UNIVERSITY COUNSELORS
Jeannine Miller: A-C
Amanda Keating: D-L
Tim Papp: M-Z
MEDICAL COUNSELOR
Patti Hewitt
YOUR FUTURE IS NOW
BE INFOMRED
Our Primary Goal
For You Today
To gain awareness and
knowledge of ALL
specific requirements
related to:
To gain awareness and
knowledge of ALL
specific eligibility
requirements needed to
qualify for:
To gain awareness and
knowledge of the
academic expectations
accumulated over 4 year in
high school:
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENT
BRIGHT FUTURES
SCHOLARSHIP
NOTABLE 4 YEAR
UNIV/COLLEGE
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
DISIPLINED/
PREPARATION
ORGANIZATION/
STRUCTURED
TASK ORIENTED/
FOCUSED
HARD WORKING/
PERSERVERENCE
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

To be an ACTIVE and KNOWLEGEBLE participant in your education

Personally know and be familiar with ALL graduation Requirements


Work to your full potential, achieve success at the highest level, and
challenge yourself with the best classes from Beginning to End of
High School Career
Be you own biggest advocate; know when to ask questions or seek
assistance
4
REQ 1
REQ 2
CREDITS
CUM
GPA
Total
2.0
[Minimum Earned]
UNWEIGHTED
MATH
MUST TAKE
ALG I
GEOM
ENG
REQ 3
REQ 4
TESTING REQ
TECHNOLOGY
ONLINE CLASS
ELA/EOC
ALG I EOC: Must Pass
GEOM EOC/30% of FG: Must Take
Gr 10 ELA: Must Pass
SCI
MUST TAKE
Biology
2/3 Req Labs
BIO I EOC/30% of FG:
SS
MUST INCLUDE
Economics w/
Fin. Literacy
US HIST EOC/30% of FG: Must Take
HOPE (1 CR)
FINE ARTS (1 CR)
Must Take
MUST TAKE FULL COURSE
Year Course: S1&S2 Req (1cr
Sem Course: (.5cr is okay)
SUBJECT
GRAD REQ
 4 English
English
Math



Science
Social
Studies
World
Language








4 credits,
One of which must be
Algebra 1: MUST PASS
One of which must be
geometry; MUST PASS
3 credits total
1 credit in Biology 1
2 credits in equally
rigorous science
1 credit in world History
1 credit in U.S. History
.5 credit in U.S. Govt
.5 credit in Economics
Not required for H.S
Graduation,
Fine Arts  1 credit in fine Arts
PE
 1 credit in HOPE
ASSESSMENT REQ UIREMENT

Must PASS the Grade 10 ELA Common Core assessment




Algebra 1 EOC results count 30% of the final course grade
Geometry EOC results count 30% of the final course grade
If Algebra 2 is selected: Algebra 2 Common Core
assessment results count 30% of the final course grade
when implemented
Biology EOC results count 30% of the final course grade

2 of 3 required Science credits must have a lab component

U.S. history EOC results count 30% of the final course
grade
Economics (must include financial literacy)
2 Sequential Years Required for
Admission into state universities
To meet Bright Futures Scholar Criteria
Also considered: some performing arts,
Speech, debate or Practical Art
Health Opportunities in Physical Education




STUDENTS NEED TO BE AWARE THAT THESE
TEST ARE TIED TO STATE GRADUATION
REQUIMENTS AND ARE NECESSARY TO PASS
IN ORDER TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
NOTE:
 YOU WILL BE PLACED IN A STATE
MANDATED ELECTIVE COURSE FOR
SUPPORT IF YOU DO POORLY OR IF YOU
FAIL TO TAKE THE TEST AT ALL.
EARNED GRADES
As long as I just get by with doing as little as possible and pass all my
classes with a “D,” I will be able to fulfill all my requirement be able to
graduate. -- MYTH

