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Senior Parent Night

Senior Parent Night. August 20 th , 2019. Overview. Principal’s Address- Mr. Justin Fluent Graduation Requirements – Guidance Department Senior Class Activities- Ms.  Delicia Cruz-Smith Ms. Kayla Solon, Ms. Crystal Tyson. Principal's Address. Graduation Requirements. 24 specific credits

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Senior Parent Night

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  1. Senior Parent Night August 20th, 2019

  2. Overview • Principal’s Address- Mr. Justin Fluent • Graduation Requirements – Guidance Department • Senior Class Activities- Ms.  Delicia Cruz-Smith Ms. Kayla Solon, Ms. Crystal Tyson

  3. Principal's Address

  4. Graduation Requirements • 24 specific credits • 2.0 overall un-weighted GPA • Pass the reading FSA and Algebra 1 EOC • Take one on-line high school course • *see graduation requirement chart for grade level specific credit requirements at www.duvalschools.org

  5. School Counseling Department • School Counselors: • Ms. Bishop - Guidance Clerk - x129  • Ms. Hackman - Assistant Principal of Curriculum x127 • Ms. Sullivan - Graduation Coach x202 • Ms. Weinmann - Counselor A-B x125 • Ms. Whitehead - Counselor C-G x123 • Ms. Orsini - Counselor H-L x126 • Ms. Young - Counselor M-R x119 • Mr. Gill - Counselor S-Z  x124

  6. Credit Requirements to Earn a Standard High School Diploma • 24 credit Standard Diploma Option • 4 English • 4 math (including Alg 1, Geometry) • 3 science (including Biology) • 3 social studies • (World History, American History, Economics, Government) • 2 World Language • 1 HOPE • 1 Performing Art • 6 Electives * Note: one course must be completed online 

  7. FSA Reading & Concordant Scores/Alg 1 EOC & Comparative Score • In order to receive a High School Diploma, students must pass the FCAT or earn a concordant score on the ACT or SAT.

  8. What Are Your Options? • Certificate of Completion • “A student who earns the required 24 credits, or the required 18 credits under s. 1002.3105(5), but fails to pass the assessments required under s. 1008.22(3) or achieve a 2.0 GPA shall be awarded a certificate of completion in a form prescribed by the State Board of Education. • Standard High School Diploma • A student who earns the required 24 credits, or the required 18 credits under s. 1002.3105(5), and passes the assessments required under s. 1008.22(3) and achieves a 2.0 GPA shall be awarded a standard high school diploma.

  9. A Certificate of Completion is NOT a High School Diploma. • Students earning a College Placement Test eligible Certificate of Completion (W8A or W8C) may be admitted to a state/community college, with limitations. • Limitations on program opportunities • Ineligible to receive financial aid • Limitations on career opportunities that require a high school diploma for licensure or certification • Ineligible to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces • Limitations to entry level workforce requiring a high school diploma as a minimum job qualifier.

  10. Post-Secondary Readiness Know the Scores Are you Postsecondary ready ?

  11. Dual Enrollment Allows high school students to earn college credits while earning high school credits. Qualifications 3.0 un-weighted, cumulative GPA Post-secondary ready scores in Reading, English and Math

  12. SUS Requirements MINIMUM Admissions Scores required for the State University System (SUS)

  13. SAT & ACT • College entrance exams that are accepted at the majority of colleges and universities. Refer to the page in your packets for information on test dates, test fees, waivers, etc

  14. Bright Futures Eligibility Florida Academic Scholars • ACT 29 • SAT 1290 • Minimum GPA 3.5 • 100 Community Service Hours Florida Medallion Scholars • ACT 26 • SAT 1170 • Minimum GPA 3.0 • 75 Community Service Hours • Bright Futures eligibility status can be checked via Florida Virtual Campus

  15. Financial Aid • Scholarships • Need-based • Jacksonville Commitment • (UNF, JU, FSCJ, EWC) • Merit-based Dcps.duvalschools.org/page/10393 • Bright Futures (October 1st, 2016) http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org • FAFSA (October 1st, 2016) • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Grants • Loans • Work Study

  16. Community Service “We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.” • Jeff Warner . . . It is a must that we give back to our community!!

  17. Counselor's Corner • A counselor is available for your convenience during your lunch period daily for. . . • Fee Waivers • Counselor Appointments • Scholarship Information • Much, much more

  18. GRADUATION READY ? FSA RETAKES SAT Make-Ups October 16th in school If you are not Grad Ready, you must be present!!! Mr. Emery will be working with students on assessments and the ones who need academic help.

  19. Remind101 • Ran by Senior Sponsors and Administrator! • Text message App for communication purposes • Download app from App Store • Register using first and last name • @fch22020 A-E • @fch32020 F-K • @fch42020 L-P • @fch2020 Q-Z • Will post information for scholarships, upcoming events and timeline.

  20. Instagram Ran by your Senior Class Officers! Follow @fch.2020 to vote for activities and events. Let your voice be heard!

  21. Senior Sponsors Ms. Delicia Cruz-Smith, Mrs. Kayla Solon and Ms. Crystal Tyson Senior Class Council Introduction Events TO ATTEND ANY EVENT YOU MUST BE GRADUATION READY!!!!

  22. Brunch on the River Friday, August 30th at River City Brewing Co. Cost is $25.00   Departing at 9:30AM / Returning 1:30PM Business Casual Attire (No jeans!) First come, first serve!  Everyone (including part-time Seniors) must ride the bus. If you are full time at FSCJ, contact Mr. Emery (emeryr@duvalschools.org) to get permission to drive (NLT Wednesday, August 28th).  Accepting payment through Thursday, August 29th (last day to pay)

  23. When to Pay Ms. Cruz: 1st and 5th periods in Room C109, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00-6:00PM in front office.  Mrs. Solon: 1st and 5th periods in Room C206 Ms. Tyson: 3rd and 7th periods in Room Q101

  24. How to BE A 5 Star Buc Students must do the following AND provide proof to be a 5 Star Buc: Apply to 2 colleges Turn in at least 1 college acceptance letter or Military confirmation Have post secondary ready scores Apply for Financial Aid and one or more scholarships Earn an acceleration credit Post secondary ready = 1 extra ticket Post secondary, College Acceptance, and Financial Aid = 3 extra tickets Complete all 5 = 5 extra tickets Deadline: May 1, 2020

  25. Closing • Credit Checks coming for all Seniors!!! • Sign up for ACT/ SAT • Make sure to sign-in • Buc- Nation Thank You!

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