Mr. Peters: A-C 9th-12thMrs. Chancey: D-He 9th-12thMrs. Poitier: Hi-Me 9th-12th

Mrs. Collins: Mi-Sc 9th-12thMrs. Norgan: Se-Z 9th-12th

CLASS OF 2016

DEMOGRAPHICS

Student high school records should have correct: Address

Phone number

Social Security Number

*SSN is not required but recommended for matching of college and scholarship applications to high school transcripts

4 YEAR/24 CREDITS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1 – pass EOC/ Geometry – take EOC) 3 Natural Sciences ( Biology – take EOC) 3 Social Studies (World Hist., US Hist., US Gov & Econ.) 1 Fine/Performing Art or Practical Art 1 Physical Education (Personal Fitness/Another PE) 8 Electives 1 online (FLVS/PVS) course Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC Cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA 2 World Language (not required for graduation - required for admission to

State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)

STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS & DISTRICT

EOY’SFor graduation, students must pass: Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading

Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC)

Retakes administered in the Fall and Spring

Students must take an EOY exam: EOY = End of Year Exam

EOY will count for 30% of each semester grade

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES / DISTRICT EOYS

District EOYs for ½ credit courses (Econ, Gov’t, PE, etc.)

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Course Final Exam (EOY) Semester 1 Grade

35% 35% 30% 100%

District EOYs for 1 credit courses

Quarter 1 Quarter 2Course Final

Exam (column is blank until EOY score is available)

Semester 1 Grade

Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Course Final Exam

Semester 2 Grade

35% 35% 30% 100% 35% 35% 30% 100%

• Numeric Calculation; note on report card denotes EOY is 30% of each final course grade.

• Numeric Calculation: each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1st semester exam; EOY is 30% of final semester grade.

• Unit/Quarter/Semester assessments are included in quarter grades.

HOW IS GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) DETERMINED?

Determined by all classes taken (points earned/number of classes taken)

Un-Weighted GPA A = 4 pts B = 3 pts C = 2 pts D = 1 pts F = 0 pts

Weighted GPA Honors = .5 pt Dual-Enrollment = 1 pt Advanced Placement = 1 pt

Final Graduation GPA – 3.2 and above walk in rank order

Honors delineation 3.2 = Honors (burgundy cord) 3.5 = Cum Laude (green cord) 3.75 = Magna Cum Laude

(gold cord) 4.00 = Summa Cum Laude

(green/gold cord)

ONLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMEN

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ONLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION

Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net (complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)

Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School Class’ form to the Guidance Office.

Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested the correct course and approve the course.

FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.

Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.

MERIT DESIGNATION

In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:

Attain one or more industry certifications

SCHOLAR DESIGNATION

In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: 1 credit in Algebra II 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course Pass the Biology EOC 1 credit in chemistry or physics 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics Pass the U.S. History EOC* 2 credits in the same world language 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course

*student is exempt from the U.S. History assessment if they are enrolled in AP U.S. History and earn the minimum score to earn college credit

COMMUNITY SERVICE & TRANSCRIPTS

Community Service must be completed for a non profit or not for profit agency Not required for graduation At least 100 hrs recommended for colleges and scholarships 250 hrs – cord for graduation ceremony Turn in ASAP for scholarships Final deadline – May 1st

Transcripts Place request in the binder labeled ‘Transcripts’ on the front

counter of the Guidance Office First 3 for colleges are free, then $2 charge for additional Scholarship transcripts always free See Mrs. Robinson in Guidance

POST SECONDARY PLANS?

4 year University

2 + 2 Florida College System

Technical School

Full Time Employment

Military

STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Coursework• 4 English• 4 Math• 3 Science• 3 Social Studies• 2 Foreign Language• 2 Academic Electives

Minimum High School GPA 2.5

Test Minimums• Critical Reading

• SAT 460 or • ACT 19

• Mathematics• SAT 460 or • ACT 19

• English with Writing• SAT 460 or • Combined ACT

Plus Writing 18

Planning to go straight to a 4 yr college after high school?Minimum Requirements

Universities may establish higher admissions Standards than those listed above

STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM MATRIX

FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM

#1 IN ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION Florida 2 + 2 system a bachelor’s (4 yr) degree

Earn an Associate of Arts (2 yr) degree at a Florida College System institution, then transfer to a 4 yr institution

AA degree at a Florida college guarantees students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at a university or Florida college offering 4 yr degrees

more information visit www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdf

Florida Colleges offer Associate of Science (2 yr) degrees, Certificate Programs, and Applied Technical Diplomas Lead directly to employment

Potential to earn more money than with some 4-yr degrees

CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTERS

Traviss & Ridge Career Centers Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Business, Management & Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

More information visit www.traviss.edu and schools.polk-fl.net/ridge

EDUCATION PATHWAYS

Florida College System (such as Polk State College)

