• 4 English
• Pass 10 th Grade FCAT Reading or ACT/SAT concordant
• 4 Mathematics
• Pass Algebra 1 EOC to earn course credit
• Take Geometry EOC
• Take Algebra 2 EOC if currently enrolled in the class
• 3 Social Studies
• World History
• American History – Take EOC
• Government/Economics
• 3 Science
• Biology EOC

• 3 years of the same language
• Cannot take at BC through Dual Enrollment

 Unweighted GPA- Cumulative calculation of grades
 Weighted GPA-gives extra weight to Honors and Advanced Placement if grade is “C” or above
• Weighted GPA carries most weight for colleges because it reveals rigor of courses.
 Academic Core GPA- only academic classes
• Colleges recalculate their own GPA, using academic classes.
 Gold Cord- At least a 3.75 Weighted GPA
 2.0 un-weighted GPA is REQUIRED to graduate

• A 4.0
• B+ 3.5
• B 3.0
• C+
• C
2.5
2.0
I
F
D+ 1.5
D 1.0
0
0
*Honors classes give 1 extra quality point
*AP classes give 2 extra quality points
*Students must earn a “C” or better to earn extra quality points on GPA

• Semester 1 components: Quarter 1/Quarter 2/Mid-Term Exam
• Semester 2 components: Quarter 3/Quarter 4/Final Exam
• In order to pass a semester you must pass 2 of the 3 components.
• Each quarter grade is worth 37.5% and the exam is worth 25% of your semester grade
• EOC Classes: Final Grade = 15%Q1 + 15%Q2 + 10%MT + 15%Q3 +
15%Q4 + 30%EOC
• http://www.bee-man.us/school/broward_grades.php

• Mid-Terms and Finals do not affect your GPA.
• D’s are passing grades.
• F’s in electives don’t count or they are not as bad as F’s in core classes.

• All absences, excused and unexcused absences show up on your transcript.
• You can get your drivers license suspended for missing 15 or more days of school in any 90 day period.

• If your GPA is currently at a 2.0 be sure you get all C’s or better so that you will graduate. You can’t afford D’s or F’s.
• If your GPA is below a 2.0 you will need to get A’s and B’s to bring it up.
• Otherwise you will not make the 2.0 mark by senior year.
• Remember A’s and B’s boost your GPA C’s only keep your GPA at the same level,
• D’s and F’s lower your GPA.
• The better you do now the less you will have to worry about senior year.

• Check your grades on Virtual Counselor (VC)
• D’s or F’s can be recovered for forgiveness
• Email your counselor to ask about grade forgiveness.
• Last Name A-K = Estomba
• Last Name L-Z = Munoz
• Do course forgiveness this year don’t wait for senior year!!!!

• 40 hours- Must be completed before high school graduation
• 75 Hours- Florida Medallion Scholars Award
• Bright Futures Scholarship $75 per credit hour
• 100 Hours- Florida Academic Scholars
• Bright Futures Scholarship $100 per credit hour
• 250 Hours- Silver Cord
• See Mrs. Rodriguez if you have questions.

• Its never too late to start.
• Earn college credit in high school.
• Looks good on your high school transcript.
• More information on Dual Enrollment to come in January.

• Rigorous course load
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• Well rounded student
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*Remember that quality is better than quantity

• Shows you what the universities current freshman scores were.

• Measures what you learned in school…more curriculum based
• 215 m.c. q’s and an essay which is now required
• 3 hours 25 minutes- Essay is last
• Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• 1-36 for each subject 36 is highest score
• Average composite score is 21 or 20 in each section
• Tests able to interpret science knowledge
• No guessing penalty.
• Answer all questions
• Measures how you apply what you have learned…considered a reasoning test
• 128 m.c. q’s, 10 fill-in the blank, and essay
• 3 hours 45 minutes- Essay is first
• Algebra I & II, geometry, problem solving and
Grid-In Questions
• 200-800 each subject 2400 is highest score
• Average composite score 1500 or 500 in each sub section
• No science question
• Guessing penalty. If answer is wrong a fraction is deducted.

