East Lake
High School
Guidance
Presentation
INFORMATION NIGHT
INTRODUCING….
Mrs. Harris – Last Names A-G
harriskee@pcsb.org
Mrs. Kopacz – Last Names H-O
kopacza@pcsb.org
Mr. Morris – Last Names P-Z
morrisr@pcsb.org
Mrs. Liguori – Engineering Academy
liguoril@pcsb.org
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
The School Counseling World in 2016 …..
- High volume of students
- Many dif ferent hats
- Busy peaks throughout year
Contacting us by email first is preferred due to limited phone
access during the student day
Parent appointments are encouraged
We value each child we are responsible for no matter the
numbers
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 24 credits
 2.0 GPA
 4 English
 4 Math (must include Alg 1, Geometry)
 3 Science (must include Biology)
 3 Social Studies (World History, US History, Govt, Economics)
 HOPE
 1 credit F.A.
 1 online class
 Must pass FSA Reading
 Must Pass Alg 1 EOC (399+) or PERT (97+)
 Must sit for Geometry, Algebra II (if enrolled), US History,
and Biology EOCs (+ counts towards final grade)
ONLINE COURSE
Students must complete a full course online.
 If it’s a two semester course, both semesters must
be completed
 If it’s a one semester course, one semester must be
completed.
Students can do this with Pinellas Virtual or Florida
Virtual. We recommend Pinellas Virtual.
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR
 Will start the first week of February through English classes
 Parent signature required on course selection sheet
 Engineering
 Business
 Performing Arts
 Scholar - AVID/Bio Med /Capstone
 Foreign Language Electives: Spanish, French, German, Chinese
Students will be receiving their course selection sheets on
Wednesday, Januar y 27 th in 4 th period.
Students are expected to speak to their current academic and
academy elective teachers to help choose the best classes.
9 TH & 10 TH GRADE ONLY –
QUALIT Y POINT CHANGES
Honors Courses - .5 weight
AP Courses – 1.0 weight
BRIGHT FUTURES
ACADEMIC & MEDALLION
Florida Academic Scholars
 1290 SAT OR 29 ACT
 Community Service 100 hrs
 3.5 GPA ( w e i g h te d )
 2 years of the same
foreign language
Florida Medallion Scholars
 1170 SAT OR 26
ACT
 Community Service –
75 hours
 3.0 GPA ( w e i g h te d )
 2 years of the same
foreign language
BRIGHT FUTURES
VOCATIONAL GOLD SEAL
3 0 h o ur s o f c o m m unit y s e r vic e
3 cre di ts i n Ca re e r Te c h n ic al P ro g ra m
Test Scores
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SAT
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Reading 440
Math 440
ACT
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English 17
Reading 19
MATH 19
PERT
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Reading 106
Writing 103
Math 114
3.5 GPA in Career & Technical
Program
3.0 weighted GPA in core classes
It can only be used at
postsecondary institutions
that of fer an applied
technology diploma, technical
degree education program
(Associate in Applied Science
or Associate in Science) or a
career certificate.
BRIGHT FUTURES COMMUNIT Y SERVICE
• Volunteer hours need to be pre-approved by
counselors ahead of time
• Student needs to fill out forms for each place he/she
volunteers
• It does not need to be non-profit
• Due the last week before he/she graduates
EXAM EXEMPTIONS
 Attendance Requirement – no more than 4 days (excused
or unexcused in any one given class)
 Grade Requirement – As and Bs
 Exam Exemption form will be given to those students who
qualify. Must be signed by an administrator and returned
that same week in order to exempt.
 If the student qualifies to do so, he/she can exempt up to
3 final exams (exceptions may occur with specific
courses such as state EOC courses and/or if a student
exempted the 1 st semester of the same course).
PSAT SCORES
 Score reports will be distributed to all students
through their English classes during February.
 English teachers will be assisting with interpreting
the results as well as providing instructions on
how to utilize helpful resources such as College
Board and Khan Academy.
