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Essential Guidance for Sophomore Class Visits at Spanish River Community High School

During the October 2011 guidance session for sophomore students, key information was provided regarding graduation requirements, community service obligations, and college/career resources. Each guidance counselor introduced themselves and outlined their responsibilities for 9th-grade students. Students learned about the necessary credits in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and more for graduation. The talk emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong GPA, completing community service hours, and utilizing college planning resources. Students were encouraged to prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.

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Essential Guidance for Sophomore Class Visits at Spanish River Community High School

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  1. SOPHOMORE CLASS VISITS Spanish River Community High School October, 2011 Guidance Department

  2. MEET THE COUNSELORS • ALL 9th grade Mrs. Rockwell • A-F Mrs. Freedman • G-Li Mrs. Loyacona (and ESE Students) • Lo-Se Mrs. Towers • Sh-Z Mrs. Barry Guidance Coordinator

  3. Class of 2014 GOAL:

  4. Graduation Requirements • English - 4 credits • Math - 4 credits • Science - 3 credits • Social Studies - 3 credits • HOPE/Physical Education - 1 credit • Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit • Electives – 8 credits

  5. F C A T Reading 300 passing score required EOC’s Math

  6. Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.0 GPA in all credits attempted for Graduation Many colleges require 3.0 and higher for admission

  7. COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT • 20 HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIRED • FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE • COMMUNITY SERVICE MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE Dec. 1 SENIOR YEAR • Keep in mind that MOST Scholarships including Bright Futures will require 75 hours or more.

  8. COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCES • Meet our College Planning Resource • MRS. MURSTEIN • Make an appointment in the Guidance Office • Career exploration materials are located in the Media Center. • Printed Materials • Internet Resources • Vocational Programs at SRCHS • Work-Experience Program (DCT/DECA)

  9. PSAT • PSAT scores will arrive in December • Review scores to study for next PSAT Junior year for Scholarship possibilities—October • Identify weaknesses to study • Plan dates for SAT and ACT in Junior year • Take SAT and ACT in Spring of Junior year

  10. PSAT TOOLS • Code provided on PSAT score report • Access www.collegeboard.com • MyRoad for career planning • Quickstart for college planning

  11. GRADE VALUES • A=4 • B=3 • C=2 • D=1 • F=0

  12. CALCULATE YOUR GRADES • Quarter 1 = 40% A • Quarter 2 = 40% B • Exam = 20% A • Total 18 points • Divide by 5 3.6 • Semester grade A

  13. CALCULATE YOUR GRADES • Quarter 1 = 40% A • Quarter 2 = 40% B • Exam = 20% B • Total 16 points • Divide by 5 3.4 • Semester grade B Do you understand how to calculate semester grades now?

  14. CALCULATE YOUR GRADES • Quarter 1 = 40% F • Quarter 2 = 40% C • Exam = 20% C • Total 6 points • Divide by 5 1.2 • Semester grade D

  15. Grade Forgiveness How can I make up Semester grades of D’s and F’s… • FLVS • E2020- Credit Lab

  16. GRADES and ATTENDANCE • Students who have more than 10 absences per semester must pass at least one nine-week grading period and the semester exam to earn credit. • This applies to both excused and unexcused absences.

  17. GPA and HPA • GPA – grade point average • HPA - honor point average • Honors Advanced Placement • A = 4.5 A = 6.0 • B = 3.375 B = 4.5 • C = 2.25 C = 3.0 • D = 1.125 D = 1.5 • Bright Futures and Universities review HPA

  18. Websites for Smart Sharks Collegeboard.com/student FACTS.org INTERNET RESOURCES

  19. SEMESTER EXAMS • Count 20% of semester grade • 2-hour exams at the end of 2nd quarter • STUDY consistently • Don’t wait until the night before!

  20. Handouts • Community Service • Smart Sharks Websites/Facts.org • NEXT Magazine

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