine Arts 1 Credit of Fine Arts

Physical Ed Elective 1 Credit of PE with Health Emphasis (HOPE)1 Credit of PE with Health

Emphasis (HOPE)

Electives 8 Credits – including one on-line course 8 Credits

State Assessment Requirements

Earn passing score (245) on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading test

Earn a passing score on the Algebra 1 EOC assessment, Geometry & Biology 30% of grade

(2011-2012). Algebra 1, Geometry & Biology EOC (2012-2013).

Same as Traditional Plan

GPA 2.0 Cumulative 3.0 or higher in core GPA

III. G.P.A. and Graduation Credit Requirements (cont.)

Figuring out your cumulative unweighted GPAA = 4 quality pointsB = 3 quality pointsC = 2 quality pointsD = 1 quality point F = 0 quality points

Divide the total quality points by the number of credits taken

III. G.P.A. and Graduation Credit Requirements (cont.)

Figuring out your cumulative weighted GPAAP / Dual Enrollment HonorsA = 6 quality points A = 5 quality

pointsB = 5 quality points B = 4 quality

pointsC = 4 quality points C = 3 quality

pointsD = 3 quality point D = 2 quality

pointsF = 0 quality points F = 0 quality

points

Divide the total quality points by the number of credits taken

III. G.P.A. and Graduation Credit Requirements (cont.)

• To calculate GPA, add up the points you have received and divide that number by the number of credits that you have attempted.

  EXAMPLE: Joe has the following grades:

Algebra I                                       B (3 points)

Earth Space Science                   A (4 points)

English I                                      C (2 points)

HOPE                              B (3 point)

World History    C (1 point)

 

Add the points (13) and divide by attempted credits (5).

13 / 5 = 2.6 grade point average

IV. Testing

10th grade FCAT 2.0 (Reading, 245 & Writing*) and EOC’s• Students entering 9th grade in 2011-12 Passing scores on Algebra

1 EOC, 399, required for course credit.• Geometry & Biology 1 EOC required – counts as 30% of final

grade

Students entering 9th grade in 2012-13 • Passing scores on Algebra 1 EOC (399), Geometry EOC, and

Biology EOC required for course credit.

EOC’s are given 2 times a year, December and May.

IV. Testing

• All 10th graders will take the PLAN October 31st (Practice ACT).

• Current 9th graders will take the PLAN next year in 10th grade.

A Well Rounded Student Students @ MDHS are encouraged to become involved

in other activities.

Involved students do better academically and have better attendance.

Involved students develop other skills necessary for success in life.

Involved students demonstrate they can juggle more responsibilities.

Extracurricular activities give students a way to feel success in other areas and develop a feeling of contributing to a greater good.

The High School Experience

• Sports– MDHS offers 21 Competitive Sports

• Clubs– MDHS offers a variety of clubs in the areas of

Community Service, ROTC Drill,– Business and Agricultural Interests, Art and

More!

V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning

Grades are important Colleges also look for well-rounded

studentsThink seriously about adding into schedule

volunteer / community service hours extracurricular activities & clubs

V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning (cont.)

Things to do for the rest of the year:– Review your transcripts – make sure you are

satisfying high school graduation and college entrance requirements

– Sign up on www.flvc.org – Begin to explore career interests and information– If you are interested in attending State Universities,

register for AP and honors courses – Begin or continue to do volunteer/community service– Research schools or programs that you would like to

attend after graduation and start to do visits – Begin or continue to save for college

V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning (cont.)

Look Toward the FutureConsider

Academic Achievements Individual Interests and Talents Career Goals After High School Education Goals

V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning (cont.)

State University System (SUS) Admissions Policies

• State university admissions staff will calculate a unique grade point average for each applicant from the grades earned in high school academic core courses.

Bright Futures does this too

• The following chart shows the middle range of SAT scores, ACT scores, and High School grade point averages for First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students admitted to each of the state universities in the fall of 2012.