 This year’s results were based on the newly
redesigned SAT.
 If students would like a copy of their original PSAT
Test Booklet, they come to guidance during lunch
to pick that up.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
SAT & ACT
We encourage college bound students to take one ACT & one SAT
during the fall or spring of their junior year. Once the scores are
received, it is recommended that the student retake whichever test
he/she scored higher on at least one more time to see if scores
can be increased.
East Lake High School does offer all SATs and ACTs on campus.
These take place on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
Florida colleges (and most others) will accept either the SAT or
ACT. There are slight differences that can be researched online
but please make sure to note that the SAT new format has changed
some of those differences.
SAT SUITE OF ASSESSMENTS
 Why is the SAT changing in March 2016?
 The redesign was conducted with an end goal of opportunity for all
students
 The SAT Suite of Assessments provides insight into a student’s
strengths and an opportunity to stay on track for college
 It only covers things that are supposed to be taught in the classroom
 It is attempting to have all students access the opportunities they have
earned
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PSAT & SAT fee waivers (if applicable)
College application fee waivers
Over $180M scholarships that invite and inspire students
Measure what you learn in school and what you need to succeed in college
SAT SUITE OF ASSESSMENTS CONTINUED
 Tests administered
 PSAT/NMSQT – all 9 th & 10 th graders
 SAT –11 th grade for college entrance purposes
 Resources to help you grow
 Khan Academy - A free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere
 Khanacademy.org – practice not preparation
 SAT Daily Practice app
AP COURSE OFFERINGS
Beginning
in…
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11 &
Grade 12
…the following AP Courses are options at ELHS
Human Geography
English Language, World History
Art 2-D or 3-D, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry,
English Literature, Music Theory, Physics,
Environmental, Seminar, Spanish Language &
Culture, German, Statistics, US History, European
History, Psychology, Macroeconomics,
Microeconomics, Government, Research,
Seminar, Spanish Literature, Computer Science
AP CAPSTONE
CURRICULUM WRITTEN AT THE REQUEST OF AND IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH MAJOR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES TO
STRENGTHEN POOL OF CANDIDATES WITH STRONG
SKILLS IN:
H T T P S : / / L P. C O L L E G E B O A R D . O R G / A P - C A P S T O N E / H I G H E R - E D U C AT I O N - S U P P O R T
Argumentation
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Public Speaking
Research
Technical Writing
2 YEARS
AP SEMINAR – GRADE 11
A P R E S E A R C H – G R A D E 1 2 ( FO R S T U D E N T S W H O T O O K A P
SEMINAR)
AP CAPSTONE RECOGNITIONS
 AP Seminar & Research Certificate
 Students must earn a 3 or higher on the AP Seminar Exam
 Students must earn a 3 or higher on the AP Research Exam
 AP Capstone Diploma
 Students must earn a 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research AND at
least 4 other AP exams
AVAILABLE TO EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Course Types
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
Curriculum
Globally defined
Locally defined
Access
Open to all motivated Minimum testing, GPA
students
and credit
requirements
High School campus
High School or College
campus
Cost
None
None*
GPA Impact
High School only
High School & College
College Credit
Based on AP Exam
Score and college
discretion
C or higher,
transferable to all
Florida SUS schools*
Location
SPC OPTIONS
Dual Enrollment
 At least 7 high school credits in math, science, language arts and social
studies
 Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA
 Qualifying PERT, ACT, or SAT scores
 SPC ID in Focus
 Financial Aid & College Admissions
 College Setting vs. High School Setting
 Summer registration begins March 23 rd (viewing on March 7 th ) and fall
registration begins April 18 th (viewing on April 4 th )
 http://www.spcollege.edu/
Early College
-11 th and 12 th Grade
-Full Time
-Graduate with a high school degree and AA degree (up to 60 college
credits)
Deadline for 10 th graders is February 10 , 2016
OVERVIEW OF ELHS PROGRAMS
At ELHS, we value the input from our students and felt it would
be helpful if you heard from some of them regarding the
dif ferent programs at ELHS…..
