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Fort Walton Beach High School Guidance Department presents…

Fort Walton Beach High School Guidance Department presents…. Navigating Through High School 2013-2014. Guidance Office. Professional School Counselors : Dr. Linda Dugan Mrs. Marcy Ross Mrs. Christy Simms Professional Guidance TSA Mrs. Lori Lipnicky Guidance Staff: Jan Shaffer

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Fort Walton Beach High School Guidance Department presents…

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  1. Fort Walton Beach High School Guidance Departmentpresents… Navigating Through High School 2013-2014

  2. Guidance Office Professional School Counselors: Dr. Linda Dugan Mrs. Marcy Ross Mrs. Christy Simms Professional Guidance TSA Mrs. Lori Lipnicky Guidance Staff: Jan Shaffer Cindy Lemasters Assistant Principal: Dolores Noechel

  3. IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER AS A SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 2016

  4. Parent / Teacher Communication If a student is experiencing a problem in a course, the best solutions are a result of direct communication between the PARENT, STUDENT & TEACHER. Please call or e-mail the teacher with your concerns and allow at least 24 hours for a response. E-mail addresses can be found on the school web site. You may also arrange for a conference with a guidance counselor and your student’s teachers by contacting Guidance to schedule an appointment. 833-3300 Fort Walton Beach High School Website www.FWBVIKINGS.com GRADES ONLINE www.okaloosaschools.com

  5. Graduation Requirements Class of 2016 • 4 credits of English • 4 credits of Mathematics(Must pass Algebra or equivalent and Geometry or equivalent . Must pass Algebra 1 EOC to earn course credit and must take Geometry EOC) • 3 credits of Science (2 must have lab components and one must be Biology 1 or equivalent course and must take Biology 1 EOC) • 3 credits of Social Sciences (World History, US History which has EOC 30%, .50 Economics and .50 Government) • 1 credit of Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or practical arts • 1 credit of HOPE (physical education with integration of health) • 8 credits of Electives • 1 ONLINE Course • World Languages: Not Required but required for admission into State Universities • Minimum of 2.0 GPA Must pass FCAT 2.0 Reading or earn a passing concordant score on the ACT or SAT

  6. Grade Point Average Why is it so Important? College Applications Scholarships Employers Specific College Programs

  7. A little more on GPAs… • What a grade is worth in regular, honors and AP/AICE/dual enrollment courses:

  8. PROMOTION STANDARDS Promotion to 10th Grade: Students must have a minimum of 6 credits Promotion to 11th Grade: Students must have a minimum of 12 credits Promotion to 12th Grade: Students must have a minimum of 17 credits.

  9. GRADE FORGIVENESS • Students who earn a grade of “D” or “F” may retake the course and replace the “D” or “F” when earning a grade of “C” or higher in the same course. • Credit will be awarded once for a course which is repeated. The original grade will remain on the transcript but it is not calculated in the GPA

  10. HONOR GRADUATES Students may graduate from high school with honors, based on their GPA. At the end of the seventh semester, honors graduates will be determined by using the weighted GPA and the following scale: Honors, AICE, AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment courses have weighted GPA's - an A is worth 5.0, B - 4.0, C - 3.0, etc. Summa Cum Laude graduates must earn a 4.5 or higher GPA Magna Cum Laude graduates earn a GPA of 4.2 - 4.49 Cum Laude graduates earn a 4.0 - 4.19 GPA In order to be considered an honors graduate students must be enrolled in the same year-long course at the same level and receive a grade for the eighth semester, or have completed their four required courses by the end of the seventh semester. At the end of the seventh semester, honor graduates will be determined by averaging the following 19 credits: 3.5 English credits3.5 Social Studies credits3.5 Math credits3.5 Science credits 1.5 foreign language (must be same language) 3.5 Electives

  11. WAYS TO OBTAIN CREDIT • Earn credit in classroom • 2. Credit Recovery: Failed a course and need to retake • e2020(Edgenuity) (Take during school day or after school) • Repeat course in classroom • Failed a course or for New Course Credit: • Okaloosa Online • Florida Virtual School

  12. TUTORING AVAILABLEAT FWBHS List available in Guidance of All teachers/subject/times for tutorial help!

  13. Rigorous coursework…take the most challenging courses you can take while still being successful. • University of Florida, for example • 88% of applicants who took 31 or more academic courses in high school were admitted. • 78% of applicants who took 26-30 academic courses in high school were admitted. • 50% of applicants who took 21-25 academic courses in high school were admitted.

