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Parent Awareness Night

Parent Awareness Night. Tomlin Middle School December 1, 2009. School Web Sites. http://plantcity.mysdhc.org http://strawberrycrest.mysdhc.org. Off to an early start…. Classes begin at 7:30 AM and dismiss at 3:00 PM. Time to Learn!.

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Parent Awareness Night

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  1. Parent Awareness Night Tomlin Middle School December 1, 2009

  2. School Web Sites http://plantcity.mysdhc.org http://strawberrycrest.mysdhc.org

  3. Off to an early start… Classes begin at 7:30 AM and dismiss at 3:00 PM

  4. Time to Learn! Students attend 7 classes and each class is 50 minutes in duration.

  5. Graduation Benchmarks • Program of Study/Major • 24 required credits • 2.0 Unweighted GPA • FCAT–Reading/Math/Science/Writing

  6. Programs/Courses of Study • Advanced College Preparatory • College Preparatory • College / Technical Preparatory • Technical Preparatory

  7. Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1 & higher) 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 HOPE 1 Performing Fine Art 2 Foreign Language (College Prep) .5 Reading 4 Electives in Major

  8. Grades & GPA • 3 grades make up semester average • Semester average goes on transcirpt • 4.0 weighted GPA after completion of 1st semester of the senior year earns Honor Graduate status.

  9. Bright Futures Scholarships • Florida Academic Scholar • Florida Medallion Scholar • Vocational Gold Seal

  10. Florida Academic Scholar • 3.5 weighted GPA on select core classes • Test score: 1270 SAT OR 28 ACT • 75 hours of documented Community Service • Must maintain a 3.0 in college • Will cover $126 per semester hour Tuition at a State Public University. • Will cover $78 per semester hour Tuition at a State Public Community College. • Does not cover summer terms.

  11. Community Service Hours • 75 hour requirement for Bright Futures Academic Scholars • Complete Community Service Proposal • Must be approved by High School Designee • Must address a Social Issue • No more than 3 Social Issues per student • Non School Hours • Student may not be compensated for volunteer hours

  12. Florida Medallion Scholar • 3.0 weighted GPA on select core classes • Test Score: 970 SAT OR 20 ACT • Must maintain a 2.75 in college • Will cover $95 per semester hour tuition at a State Public University. • Will cover $78 per semester hour Tuition at a Community College • Does not cover summer terms

  13. Florida Vocational Gold Seal Scholar • 3.0 weighted GPA on select core courses (does not include foreign language) • 3 courses in a vocational area • 3.5 GPA in the vocational courses • SAT: Critical Reading 440, Math 440 OR • ACT: English 17, Reading 18, Math 19 OR • CPT: Reading 83, Sentence Skills 83, Algebra 72 • Will cover $95 per semester hour Tuition at a State Public University. • Will cover $59 per semester hour Tuition at a State Public Community College. • Does not cover summer terms

  14. www.facts.org • Evaluation for the Bright Futures Scholarships • Evaluation for graduation requirements • Confirms that Social Security Number is accurate in school records. • Grades, test scores & community service is transmitted once a semester. • Next transmit date is February 2010

  15. What Colleges Look For… • Grade Point Average • Difficulty of curriculum/Strength of Senior Schedule • SAT or ACT scores • Class Rank • Application essays • Extracurricular Activities • Recommendations (upon request) • Interviews (upon request)

  16. Have a question? Kelley Duncan – Strawberry Crest High School Guidance Department Chair kelley.duncan@sdhc.k12.fl.us Toni Griffin – Plant City High School Guidance Department Chair toni.griffin@sdhc.k12.fl.us

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