AP Cour ses: Words by Kyle Howar th
“I have taken almost all of the AP classes at ELHS. I began with AP Human
Geography as a freshman. This style of class not only challenges you, but
also prepares you for college.”
AP Capstone: Words by Jordan Lee
“AP Capstone has helped to prepare me for college research projects, and it
helps me in English since we write a lot.”
AVID: Words by M arissa Por tolano
“AVID is more than an elective, it’s a lifestyle, and it makes college dreams a
reality. We learn things like how to succeed in college, how to prepare for
tests like the PSAT and SAT/ACT, and we do college & career research. In
addition, AVID is a community, and we are surrounded by the best.”
OVERVIEW OF ELHS PROGRAMS
B a n d: Wo rds by C h a rles C avaliere
“ B a n d a l l ow s t h e c re a t ive s i de o f m e to c o m e o ut duri n g s c h ool, a n d my s c h o ol
wo rk be n e fit s fro m t h e pa s s ion t h a t I g a i n fro m pl ay i ng a m us ic al i n st rum ent . ”
B i o M e dic al P ro g ra m: Wo r ds by M a t t hew W ye r s
“ Th e pro g ra m h a s o pe n e d my eye s to t h e s everit y o f s o m e m e di c al c o n di t ions a n d
we h ave be e n a bl e to g o i n to de pt h l e a rning a bo ut t h e m e di cal c o n di t ions a n d
w h a t s o l ut ions a n d t re a t m e nt s a re ava ila ble to t h o s e a f fe c te d. ”
B u s ine ss Ac a demy: Wo r ds by B r yc e M o e c klin
“ I h ave be e n i n t h e bus i n ess a c a de my s i n ce I wa s a fre s h m en. Th e bus i n ess
a c a de my n ot o n l y pre pa re s yo u fo r c o l l ege, but a l s o pre pa re s yo u fo r t h e re a l
wo rl d. Yo u c a n g et c e r t i fi e d i n pro g ra ms t h a t w i l l l o ok g o o d o n c o l lege
a ppl i c at ions a n d re s um es. ”
C h o rus / Vo c al E n s emble: Wo r ds by L a u ren B a n s berg
“ Ch o rus h a s un l i mite d o ppo r t un i t ies s uc h a s ex pe ri en c es a t Ca rn e gie H a l l,
M a g ic als , Al l St a te , a n d t h e UF Ch o i r Fe s t i val. Th e re i s a l way s a l ot o f pote n t i al
to bui l d a n d to i m prove yo ur vo ic e, a n d we a re a l l l i ke fa m i ly be c a us e we wo rk
c l o sely to g et he r a l ot . ”
OVERVIEW OF ELHS PROGRAMS
Engineering: Words by Spencer Depperman
“The engineering program gives you a great view of what it is like
to work in the field of engineering and you have many
opportunities for hands -on learning. It also looks great for
college.”
Theater Arts: Words by Courteney McClutchy
“The ELHS Theater Arts Program has helped me to discover my
passion for musical theater. Mr. Brady and the drama program
have been like a second family for me.”
Visual Arts: Words by Rowan Kelley
“I have been a part of the ELHS Visual Arts Program for all 4 years.
It has really helped me progress as an artist. I am now in AP Art
and am really grateful for the opportunity to be able to create a
portfolio and further improve my art skills.”
THANK YOU!
We appreciate your attendance and attention tonight. We
hope our presentation helped you and/or your student.
If you have further questions, please contact your
student’s counselor after this evening.
INTRODUCING OUR SPECIAL GUESTS…..
Ms. Jennifer Vragovic and Ms. Judy
Vigue are here with us tonight from
Pinellas County’s very own
Advanced Studies & Academic
Excellence Department.
Please welcome them…..