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Welcome Freshmen! 2017-18 Registration

Welcome Freshmen! 2017-18 Registration. Graduation Requirements. English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I and Geometry, must pass Algebra I EOC = 30% final grade, must take Geometry EOC= 30%) Science – 3 credits to include Biology (Biology EOC=30%)

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Welcome Freshmen! 2017-18 Registration

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  1. Welcome Freshmen! 2017-18 Registration

  2. Graduation Requirements • English – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I and Geometry, must pass Algebra I EOC = 30% final grade, must take Geometry EOC= 30%) • Science – 3 credits to include Biology (Biology EOC=30%) • Social Studies – 3 credits (World History, US History EOC = 30%, Economics with Financial Literacy and US Government) • Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1 credit • Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art* – 1 credit • Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) • Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA • Pass 10th grade ELA • Complete at least one course for graduation via online learning. *DOE Approved Practical Arts at Chiles Web I, II TV Productions I, II, III, IV Communications Technology I, II, III Culinary Arts II,III Computing for College and Careers

  3. Academic History Report

  4. Academic History part 2 • Bottom part of AH shows: • 1. Credits required for each subject area • 2. How many have been earned to date • 3. How many are needed • *Total credits • *GPA (unwtd. and wtd.) • *If online course reqmt is met: Y or N • *Highlighted (bold) shows which credits are still needed for graduation

  5. Promotion to 10th grade Minimum Requirements 5 credits 1.0 unweighted GPA Do not sign up for a class if you have already earned credit for it! If you failed a course 1st semester (or fail one this semester) you need to see your counselor regarding summer school options which may include ACE, LCVS,FLVS, public or private schools. If you are enrolled in a class online that requires an EOC (Algebra I, Geometry Biology, US History, or Algebra 2) it is your responsibility to see Coach Clark to make sure you are on the list to test. Virtual school should provide information regarding practice tests.

  6. 10th grade Progression • English II • Biology • Math • World History 10th grade AP Accel Progression • English II • Biology or Chemistry • Math • AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP Biology, AP Art History (fine arts credit) and AP Music Theory (fine arts credit)

  7. Minimum Admissions Requirements for Florida Public Universities 18 core academic courses to include: • 4 English • 4 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and above) • 3 Science • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) • 2 academic electives We strongly recommend surpassing the minimum requirements to be competitive for admissions. For example upper level math, upper level foreign language, additional science and social studies coursework. • Sliding scale for SAT/ACT according to recomputed academic GPA

  8. Average freshmen at state universities Florida State UniversityFAMU 3.9 – 4.4 academic GPA 3.00 – 3.49 academic GPA 1790- 1980 SAT 1200 - 1500 SAT 26 - 32 ACT 19 – 21 ACT Average # of academic credits = 22.5 University of FloridaUniversity of South Florida 4.2 - 4.5 academic GPA 3.81 – 4.40 academic GPA 1810 - 2100 SAT 1690 – 1910 SAT 28-32 ACT 26-30 ACT 74% admitted had 26-30 academic units University of Central Florida 3.7– 4.3 academic GPA 1800 SAT 25 - 29 ACT Statewide weighting policy for Florida Public Universities is 1.0 weighting for Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses and .5 weighting for Honors courses earning a grade of C or better.

  9. Competitive Colleges • Grades in academic courses • Strength of curriculum (Have you taken the highest academics we offer?) • ACT/SAT and often SAT II • Class Rank • Extracurricular activities/college resume • Leadership positions held • Community service/volunteer experiences • Letters of recommendation

  10. Community College • Admission based on Regular high school diploma • Florida community colleges recommend that students take the same core high school courses that are required for state university admission • Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. • Placement tests include: PERT, SAT, or ACT

  11. Bright Futures Scholarships Academic Scholars Award – - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.5 weighted* gpa (16 required academic credits) • 1290 SAT (Reading and Math) or 29 ACT (Composite) • 100 hours of community service: Guidelines and forms available on Chiles website, under “Information” Florida Medallion Scholars Award – - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.0 weighted* gpa (16 required academic credits) • 1170 SAT (Reading and Math) or 26 ACT(Composite) • 75 hours of community service Guidelines and forms available on Chiles website, under “Information” 16 required academic credits include • 4 English • 4 Math (Algebra I, II, Geometry and above) • 3 Science • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language (in the same language)

  12. Bright Futures Scholarships (con’t) Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award – Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution for a vocational /certificate program. Requirements: 3.0 weighted* gpa (16 credits for graduation) 3.5 gpa in 3 credit vocational program 30 hours of community service Guidelines and forms available on Chiles website, under “Information” A passing score on a college placement test SAT - Critical Reading 440, Math 440 or ACT - English 17, Reading 19, Math 19 or PERT – English 106, Writing 103, Math 114 *Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester for honors and AP courses with a “C” or higher. Advanced foreign language is not honors for BF.

  13. Gold Seal Vocational Programs TV Productions I DCT I TV Productions II DCT II TV Productions III DCT III Culinary Arts I Criminal Justice I Culinary Arts II Criminal Justice II Culinary Arts III Criminal Justice III Computing for College &Careers Web Design I Web Design II Communication Technology I Communication Technology II Communication Technology III *** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree program. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.

  14. NCAA Requirements If you are planning to compete athletically at the college level there are certain academic eligibility and core-course requirements that must be met. • Must complete the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse application after junior year. • Must have a minimum 2.3 GPA in 16 core academic courses and SAT/ACT scores. • 10 of the 16 core courses must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school. • Grades earned in the 10 required core courses required before the senior year are “locked in” for GPA calculations (i.e. no grade forgiveness after this time). • Core courses • 4 credits in English • 3 credits in math (minimum Algebra I, II and Geometry) • 2 credits in social science • 2 credits in science • 1 additional credit in English, math or science • 4 additional academic credits • Required SAT/ACT score sliding scale based on core GPA (see website chart) PLEASE visit the NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION! www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

  15. Registration Forms • All students must submit a completed registration form. • All students must indicate a minimum of six periods. • You must have your CURRENT teacher sign for each required course requested AND any electives that have signature line. • Alternate course choices are very important! Give full and half credit alternate choices. If you do not provide alternate choices, we may pick classes for you. • Completed forms will be collected on Monday Febraury 27th . If you are taking English online, please submit your completed form to Mrs. Fisher. • Course registration verifications will be mailed home in May. This will be a time to review your schedule request for accuracy and a final time to make elective course changes.

  16. Registration and Dates to Remember Students are not required to enroll in seven courses any year in high school. 6 X 4 = 24 credits years credits Plan to attend the annual Curriculum Fair February 21at 6:00 pm in the gym. This event is designed to allow you to meet teachers and students and to get all of your questions answered. We want to help you make good decisions about next year’s schedule.

  17. Action Plan For Freshmen • Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin to formulate a plan for 10th grade. • Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc. • Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of underclassmen opportunities have been available in the guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. Available on our web site. • Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend BigFuture.collegeboard.org/ or mycareershines.org • Apply for a social security number if you don’t already have one – it’s required for college and financial aid applications. • Plan to take the PSAT as a 10th grader in October 2017.

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