COUNTDOWN TO
GRADUATION & BEYOND
A Guide for Seniors at Deltona High School
Mr. Jose A. Rivera-Navarro, School Counselor
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
• Walk-in Appointments
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Students can see me without an appointment before school,
during lunch or after school.
• Scheduled Appointments
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No appointments will be set up between periods or if you
show up with a teacher’s pass during class time.
You will receive a pass with a time and date for your
appointment
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You are responsible for keeping your appointment
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
• Parent Teacher Conferences
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Contact Mrs. Keefer at extension 44397
Conferences with individual teachers are typically scheduled
during the teacher’s planning period.
Conference with all teachers are typically schedule after
school on Mondays and Thursdays
CLASS OF 2016
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(Students who entered 9th Grade in 2012 – 2013)
[Graduation Plan 51]
CATEGORIES
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
 1 credit in Algebra 1*
 1 credit in Geometry*
 2 credits in any other math courses**
SCIENCE
 1 credit in Biology*
 1 credit in a physical science course
(Earth/Space Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, or
Physics)
 1 credit in any other science course
SOCIAL STUDIES
 1 credit in World History
 1 credit in United States History*
 ½ credit in Economics
 ½ credit in United States Government
CREDITS
4
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3
3
CATEGORIES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 ½ credit in Personal Fitness
 ½ credit in any other PE course
PERFORMING FINE ARTS
ELECTIVES
TOTAL
CREDITS
1
1
8
24 Credits
Other Graduation Requirements
 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
 One course must be taken on-line
 Passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading or concordant scores
on ACT/SAT
 Passing score on the Algebra 1 End of Course Assessment or
comparative score on the PERT
* Student must participate in the EOC Assessment and their performance
on the EOC constitutes 30% of the final course grade.
** If student enrolls in Algebra 2 beginning in 2014 – 2015, then
performance on the EOC constitutes 30% of the final course grade.
MERIT DESIGNATION
Course Title
Advanced Technology Applications
Agritechnology 2
Communications Technology 1 & 3
Communications Technology 2
Culinary Arts 3 & 4
Culinary Arts 3 & 4
Digital Design 3
Digital Design 3
Digital Design 3
Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1 & 2
Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1 & 2
Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 2 & 2
Digital Video Production 1 & 2
Digital Video Production 2
Emergency Medical Responder 3
Food Science Applications 2 & 3
Health Science 1
Television Production 3 & 4
Television Production 3 & 4
Industry Certification Name
Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)
Agricultural Technician Certification
Adobe Certified Associate (InDesign)
Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator)
Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe)
National ProStart Certificate of Achievement
Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator)
Adobe Certified Associate (InDesign)
Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)
Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator)
Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)
Adobe Certified Associate (Illustrator)
Adobe Certified Associate (Premiere Pro)
Adobe Certified Associate (Flash)
Certified Patient Care Technician
Certified Professional Food Manager (ServSafe)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Adobe Certified Associate (Flash)
Adobe Certified Associate (Premiere Pro)
SCHOLAR DESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:
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1 credit in Algebra 2
1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous math course
Pass the Biology 1 EOC
1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics
Pass the US History EOC
2 credits in the same World Language
Earn at least one credit in an AP, IB, AICE or dual enrollment course.
Students who take respective AP or IB Biology and/or US History assessment
and earn minimum score to earn college credit are exempt from the EOC
requirement for these courses.
SUPERINTENDENT’S DIPLOMA
OF DISTINCTION
Meet all application deadlines and be accepted into the program
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Successfully complete (4) or more AP courses in 2 or more subject
areas (successful completion includes sitting for AP Exam)
Score 3 or higher on a minimum of (3) AP Exam
Maintain a 3.0 GPA for AP courses
Maintain a cumulative weighted 3.0 GPA
Complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service
Participate in the SAT or ACT programs in both the junior and senior
year (the second year test may be waived with an appropriate
SAT/ACT score determined by VCS)
REMEDIATION
• Is the student’s responsibility!
• Review their academic history.
• Meet with their counselor to obtain the report.
