Dr. Phillips High School Guidance Department

Overview: We are going to discuss high school graduation requirements while identifying specific parts of a transcript.

Essential Question: How can sophomores become aware enough of their

graduation requirements that they are able to initiate academic planning as well

as self-progress monitoring?

Essential Question: How can sophomores become aware enough of their

graduation requirements that they are able to initiate academic planning as well

as self-progress monitoring?

At the conclusion of this meeting, students will:

Identify their specific graduation requirement needs while reviewing their transcripts with counselors

Heighten awareness of the need to explore post secondary options now in order to develop postsecondary goals

At the conclusion of this meeting, students will:

Identify their specific graduation requirement needs while reviewing their transcripts with counselors

Heighten awareness of the need to explore post secondary options now in order to develop postsecondary goals

Learning Goals:Learning Goals:

Listen attentively

Share where you fall on the learning scale when asked

Raise your hand when asking a question

Remain seated

Remember-this is about YOU!

Listen attentively

Share where you fall on the learning scale when asked

Raise your hand when asking a question

Remain seated

Remember-this is about YOU!

Expectations:Expectations:

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE SCALE OF UNDERSTANDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

AND POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS?

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE SCALE OF UNDERSTANDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

AND POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS?

1. I am not sure what my graduation requirements are.2. I am somewhat aware of what my graduation

requirements are.3. I am aware of the graduation requirements, but unsure

if there are any additional requirements that might be necessary to meet my post secondary goals.

4. I know what I have to do to graduate from high school as well as how to prepare to meet my post secondary goals.

1. I am not sure what my graduation requirements are.2. I am somewhat aware of what my graduation

requirements are.3. I am aware of the graduation requirements, but unsure

if there are any additional requirements that might be necessary to meet my post secondary goals.

4. I know what I have to do to graduate from high school as well as how to prepare to meet my post secondary goals.

Know Your Counselor!!!Know Your Counselor!!! 10th-12th Grade Counselors 

Ms. Curry – A-Ca  Mrs. Kelly – Cb-Fo Mrs. Hernandez – Fp-Ju  Ms. Ratigan – K-Mor  Ms. Kalo – Mos-Roc  Mr. Ireland – Rod-Tril  Mrs. Reed – Trim-Z and Tangelo Park

10th-12th Grade Counselors  Ms. Curry – A-Ca  Mrs. Kelly – Cb-Fo Mrs. Hernandez – Fp-Ju  Ms. Ratigan – K-Mor  Ms. Kalo – Mos-Roc  Mr. Ireland – Rod-Tril  Mrs. Reed – Trim-Z and Tangelo Park

Graduation Requirements:Graduation Requirements:• Minimum 24 credits• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA• English-4 credits• Math-4 credits including Algebra I and

Geometry• Science-3 credits, one of which must be

Biology• 1 World History• 1 American History• .5 Economics• .5 American Govt.

• Minimum 24 credits• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA• English-4 credits• Math-4 credits including Algebra I and

Geometry• Science-3 credits, one of which must be

Biology• 1 World History• 1 American History• .5 Economics• .5 American Govt.

Graduation Requirements:Graduation Requirements:

• .• .• 1 credit of HOPE• 1 Fine Art• 8 electives• Earn passing score on FSA (Florida Standards

Assessment)• Must earn passing scores on Algebra I FSA• Take one online course

• 1 credit of HOPE• 1 Fine Art• 8 electives• Earn passing score on FSA (Florida Standards

Assessment)• Must earn passing scores on Algebra I FSA• Take one online course

To register for an online class through Florida Virtual School:To register for an online class through Florida Virtual School:

• Go to www.FLVS.net• Register as a Dr. Phillips

High School Student• Select your course

• Go to www.FLVS.net• Register as a Dr. Phillips

High School Student• Select your course

TRANSCRIPT DELIVERY IN PROCESS….. TRANSCRIPT DELIVERY IN PROCESS…..

Transcripts!!! Transcripts!!!

Transcript Review:Transcript Review:Look it over with a fine tooth comb!

-Page 1: Personal information (name and address) –Verify all is 100% correct! If you spell your name differently, or if you have an additional name that is not included, please make your counselor aware. If you register for the SAT, ACT, FSA tests, or apply for programs or colleges using a name other than the one that is on your transcript, the names will not match, and your applications or registrations will not be recognized by the computer system. This could be a serious problem!!!

