Freshman - Sophomore Night
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Freshman - Sophomore Night Gulf Coast High School September 28, 2015
Transcript of Freshman - Sophomore Night
Freshman -
Sophomore Night
Gulf Coast High School
September 28, 2015
Agenda
• Who is my counselor?
• School Website
• Graduation Requirements
• Bright Futures Scholarship Program
• Dual Enrollment
GCH Website
www.gulfcoastsharks.comwww.collierschools.net/gch
Guidance / Student Services
Website
Resources on GCH Website
• Daily Announcements
• Running Calendar
• Check Grades• https://gradebook.collier.k12.fl.us
• User Name: CCPS Student Number
• Password: 4 digit date of birth (July 7 would be entered
as 0707)
• Find Teachers/Staff Email Addresses
• Activities/Athletics / Clubs
• And so much more……………
Counselors
• Cindy Giles(Dept. Chair) Co-D
• Lyndsey Dombroski A- Cl
• Heather Minsker E-J
• Tracy Tyo K-Ng
• Maureen Marvin Ni-R
• Deb Wessman S-Z
How do I ask my counselor a
question?
•Email your counselor with your
specific questions.
• Walk in any day at lunch.
•Fill out a gold form found on the
counter of the Student Services Office
with your name and concern. Your
counselor will email a pass to your
teacher for you to come down.
Counselor Email Addresses
Mrs. Dombroski: [email protected]
Mrs. Giles: [email protected]
Ms. Minsker: [email protected]
Mrs. Tyo: [email protected]
Ms. Wessman: [email protected]
Ms. Marvin: [email protected]
How do I ask my counselor a
question?
•If you come to the Student Services
Office during class please check in
at the counter. Please enter your
student number and we will check
you out after your appointment.
Class of 2018 and 2019 Graduation
Requirements
English 4.0 creditsMath (Algebra 1 /Geometry) 4.0 creditsScience (Biology & 2 Other Lab Sciences) 3.0 creditsSocial Studies (WH, USH, Econ/Gov) 3.0 creditsFine/Performing/Practical Arts 1.0 creditHOPE 1.0 creditElective Credits 8.0 credits
__________________________________________________Total Credits 24.0 credits
Pass Algebra I EOC
Pass Grade 10 ELA Assessment
2.0 Grade Point Average
Take One Online Course (Econ/Gov are taught at GCH in an online format)
3 Types of Grade Point Averages
• State Unweighted GPA: used for graduation
requirement of minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA.
• GCH Weighted GPA: used for class ranking.
• Bright Futures Recalculated “Academic Core’ GPA:
used to qualify for BF Scholarship Programs.
How GPA’s are Calculated• State Unweighted GPA Calculation
• A = 4 Points B= 3 Points C = 2 Points D= 1.0 Point F = 0 Points
• Number points earned divided by number of credits attempted
• GCH Weighted GPA Calculation
• Honors Courses
add .02 points to each semester with grade of “C” or better
Ex. English 1 Hon. A= 4.04 (entire full credit course)
• Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment/AICE
add .04 points to each semester with grade of “C” or better
Ex. AP Biology
Grade “A” = 4.08 (entire full credit course)
• Honors/AP/AICE/DE weight is added to State Unweighted GPA
• Bright Futures Recalculated Academic Core GPA:
• Academic Core Courses receive weight. Academic Core Courses are added together with the weight and divided by the number of courses taken.
• Honors Courses receive .5 weight
• AP, AICE, D/E Courses receive 1.0 weight
Other Testing Requirements for
Class of 2018/2019
• Must take Geometry, Biology and US
History End of Course Exams.
• Each EOC counts as 30% of final
course average.
In addition to meeting the Standard High School Diploma
Requirements…………
Scholar Designation
• Earn 1.0 credit in Geometry and pass EOC
• Earn 1.0 credit in Alg II and pass EOC
• Earn 1.0 credit in Statistics or Equally rigorous course
• Earn 1.0 credit in Biology and pass EOC
• Earn 1.0 credit in Chemistry or Physics
• Earn 1.0 credit in U.S. History and pass EOC
• 2 Credits in same World Language
• Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment Course
• * Students with passing AP Bio or AP US History scores are exempt from passing corresponding EOC
Merit Designation
• Attain one or more industry
certifications from the list
established
• GCHS Industry Certifications
• Auto CAD
• Adobe Flash CS5
• Adobe Photoshop CS5
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Food Handler Certification
Earning Scholars or Merit Designations
4 Year Plan State University SystemSubject 9th 10th 11th 12th
English English I English II English III English IV
Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4th SUS Math
Science Earth Space
Science
Biology Chemistry
Social Studies World History United States
History
Government /
Economics
Foreign Language 1.0
Consecutive
Foreign Lang
1.0
Consecutive
Foreign Lang
Misc. HOPE 1.0 Fine Art
(sometime)
Academic
Elective
(sometime)
Academic
Elective
(sometime)
Must Have 18 or
More SUS
Academic Classes
7.0 credits 7.0 credits 7.0 credits 7.0 credits
Gold Seal Voc
Scholarship
Florida Medallion
Scholars
Academic
Scholars Award
GPA – Minimum
Unrounded and
Cumulative
3.0 weighted* GPA in
the 16 credits
required for graduation
AND a 3.5 unweighted
GPA in a 3 credit
vocational program.