• If at anytime in their high school career they
have earned an “F” in a core subject they are
responsible for making up that credit to meet
graduation requirements!
REMEDIATION OPTIONS
• Odyssey Lab - during & after school
• After school lab is open for an hour Monday through
Friday
• Volusia Virtual School (VVS)
• www.volusiaonlinelearning.org
• Florida Virtual School (FLVS)
• www.flvs.net
COUNTDOWN CALENDAR
• September – October
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Begin your search for private scholarships.
Apply for admissions to the colleges in which they are interested.
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Attend the College Application Day to get help starting or completing
college applications on October 2, 2015 in the Media Center.
Take or retake the SAT and/or ACT.
Meet with counselor to arrange remediation of failed courses or 2nd
semester dual enrollment at Daytona State College (DSC).
• November – December
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Register for the Bright Futures Scholarship program after December 1st.
– Counselors will help students register at our media center.
Attend Financial Aid Night on December 3rd at 6:00 PM in our
auditorium. Bring at least one parent.
COUNTDOWN CALENDAR
• January
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Meet with Mr. Rivera-Navarro to review graduation plans. Please
provide a copy of acceptance letters or emails.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to complete it as
soon as possible after January 1st.
• February
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Attend FAFSA workshop – February 23, 2016 in the media center
from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
COUNTDOWN CALENDAR
• April
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Make final decision on college attendance and notify the appropriate
admissions office.
Promptly respond to requests for information from the college
admissions and financial aid offices at your chosen college.
Pay required deposits for enrollment and/or residence hall.
May – June
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A.P. exams
Complete all FLVS or Odyssey course work for credit recovery.
Senior Awards Ceremony – May 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM in Auditorium
Graduation rehearsal – May 25, 2016 at 5:30 PM in the Ocean Center
Graduation ceremony May 28, 2016 Ocean Center at 4:00PM in the
Ocean Center
GRADUATION – CLASS OF 2016
• Graduation Rehearsal – May 25, 2016 at 5:30 PM.
• Graduation Ceremony – May 28, 2016 at 4:00 PM.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
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Identify their top 3-4 college choices.
Take or retake the ACT/SAT.
Apply to the college of their choice.
Know and meet deadlines
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for early admission
for regular admission
for financial aid and scholarships
for special programs
for housing
Fill out an authorization form for release of records.
Remember – Deltona High School’s CEEB Code is 100 - 423.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
• Time Line
• Applaud if your student has completed a college
application.
• Snap if your student plans to apply before the
Thanksgiving break.
• If your student plans to wait until February...practice
your nail biting now!
• You will kick yourself if your student waits until Spring
Break.
• May applicants – fix up your bedroom at home –
they’ll need to pay your parents rent!
QUICK NOTES
• Residency is determined by the parent/guardian
residency status.
• Complete a transcript request form and provide a mailing
address for private & out of state schools.
• Test scores must be sent directly to the college from SAT
or ACT.
• APPLY ONLINE - Colleges prefer online applications. You
can choose to submit a paper application if available, but
DO NOT DO BOTH.
APPLICATION DATES & FEES
University/College
Preferred Application
Dates
Application Fee
Daytona State College
Rolling Admissions
No Charge
Florida A&M University
August of Senior Year
$30
Florida State University
Prior to October 15th or
January 13th
$30
University of Central Florida
Fall of the Senior Year
$30
University of Florida
July 1st – November 1st
$30
University of North Florida
Prior to November 18th
$30
University of South Florida
November 1st
$30
COLLEGE VISITS
• Several college representatives will visit our school in the
Fall
• Will share information about their school – entrance
requirements, campus life, etc. and answer questions
• Will be announced on the morning announcements and
students must sign up in advance at the school
counseling office to receive a pass to attend
POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS:
STATE COLLEGES
• Associate of Science degrees: (Two Years)
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Accounting Technology, Culinary Management, Dental Hygiene,
Hospitality Management, Computer Engineering Technology,
etc.