FACT:
It is not easy to simply raise a low GPA
SEE FOLLOWING SLIDE
Notice how difficult it is for student to improve GPA.
This example is to illustrate how difficult it is, even for a relatively
decent student who earns just one “D”, to get cumulative GPA above 3.0.
11th GRADE
9th GRADE
English
Math
Science
AmGvt
For. Lang
Elective
A
B
C
B
D
B
GPA- 1st semester= 2.67
GPA- 2nd semester =2.67
English
Math
Science
AmHist
Art
Elective
B
B
B
B
B
A
GPA- 1st semester=3.16
GPA- 2nd semester=3.16
CUM GPA=2.94
CUM GPA= 2.67
10th GRADE
English
Math
Science
WHist
For. Lang
HOPE
12th GRADE
A
B
B
B
C
B
GPA – 1stsemester=3.0
GPA – 2nd semester=3.0
CUM GPA=2.83
English
Math
Science
Economics
Elective
Elective
A
B
B
A
A
A
GPA- 1st semester=3.67
GPA- 2nd semester=3.67
CUMGPA=3.12
DEFINE YOUR ACADEMIC/PERSONAL OBJECIVES
YOUR academic objectives in your approach to school SHOULD consist of:
** Develop and maintain a disciplined homework/review/study schedule
** Continuously seek to grow as a student through :
 Improved Work Ethic
 Increased Effort
 Attention to Detail
YOUR personal objective, as related to both academic and person growth,
must focus on the following while in your high school years:
**
**
**
**
Become Increasingly More RESPONSIBLE
Learn to ADVOCATE for yourself
Learn how to MANAGE and overcome difficult situations
Develop a sense of ACCOUNTABILITY for both the good and bad
QUESTION
What do I earn for passing a class?
ANSWER
.5 credit
Credit earned in any class you receive a “D”
or higher as your final grade (per semester)
How many credits can I earn in one 3.5 credits are possible per semester =
year of high school?
7.0 credits per year (if all classes passed )
How are final grades calculated?
’
1ST
FINAL
EXAM
2ND
Two grading periods per semester plus a
final exam (if not exempted) are averaged
together to calculate final semester grade
FINAL
What is the Exemption Policy?
Is Attendance and Grade driven
See School Website for Criteria
QUESTION
What are my expectation if I am going to miss
school?
ANSWER
In order to be marked as EXCUSED -- your
Parents must submit either a:
NOTE
EMAIL
PHONE CALL
must be submitted to grade level secretary
ASK For 9th Grade Clerk
(727) 669-1131 ext. 2036
WHAT ARE
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITIES
LOOKING FOR IN
STUDENTS?
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Seeking Well-Rounded Student w/Major Emphasis on the “Big Three”
THE BIG THREE
1. HIGH GPA
2. RIGOR OF
CURRICULUM
3. HIGH
SAT/ACT
SCORES
SPECIFIC
REQUIRMENTS
1. MATH (Algebra II)*
2. FOREIGN LANG (2
Years)*
* Minimum
Requirements
HIGH SCHOOL GPA
1. ALL State Universities
 3.0 High School GPA or above
of all incoming Freshman
College Students
2. Grades earned in 9th grade are
vitally important in earning a
competitive GPA (3.2 on low end
of competitive.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE
EDUCATED YOURSELF ON ALL CRITERIA
AND REQIRMENTS OF THE BRIGHT
FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/
IT IS OUR RECOMMENDATION THAT YOU
VISIT BRIGHT FUTURES OFFICIAL
WEBSITE TO REVIEW THIS PROGRAMS
STATE REQUIRMENT GUIDLINES
ACADEMIC
MEDALLION
GOLD SEAL
3.5
3.0
3.0/3.5
SAT: 1290
ACT: 29
SAT: 1170
ACT: 26
SAT: 440CR, 440M
ACT: 17E, 18R, 19M
OTHER:
100 Hours/Comm
Service
75 Hours/Comm
Service
30 Hours/Comm
Service/ 3 classes tech
program
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING OR EARNING
HOURS TOWARDS BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIRMENTS
SEE WEBSITE
FOR MORE INFO:
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/
BE AWARE OF YOUR FUTURE OPTIONS
IN YOUR 11TH AND 12TH GRADE YEAR
QUESTION
ANSWER
WHY IS THIS
TO ENSURE THAT YOU:
IMPORTANT NOW? 1. KNOWLEDGEBLE OF VARIOUS
EDUCAITONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2. HAVE TIME TO CONSIDER AND
RESEARCH OPTIONS
3. ARE ABLE TO PLAN AT FULL
CAPACITY…WITH ALL AVAILABLE INFO
4. FAMILIAR WITH ACADEMIC CRITERIA
 COURSE/PROGRAM PREREQUSITE
 MINIMUM GPA REQUIRMENTS
 DEADLINES
LOOKING FORWARD TO
JUNIOR/SENIOR
YEAR
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
ONLY AVAILABLE FOR 11TH/12TH GRADE STUDENTS
Dual Enrollment (up to 3 classes at SPC)*
Early College (FT SPC in 11th/12th)
Early Admission (FT SPC in 12th ONLY)
PLAN AHEAD/BECOME KNOWLEDGEBLE
Earn college credits for free!

