Freshman/Sophomore
Night
Class of 2017/2018
Tonight’s Topics
Graduation Requirements
Guidmii
Community Service
Bright Futures
Guidance Website
Freshman Focus
Sophomore Focus
Upcoming Events
Graduation Requirements Class of
2017
4 Credits English
4 Credits Mathematics including Algebra I and Geometry
3 Credits Science including Biology 1; 2 credits must have
laboratory component
3 Credits Social Studies-World History, U.S. History, U.S.
Government, and Economics w/ Financial Literacy
1 Credit in Fine or Performing Arts
.5 Credit in reading
1 Credit HOPE
7.5 Credits electives
One virtual course credit
Minimum graduation credit requirement is 24
Additional Requirements
Students must pass Grade 10 FSA
English Language Arts assessment.
Students must pass Algebra 1 End of
Course Exam.
Grade Point Average must be at least
2.0(unweighted State GPA)
Two years of JROTC can substitute for
HOPE and Performing/Fine Arts
Graduation Requirements Class of
2018
4 Credits English
4 Credits Mathematics including Algebra I and Geometry
3 Credits Science including Biology 1; 2 credits must have
laboratory component
3 Credits Social Studies-World History, U.S. History, U.S.
Government, and Economics w/ Financial Literacy
1 Credit in Fine or Performing Arts
.5 Credit in reading
1 Credit HOPE
7.5 Credits electives
One virtual course credit
Minimum graduation credit requirement is 24
Additional Requirements
Students must pass Grade 10 FSA
English Language Arts assessment.
Students must pass Algebra 1 End of
Course Exam.
Grade Point Average must be at least
2.0(unweighted State GPA)
Two years of JROTC can substitute for
HOPE and Performing/Fine Arts
Guidmii
https://sdhc.guidmii.com/login
Track various graduation
requirements
View GPA’s-District, State, SUS,
Bright Futures
Review Bright Future Information and
Scholarships
College admissions information
Use your Edsby username and
password to log on after registering
through MySpot.
Community Service
All Community Service MUST be
approved by a counselor before any
hours are completed.
Proposal forms are available on the
Guidance website as well as in
Guidance.
Completed logs MUST be signed by
adult supervising activity.
Hours log and proposal should be
turned into a counselor to be
entered into the system.
Bright Futures
Registration opens December 1
Three level: Florida Academic Scholar,
Florida Medallion Scholars, and Gold Seal
Vocational Scholars
Minimum 3.5(FAS) or 3.0(FMS) GPA in core
classes + 2 years of foreign language
Community Service required!- 100 hours for
FAS, 75 for FMS, 30-GSV
SAT/ACT requirements:FAS-1290
SAT/29ACT; FMS-1170 SAT/26ACT
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Guidance Website
School Counseling Calendars
PSAT/SAT School Day Information
Scholarship Information
Forms for Students & Parents
College Representative Visits
Graduation requirements
Links to NCAA, Guidmii, SAT/ACT
information, Edsby, etc.
Community Service
Freshman Focus
Time management and study habits.
Earning excellent grades.
Getting involved-sports, clubs,
community service.
Utilizing Edsby and Guidmii to keep
track of graduation requirements and
grades.
Sophomore Focus
Continuing to achieve excellent grades.
Challenge yourself! Try AP and Honors
classes.
Continue to get involved in extracurricular
activities.
Explore career options-ACT Profile, Florida
Choices, Big Future are great options.
Review PSAT results to understand
strengths and weaknesses.
Upcoming Events
Non-Profit Fair-November 12th at
6:30
Great American Teach In-November
20th
AP parent Night-December 3rd
Financial Aid Night-December 9th
QUESTIONS???