Mrs. Collins A-CMrs. Chancey D-HEMrs. Poitier HI-MEMs. Duncan MI-SCMrs. Norgan SE-Z

CLASS OF 2015

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 Cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA 2 World Language (required for admission to State Universities/BF;

strongly recommended by Florida College System)

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

STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Students must pass:

Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading

Algebra END OF COURSE (EOC)

HOW IS GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) DETERMINED?

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

Un-Weighted GPA (A = 4PTS, B=3PTS, C=2PTS,

D=1PTS, F=0PTS) Weighted GPA

HONORS (.5 PT INCREASE, I.E. A= 4.5 PTS)

Dual-Enrollment ( 1.0 PT increase, I.E. A= 5.0 PTS)

Advanced Placement (1.0 PT increase , I.E. A=5.0 PTS)

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.

BRIGHT FUTURESWWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG

Bright Futures Awards

Florida Academic Scholarship

Florida Medallion Scholarship

Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship

Award amounts are granted per credit hour

See website for more details

BRIGHT FUTURE AWARD AMOUNTS

Annual Tuition Costs Public University:

FSU $6,506 FAMU $5,827 UF $6,312

State College: PSC $3,365 Valencia $3,091

Private University: FSC $ 29,340 UM $43,040 UT $24,528

Bright Futures award amounts vary yearly

FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS

4 English

4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, + Higher Math)

3 Natural Sciences

3 Social Sciences

2 years in same Foreign Language

3.5 GPA in these Academic Courses

SAT 1290 or ACT 29

100 Hours of Community Service

FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARS

4 English

4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, + Higher Math)

3 Natural Sciences

3 Social Sciences

2 years in same Foreign Language

3.0 GPA in these Academic Courses

SAT 1170 or ACT 26

75 Hours of Community Service

GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS

This scholarship can only be used for vocational certifications. It will not pay toward courses leading to an AA or AS degree. 4 English 4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1) 3 Natural Sciences 3 Social Sciences 1 Fine/Practical Art 1 Physical Education 3 Credits in one vocational program 3.0 weighted GPA overall/3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses 30 CSH SAT – Rd 440/M 440 ACT – E 17/Rd 18/M 19 Pert - Rd 104/Wt 99/M 113

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!

TESTING, TESTINGAND MORE TESTING!ACT Test Dates

SAT Test Dates

Test Date: Register by: Late Fees: Waivers: Oct. 25 Sept. 19 Oct. 3 Sept. 8 & 9 Dec. 13 Nov. 7 Nov. 21 Nov. 3 & 4

Test Date: Register by: Late Fees: Waivers: Oct. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 30 Sept. 8 & 9 Nov. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 28 Oct. 6 & 7 Dec. 6 Nov. 6 Nov. 24 Nov 3 & 4 FA

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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 to earn 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 $73,403Entry 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

FLORIDA VIRTUAL CAMPUS

COMING ATTRACTIONS

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

Opens• December 8th –GJHS Financial Aid

Seminar

RESOURCES

http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html