CLASS OF 2015
AND 2016
Preparing for Your
Future!
AGENDA
A. Introductions
B. Making the Most of High School
C. Graduation Requirements
D. Promotion Requirements/GPA
E. FCAT and EOC Requirements
F. Diploma Options
G. Tutoring
H. Educational Opportunities
I. Paths After High School
J. Paying for Education
K. Bright Futures/VPS
L. Attendance Policy
Mrs. Campos Dr. Green
Mrs. Theobald
Services provided:
scheduling/academic planning
 career counseling
 Individual/small group counseling
 Post secondary planning
 Crisis management /referrals
 AND MORE….
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MAKING THE MOST OF HIGH SCHOOL
Students will be challenged to think for themselves
and make good decisions. They’ll also have to start
thinking about college or job training and career
choices.
Plan to:
 Learn to track your own credits, GPA, graduation
requirements, and educational opportunities
 Have good attendance*
 Have a study schedule/manage time wisely
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Get involved in school activities (sports, clubs, etc.)
KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
24 CREDIT OPTIONS
Class of 2015
4 English
4 Math (Algebra 1 and
Geometry)
3 Science (2 Labs)
1 World History
1 American History *
.5 American Gov
.5 Econ
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Class of 2016
4 English
4 Math (Algebra 1,
Geometry, Algebra 2)
3 Science
1 World History
1 American History*
.5 American Gov
.5 Econ
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REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
24 CREDIT OPTION
1 Hope Credit
 1 Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts Credit
 1 Online Credit
 8 Elective Credits
 =24 required credits
2.0+ GPA
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ALSO NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
Class of 2015
10th Grade FCAT 2.0
Reading (pass with 245
or higher)
Algebra 1 EOC (Pass
with 399 or higher)
Geometry EOC (30% of
final grade)
Biology EOC (30% of
final grade)
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Class of 2016
10th Grade FCAT 2.0
Reading (pass with 245
or higher)
Algebra 1 EOC (Pass with
399 or higher)
Geometry EOC
Biology EOC
Scores for Geometry and
Biology have not been
determined.
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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
10th grade to 11th (FALL)
11 credits completed
11th grade to 12TH (FALL)
17+ credits completed
UNWEIGHTED VS WEIGHTED GPA
Unweighted GPA
Regular classes
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
 For Standard
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Graduation
*Weighted GPA
 Honors
DE/AP
A=5
A=6
B=4
B=5
C=3
C=4
D=2
D=3
For College/Bright
Futures
DIPLOMA OPTIONS
Graduation Requirements
for
24 Credit Program
Graduation Requirements
for
3-year/18 credit College
Prep Program
Graduation Requirements
for
3-Year/18 credit Career
Prep Program
4 ENGLISH
4 MATH
3 SCIENCE
3 SOCIAL STUDIES
1 CREDIT OF FINE OR
PERFORMING ARTS
1 CREDIT OF HOPE
8 ELECTIVES
4 ENGLISH
4 MATH
3 SCIENCE
3 SOCIAL STUDIES
2 FOREIGN LANGUAGES
2 ELECTIVES
4 ENGLISH
4 MATH
3 SCIENCE
3 SOCIAL STUDIES
*AT LEAST 1 COURSE
WITHIN THE 24 CREDITS
MUST BE TAKEN ONLINE.
*AT LEAST 6 OF THE 18
CREDITS MUST BE IN
COURSES THAT INCLUDE
DUAL ENROLLMENT OR
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
•2.0 GPA REQUIRED
*3.5 GPA REQUIRED
*4 CREDITS MUST BE MET
IN 1 SINGLE VOCATIONAL
PROGRAM. (TV PROD,
DIGITAL DESIGN, CULINARY,
EARLY CHILDHOOD, AG
SCIENCE, DRAFTING, ETC)
*3.0 GPA REQUIRED
DIPLOMA OPTIONS CONTINUED
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24 CREDIT OPTION (STANDARD TRACK)
18 CREDIT COLLEGE PREP (TRACK MUST BE CHOSEN
BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF 10TH GRADE)
18 CREDIT CAREER PREP (TRACK MUST BE CHOSEN
BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF 10TH GRADE)
TUTORING
Helpful resources for students who are
struggling.
 Teachers
 Other students
 Community resources
Ask for help
 Build a relationship
 Take responsibility
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE IN HIGH
SCHOOL:
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Advanced Placement (AP)
courses
 Earn College Credit by
passing the AP exam
 Colleges love it!
Dual Enrollment (LSCC)
 Earn college credit
while in high school
3.0 GPA required
 P.E.R.T, ACT, or SAT must
have qualifying scores
SEE ME FOR MORE INFO
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Lake Technical for vocational
training
 Programs available:
Welding Automobile
Service & Repair
Cosmetology
Fire, Police, Corrections
Accounting, Digital Design
Culinary Arts, Hospitality
EMT, CAN, Home Health Aid
Requirements:
2.0 GPA, pass FCAT, take a TABE
test and be on track for
graduation.
