Student Advising
Division of Student Services
Deborah A. Montilla, District Director
Academic Advising 101
Middle School Career and
Academic Advisement
2010-11 Florida Counseling for
Future Education Handbook
Available from:
Located under:
Advising Manuals
Available from the Tool Kit
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www.fldoe.org/workforce/ced/
Career and education planning
Creating an ePEP with FACTS.org
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Lesson plan
Planning form for students
Step by step ePEP directions
Topics
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House Bill 7087 / A++, SB 4, and
other legislation
Diploma Types
Graduation Plans
Career Clusters
Postsecondary Options
Financial Aid
FACTS.org
HB 7087 /A++
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Requires that middle schools offer at least one
high school level mathematics course for which
students may earn high school credit
Promotion to high school requires course in
career and education planning in 7th or 8th
grade
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Career planning using CHOICES
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Creation of an ePEP using FACTS.org
High School Graduation Tracks
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4-year/24-credit graduation
program
3-year/18-credit college
preparatory program
3-year/18-credit career preparatory
program
(Three-year programs do not include options for
Certificates of Completion or Special Diplomas)
Four-year, 24-credit
Program
16 + 8= 24
Total
Other Electives
Core Classes
Graduation Requirements for Students Entering 9th
Grade in 2007-2008 and beyond
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16 core curriculum credits
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4 credits in English
4 credits in mathematics (one credit must be in Algebra
I or higher)
3 credits in science, two of which must have a
laboratory component
3 credits in social studies (1 world history, 1 American
history, .5 American government, and .5 economics)
1 credit in fine arts
1 credit in physical education to include the integration
of health
Good News!
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FACTS.org ePEP
will guide students in
choosing courses
that will fulfill all of
the requirements.
Three-Year,18-credit College Preparatory
Program
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4 credits in English
3 credits in math (algebra I or higher)
3 credits in natural sciences (two of which must include
a lab component)
3 credits in social science (1 world history, 1 American
history, .5 American government, and .5 economics)
2 credits in the same second language or demonstrated
proficiency in a second language
3 credits in electives
Pass grade 10 FCAT requirement
*At least 6 of the 18 credits must be in courses that include dual
enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate
(IB), and Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), or
are specifically listed as rigorous by the Department of Education.
Three-Year,18-credit Career Preparatory
Program
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4 credits in English
3 credits in math (one of which must be
algebra I or its equivalent)
3 credits in natural sciences (two of which
must include a lab component)
3 credits in social science (1 world history, 1
American history, .5 American government,
and .5 economics)
5 credits in selected electives
Pass grade 10 FCAT requirement
Three-year, 18-credit Standard Diploma Graduation Options
Selection Process
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Student and parent(s) must meet with school
personnel
for
discussion
of
requirements,
advantages, and disadvantages
Student must have written consent of the parent
Selection of a three-year program must occur prior
to the end of ninth grade
Student may change to a 4-year graduation
program at any time during their high school career,
pursuant to district policy
Diploma Types
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Standard Diploma
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This is the option that most students
will choose.
Special Diploma
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Only for students with an Individual
Education Plan (in an ESE program)
that indicates a special diploma option.
Graduation Plans
 College
Prep
 Career Prep
 College and Career Prep
 Standard Graduation Prep
College Prep
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Recommended if the student
intends to get a 4-year Bachelor’s
degree at a university or transfer
from a community college to a
university upon completion of a 2
year Associate of Arts degree.
Career Prep
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Recommended if the student
intends to pursue a 2-year
Associates degree, Technical
Certificate or specific career
training.
College and Career Prep
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Recommended if the student
intends to pursue a 4-year
Bachelor’s Degree with specific
career training.
Standard Graduation Prep
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Recommended if the student
intends to enter the workforce after
graduation.
What is a Career Cluster?
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Career Clusters are the 16 broad
career categories identified by the
US Department of Labor
Creating a career portfolio in
CHOICES will help students identify
a career cluster that interests them
Reasons for more rigor
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Preparation for postsecondary education
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Increases chance of acceptance at
institution of choice
Increases potential for completion of
academic program or degree
Labor market demands for the 21st
century
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Higher level skills needed
Possible Rigorous Options
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Honors
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
Florida Virtual School
Honors
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Classes with this designation are
considered more rigorous than
general level classes.
These classes are generally offered
at all grade levels.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
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35 college level courses and exams
in 20 subject areas offered by
participating high schools, including
the Florida Virtual School.
Students earning a qualifying grade
on an AP exam can earn college
credit.
Dual Enrollment
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Acceleration program that allows high
school students to simultaneously earn
credit toward high school completion and a
career certificate, or an associate or
baccalaureate degree at a Florida public
institution.
Florida Virtual School
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High quality, web-based courses
Choice of how, when and where to
learn
Courses for grades 6-12
Offers courses that may not
otherwise be available such as AP
and honors or not easily offered,
such as Latin
Other Options Include
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Advanced International Certificate
of Education (AICE)
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP)
These and other programs may not be offered at all
schools or in all districts.
Florida’s Tech Prep Program
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Rigorous career and technical program
Allows high school students to earn
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Tech Prep articulated college or technical
college or technical center vocational credits
and/or priority admission into a two-year
Associate in Science or Associate in Applied
Science post-secondary degree or certificate
program at a Florida public institution while
enrolled in high tech vocational programs as a
high school student.
Financial Aid
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There are many programs available
for students to receive financial
assistance with post-secondary
education.
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Scholarships
Grants
Loans
Student work programs
Bright Futures Scholarships
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Lottery funded scholarships for Florida high school
graduates who demonstrate high academic
achievement and enroll in eligible Florida public or
private postsecondary institutions
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Three award levels
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Students must apply as seniors
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May be used for full-time or part-time enrollment and
is renewable
Level of Bright Future Awards
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All
Florida Academic Scholars Award
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
Award
students will receive the specified award
established by the Florida Legislature in the
Appropriations Act. Award amounts for the
academic year will be available in summer 2010
legislative session.
amounts
General
2010-11
after the
Postsecondary options
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Universities
Colleges
Community Colleges
Technical Education Centers
Specialized Institutions
SUS Admission
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Important for students be aware of
the requirements of their targeted
school(s)
This can be found in the Florida
Counseling for Future Education
Handbook
Reality Check
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University of Florida
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Florida State University
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GPA : 3.4 – 4.0
SAT : 1110 - 1260
University of Central Florida
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GPA : 3.8 - 4.3
SAT : 1210 - 1370
GPA : 3.3 – 3.95
SAT : 1110 - 1250
Florida Atlantic
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GPA : 3.0 – 3.72
SAT : 970 - 1130
How do I know if a Course is SUS
Approved?
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Refer to the Comprehensive Course
Table
This can be found on
www.FACTS.org
https://nwrdc.fsu.edu/fnbpcm02
What is www.FACTS.org?
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Florida’s central web resource for student advising
Helps students plan and track educational
progress (high school & college)
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Planning (electronic Personal Education Planner [ePEP])
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Tracking (High School Academic Evaluations)
What is an ePEP?
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electronic Personal Education Planner
Interactive high school planner that lets students map
out coursework, based on their goals (college,
career/technical training, go directly into the
workforce, etc.)
High School Academic Evaluations
Students can track their progress to:
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See their grades, grade point average and Bright
Futures grade point average
Compare their transcripts to requirements for
graduation, Bright Futures eligibility and state
university admissions
Available from:
Located under:
Advising Manuals