V. Goal Setting / Post – Secondary Planning (cont.)

University SAT ACT HS G.P.A.FAMU 1200 - 1470 17 – 20 3.00 – 3.49FAU 1530 – 1780 23 – 27 3.35 – 3.95FGCU 1410 – 1680 20 – 24 3.06 – 3.72FIU 1630 – 1850 23 – 26 3.50 – 4.10FSU 1750 – 1970 26 – 30 3.7 - 4.3NCF 1220– 1390 28 – 31 3.73 – 4.33UCF 1700 – 1890 25 – 29 3.5 – 4.2UF 1870 – 2100 28 – 32 4.1 – 4.5 UNF 1140 – 1270 25 – 27 3.51 – 4.21USF 1090 – 1290 27 – 29 3.97 – 4.27UWF 1475 22.4 3.40 – 3.80

Information based on the middle range current freshmen class accepted in the fall of 2012

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (cont.)

What is the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program?

• In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. This Florida Lottery-funded scholarship rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida.

Each year, the legislature meets to decide what Bright Futures will look like. That means the eligibility and award amounts can change from year to year. The following includes the most recent information.

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

• Students are now required to submit a complete, error-free FAFSA for Bright Futures, Florida Resident Access Grant, and Access to Better Learning and Education Grant initial and renewal eligibility any time prior to disbursement. No FAFSA = No $

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

• Last year there was an increase in community service requirements for all three Bright Futures award levels.

• Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). During the 2011-2012 academic year, and thereafter, the required community service hours to be completed for the following awards are:

• FAS – 100 hours (increased from 75 hours) • FMS – 75 hours (increased from 0 hours) • GSV – 30 hours (increased from 0 hours)

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Test Score Requirements for Florida Academic Scholars and Florida Medallion Scholars

(2011 – 2012 High School Graduates and Later)

Florida Academic Scholars

SAT 1290 ACT 29

Florida Medallion Scholars

SAT 1170 ACT 26

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

3 Awards from Bright Futures • Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) = 3.5

weighted GPA, 100 hours of community service, and 1290 SAT Reasoning Test (based on the combined Critical Reading and Math sections only) or 29 on the ACT (excluding the writing section)

• Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) = 3.0 weighted GPA, 75 hours of community service, and a 1170 SAT or 26 on the ACT

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

16 Credits in college preparatory courses • 4 English (3 with substantial writing) • 4 Mathematics - Algebra I & above • It does not include Pre – Algebra, Informal

Geometry, Liberal Arts, or Math for College Success

• 3 Natural Science • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same

language)

These are subject to change with each legislative session.

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (cont.)

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) = • 3.0 weighted GPA, 30 hrs of Community

Services & the following 16 credits: • 4 English • 4 Mathematics (including Algebra I equivalent

or higher and geometry) • 3 Natural Science • 3 Social Science • 1 Fine Arts • 1 Physical Education

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (cont.)

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) (cont.)

• 3 Vocational–Prep or Tech Ed. credits in one vocational program with an unweighted 3.5 GPA in those courses

• A minimum section score listed below on each section on either the PERT, SAT or ACT (sections of different test types may not be combined)

• PERT: Reading 104 / Writing 99 / Math 113• SAT: Reading 440 / Math 440 • ACT: English 17 / Reading 18 / Math 19

VI. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

• Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) (cont.)

• NEW*** This scholarship will only be valid for technical programs or 2 year certificate programs (as of June 2012)

State University SystemRequirements for High School Students

• English 4 credits• Mathematics 4 credits

(Algebra 1 or higher)

• Natural Science 3 credits• Social Science 3 credits• Foreign Language 2 credits

(sequential in the same language)

• SUS Approved Electives 3 credits• Total: 18 credits

Visit Us Online

• www.mountdorahighschool.com is our online resource with vital information about our school, important dates, testing resources and more!

Questions&

Answers

Guidance Counselors

• 9th Grade – Priya Persaud Email: persaudb@lake.k12.fl.us

• 10th Grade – Susan Ricci• Email: riccis@lake.k12.fl.us

MDHS Motto

• Caring

• About the

• Needs of

• Every

• StudentAt MDHS you will find a caring &

dedicated staff to guide & educate students.

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