  14. ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

  15. DUAL ENROLLMENT • Northwest Florida State College • Offer college level instruction for students during the school year and the summer • Juniors and Seniors • Some Sophomores (starting in summer) • GPA: cumulative weighted 3.0 G.P.A • Must meet required scores: PERT, ACT, or SAT • Complete application process

  16. Okaloosa County High School students may concurrently attend the CHOICE High School and Technical Center in Career and Technical Education training. • Students who attend will earn elective credits needed for graduation, and possibly National Industry Certification as well as Bright Futures Gold Seal Scholarship. • To apply for admittance, students must be (16) years old and in high school. • Transportation is provided to and from the student’s home school and students typically attend 3 periods in either the morning or afternoon session.

  17. High School Programs • Academy of Medical Administration • Automotive Technology • Certified Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Assistant • Construction Technology • Cosmetology Salon & Spa • Creative Arts • Culinary Arts • Digital Cinema • Landscape / Horticulture • Veterinary Assistant • Welding Technology

  18. GET INVOLVED • Extra-curricular: clubs, organizations, sports, music. FWBHS has something for everyone! • Community activities – also look good on resumes and college applications. Church, volunteer work/community service, all-star sports • Colleges want to see an involved, • well-rounded student.

  19. SPORTS AT FWBHS • Football • Cross Country • Golf • Swimming • Volleyball • Cheerleading • Soccer • Basketball • Wrestling • Weightlifting • Tennis • Track • Baseball • Softball

  20. CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS • Art Club • Band • Beach Volleyball • Beta Club • Christians in Action • Color Guard/Winter Guard • Environmentally Conscious Youth • FCA • Japanese Club • Sophomore Class • Junior Class • Kitty Hawk • Leadership • Minority Council • Spanish Honor • Spirit Club • Stars • Student Council • Video Club • Viking Ladies • Voices of Valhalla • First Priority • Forensics • French Club • Freshmen Class • Interact Club • Interact Club Service • Inter Club Council • Intern • Mu Alpha Theta • International Thespian Society • National Honor Society • Odyssey of the Mind • Optimist Club • SADD • Sailing Team • Science National Honor Society • SWAT • Teenage Republicans • Ultimate Frisbee • Wheelettes Service • Young Democrats of America • Youth in Government

  21. www.FLVC.org... What it can do for you: • Career choices and development • Graduation requirements • College entrance requirements • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program • Academic planning • Graduation status • Help with how to pay for college • And more!!

  22. Take a look at this! • BIGFUTURE – from College Board • Use this website to Make a College Plan in 5 Simple Steps • Visit the bigfuture website. www.bigfuture.org/make-a-plan • Answer a few simple questions about yourself to create a plan. • You’ve now got a plan! Choose an activity to complete. There are tons of resources, advice, and ideas. • Track and share your progress. • Save your plan. Access your plan often and update as necessary. Make a Plan Start with One Question and Build a College Plan at bigfuture.org.

  23. FLORIDA CHOICE • Free service for students through Florida Dept of Education: • Career Planning • High School Planning • Global Links • College Planning • Financial Aid Planning • Your portfolio www.flchoices.org

  24. COMMUNITY SERVICE IS IMPORTANT! EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE • The preservation of the environment and/or the protection of historical sites • The promotion of health, welfare and safety of the community • The improvement of the standard of living for residents of our community • The encouragement of the growth of the arts in our community • The improvement and enrichment of the lives of the mentally and/or physically disabled of our community • The promotion of a quality life for the senior citizens of our community • The implementation of activities for the general good of the community Example of NON-ACCEPTABLE Community Service Hours • When the student receives financial compensation • When the student receives class credit for the time • When hours are required for club membership • Court-mandated community service hours FORMS AVAILABLE IN GUIDANCE OFFICE (ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RETURNED TO YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR!

  25. OTHER ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE • PERT (Post Secondary Education Readiness Test) – Given to juniors in the spring of each school year – no charge – given here on our campus. Students can also take the PERT at Northwest Florida State College. • ASVAB: The test must be completed if you wish to serve in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard. The test can also be taken as a career-exploration tool if you are a high school sophomore, junior, or senior. It takes approximately three hours to complete. If you take the computerized version of the test, results are given immediately. If you complete a paper and pencil test, you'll get results within two weeks.

