Dr. Phillips High School Guidance Department

Fall 2015 Senior Orientation

Seniors: Class of 2016

Principal: Dr. Suzanne Knight

Assistant Principals: Bridget Bresk Alisa Dorsett Douglas Ralph Vanessa Morrow Lakeitha Black

Dr. Phillips High School

How can students determine if they are on track for graduation?

How can students prepare themselves for postsecondary goals?

Essential Questions:

At the conclusion of this meeting, students will:

◦Identify their specific graduation requirement needs while reviewing senior letters and transcripts with counselors

◦Heighten awareness of the need to plan now in order to achieve postsecondary 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!

Expectations:

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE SCALE OF UNDERSTANDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS?

4. Call me the guru of knowledge! I totally know this. I am very confident about graduation requirements and post-secondary options, and can teach others about it.

3. I have a good understanding, but still have a couple of questions.2. I am aware, but have many questions.

1. I am clueless and confused! I know very little.

2.0 Cumulative unweighted GPA 24 Credits Meet State Assessment Requirements Complete an on-line CLASS

Overview: Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Requirements of a 24 Credit Program

English: 4 Credits •English I,II,III, and IV

Mathematics: 4 Credits •Algebra I or a higher-level math•Geometry •2 Additional math credits

Science: 3 Credits •Biology•2 additional science courses - both must have a laboratory component

Social Studies: 3 Credits •World History•American History•.5 Government/.5 Economics

World Language: Not required for high school graduation

•2 credits of the same language required for admission into state universities •I.E. Spanish I and Spanish II

Fine/Performing/Practical Arts: 1 Credit •Fine or Performing Arts, or selected Practical Arts

Graduation Requirements: Seniors

Subject Area Requirements of a 24 credit program

Physical Education: 1 Credit •Must be HOPE

Electives: 8 Credits •8 Electives

Graduation Requirements: Seniors

State Assessment Requirements Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements

•Passing score on the grade 10 FCAT reading, or concordant score on the SAT or ACT

•Passing score on Algebra I EOC

•2.0 Cumulative unweighted GPA

Transcript Review

High School Graduation Requirements plus the following:

World Languages: 2 years minimum of the same language ◦ Example: Spanish I and Spanish II◦ This is the minimum; if you are going to a university, you need 3 years!!

4 Years Math: Algebra I and higher ◦ If you are going to a university, you must have math every—even your senior—year!!

4 Years Science: Biology, Chemistry, and additional lab sciences encouraged

SAT/ACT scores sent directly to college(s) of choice

Community service hours/participation in leadership activities

Note the courses you take your senior year should be rigorous, as this is considered by college admissions departments.

GPA IS RECALCULATED BY EACH COLLEGE BASED ON CORE ACADEMIC CLASSES

Requirements for University Admissions: (minimum requirements)

What should you be doing now?

Fall 2015 Attend College Night at Valencia. RSVP online to reserve your free ticket.

Look at the Post Secondary Plan for your to do list. Apply to colleges of interest by their deadlines (recommended by Nov 1) Meet with college representatives (check DPHS Panther Post which is hyper

linked at the bottom of the first page of our school website)

Senior Checklist

Take or retake the ACT and SAT to earn competitive scores Evaluate your transcripts for accuracy Visit the College and Career section of the DPHS website for resources Request letters of recommendation if needed (at least three weeks prior to

deadline) Apply for scholarships early and often Have your transcripts and test scores sent directly to colleges

Fall Checklist Continued

Spring 2015

Attend Financial Aid Information Night at DPHS Apply for Bright Futures Eligibility (through English class) Research scholarships on the internet (including DPHS website) Complete the FAFSA (available online January 1) Consider attending College Goal Sunday, usually in February. Date still

To Be Determined, in January look at Panther Post/Twitter/Website for info.

Senior Checklist

Ensure transcript reflects completed community service hours for scholarships

Follow up with colleges regarding housing, meal plan, orientation, and institutional scholarships

Maintain a competitive GPA

Spring Senior Checklist Continued

Complete the electronic brag sheet found on the school website under the Guidance tab.

Recommendations for Colleges

The parent release must be signed on the front page

Email the completed packet to counselor no less than three weeks prior to your application deadline

Follow application directions carefully ***ensure your college of choice requires a letter of recommendation***

Recommendations for College Continued

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

Funded by the Florida LotteryBased on Academic MeritSeniors will apply for Bright Futures

hopefully in the Media Center through Guidance during second semester

There are 3 scholarship types…

3.5 weighted GPA using the credits listed below   4 English (3 with substantial writing)   4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above)   3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)   3 Social Science   2 World Language (sequential, in the same

language) Community Service:100 hours, as approved by the

district or private school Test Scores: SAT-1290 or ACT-29

Florida Academic Scholars

At DPHS every Tuesday in Guidance Email for appointment or students can stop

in with a pass from a teacher or during lunch

Postsecondary Goals/MajorsCollege Admissions

ScholarshipsValencia Dual Enrollment

Resume BuildingFinancial Aid

And more

College Transition CounselorNicole Vaia

nicole.vaia@ocps.net

Florida Virtual Campus is now FloridaShines (FLVC was previously FACTS.org).  Students and counselors can access this site and see exactly where a student stands in terms of progress towards graduation, college and career readiness, achievements, courses taken with grades, and more.

There is college-related information on the site for when students leave high school and information on careers. Bright Futures info can be accessed via this site, too.

Florida Shines Website

No passwords or ID is necessary for website.  Go to: 

https://www.floridashines.org/go-to-college/get-ready-for-college-careers

Click on “Start your High School Academic Progress Evaluation” in the middle of the page in the area that says High School Academic Progress Evaluation.

Select district and enter last name Enter student identifier number, Florida: 

can be  student # or your social security number followed by an X

Florida Shines Website, contd.

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE SCALE OF UNDERSTANDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS?

4. Call me the guru of knowledge! I totally know this. I am very confident about graduation requirements and post-secondary options, and can teach others about it.

3. I have a good understanding, but still have a couple of questions.2. I am aware, but have many questions.

1. I am clueless and confused! I know very little.

Questions and Answers Session

Any Questions??