WSHS Seniors - Seminole County Public Schools
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Transcript of WSHS Seniors - Seminole County Public Schools
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Graduation Requirements
26 Specified Credits
2.0 minimum GPA unweighted
Online Learning Course
Assessments:FSA (2017) Reading
Algebra 1 EOCGeometry (30%)
U.S. History (30%)Biology (30%)
The 26 Required Credits
4 - English 4 – Math
•Algebra I (required)
•Geometry (required)
4 – Science3 must include a lab
• Biology (required)
3 - Social Studies
• World History
• U.S. History
• U.S. Government and Economics
1 – Performing Fine Art - (Dance, TV Production, Drama, Drafting, Drawing, etc.)
1 – Physical Education – (Personal Fitness and P.E. course)
9 – General Electives
In High School
World Language Requirement
Two years of a world language is NOT required to graduate.
However, it is required to:
• Receive the Scholars Diploma; 3 years of the same world
language is required to receive the Scholars with Distinction
Diploma
• Enter a 4 year State University
• Receive Florida Bright Future Scholarships
• Clearinghouse – NCAA
FAILED A CLASS?DON’T WORRY!
Students should use any of the options listed below to make up a class they have failed:
– Seminole County Virtual School – www.flvs.net– PLATO Credit Retrieval Lab during the school day
(space limited)– PLATO Credit Retrieval Lab after school on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30
It is very important for students to meet with their counselor to discuss these options if they failed a
course.
2 Year College or 4 Year University
Research colleges/universities for your intended major before you apply!
It is recommended to achieve an Associates degree if you intend to transfer to a 4 year university.
It is also recommended that you take courses that are within your major and will transfer to a 4 year university.
College Application Process
Begin your college search NOW!
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!
Apply to more than one college!!!
Review the college application process for each college you are interested in and complete ALL REQUIREMENTS to include essays, letter of recommendations, submitting transcripts and test scores.
Be aware of deadlines! Missed deadlines can cost you money, scholarships, housing, books, etc.
What is YOUR responsibility:
• Checking the requirements (volunteer service, GPA, ACT/SAT test scores)
• Apply when available after October 1st
• Check the website to see if you are still on track to receive the scholarship and if not, what you can do to ensure you receive it.
What is your SCHOOL COUNSELOR’S responsibility:
• Remind you to check the website and requirements
• Remind you about volunteer service
Winter Springs High School- Auditorium
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
6:30PM-7:30PM
(A representative from Seminole State College will be presenting)
Location: Seminole State College
Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
Date: October 19, 2017
Time: 5:30PM
REASONS TO AVOID SENIORITIS
# 1 GRADUATION!!!
# 2 Reason Universities greatly frown upon it!
Universities have the option to rescind your admission acceptance if:
• Grades decline.
• GPA decline.
• Drop/Add - Final transcript of courses do not match thelist of courses you indicated on your application.
SAT & ACTStudents are encouraged to begin taking the SAT and/or ACT during the Spring of their Junior Year and again during their Senior year.
Fee waivers are available to students that have free/reduced lunch.
Universities recommend that you send all scores to them via:
(SAT) www.collegeboard.com
(ACT) www.actstudent.org
Career Preparation• Identify your interests –
What skills do you possess? (Cosmetology, Automotive, Military, etc.)
• Prepare a resume.
• Volunteer to gain work experience.
Military
• Research different branches for the right fit.
• Take the ASVAB (Next test date – October 31, 2017)
• Talk with active or retired military members to discuss their experiences.
• Required for Bright Future Scholarships and other types of scholarships.
• Recommended to complete college applications and resume building.
• All paperwork can be found on the Winter Springs High School website under the Student Services drop down.