  26. When to take the ACT or SAT • Generally, the ACT or SAT should be taken in the springtime or at the end of the junior year. Students do best on these tests when they have completed Algebra II and English III. • HIGH SCHOOL CEEB CODE: 100532

  27. ACT or SAT: What is the difference and which test is best for you? Versus

  28. SAT vs ACT

  29. HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE ACT/ACT?

  30. CEEB CODE for ACT/SAT 100532

  31. THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS JUNIOR YEAR IS CRITICAL

  32. COLLEGE/CAREER SEARCHING • Admissions Requirements (Rigor of curriculum, SAT, GPA) • Cost (Tuition, Room and Board, Personal Spending) • Size (Enrollment, Class Size, Campus Size) • Location (Setting, Distance from Home) • Academics (Majors, Programs,and services

  33. Applying to Colleges • Far Reach School: this is a school that is #1 on your list, difficult to get into, costly if no assistance,rigorous/demanding • Likely School: good chance of getting into, but competitive • Safety School: sure thing of admission and cost

  34. STATE COLLEGES IN FLORIDA • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University • Florida Atlantic University • Florida Gulf Coast University • Florida International University • Florida State University • New College of Florida • University of Central Florida • University of Florida • University of North Florida • University of South Florida • University of South Florida Sarasota • University of West Florida

  35. COMMUNITY COLLEGES • Eastern Florida State College • Broward College • College of Central Florida • Chipola College • Daytona State College • Edison State College • Florida State College at Jacksonville • Florida Keys Community College • Gulf Coast State College • Hillsborough Community College • Indian River State College • Florida Gateway Colllege • Lake Sumter State College • Tallahassee Community College • Valencia College • Miami Dade College • North Florida Community College • Northwest Florida Community College • Northwest Florida College • Palm Beach State College • Pasco Hernando Community College • Polk State College • Sante Fe College • Seminole State College • South Florida State College • St. Johns River State College • ST. Petersburg College • State College of Florida

  36. PRIVATE COLLEGES • Barry University • Bethune-Cookman University • Eckerd College • Edward Waters College • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University • Flagler College • Florida Hospital College of Health and Sciences • Florida Institute of Technology • Palm Beach Atlantic College • Rasmussen College • Ringling School of Art and Design • Rollins College • Stetson University • University of Miami • University of South Florida Sarasota • Florida Memorial College • Florida National College • Florida Southern College • Full Sail University • Hodges University • Jacksonville University • Keiser College • Lynn University • Miami International University • Nova Southeastern University • Rollins College • Southeastern College • St. Leo College • St. Thomas University • University of Tampa • Warner Southern College • Webber College

  37. Review a Few Colleges: • One of the best ways to figure out if you might be accepted by a college is to look at the freshman profile and see how you compare. Florida State University Average GPA: 4.0 Average ACT score: 28 Average SAT score: 1875

  38. University of Central Florida Average GPA: 3.8 Average ACT score: 27 Average SAT score: 1830

  39. University of Florida Average GPA: 4.2 Average ACT score: 30 Average SAT score: 2010

  40. The University of West Florida Freshman Profile Average GPA: 3.4 Average SAT: 1475 Average ACT: 22.4

  41. Introducing Florida’s newest University Florida Polytechnic Will open to freshmen in August, 2014 STEM school Science Technology Engineering Mathematics https://floridapolytechnic.org/

  42. And maybe the best kept secret ever… Admission requirements: high school diploma and an ACT, SAT or PERT test score NWFSC offers AA and AS degrees, certificate options, and several Bachelor degree programs! New Certificate program: Welding New Business Programs coming!

  43. What does it take to get in to these Alabama universities?

  44. MILITARY Opportunities Training Education Travel ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE (ASVAB) test Scholarships Must be a high school graduate

  45. United States Service Academies • Academic Preparation • Physical Preparation • Leadership • Standardized Tests • (PSAT and SAT/ACT Junior year) • Congressional Nomination • Physical/Medical Exams • US Military Academy: West Point www.usma.edu • US Naval Academy: Annapolis Maryland www.usna.edu • US Coast Guard: New London, Connecticut www.cga.edu • US Air Force: Colorado Springs, Colorado www.usafa.af.mil • US Merchant Marine: King Point, New York www.usmma.edu • DEADLINES ARE CRITICAL!

  46. ENTER CAREER WORKFORCE Research Workforce Florida Choice ASVAB Careers Training

  47. Bright Futures Scholarships • There are Three Different Award Categories • Florida Academic Scholars Award • Florida Medallion Scholars Award • Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award

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