• Vocational Certificate: (Generally 18 Months)
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AC and Heating Mechanics, Barbering, Cosmetology, Dental
Assisting, Fire Fighter, Nursing Assistant, Auto Collision and
Repair, Welding Technology
• Associate of Arts: (Two Years)
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General education credits and pre-requisites to transfer to a
state university for a major area of study and complete a
Bachelor’s Degree
MILITARY
• Recruiters will be visiting our campus throughout the
school year.
• If your student is interested in finding out more about the
different military branches, please let Mr. Rivera know so
that arrangements can be made for a recruiter to meet
with the student the next time they visit our campus.
ACT TEST DATES
Test Dates
Regular Registration
Deadline
September 12th
August 7th
Late Registration
Deadline
(Late Fee)
August 21st
October 24th
September 18th
October 2nd
December 12th
November 6th
November 20th
February 6th
January 8th
January 15th
April 9th
March 4th
March 18th
June 11th
May 6th
May 20th
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Register online at www.actstudent.org
DHS Test Center Code: 162360
FCAT Concordant Scores: Reading 19
SAT TEST DATES
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Test Dates
Regular Registration
Deadline
Late Registration
(Late Fee)
October 3rd
September 3rd
September 22nd
November 7th
October 9th
October 27th
December 5th
November 5th
November 23rd
January 23rd
December 28th
January 12th
March 5th
February 5th
February 23rd
May 7th
April 8th
April 26th
June 4th
May 5th
May 25th
Register online at www.collegeboard.com
DHS Test Center Code: 10193
FCAT Concordant Score: Critical Reading 430
FEE WAIVERS & TEST PREP
• Free or reduced lunch – Two FREE fee waivers for ACT &
SAT
• FREE test preparation and score reviews offered through
Khan Academy, Kaplan Test Prep Company, and the
Princeton Review
• The Volusia public library system offers FREE test prep
access through ePrep with a library card
ADDITIONAL TEST OPTIONS
• ASVAB: Aptitude test to identify your natural skills and
abilities. Used as the military entrance exam.
• PERT: Post-secondary education readiness test. Used to
determine placement in remedial or college courses.
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Math score of 97 can be used as a comparative score for the
Algebra 1 EOC.
• TABE: Measures basic reading, math and language skills
for students entering career & technical education
programs.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
• Scholarship announcements posted on morning news
bulletin.
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See Scholarship Bulletin Board in the Counseling office
• Bright Futures Scholarship registration will occur in
December for all students.
• Financial Aid Night on December 3, 2015, at 6:00 PM,
DHS Auditorium.
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP
BENEFIT
Academic Scholar
• SAT: 1290
• ACT: 29
• GPA: 3.5
$103.00 Per Semester Hour
Medallion Scholar
• SAT: 1170
• ACT: 26
• GPA: 3.0
$77.00 Per Semester Hour
$63.00 Per Semester Hour at Florida Public or State
Colleges
Gold Seal Scholar
• 3.0 / 3.5
$48.00 Per Semester Hour (AS, AAS, CCC)
$39.00 Per Semester Hour (PSAV & ATD)
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
• Grants: need based funds that are not subject to
repayment.
• Loans: private & subsidized funds that must be paid upon
completion or exit from school.
• Scholarships: funds that are awarded based on a criteria
established by the benefactor (need, merit, special
interest).
CLEAN UP YOUR ACT!
Everyone Has Access to Social Media…
• Google your student
• Remove any questionable you-tube videos links.
• Clean up their online identity on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
• Use nicknames for social media – not email addresses!
• Their voicemail is a reflection of them. If an admission
counselor or potential employer calls, will they make a
good impression?
UPCOMING DATES
• Senior Parent Night – September 22 at 6:00 PM in the
Auditorium
• College Application Day – October 2 in the Media Center
• College Expo – October 13 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm @
Mainland High School
• Bright Futures Sign Ups – December 1st – 4th in the Media
Center through senior social studies classes.
• Financial Aid Night – December 3rd at 6:00 PM in the
Auditorium
QUESTIONS?
GO WOLVES!
THANK YOU!