A.S. in Computer Network Engineering Technology Florida Earnings: Average Annual Wage $73,403

Entry Annual Wage $45,282Experienced Annual Wage $87,443

Career & Technical Education (such as Traviss Career Center)

Lakeland Average Annual Wage

Electrician: $39,395Surgical Technician: $38,875Automotive Mechanic: $38,210Fire Safety Investigator: $58,989

FLVC.ORG FLORIDASHINES.ORG

PAYING FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

Four basic types of financial aid: Scholarships – Free money

Academic achievement Financial need Minority students Children of Veterans

Grants – Free money Federal Aid –fafsa.ed.gov State Aid - www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Work study/employment – Earn it Based on financial need, jobs that allow students to work to pay

for their education expenses

Loans – borrow it, repay it Federal loans for students and parents offer low interest rates

BRIGHT FUTURESWWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG

Florida Academic Scholarship

Florida Medallion Scholarship

Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship

Always refer to the website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in scholarship requirements

All BF requirements subject to change

BRIGHT FUTURES: FAS/FMS

WWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG

Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar

GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS

• Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded.

1 Fine/Practical Art1 Physical Education3 CTE Credits 3.0 weighted GPA overall3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses30 CSH

BRIGHT FUTURE AWARD AMOUNTS

Bright Futures award amounts vary yearly

RESOURCES: FINANCIAL AID

Scholarship bulletin: GJHS website – georgejenkinshs.com

Paying for college: www.floridashines.org

Financial Aid night at GJHS: Thursday, Dec 17th at 6:30pm in Auditorium

Financial Aid Websites: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org - Online application for all Florida Department of

Education financial aid programs, including Bright Futures. www.fldoe.org - Florida Department of education www.fafsa.ed.gov - Free application for federal student aid www.fastweb.org - Free scholarship search www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org – Planning for college www.collegegoalsundayusa.org – free financial aid info and assistance

See handout and website for more ‘Resources on the Web’

*Beware of scams! Never pay for a scholarship!!!

TESTING, TESTINGAND MORE TESTING!

ACT - www.actstudent.org

SAT - www.collegeboard.org For college applications and Bright Futures seniors should take/retake the SAT/ACT as soon

as possible! New SAT starts March 2016, get SAT testing

complete prior to the change Provide accurate email address for notifications

of when test scores are available online

TESTING, TESTINGAND MORE TESTING!

ACT Test Dates

Test Date Register by With Late Fees Waiver Dates at GJHS** Oct. 24, 2015 Sept. 18, 2015 Oct. 2, 2015 Aug. 31 & Sept 1, 2015 Dec. 12, 2015 Nov. 6, 2015 Nov. 20, 2015 Nov. 2 & 3, 2015 Feb. 6, 2016 Jan. 8, 2016 Jan. 15, 2016 Jan. 4 & 5, 2016 *April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 18, 2016 Feb. 29 & Mar 1, 2016 June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 20, 2016 May 2 & 3, 2016

SAT Test Dates

Test Date Register by With Late Fees Waiver Dates at GJHS** Oct. 3, 2015 Sept. 3, 2015 Sept. 22, 2015 Aug. 31 & Sept 1, 2015 Nov. 7, 2015 Oct. 9, 2015 Oct. 27, 2015 Oct. 5 & 6, 2015 Dec. 5, 2015 Nov. 5, 2015 Nov. 23, 2015 Nov. 2 & 3, 2015 Jan. 23, 2016 Dec. 28, 2015 Jan. 12, 2016 Dec. 7 & 8, 2015

*March 5, 2016 Feb. 5, 2016 Feb. 23, 2016 Feb. 1 & 2, 2016 May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016 April 4 & 5, 2016 June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 May 25, 2016 May 2 & 3, 2016

* Last testing to have scores received for Graduation Requirements.

NEW

SAT

QUALIFYING FOR SAT & ACT WAIVERS

How to obtain ACT & SAT Waivers: A student may receive up to 2 SAT and 2 ACT waivers and up to 5 college applications fee waivers while in high school. At least 1 SAT/ACT waiver must be used to be eligible for the college application fee waivers. To receive the testing waiver, each student must:

1. Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch - lunch form must be completed & submitted to cafeteria manager each year

2. Create an account on the SAT and/or ACT websites.

3. Complete the test registration; including photo upload.

4. See Guidance Counselor on designated waiver dates with log in and password information.

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS AND/OR

COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Need a Letter of Recommendation? Always ask 2 weeks ahead of the deadline

Complete the student self-assessment form

College athlete? Students must check with their interested

colleges to find out their sports accreditation agency (NCAA, NAIA)

Know the eligibility requirements

COMING ATTRACTIONS

• October—Individual Senior Conferences• December 1st –Bright Futures Application

Opens• December 17th –GJHS Financial Aid

Seminar

RESOURCEShttp://georgejenkinshs.com

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