St. Petersburg College offers college classes to qualified high school
students in Pinellas County at no charge! These courses give students
credits toward a high school diploma and a college degree. Courses are
available on SPC campuses and some local high school campuses.
What's required to enroll



3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA
Satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test (PERT) or SAT/ACT.
Obtain the signature of the high school principal on the Permission form
Dual Campus Coursework form indicating the student is prepared for
the dual enrollment experience.
TO RESEARCH FURTHER:

http://www.spcollege.edu/central/de/index.htm
Earn college credits for free!
A unique partnership between St. Petersburg College and
Pinellas County Schools
The Early College Program offers college credit hours as well
as high school credit at no cost to highly motivated
students in grade 11.Earn as many as 60+ credits towards a
4-year bachelor's degree through participation in the Early
College Program.
Who is eligible?
 Students entering grade 11
What's required?
 A 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or higher.
 Satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test
(CPT/PERT) or SAT/ACT.
Start college early - for free!

St. Petersburg College offers early college admission to qualified high school
students in Pinellas County at no charge! This program gives students credit
toward a high school diploma and a college degree.

Earn as many as 30+ credits towards a 4-year bachelor's degree through
participation in the Early Admission Program.
FULL TIME
--12 GR ONLY-SPC CAMPUS
Who’s eligible?

Pinellas County students who have completed three years of high school
with a minimum of 18 credits earned and who have achieved an acceptable
score for college-level courses on the SAT, ACT, FCAT or SPC College
Placement Test (including math). There is no cost for application, tuition or
textbooks.
What’s required to enroll?

Student must:

See their guidance counselor to verify that they are eligible.

Spend their senior year as a full-time SPC student.

Have at least an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
(unweighted) for all high school work attempted.



DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE
TAKE ACTION
CONFRONT YOUR AREAS OF
DIFFICULTY IMMEDIATELY
BE SMART/SEEK
TUTORING
If you need help or have a question, always start first with your teacher!!!
Could you benefit from additional help? Take advantage of the FREE tutoring
resources we have to offer!!!



Monday & Wednesday evening tutoring (Most Subjects)
 Where: Cafeteria 6-8pm
 See www.pcsb.org/phuhs for schedule
Honor Society Tutoring
 When: TBD
Homework Help Line
 547-7223 or 442-3226
 Monday – Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm
To seek referral for PAID Tutors, See Counselor
The Khan Academy
http://www.khanacademy.org/
TO FIND CLIPS OF VIDEO INSTRUCTION PER
SUBJECT
GENERAL OUTLOOK
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT SCHOOL AND WHAT ROLE TO YOU FEEL YOU NEED
TO TAKE ON IN BECOMING ADEQUATELY EDUCATED WHILE IN HIGH
SCHOOL?
This is a personal question and one that you
need to contemplate and figure out on you own.
GENERAL ADVICE
IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO BE CONCERNED WITH THE VARIOUS FACTORS
ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR FUTURE
DO NOT BE FOOLED INTO BELIEVING THAT ITS OKAY TO MESS AROUND IN
YOUR FRESHMAN AND SOPHMORE YEAR….AND THINK YOU’LL BE FINE
IN YOUR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR WITH A LITTLE EFFORT
YOU MUST ESTABLISH POSITIVE HABITS
PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS
AT
THIS TIME