Class of 2016

Parent Night

Counselors

JudiCrowell

A-Cr

CynthiaSmithCu-He

AmandaPontilloHi-Mo

ValerieRizerMu-R

PeterCordero

S-Z

Mandi Tattoli

College and

Career Specialist

Graduation Requirements

Subject Credits

English/Language Arts 4

Mathematics 4-must include Algebra 1 & Geometry

Science 3-Must include Biology 1 & two of which must have a lab

Social Studies 3-World History, U.S. History, U.S. Gov’t, Economics

Fine & Performing Arts, Speech & Debate or Practical Arts

1- Eligible courses are in the Florida Course Code Directory

Physical Education 1- to include the integration of health

Electives 8

Online Course One course within the 24 credits must be completed via online learning

Cap and Gown Orders

Class Meeting with Herff Jones October 21 during school day-distributes information on ordering

$75 Graduation Fee Includes:

Cap & Gown

2016 Tassel

Hood, Medallion

Diploma and Diploma Cover

Price increases in January

Borrowing a Cap and Gown from a previous student? There is a $58 fee that must be paid to Herff Jones

Credit Check

Students will meet with their counselors during September 14-25

The counselors will review credits and be sure they are on track for graduation at this time

College & Career Specialist will also meet with all

Seniors to go over plans for futures

Guidance News and Information

SCHS Counseling Connection provides:

Graduation Requirement Information

Upcoming Events

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

College Bound Resources and Tips

Parent Information

Located in the middle of the school website

Bright Futures

Every Senior will apply for Bright Futures through Government or Economics class in December

This application will also qualify students for other state scholarships

Must know social security number to apply

It is 100% the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have taken the SAT or ACT, applied for Bright Futures and completed the required community service

Bright Futures Requirements

Scholarship Bright Futures GPA Test Scores Community Service

FAS 3.5

SAT: Critical

Reading+Math=1290

ORACT: 29

100 Hours

FMS 3.0

SAT: Critical

Reading+Math=1170

ORACT: 26

75 Hours

High School GPA vs Bright Futures GPA

Unweighted high school GPA calculates every high school credit attempted.

Weighted high school GPA calculates every high school credit attempted with extra points for honors, AP and DE courses.

Bright Futures GPA is weighted. However, only core academics and foreign language courses factor into the Bright Futures GPA.

Bright Futures GPA and High School GPA are rarely the same.

Financial Aid

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

EVERYONE should apply in early February

Could get free money to help pay for college

Need to file taxes as early as possible

Many ways to get assistance filing a FAFSA through county

planned events

Private Scholarships

Check the Counseling Connection-new scholarships added every week

Education Foundation of Osceola offers lots of scholarships-Application available on Nov. 12. Check Counseling Connection

Bright Futures

See Counseling Connection for Bright Futures Requirements

SAT/ACT Test Prep

Offered as a computer based program

Students sign up in the Career Center

Thursdays after school from 2:30-3:30 or any day during PAWs

Also get assistance with college applications, registering for SAT/ACT, and scholarship applications

Applications

4 Year College Applications

Apply by October 1 (FSU Deadline: Oct. 15, UF Deadline: Nov. 1)

Submit fee, test scores, transcript and essay

All online applications

2 year College

Apply in late January

Have a Valencia Transitions Counselor at SCHS to assist with application

Military: Ongoing

Take the ASVAB

Offered at SCHS once per year on Oct. 22

Trade or Technical Schools

Apply in the Spring or Summer

TECO: most programs apply in Summer

Estimation of Senior Year Expenses

Graduation Fee: $75 (increases if not ordered by January)

College Application $30

Homecoming $15+

Bright Futures and FAFSA: $0

Scholarship Applications: $0

Prom: About $65+

Grad Bash: About $75

Yearbook: About $75

Graduation

Graduation Date: TBD @ Osceola Heritage Park

Students will receive 15 graduation tickets

There will be ways throughout the year to earn a couple of extra graduation tickets

Example: Bring acceptance letter to Career Center, FAFSA Completion Page

Thanks for Coming!

This presentation is posted on the Counseling Connection.

We will in the front of the auditorium for any questions.