1 / 18

AMOS P. GODBY JUNIOR NIGHT CLASS of 2014 TUESDAY , OCTOBER 2, 2012

AMOS P. GODBY JUNIOR NIGHT CLASS of 2014 TUESDAY , OCTOBER 2, 2012. ADMINISTRATION. Shelly Bell, Principal – bells@leonschool.net Ben Threadgill, Asst. Principal Curriculum threadgillb@leonschools.net Marcus Scott, Asst. Principal Attendance scottm@leonschools.net

pierrette
Télécharger la présentation

AMOS P. GODBY JUNIOR NIGHT CLASS of 2014 TUESDAY , OCTOBER 2, 2012

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. AMOS P. GODBY JUNIOR NIGHT CLASS of 2014TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012

  2. ADMINISTRATION • Shelly Bell, Principal – bells@leonschool.net • Ben Threadgill, Asst. Principal Curriculum threadgillb@leonschools.net • Marcus Scott, Asst. Principal Attendance scottm@leonschools.net • Zachary Ansley, Asst. Principal Guidance ansleyz@leonschools.net • Robert O’Banner, Dean Student Discipline obannerr@leonschools.net

  3. GUIDANCE STAFF Jenny Taylor, Junior counselor taylorj@leonschools.net 617-4711 x1132 Darius Jones, Senior counselor jonesd5@leonschools.net 617-4711 x1137 Diana Chipps, Registrar chippsd@leonschools.net 617-4711 x1141 Carolyn Jackson, Administrative Asst. jacksonc@leonschool.net 617-4711 x1130 Rebecca Shultz, Testing coordinator shultzr@leonschools.net 617-4711 x1108

  4. CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • English4 credits: with major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature • Mathematics 4 credits: one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent, and one must be Geometry or a higher-level mathematics course from courses that qualify for state university • Science 3 credits in Science: two of which must have a laboratory component • Social Studies : 1 credit World History , 1 credit American History, .5 credit American Government, .5 credit Economics • Foreign Language: Not required for high school graduation, but required for admission into state universities; must be 2 years if same language • Fine Arts or Performing Arts, Speech, Debate, or Practical Arts: 1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts (eligible courses specified in Course Code Directory) • Physical Education: 1 credit in Physical Education to include the integration of Health (HOPE) • Total 24 credits • State Assessment Requirements: Passing scores on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that is concordant with passing scores on the FCAT (ACT: 18 reading; 15 math or SAT 420 reading; 340 math ) • Grade Point Average (GPA) Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

  5. NOT ON TRACK?? • See guidance counselor immediately for approval! • Credit Retrieval • Florida Virtual School or Leon County Virtual School • www.flvs.net • FLVS is after school hours • LCVS is during school and after school hours

  6. STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM of FLORIDA • MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS Students applying to the State University System in summer 2013 or later may be considered for admission based on the following criteria: • Student has a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale as calculated by the university • SUS GPA IS NOT GHS GPA! SUS GPA recomputed on academic courses only.

  7. FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGES • http://www.fldoe.org/ this website will give you information about all the community colleges in Florida -click on “Florida Colleges” (on the left side) -on the next page, look at the “links” to the right to access more information *There are 28 Community Colleges, 18 have become State Colleges that offer 4 year degrees in some programs *Many of the Community Colleges offer degrees from partner universities *Open enrollment, encouraged to apply early *Admission: high school diploma, PERT score or ACT/SAT

  8. MINIMUM STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES • In addition to achieving the minimum GPA, a student must achieve the minimum scores for each SAT Reasoning Test or ACT section as outlined below: • SAT –Critical Reading >= 440 or ACT –Reading >= 18 • SAT –Mathematics >= 440 or ACT –Mathematics >= 19 • SAT –Writing >= 440 or ACT –English/Writing >=17

  9. SUGGESTED TIME-LINE!!!!! • January/February/March(2013) Register and take college entrance examinations • June/July (2013) • Tour Campus • September/October (2013) • Register and take college entrance examinations for 2ndtime in fall of Senior year 2013 • Early Registration due by • October 1, 2013 NOTE: check the university websites for specific dates

  10. EXAMPLES OF UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS • Florida State University: GPA: 3.5-4.3 SAT: 1670-1870 ACT: 23-30 • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University GPA: 2.5-3.0 SAT: 1200-1470 ACT: 17-20 • University of Florida GPA: 3.9-4.5 SAT: 1710-1970 ACT: 25-32 • University of South Florida GPA: 3.5-4.2 SAT: 1620-1720 ACT: 23-29

  11. OTHER POST SECONDARY OPTIONS • MILITARY • ASVAB –Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery • High School Diploma (GED is no longer accepted • Successfully pass a physical examination (Basic) • VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS TABE –Test of Adult Basic Education • * Test offered on-site at most centers! • * $20.00 (Fee) • http://www.tmaarc.org/pdfs/tabeteststudyguide.pdf • www.testprepreview.com/tabe_practice.htm • OR • ACT/SAT • High School Diploma • Completion of Admission Application • Completion of FAFSA WORKFORCE http://www.wfplus.org/

  12. AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) • www.actstudent.org • Achievement –Measures learned skills & knowledge • 4 Sub Sections • English • Math • Reading • Science Reasoning • * Must be taken with WRITING to be accepted!!!

  13. SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) www.collegeboard.com • Aptitude -measure a person’s ability to acquire, through future training, some specific set of skills • Critical Reading • Math • Writing

  14. SCHOLARSHIPS and GRANTS • FEDERAL RESOURCES: • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.students.gov • www.studentaid.ed.gov • www.nationalservice.gov • www.hhs.gov • www.va.gov *FLORIDA GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org Select “state grants, scholarships and Applications, and then click on Program offered. JUNIORS DO NOT APPLY UNTIL DECEMBER OF SENIOR YEAR (2013) -Florida Bright Futures -Jose Marti -Rosewood Family Scholarship -Mary McLeod Bethune -Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans

  15. BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/ JUNIORS DO NOT APPLY UNTIL DECEMBER OF SENIOR YEAR (2013) SUBJECT TO CHANGE!! FAS= 1290 SAT FMS= 1170 SAT GVS= 440 SATR 29 ACT 26 ACT 440 SATM 100 hours 75 hours 17 ACTE 18 ACTR 19 ACTM 104 PERTR 99 PERTW 113 PERTM • NOTE NEW: GVS can ONLY be used for career certificate and Applied Technology programs

  16. NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST • The scores from the PSAT/NMSQT are used (with the permission of the student) to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program. • October 17, 2012 • $15.00 • Sign up in guidance office

  17. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES www.flvc.org - formerly known as facts.org -explore career and academic progress - access high school transcript - evaluate courses completed against requirements for graduation, college and career readiness and Bright Futures Scholarship - search college and university profiles and degree offerings www.godby.leon.k12.fl.us http://www.leonschools.net/ www.volunteerleon.org

  18. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER • Sept 26 Interim Reports Oct. 8-19, 2012 FCAT RetakesOctober 30 Report Cards Nov. 14, 2012 ASVABNovember 20th Interim Reports Dec. 18-20, 2012 EXAMSJanuary 16th Report Cards April 8-19, 2013 FCAT retakes February 6th Interim Reports Month of May, AP ExamsApril 3rd Report CardsApril 24th Interim Reports May 31st Elementary Report CardsJune 11th Secondary Report Cards

More Related