CLASS OF 2015
4 YEAR /24 C REDITS
G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS
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4 English
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4 Math (Algebra 1 – pass EOC/ Geometry – take EOC)
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3 Natural Sciences ( Biology – take EOC)
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3 Social Studies (World Hist., US Hist., US Gov & Econ.)
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1 Fine/Performing Art or Practical Art
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1 Physical Education (Personal Fitness/Another PE)
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8 Electives
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1 online (FLVS/PVS) course
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Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
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Cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA
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2 World Language (required for admission to State Universities/BF;
strongly recommended by Florida College System)
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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1 credit in Algebra II
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1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics
course
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Pass the Biology EOC
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1 credit in chemistry or physics
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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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2 credits in the same world language
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1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course
S TATE A SSESSMENT
R EQUIREMENTS
Students must pass:
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Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
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Algebra END OF COURSE (EOC)
H OW
G RADE P OINT AVERAGE
(GPA) DETERMINED ?
IS
 Determined by all classes
taken (points earned/number
of classes taken)
 Un-Weighted GPA
and above walk in rank order
 Honors delineation
 3.2 = Honors (burgundy
 (A = 4PTS, B=3PTS, C=2PTS,
D=1PTS, F=0PTS)
 Weighted GPA
 HONORS (.5 PT
 Final Graduation GPA –3.2
cord)
 3.5 = Cum Laude (green
cord)
INCREASE,
I.E. A= 4.5 PTS)
 Dual-Enrollment ( 1.0 PT
increase, I.E. A= 5.0 PTS)
 Advanced Placement
(1.0
PT increase , I.E. A=5.0 PTS)
 3.75 = Magna Cum Laude
(gold cord)
 4.00 = Summa Cum Laude
(green/gold cord)
O NLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENT
O NLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION

Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net
(complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)

Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida
Virtual School Class’ form to the Guidance Office.

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.

Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.
B RIGHT F UTURES
WWW. FLOR ID A ST U D E NTF I N A N C I A L A I D . O R G
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Bright Futures Awards
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Florida Academic Scholarship
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Florida Medallion Scholarship

Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
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Award amounts are granted per credit hour

See website for more details
B RIGHT F UTURE AWARD A MOUNTS
Annual Tuition Costs
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Public University:

FSU $6,506
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FAMU $5,827
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UF $6,312
State College:
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PSC $3,365
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Valencia $3,091
Private University:
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FSC $ 29,340
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UM $43,040
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UT $24,528
Bright Futures award amounts vary yearly
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
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
G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL
S CHOLARS
This scholarship can only be used for vocational
certifications. It will not pay toward courses
leading to an AA or AS degree.
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4 English
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4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1)
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3 Natural Sciences
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3 Social Sciences
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1 Fine/Practical Art
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1 Physical Education
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3 Credits in one vocational program
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3.0 weighted GPA overall/3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses
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30 CSH
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SAT – Rd 440/M 440 ACT – E 17/Rd 18/M 19 Pert - Rd 104/Wt 99/M 113
TESTING, TESTING
AND MORE TESTING!

ACT - www.actstudent.org
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SAT - www.collegeboard.org

For college applications and Bright
Futures, seniors should take/retake
the SAT/ACT as soon as possible!
TESTING, TESTING
AND MORE TESTING!
FALL DATES
ACT Test Dates
Test Date:
Oct. 25
Dec. 13
Register by:
Sept. 19
Nov. 7
Late Fees:
Oct. 3
Nov. 21
Waivers:
Sept. 8 & 9
Nov. 3 & 4
SAT Test Dates
Test Date:
Oct. 11
Nov. 8
Dec. 6
Register by:
Sept. 12
Oct. 9
Nov. 6
Late Fees:
Sept. 30
Oct. 28
Nov. 24
Waivers:
Sept. 8 & 9
Oct. 6 & 7
Nov 3 & 4
S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM
CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Planning to go straight to a 4 yr college after high school?
Minimum Requirements
 Coursework
4 English
• 4 Math
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 2 Foreign Language
• 2 Academic Electives
 Minimum High School
GPA 2.5
•
 Test Minimums
•
•
•
Critical Reading
• SAT 460 or
• ACT 19
Mathematics
• SAT 460 or
• ACT 19
English with Writing
• SAT 460 or
• Combined ACT
Plus Writing 18
Universities may establish higher admissions Standards than those listed above
S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM
MATRIX
F LORIDA C OLLEGE S YSTEM
#1

IN ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATIO N
Florida 2 + 2 system to earn a bachelor’s (4 yr) degree

Earn an Associate of Arts (2 yr) degree at a Florida College System
institution, then transfer to a 4 yr institution

AA degree at a Florida college guarantees students the
opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at a university or Florida
college offering 4 yr degrees
more information visit www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdf

Florida Colleges offer Associate of Science (2 yr)
degrees, Certificate Programs, and Applied
Technical Diplomas

Lead directly to employment

Potential to earn more money than with some 4-yr degrees
C AREER & T ECHNICAL C ENTERS
Traviss & Ridge Career Centers
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Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Business, Management & Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
More information visit www.traviss.edu and schools.polk-fl.net/ridge
E DUCATION PATHWAYS
Florida College System (such as Polk State College)
A.S. in Computer Network Engineering Technology
Florida Earnings: Average Annual Wage
$73,403
Entry Annual Wage
$45,282
Experienced Annual Wage $87,443
Career & Technical Education (such as Traviss Career Center)
Lakeland Average Annual Wage
Electrician:
Surgical Technician:
Automotive Mechanic:
Fire Safety Investigator:
$39,395
$38,875
$38,210
$58,989
F LORIDA V IRTUAL C AMPUS
C OMING ATTRACTIONS
• October—Individual Senior Conferences
• December 1st –Bright Futures Application Opens
• December 8th –GJHS Financial Aid Seminar
RESOURCES
http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html