Examples: DeMattos is NOT the same as De Mattos Julia Fernandez Diaz is NOT the same as Julia Diaz

Look it over with a fine tooth comb!

-Page 1: Personal information (name and address) –Verify all is 100% correct! If you spell your name differently, or if you have an additional name that is not included, please make your counselor aware. If you register for the SAT, ACT, FSA tests, or apply for programs or colleges using a name other than the one that is on your transcript, the names will not match, and your applications or registrations will not be recognized by the computer system. This could be a serious problem!!!

Examples: DeMattos is NOT the same as De Mattos Julia Fernandez Diaz is NOT the same as Julia Diaz

Are you on track right now???Are you on track right now???9th Grade Courses and Grades-You should have earned credits in the following subject areas in order to be considered on track for graduation:

1 English credit (English 1 or ESOL)1 Math credit (Algebra 1)1 Science credit 1 Social Studies credit (likely World History)3 Elective credits

9th Grade Courses and Grades-You should have earned credits in the following subject areas in order to be considered on track for graduation:

1 English credit (English 1 or ESOL)1 Math credit (Algebra 1)1 Science credit 1 Social Studies credit (likely World History)3 Elective credits

Transcript Review:Transcript Review:

-Page 2: Summary box: 3 columns

“Total to date”= the credits you have earnedRecall that on track would be earned credits in the following subjects:

1.0 credit in Algebra 1(A1)1.0 credit in Science (SC)1.0 credit in English (EN)A combination of 3-4 credits in any of the following:Performing arts (PF), Physical Education (PE), Electives

(EL)

At the bottom: STATE GPA: on track: Should be at least a 2.0

-Page 2: Summary box: 3 columns

“Total to date”= the credits you have earnedRecall that on track would be earned credits in the following subjects:

1.0 credit in Algebra 1(A1)1.0 credit in Science (SC)1.0 credit in English (EN)A combination of 3-4 credits in any of the following:Performing arts (PF), Physical Education (PE), Electives

(EL)

At the bottom: STATE GPA: on track: Should be at least a 2.0

Understanding Your TranscriptUnderstanding Your Transcript

Guidance Appointment Guidance Appointment

Making an appointment with your counselor is the best way to ensure they will be available to see you at a specific time. Do NOT wait for a school counselor to request to see you. The time is now to begin to establish a strong academic relationship with your school counselor.

Making an appointment with your counselor is the best way to ensure they will be available to see you at a specific time. Do NOT wait for a school counselor to request to see you. The time is now to begin to establish a strong academic relationship with your school counselor.

A New Guidance Website!A New Guidance Website!

Site Address: teacherpress.ocps.net/dpstudentservi

ces

On this site students and parents will see:

graduation requirements, dual

enrollment information, college/career prep, and many other important

resources and information.

Site Address: teacherpress.ocps.net/dpstudentservi

ces

On this site students and parents will see:

graduation requirements, dual

enrollment information, college/career prep, and many other important

resources and information.

You can also book an Appointment with your Counselor through our new

site!

You can also book an Appointment with your Counselor through our new

site!Yes, you can take out your phones now to take a picture of this slide

http://teacherpress.ocps.net/dpstudentservices/

Yes, you can take out your phones now to take a picture of this slide

http://teacherpress.ocps.net/dpstudentservices/

Explore your post secondary options www.FloridaShines.org

Explore your post secondary options www.FloridaShines.org

What’s Next?What’s Next?

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE SCALE OF UNDERSTANDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

AND POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS?

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE SCALE OF UNDERSTANDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

AND POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS?

1. I am not sure what my graduation requirements are.2. I am somewhat aware of what my graduation

requirements are.3. I am aware of the graduation requirements, but unsure

if there are any additional requirements that might be necessary to meet my post secondary goals.

4. I know what I have to do to graduate from high school as well as how to prepare to meet my post secondary goals.

1. I am not sure what my graduation requirements are.2. I am somewhat aware of what my graduation

requirements are.3. I am aware of the graduation requirements, but unsure

if there are any additional requirements that might be necessary to meet my post secondary goals.

4. I know what I have to do to graduate from high school as well as how to prepare to meet my post secondary goals.