VIERA HIGH SCHOOL
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
FIRST SEMESTER
CLASS VISITS
Grade 11
WHO IS YOUR COUNSELOR ?????
• A – De
• Di – J
•K–O
•P–V
• W – Z, Collegiate HS
Ms.
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Jones
Thornton
Wilkerson
Flajole
Traxler
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
•Following information must be correct:
•Name
•Address
•Birth Date
•Social Security Number (must have for BFS)
If information is not correct, it could delay your
college application process & the receipt of an
accurate Bright Futures Scholarship! Contact
your counselor for Transcript corrections.
Your High School Transcript
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Course Title –
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Course Flags –
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Shows current schedule
Cumulative Summary Box
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“H flags” = indicate Honors level
“X flags” = same class replaced by passing/higher
grade.
Courses in Progress
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Lists all courses taken for high school credit.
Number of credits earned and remaining
State cumulative unweighted GPA
Test information
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FCAT (FCA)
ACT (ACE), Sat (SA3), PERT
General Requirements for High School
Graduation (26 credits)
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4 credits English
4 credits Math – must include equivalent of Algebra I
3 or4 Science – Integrated I, II, III or Biology, Chemistry &
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3 or 4 Social Studies - W. History, Am History, Am Gov.,
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Physics
Economics
½ credit Career Research and Decision Making
1 credit Physical Education (HOPE)
1 credit Fine or Performing Arts
8 ½ credits in other electives
This option does not require foreign language for high school
graduation. However, state universities and most scholarships
require two years of the same foreign language.
Additional Graduation Requirements
•Minimum State Unweighted GPA: 2.0
•Passing score on FCAT Reading 2.0 & Alg 1 EOC 30%
•Rigorous Coursework:
•3 credits in honors, dual enrollment or AP courses
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•3 credits in a sequential Career & Technical Program
Career & Technical Education
(CTE) Programs at Viera HS
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Broadcast Television
Marketing
Interior Design
Early Childhood Education
ROTC
Finance Academy (Academy students only)
Dental Aide
Visual Design
Administrative Assistant
Accelerated Programs
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Advanced Placement Courses
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Dual Enrollment at BCC
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AA Degree (3.0 GPA) & Qualifying Test Scores
AS Degree (2.5 GPA) & Test Scores
Vocational Certificate (2.0 GPA) Apprenticeship
Early Admissions – Senior Year
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GPA Requirement of 3.0 unweighted
Completion of all required courses for high school
graduation with the exception of:
 One credit in English (must have English 3 or
Comm 1 & Comm 2)
 One credit in Social Studies
 One credit in Math
 One credit in Science elective
 .5 credit in fine or performing arts
Full time Dual Enrollment
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Only 2nd semester of Senior year
Completed all specific course
requirements for graduation except .5
credit in social studies and/or science
and 2 rigorous course credits.
3.0 GPA and qualifying test scores
Grade Forgiveness/Credit Retrieval
Grade forgiveness policy in exact course.
(Grades of D/F only)
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Retake possibilities:
Regular school
Adult education night school
On-line courses - FLVS
Hawk Program
Correspondence courses
*Counselor approval necessary for adult ed, correspondence
course, and FLVS.
College & Career Planning
Fall Checklist
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Sign up and study for the PSAT on October 17. To
qualify for the National Merit Scholarship you must
take the PSAT in grade 11
Start to review your college, technical and career
choices and make selections
Off to College night at VHS on October 4
College Fair at Melbourne Auditorium on October 24
Students who plan to pursue Division I or II sports in
college must apply for eligibility online with NCAA.
College & Career Planning
Spring Checklist
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Study and take the SAT and ACT (April here at VHS)
You can locate study materials on their websites.
District Financial Aid workshop - January 24
Consider retaking the ACT or SAT after you receive
your score reports.
If you have not done so already, visit your top choice
colleges and narrow down your choices by July.
Use the internet to access the websites of colleges
you will be applying to in the fall.
Visit Media Center for college & career information
SAT/ACT Comparison Chart
SAT
 3 hours, 45 minutes
 140 questions 10 sections
& writing
 ¼ of a pt. subtracted for
a wrong answer. No
penalty for skipped ans.
 800 for a perfect section,
2400 for a perfect score.
 Critical Reading, Math &
Writing
ACT
 3 hours, 25 minutes
 215 questions 4 sections
& writing
 No penalty for wrong or
skipped answers.
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36 perfect score on each
section. Composite – 36
English, Math, Reading
Science & Writing
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURE $$$$
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Florida Academic Scholar
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3.5 weighted GPA
16 credits of college preparatory academic courses
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English
Math (Algebra 1 and above, Algebra 1A & 1B count as 1 Credit)
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Graduating year 2013-14 score of 1290 SAT or 29 ACT
100 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholar
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3.0 weighted GPA
16 credits of college preparatory academic courses
Graduating year 2013-14 score of 1170 SAT or 26 ACT
75 hours of community service
GOLD SEAL SCHOLAR
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3.0 weighted GPA
3.5 GPA in 3 year Vocational/Technical program
SAT, ACT or PERT qualifying test scores
30 hours of community service
16 credits
• 4 English
• 4 Math ( including Algebra 1)
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 1 Fine or performing art
• 1 Physical Education (HOPE)
This scholarship only pays for AS, AAS, Vocational and
certificate programs.
Financial Aid
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Scholarships:
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Free money - does not have to be repaid
Bright Futures
Check Guidance’s website
College Financial Aid office may have specific scholarships
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Grants:
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Generally free money, limited funds available
Criteria based on documented financial need
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Loans:
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Educational loans available from college, banks and other
lending institutions.
State funded programs www.myfloridaeducation.com/osfa
Action Plan for Junior Year
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Stay serious about your school work !!!
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Explore your career interests
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Plan, prepare, take, & retake the SAT and ACT
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Visit College Campuses
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Prepare resume
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Start researching colleges/universities
Off to College
October 4, 2012
6 – 7pm
VHS Auditorium
Visit the VHS Website
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Guidance
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Junior IPS material
Scholarships