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GUIDANCE INFORMATION

904-346-5620

Kathy MortensenDepartment Chair

Grades 10, 11, 12A-K

Ext. [email protected]

Sarah DAnna

School CounselorGrades 10,11,12

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Karen Johnson School CounselorGrade 9


Brenda White PT CounselorExt. 191

[email protected]

Gerry Freeman Records ClerkExt. 118

[email protected]

Deloris Edwards Filing Clerk/Office Asst.

Ext. 191

[email protected]


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How Do Guidance Counselors

Help in High School? College and Career Planning financial aid, SAT/ACT,

letters of recommendation, transcripts

Academic Success scheduling, connecting studentsand parents with study/tutoring resources,parent/teacher conferences, skill building

Personal/Social Development skill building,connecting parents/student with resources,crisis/emergency management


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Graduation Requirements

for students entering grade 9 for the firsttime in 2007-2008 and thereafter

24 credits

2.0 overall unweighted gpaPass the reading FCAT and/or state EOCs

For student entering grade 9 for the first

time in 2011-2012 and thereafter, studentsmust take one online high school course.


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Graduation Requirements Continued24 credits

4-English

4-Math(taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter)

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math

4-Science (2 physical, one biological, 1 additional)

Earth Space, Biology, Chemistry, Additional Science ORBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Science

3-Social Studies

World History, American History, Economics, American

Government2-Foreign Language

Consecutive courses in same language

1-Practical or Performing Fine Art

1- HOPE

5-Electives


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EOC (End of Course Exam) Information1st Year in 9thGrade

Algebra IEOC

GeometryEOC

Biology EOC Algebra IIEOC

Before 2010-2011

1/18th of FinalGrade



2010-2011 30% of FinalGrade



2011-2012 Pass/Fail 30 % of Final

Grade

30% of Final

Grade

2012-2013 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail No state EOC.Post CASTTest 20% of 2ndsemester gr.

American History- students must take the State US History EOC which counts as 30% of their final grade


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Graduation Requirements


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What is on the Transcript? Biographical Information - check for accuracy

Official record of high school work

Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8th grade if HScourse); all courses and final averages count

Students scheduleWeighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY

Rank in class

Community service hours only Standardized test results

Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy

Students can obtain copy through guidance


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Grade Point Average State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA

District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (whole quality pointfor each honors, AP, DE course)

Re-calculated, Academic GPA (half of a quality pointfor each honors course, whole point for AP, DE) StateUniversity Schools in Florida

Florida Bright Futures GPA (Florida Bright FuturesGPA (16 core academic credits and up to 2 additionalacademic credits and/or AP arts credits - half an extra

quality point for each honors and AP course)


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10th Grade Checklist PSAT in October Study Good year to build GPA

FCAT, EOC and AP exams

Activities Increase involvement and document

Continue Career Development, College Exploration

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org

Parent, Student, Counselor Conference!

College Ready!!


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10th Grade Possible Courses1

English II

English II Honors

2

Geometry

Algebra II Honors

Pre-Calc or AP Calculus

3 Biology I or Biology Honors

Chemistry Honors

4

Spanish II

French II

Italian II

German II

5 World History standard or Honors

AP World History

6 Arts Area

7 Arts Area8 Arts Area


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College ReadyKnow the scores!

SAT ACT PERT

Critical

Reading* 440 Reading* 18 Reading* 104

Math* 440 Math* 19 Math* 113

English 17 Writing 99


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11th Grade Checklist PSAT in October

Study Junior year is most important

EOC and AP exams

Continue Activities

SAT/ACT in Spring (register for January test)

College ready!

Continue Career Development/College Exploration

Meet with Counselor

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org


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11th Possible Courses1

English IIIEnglish III Honors

AP Language Arts

2

Algebra II

Analysis of functions replacement

Pre-Clac

AP Stat or AP Calc AB

3Chemistry or Chemistry Honors

Physics I Honors

4American History

AP American History

5 Arts Area

6 Arts Area

7 Arts Area8 Arts Area


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12th Grade Checklist Fall Meet with your counselor! Study senior year grades are important View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org Take the SAT and ACTwww.collegeboard.com,www.act.org Continue activities /community service and document

Prepare college applications - online is preferable. Usewww.flvc.org, the common application, or school-specificwebsites Letters of Recommendation Write Essays Prepare Resume

Request transcripts from guidance office View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.org Research and apply for scholarships Apply for Bright Futures in December at

www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org


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12th Grade Checklist Spring Meet with your counselor! View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org Keep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for falling

grades Continue to take the SAT/ACT Apply for scholarships and financial aid (students will

receive senior newsletters and students should visit the DAguidance webpage and Counselor Corner Blog)

Fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov Attend Beacon financial aid workshop, financial aid night,

and senior parent night Follow up with colleges to confirm your attendance


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12th Grade Possible Courses1

English IV

AP Literature

2

Probability and Statistics Honors

Analysis of Functions replacement

AP Stat or DE College Algebra

AP Calc AB/BC

3

Physics or Physics Honors

Marine Science Honors

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics

AP Environmental Science

4

American Government/Economics

American Government/Economics Honors

AP American Government/Economics

5 Arts Area

6 Arts Area

7 Arts Area

8 Arts Area


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Senior Workshop Counselors will visit senior English classes in

early fall to discuss:

Senior year

Diplomas and transcripts College application procedure

SAT and ACT

Financial aid and scholarships

RED days for guidance activities

College Fair October 13, Prime Osborn Center


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THE COLLEGE PORTFOLIO Copy of Transcripts

College Application

College Entrance Essay Letters of Recommendation

Resume

College Portfolio Rubric


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Work on your GPA every year!

