Graduating Class of 2018 Presentation

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CLASS OF 2018
4 YEAR /24 C REDITS
G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS
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4 English
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4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry
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3 Science: Must include Biology
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3 Social Studies: Must include World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.
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1 Fine/Performing Arts
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1 Physical Education: Must include Personal Fitness or HOPE
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8 Electives
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Passing score on Grade 10 ELA Assessment
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Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
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Cumulative 2.0 GPA
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Online Learning Course
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2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly
recommended by Florida College System)
E ND OF COURSE EXAMS
EOC’ S
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Passing scores required:
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Grade 10 ELA (English Language Arts)
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Algebra 1 EOC
In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for
30% of the final grade
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Algebra 1
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Geometry
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Biology
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US History
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Algebra 2 (if enrolled)
M ERIT D ESIGNATION
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In addition to meeting the
standard high school diploma
requirements:
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Attain one or more industry
certifications
S CHOLAR D ESIGNATION
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In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma
requirements:
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Pass the ELA Grade 11 statewide assessment
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Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass Alg. 2 EOC)
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Pass the Geometry EOC
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Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics
course
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Pass the Biology EOC
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Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
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Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or
Physics
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Pass the U.S. History EOC
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Earn 2 credits in the same world language
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Earn at least 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course
P ROMOTION R EQUIREMENTS
Individual Class
Total Classes
SEMESTER
YEAR
.5 credit(A,B,C or D)
1 credit (A,B,C or D)
3.5 credits (A,B,C or D) 7 credits (A,B,C or D)
10th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS
11th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS
12th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS
S EMESTER G RADES
C OURSES
Nine
Weeks
Grade
Quarter
Exam
Grade
Nine
Weeks
Grade
40% of
10% of
40% of
Semester Semester Semester
Grade
Grade
Grade
WITHOUT AN
Quarter
Exam
Grade
10% of
Semester
Grade
85B
65D
80B
60D
34
6.5
32
6
EOC
C OURSE G RADES
Semester
Grade
Semester
Grade
EOC
Results
35% of
Course
Grade
35% of
Course
Grade
30% of
Course
Grade
85B
80B
65D
29.75
28
19.5
WITH
EOC
*77.25C
*PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final
course grade
G RADE P OINT A VERAGE
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ClassLetter GradePoints
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Class: English 1Grade: B Points: 3
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GPA= Total points earned/Total of classes taken
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Grade points
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A = 4 PTS
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B= 3 PTS
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C= 2 PTS
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D= 1 PTS
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F= 0 PTS
Weighted GPA
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Honors = .5 point
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Advanced Placement = 1 point
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Dual Enrollment = 1 point
GPA CALCULATION
English 1 Hon B
3.5
Algebra 1
C
2
Earth/Space
A
4
PE
A
4
Draw/Paint
C
2
Spanish 1
D
1
ROTC
A
4___
Total points
20.5
GPA CALCULATION
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Total points =
20.5
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Total classes =
7
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GPA= Total points/total class
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Weighted GPA=
20.5/7
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Weighted GPA =
2.928
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Un-weighted GPA=
20/7
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Un-weighted GPA=
2.857
O NLINE V IRTUAL E DUCATION
G RADUATION R EQUIREMENT
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Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net
(complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)
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Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for
Florida Virtual School Class’ form to your counselor
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Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve
requested the correct course and approve the
course.
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FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may
take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.
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Continue to check your FLVS account for placement
B RIGHT F UTURES
WWW . FLORI DA S T UD EN T F IN AN C IA L AI D . OR G
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Florida Academic Scholarship
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Florida Medallion Scholarship
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Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
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Always refer to the website at
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in
scholarship requirements
BF requirements subject to change
F LORIDA A CADEMIC
S CHOLARS
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4 English
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4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, + Higher
Math)
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3 Natural Sciences
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3 Social Sciences
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2 years in same Foreign Language
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3.5 GPA in these Academic Courses
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SAT 1290 or ACT 29
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100 Hours of Community Service
BF requirements subject to change
F LORIDA M EDALLION
S CHOLARS
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4 English
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4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, + Higher Math)
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3 Natural Sciences
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3 Social Sciences
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2 years in same Foreign Language
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3.0 GPA in these Academic Courses
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SAT 1170 or ACT 26
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75 Hours of Community Service
BF requirements subject to change
G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL
S CHOLARS
Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications.
Gold Seal doesn’t pay for courses leading to an AA or AS.
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4 English
4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1)
3 Natural Sciences
3 Social Sciences
1 Fine/Practical Art
1 Physical Education
3 Credits in one vocational program
3.0 weighted GPA overall/3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses
30 CSH
SAT – Rd 440/M 440 ACT – E 17/Rd 18/M 19 Pert - Rd 104/Wt 99/M
113
BF requirements subject to change
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Begin to think about what you will do after high
school –
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college,
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vocational training,
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field of study.
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Begin looking at possible careers and education
requirements.
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Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship.
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Take school work seriously because every year and
course counts.
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Attend class everyday
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Do all your homework and class work
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Ask for extra help or extra credit.
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Build relationships with your teachers, they are
here for you
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Know who your counselor is and become familiar
with all that GJHS can offer you
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Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed
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Know your graduation requirements and
monitor your academic progress on www.flvc.org
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If you're thinking about college, know the Bright
Futures Scholarship Program
(www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org) and state
university admissions
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Look for Scholarships online at
www.georgejenkinshs.com, www.fastweb.com,
www.zinch.com
RESOURCES
http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html
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