PATHS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS HAVE 3 BASIC CHOICES
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…
Work
Military
More School
FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE PATH
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Minimum 3.3 GPA or above
At least 2 years of a Foreign Language (some out-ofstate require more)
Math at least through Algebra II and strongly
recommended through Trigonometry and Analytic
Geometry
Take ACT or SAT at least by Spring of Junior year.
Register online. Fee waivers available for students
who receive free or reduced lunch.
Visit www.facts.org for college search
TECHNICAL PATH
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Discuss options with School Counselor
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Decide on type of program/interest
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Obtain information on program and school
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Take necessary tests
MILITARY PATH
Take ASVAB (given at LMHS in the fall)
 Provides money for college
 Free Healthcare
 Free Housing
 Valuable Experience
 VA Home Loans and Benefits
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WORK PATH
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Take vocational courses for better
Job/promotions/pay
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Have good references/resume
Earn valuable work experience
$PAYING FOR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL$
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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
FINANCIAL AIDE
APPLY DURING THE SENIOR YEAR OF High
School.
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
(SIGN UP DURING 12TH GRADE YEAR)
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Florida Academic
Scholar
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3.5 weighted based on 16
Core Courses
100 hours community
service
College Entrance Test
Scores
SAT 1290
 ACT 29
 $156 per credit (4 year)
 $ $78 per credit (2 year)
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Florida Medallion
Scholar
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3.0 weighted based on 15
core courses
75 hours community
service
Test Scores
SAT 1050
 ACT 23
 $ 95 per credit (4 year)
 $78 per credit (2 year)
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BRIGHT FUTURES -CLASSES NEEDED
BEFORE GRADUATION
FOR FAS AND MEDALLION ONLY
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4 English classes
4 Math (Algebra 1 and higher) Informal Geometry and Liberal
Arts Math don’t count.
3 Science Classes (2 labs)
3 Social Studies (World Hist, American Hist, American
Gov’t/Economics)
2 Foreign Languages (sequential, in the same language)
May use up to two additional credits from courses in the
academic areas listed above and/or AP, fine arts courses to
raise the GPA.
16-18 credits used for GPA calculation
BRIGHT FUTURES (CONT.)
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Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (2 years only)
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3.0 weighted GPA using 16 credits required for graduation
Must be a Vocational Completer with 3.5 GPA in a
minimum of three sequential vocational credits
30 hours community
College Placement Tests
SAT
Math 440
Verbal 440
ACT
Reading 18
English 17
Math
19
CPT
Reading
83
Sentence 83
Algebra
72
BRIGHT FUTURES CLASSES NEEDED
BEFORE GRADUATION
GOLD SEAL ONLY
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4 English
4 Math (including Algebra 1)
3 Science (2 with labs)
3 Social Studies
1 Practical Arts or Performing Arts
1 HOPE
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16 credits
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VOLUNTEER HOURS (VPS)
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All of Bright Futures
Scholarships require
Volunteer Hours.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
 100 hours for FAS
 75 hours for Medallion
 30 for Gold Seal
VPS forms are available in our school website under
Guidance page.
START WORKING ON YOUR HOURS NOW!
HOURS EARNED IN GRADES 9TH -12TH QUALIFY
*Registration for Bright Futures starts
December 1st of senior year.
LMHS ATTENDANCE POLICY
BEGAN TERM 2 –JANUARY 23, 2012
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
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Four (4) unexcused absences will result in a
59 (F) failing grade for the semester grade
only. (9 weeks)
The student would earn a 59 but would still be
able to take exams at full credit. The student
would still be able to pass a class depending
upon the exam grade.
TARDIES
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3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence
MAKE-UP WORK
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All missed work is due within 5 days after
returning to school (see print-out for
exceptions)
PARTICIPATION
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To participate in or attend an extracurricular
activity, a student must be present in school for
at least 2 full periods of that school day.
REWARDS FOR GOOD ATTENDANCE
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Participation points shall be awarded and applied to semester
exam. Points are based on classroom attendance (see scale
below). *Any absence Excused or Unexcused will count against
incentive. (some exceptions apply)
0 days absent
9 points added to exam
1 day absent
6 points added to exam
2 – 3 days absent
3 points added to exam
4 or more days absent
0 points added to exam
Example: A student with a 79% on his/her semester exam and 0
absences would have 9 participation points added to his/her
semester exam grade making it an 88/B. Semester exams may
not exceed 100 points for grading purposes.
SEE THE PRINT-OUT FOR COMPLETE ATTENDANCE POLICY
INTERNET RESOURCES
Google=Lake Minneola High
School
 http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmhs
/site/default.asp
Other resources:
 Facts.org
 Bright Futures
 Lake Sumter Community
College
 Florida Choices (CAREERS)
 CollegeBoard.com (SAT)
 ACTstudent.org
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STUDENT CHECKLIST
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Earn Good Grades
Have Good Attendance
Follow the rules
Meet with your guidance
counselor
Get involved with clubs,
sports or other
extracurricular activities
Take advantage of
academic
opportunities…….
Make an appointment to see your guidance
counselor or visit them in the Guidance Corner
in the cafeteria during your lunch.
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QUOTES TO LIVE BY:
“Happiness is not something ready-made.
It comes from your own actions.”
“THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING……
QUESTIONS
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Please limit your questions to general topics.