Examples of middle range GPAs for fall admission to state universities:

FSU 3.7-4.2UF 4.0-4.4UNF 3.53-3.78UCF 3.4-4.1

Take the ACT and SAT beginning in your Junior year!

Build your resume with ACTIVITIES

What can I be doing now?


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Activities Community service is a hot item! Participation in

activities in grades 9 through 12 is most important

Make sure you get pre-approval from media center!

Submit documentation to the media center bydeadline

What kind of activities are important?

Quality participation in one or few activities Service to the community vs. volunteering

Service and involvement in the school

Leadership and/or significant contributions


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Six Steps to the

College Application Process1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending

college

2) List and visit colleges and compare

3) Consider colleges characteristics

4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines

5) Develop a plan to finance your education

6) Review and finalize your plans


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General Tips

Establish Notebook with Dividers

Resume

Divider for Each School with check list

Create Folder System

Get the name of your Admission Rep and keep it

Establish a calendar of deadlines for each school

Maintain Senior Year Grades


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A university/four-year college

Private or public

In-state public or out-of-state

A community college

A vocational-technical school

A private technical college

What is right for me?


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Consider College Characteristics

Majors & educational

programsType of school &

degrees offered

Admission policy

Location & size

Costs & financial aidCollege affiliation &

accreditation

Campus activities Support services


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List, Compare, and Visit! Compile information from several resources:

Internet/Websites

College catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-based services

College representatives & college fairs

Counselors and teachers

Parents, students, and alumni

Prepare a college comparison checklistWeigh advantages & disadvantages

Contact the office of admission

Schedule appointments for your campus visits


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College Visit ProcedureIf the visit causes you to miss class(es) at DA, the absence

will be excused if the following procedure is followed.

for Juniors and Seniors only

Pick up an application in the Deans Office.

Turn in the application to the Attendance Office atleast two weeks prior to the college visit.

Approval will only be granted for formal invitations

and open houses. Upon return to school bring a note signed by both a

university representative and your parent/guardian.


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Checklist for a Campus Visit Meet with an Admission CounselorVerify admission requirements

Determine actual college costs

Ask about financial aid opportunities

Take a campus tour

Investigate your academic program(s)

Attend a class

Talk with students and faculty

Discuss your chances for success:

admission, graduation, placement


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When Should I Apply?The earlier you apply in your senior yearthe better!

Most Florida State Universities have already accepted amajority of their students by December or their

priority deadline has passed.

By February some are still accepting students.

Some colleges have rolling admissions.


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Prepare Your Materials

Write Essays

Decide on Letters ofRecommendation

Create a Resume

Submit Admissions

Applications

Request Transcripts fromGuidance

Admission test results

Request Letters of Rec

Submit Remaining

Applications

Summer Beginning of Senior Year


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Apply for Admission and

Observe Deadlines Narrow your choices

Review college admission test requirements

Know application fees and deadlines

Know scholarship requirements


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Apply for Admission and

Observe Deadlines

Submit application materials (paper/electronic)

Application for admission

High school transcript

Recommendations

Admission test results


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Develop a Plan

to Finance Your Education Determine college costs Investigate ALL possible resources

Parents Savings Summer earnings Financial aid: scholarships (merit based and need-

based), grants, loans & work-study (needbased) Other sources

Secure necessary forms and note deadlines Apply for financial aid as early as possible

(for Fafsa must wait until January 1of senior year unless applying forsummer after graduation)


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Review and

Finalize Your Plans Show initiative and be assertive

Talk with your parents and counselor

Select a college that meets your needs andpreferences

Follow up with colleges to which you have applied


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Meeting College ExpensesMERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Based on talent or merit

Very competitive - national pool of applicants

High GPA and test scores

Academic

Artistic

Community service Leadership

Essay competitions


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Meeting College Costs

BRIGHT FUTURES Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Must meet minimum requirements for academic GPA,

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Must maintain GPA in college

Must complete the FAFSA


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Bright Futures Eligibility

GraduationYear

FAS

SAT Hours ACT

FMS

SAT Hours ACT

2013-2014 1290 100 29 1170 75 26

2014-2015 1290 100 29 1170 75 26

2015-2016 1290 100 29 1170 75 26


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Meeting College Expenses

Need-Based Financial AidGRANTS, LOANS, and WORK STUDY

Many students and families receive need-basedfinancial aid.

Federal Government: The Student Guide andFunding Your Education www.ed.gov/finaid.html Families complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal

Student Aid) Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year (unless

applying for summer session after graduation)www.fafsa.ed.gov

Determines EFC - Expected Family Contributionwww.act.org orwww.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
http://www.ed.gov/finaid.htmlhttp://www.ed.gov/finaid.htmlhttp://www.act.org/http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/http://www.act.org/http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html


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Important Websiteswww.duvalschools.org

www.da-arts.org/student-services/bulletin-boardwww.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

www.cyberguidance.net

www.finaid.orgwww.scholaraid.com

www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

www.flvc.org

www.fastweb.com

www.zinch.com

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

www.flchoices.org


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THANK YOU!

Questions?Phone : 904-346-5620

Fax: 904-346-5636http://www.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

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