3.0 weighted* GPA in
the 18 college
preparatory credits
identified by the Florida
Board of Regents as
MINIMUM entrance
requirements.
3.5 weighted* GPA in
the 18 college
preparatory credits
identified by the
Florida Board of
Regents as
MINIMUM entrance
requirements.
Test Scores SAT:
Critical Read- 440
Math- 440
ACT:
Rdg-19
English-17
Math-19
PERT:
Reading 106
Writing 103
Math 114
SAT:
1170 Critical Read &
Math(excludes Writing)
ACT: 26 Composite
SAT:
1290 Critical Reading
& Math (excludes
Writing)
ACT: 29 Composite
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Gold Seal Voc
Scholarship
Florida Medallion
Scholars
Academic
Scholars Award
Community
Service Hours
30 Hours 75 hours 100 hours
Please check official Bright Futures Website for more specifics and
any potential changes.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
Community Service
• Not required for graduation
• Non-profit organization
• Must obtain prior approval during lunch on Thursdays and Fridays in the Student Services Office
• Must turn in signed letter, on non-profit organization’s letterhead, stating dates of service, hours served, brief description of services provided
• Pre-Approval Forms available on Guidance Website or in the Student Services Office
Dual Enrollment “ACE” Program at
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityThe Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) is designed to provide a unique educational experience to qualified junior and senior high school students who are seeking an advance study option.
Public Information Meetings: (http://www.fgcu.edu/ACE/)
November 9, November 19 or December 1, 2015
• 3.7 weighted academic GPA and 3.0 unweighted GPA.
• Minimum Standardized Test Scores:
SAT – 1600 combined Reading, Math and Writing
Minimums: Math 500, Reading: 500, Writing: 500
ACT – 23 Composite
Minimums: Math 20, Reading 20, English 20
Must meet criteria & schedule an appointment with Mrs. Giles prior to Feb. 15, 2016 (Dec. ACT or Jan. SAT).
Note: Admissions requirements and deadlines are established by FGCU and subject to change.
Florida SouthWestern State
College Dual Enrollment
GPA Requirements-Unweighted Cumulative GPA
• 3.5 for Sophomores
• 3.0 for Juniors and Seniors
Minimum standardized test scores:
• SAT: Verbal 440, Math 440 (Mat 1033) or Math 540 for College Algebra (Mac 1105)
• ACT: English 17, Reading 19, and Math 19 (MAT 1033) or Math 23 for College Algebra Mac 1105.
• PERT: Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114
Must meet criteria & schedule an appointment with Mrs. Dombroski prior to April 8, 2016 (Feb. ACT or Jan. SAT).
Note: Admissions requirements and deadlines are established by FSW and subject to change.
Other Thoughts…
All reports are distributed in 7th period
classes.
2015-16 Fall Grade Reporting
Timeline End Date Report Sent Home
1st Quarter Interim 9/16/2015 9/24/2015
1st Quarter 10/16/2015 10/29/2015
2nd Quarter Interim 11/17/2015 12/1/2015
2nd Quarter 12/18/2015 1/14/2016
Credit Denial
• Can not miss more than 9 days / semester
• Please communicate with Attendance Office to
document absences
Make Up Work Policy
Students are to be provided one school day for everyday day missed to make up work.
Long term assignments are due on the day the student returns to school.
Midterm Exams
Final Exams
• Often we get calls about students missing
midterm or final exams. Students are not
allowed to take the exams early - they can
only take them when they return.
Upcoming PSAT
PSAT testing for sophomores:
October 14th, 2015• Letters sent home 9/16 in English Class.
• 10th graders must return the PSAT letter with parent signature
if they wish to ‘opt out’ of test (9/23 return).
• Check quarter grades often
• Communicate directly with your
student’s teacher if you have a concern
• Take all standardized testing seriously
• This presentation will be on the GCHS
Student Services Website under ‘Events’
