FRESHMAN PARENT
INFO NIGHT!
Ready for the class of 2017?
AGENDA
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Who’s Who at TBT
Transitioning to high school
Graduation requirements - flvc.org, GPA & Bright Futures
Electives & Program classes
Honors, AP & Dual Enrollment
FCAT /EOC’s & required preparation/remediation classes
Virtual School/On Line Grades & Teacher Communication
Edsby & Guidance Web Site
College, Scholarships & Financial Aid
Career Planning
Extracurricular Activities
Help for Parents
High School is expensive!
http://tbt.mysdhc.org/teacher/4221hollingsworth/
Who’s Who?
Mrs. Shelly Hollingsworth
Dept. Chair, Extension 246
Academy of Health Professions,
Sophomores & Juniors
Mrs. Debra Conn
Extension 245
Auto Body Repair; Commercial Art;
Computer Repair & Networking;
Culinary Arts; Welding
Transportation Services
Mrs. Jessie Finlayson
Extension 244
Academy of Health Professions,
Freshmen & Seniors
Mrs. Kim Tymoczko,
Extension 242
Architecture , Business Health
Administration, Journalism. ROTC
Mrs. Anya Francis – ROOM C-4
Extension 382
College & Career Counselor
AVID
Mrs. Marcy Leber
Extension 225
Guidance Assistant
Technical Application Coordinator
Transitioning to high school
• Schedule
• Academic Demand
• Choices
• Activities
• Stress
EVERY THING in EVERY CLASS - EVERY DAY…COUNTS!
http://tbt.mysdhc.org/teacher/4221hollingsworth
Graduation Requirements
• Refer to requirements on web site
http://www.flvc.org
http://tbt.mysdhc.org/teacher/4221hollingsworth/
Electives & Programs
• EVERY student at TBT is in a program/major.
• The program classes often take the place of
many electives available at traditional high
schools.
• A program change is NOT just a
schedule change!
• Everyone must have a full credit of
performing/fine arts
• Everyone must take at least
1 class on line
VIRTUAL SCHOOL
 WHAT IS AVAILABLE?
 HOW DO I SIGN UP?
http://online.mysdhc.org/
 CAN PARENTS BE INVOLVED?
 DO I GET A GRADE?
http://tbt.mysdhc.org/teacher/4221hollingsworth/
Honors, AP & Dual Enrollment
• Honors classes earn .04 additional credit* per
semester.
• Advanced Placement classes earn .08 additional
credit* per semester. Students in AP classes take
the AP exams in May.
• Dual Enrollment classes earn .08 additional credit*
per semester. Dual Enrollment classes can be taken
at TBT and/or HCC. Students MUST have an
unweighted GPA of 3.0 or above and qualifying test
scores to take dual enrollment.
*when grade “C” or above is earned.
http://tbt.mysdhc.org/teacher/4221hollingsworth/
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What is the PSAT?
PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice
for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives you a chance to enter National
Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs. The
PSAT/NMSQT measures: critical reading skills, math problem-solving
skills and writing skills.
WHY TAKE THE PSAT? to receive feedback on your strengths and
weaknesses on skills necessary for college study; to see how your
performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others
applying to college; to enter the competition for scholarships from the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation; and to help prepare for the SAT
In Hillsborough County, ALL FRESHMEN,SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS
take the PSAT free of charge.
When is the test? The test will be on Wednesday morning, October 16
2012 There will be an altered academic schedule for that day to
accommodate all students on campus.
How do I sign up? Students DO NOT have to register for this test –
English teachers will have practice information and test room assignments.
www.collegeboard.com
FCAT!
http://fcat.fldoe.org/
• All freshmen MUST be enrolled in a reading class
(Intensive Reading, Career Decision Making, Semantics
& Logic, Advanced Communication Skills, Advanced
Reading)
• Freshmen who do not score at the passing level will be
enrolled in a reading class for the sophomore year (and
each year thereafter until passing)
• FCAT testing is in March/April, 2014
• End of course exams in math have taken the place of
the FCAT math test (algebra 1, geometry)
End of Course Exams
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Algebra 1 – must pass!!!!!
Geometry
Biology
US History
On-Line Grades
& Communication
• Teachers are posting grades on Edsby
for parents to review.
• Email teachers by using
firstname.lastname@sdhc.k12.fl.us
• Follow us on Twitter at TBTechHS!
http://tbt.mysdhc.org/
College, Scholarships
& Financial Aid
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Bright Futures (FLVC.org)
Monthly Scholarship Bulletin
www.FastWeb.com
Hillsborough Education Foundation
College Trends (come to the PSAT info night
on January 23, 2014!)
• College visits in junior year
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR!
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014
Tampa Convention Center
Noon-3:00pm
FREE!
http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/students-parents/Pages/default.aspx
www.bigfuture.org
Set up an account – if you already
have one, the user name & password
will still work!
Daniel Smith ID# ---------03
11220 Madison Park Drive Original
Tampa FL 33625
Your application for financial aid for the 2008−2009 academic year has been carefully reviewed.
Below is the result of our analysis and your financial aid award or recommendation.
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES
Tuition $36,030
Room and Board 11,182
Travel 1,305
Personal Expenses 2,325
Books 1,455
RESOURCES
Parent Contribution $1,800
Student Contribution 2,000
Total Expenses $52,297
Total Resources $3,800
FINANCIAL NEED (Expenses minus Resources)
$48,497
FINANCIAL AID AWARD
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Total
Stanford Fund Scholarship
15,333
15,332
15,332
45,997
Acad Year Earnings Expectation
834
833
833
2,500
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Total Financial Aid
$48,497
In general, scholarships and grants will be applied to your quarterly bill in the amounts shown above. Loan
funds are credited to your account after you have completed the application process and enrolled for classes
each quarter. Earnings from on−campus employment are paid directly to you.
Financial Aid Office
Montag Hall 355 Galvez Street Stanford CA 94305−6106
1−888−326−3773
What can underclassmen do NOW
to make themselves appealing to
competitive colleges?
• Develop advanced reading, writing & critical thinking skills.
• Join and become actively involved in at least 2 extracurricular activities/organizations.
• Identify people NOW who can mentor and encourage you.
• Visit college fairs & college open houses.
• Plan for taking advanced, upper level academic classes.
• Serve your community or volunteer in special activities.
• Begin preparing for college admission tests like the SAT,
ACT and/or CPT. TAKE THE PSAT SERIOUSLY!
• Enroll in a summer workshop, internship, research program
or leadership camp.
Career Planning
http://tbt.mysdhc.org/teacher/4221Conn/
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Erwin Technical Center
Brewster Technical Center
Aparicio-Levy Technical Center
Hillsborough Community College
Hi-TEC-Career and Technical Education
ASVAB-Career Explorer-Military
Career/Tech Schools-What's your plan?
Career Portfolio-Create Yours!
Hot Careers in Florida
Info About Your Career Choice
School Tube-View Career Videos
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
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Clubs (interest, honors, career, service)
Athletics
Talent
Competitions
Community Service
“Be happy with what you have and are;
be generous with both, and you
won’t have to hurt for happiness.”
–William Gladstone
High School IS Expensive
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Club Dues/Initiation Fees/Shirts
Yearbooks
Pictures
Homecoming
Uniforms/Scrubs
Save for senior year!
Senior Pictures
Conventions
Homecoming
Prom
Supplies
Grad Nite
Cap & Gown
Graduation Announcements
Graduation Regalia
Thank you for coming to
TBT’s annual Freshman
Info Night!
Thunderous applause!