SAT Dates
October 11, 2014
November 8, 2014
December 6, 2014
January 24, 2015
March 14, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
September 12, 2014 September 30, 2014
October 9, 2014
November 6, 2014
October 28, 2014
November 24, 2014
December 29, 2014
February 13, 2015
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
January 13, 2015
March 3, 2015
April 21, 2015
May 27, 2015

• Why take the tests
• Some colleges require or recommend that you take SAT Subject Tests. In addition, you can enhance your application, demonstrate knowledge you’ve gained outside the classroom, and potentially place out of introductory courses.
• Although most students take SAT Subject Tests beginning in their junior year, there are some tests that you should take as soon as possible after taking the subjects, for example: World History, Biology E/M, Chemistry, and Physics.

SAT Dates
November 8, 2014
December 6, 2014
January 24, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
Registration Deadline
October 9, 2014
November 6, 2014
December 29, 2014
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
Late Registration Deadline
October 28, 2014
November 24, 2014
January 13, 2015
April 21, 2015
May 27, 2015

ACT Dates
September 13, 2014
October 25, 2014
December 13, 2014
February 7, 2015
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
August 8, 2014 August 22, 2014
September 19, 2014
November 7, 2014
October 3, 2014
November 21, 2014
January 9, 2015
March 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
January 16, 2015
March 27, 2015
May 22, 2015

• Plan for spring tests
• You can take either the SAT or up to three SAT Subject Tests on one test day. Plan your testing schedule carefully if you want to take both types of tests.
• Get ready for the SAT
• Visit the SAT Practice section to take free practice questions and a free full-length official practice test .
• Be sure to sign up for The Official SAT Question of the Day for daily practice.
• Use the access code on your PSAT/NMSQT score report to sign into My College Quickstart . With this personalized planning kit, you can prepare for the SAT using a study plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT results.
• Get ready for the SAT Subject Tests
• Visit the SAT Subject Tests Practice section to get free practice questions and answer explanations for all 20 tests.
• Take the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT at least twice before the end of your Junior Year!

• Students on Free or Reduced Lunch
• 2 Free ACT
• 2 Free SAT
• 2 Free SAT Subject
• 4 Free College Application
• Can only use during Junior and Senior Year

• If you don't have SAT/ACT scores by March/April then you will sit for the PERT
Exam at school.
• Students who are FCAT Level 2 or 3 must take the PERT if they have not previously demonstrated a College Readiness score on the ACT (19) or SAT Verbal
(440).
Once they take the PERT, if they do not score 106 or higher on the PERT the student will be placed in College Prep English.
• If you do not want this class on your schedule you must take SAT or ACT by June before the school year starts. This class is for the year and you will not be removed if you take SAT/ACT during senior year.

• Students who are Algebra 1 EOC Level 2, 3, 4 must take the PERT if they have not previously demonstrated a College Readiness score on the ACT (19) or SAT Math (440).
• You will be placed in Math for College Readiness along with your regular senior math class.
• Yes you will be in 2 Math Classes!
• If you do not want this class on your schedule you must take SAT or ACT by
June before the school year starts. This class is for the year and you will not be removed even if you take SAT/ACT during senior year.

• This is the LAST opportunity you will have to make a significant impact on your high school record before applying for college.
• Transcripts, GPA, and class rank will not change until January of your senior year.
• Get ahead of the game by working on college essays and resumes
• You are 1 year away from your college application deadline!

• Visiting campus is one of the most important steps in deciding if a particular college is right for you. Because of this, most colleges offer weekend programs where students can spend a couple nights on campus, and get to know the students and faculty who bring the college to life.
• Travelling to these campuses can be extremely expensive.
• http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/2014-college-fly-in-programs/

• 1. Figure our what you want to do/be when you grow up.
• ACT has a good interest inventory.
• 2. Identify possible college/universities that you want to apply to.
• Bigfuture.collegeboard.org
• 3. Evaluate your competiveness for the colleges you want to apply to.
• 4. Stay informed.

• Although most scholarships are for seniors, there are definitely some available for juniors
• Research scholarships that you qualify for
• Join my email list.
• Email me at epierce@somersetacademy.com
• Include your name and grade in the email.