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Senior School Counselor's Guide Class of 2014

Get essential information for senior students of the Class of 2014, including graduation requirements, orders, suggested websites, college visits, Bright Futures, applications, financial aid, expenses, and more. Stay informed and prepared for a successful academic year!

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Senior School Counselor's Guide Class of 2014

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  1. WelcomeClass of 2014

  2. COUNSELORS Senior appointments will be September 9 - 13. A - Dn Ms. Crowell Do – Li Mrs. Smith Lo - Roc Ms. Metts Rod - Z Mr. Cordero

  3. GRADUATION • Minimum Requirements: • 10th Grade FCAT 2.0 Reading Level 3 • or ACT Reading 19 - or SAT Reading 430 • Cumulative Unweighted 2.0 GPA • 24 CREDITS • 4 Math, including Alg. I (EOC 30%), Alg.II, Geometry, and 1 higher math • 4 Language Arts ; 3 Science • 1 World History, 1 U.S. History (EOC 30%) • ½ U.S. Government, ½ Economics • 1 Fine/Practical/Performing Art; 1 HOPE; 8 Electives

  4. GRADUATION ORDERS • Class meeting October 8 with Herff Jones • Saturday orders Oct. 12,19 10:00-noon • Lunch orders Oct. 15,16 • Basic Grad Fee includes cap, gown, 2014 tassel, hood, medallion, diploma, and diploma cover • Invitations, thank you notes, etc., require an additional fee • Price increase effective January 1. • Using a cap/gown from an alumni? There is a fee. See us for details and get the form to mail.

  5. SCHS Counseling Connection Link

  6. SUGGESTED WEBSITES • Free ACT/SAT Prep: March2success.com • Bright Futures Eligibility: FLVC.org • Student have created their accounts and should have login • User name: Initials and School ID (JS0473318) • Password: Initials and 6 Digit Birthday (Js112096) • Scholarship Searches: Fastweb.com • Financial Aid: www.navigatingyourfinancialfuture.org • Career Exploration: www.onetonline.org

  7. COLLEGE VISITS AT SCHS • University of Central Florida • September 3rd: 4th Period • Florida State University • September 11th: 5th Period • Florida Atlantic University-FAU • September 18th: 2nd Period • University of Florida-UF • September 20, 2013-6th Period • University of North Florida-UNF • September 26th: 3rd Period • Florida Polytechnic • October 4th: 7th Period • Rollins College • October 11th: 3rd Period • Students must sign up in Career Center and have teacher approval prior to attending.

  8. BRIGHT FUTURES • Early evaluations are January 31. • It is 100% the responsibility of the student to ensure they have taken ACT or SAT and have completed their required community service. • Always check to be sure community service is on your transcript. • High school GPA is rarely the same as Bright Futures GPA  • Check your Bright Futures GPA on your student account on FLVC.org • All students should have an account with their login information.

  9. APPLICATIONS • Military: Ongoing • ASVAB • Offered at SCHS on October 17-Sign up in Career Center • Contact recruiter • 4 Yr. Colleges in Florida- Best to complete by October 1 • Fee, Test Scores, Transcript • Essay/Personal Statement, Online application • Valencia Application Day at SCHS October 25-Sign up in Career Center • 2 Yr. Colleges: Late January • Trade/Technical Schools: Spring or Summer • TECO: June

  10. $ FINANCIAL AID $ • Florida Prepaid • Bright Futures • Merit Offers from Colleges/Universities • College/University Scholarships • F.A.F.S.A. (apply early February – file taxes ASAP) • Military Academy Appointments • Private Scholarships • Local-See the Counseling Connection • National • Employers LOANS OFFERED via F.A.F.S.A. DO NOT HAVE TO BE ACCEPTED. • Financial Aid Night January 14 at SCHS in Auditorium at 7pm

  11. ESTIMATION OF THIS YEAR’S EXPENSES Graduation Fee $70 College applications $30 - $65 Homecoming $25 Bright Futures and FAFSA - ZERO  Scholarship applications – ZERO  Prom $65 + Grad Bash $75 Yearbook $75

  12. THANKS FOR COMING!

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