Class of 2018! - George Jenkins High School
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CLASS OF 2018
4 YEAR /24 C REDITS
G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS
4 English
4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry
3 Science: Must include Biology
3 Social Studies: Must include World Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.
1 Fine/Performing Arts
1 Physical Education: Must include Personal Fitness or HOPE
8 Electives
Passing score on Grade 10 ELA Assessment
Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
Cumulative 2.0 GPA
Online Learning Course
2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly
recommended by Florida College System)
E ND OF COURSE EXAMS
EOC’ S
Passing scores required:
Grade 10 ELA (English Language Arts)
Algebra 1 EOC
In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for
30% of the final grade
Algebra 1
Geometry
Biology
US History
Algebra 2 (if enrolled)
M ERIT D ESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the
standard high school diploma
requirements:
Attain one or more industry
certifications
S CHOLAR D ESIGNATION
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma
requirements:
Pass the ELA Grade 11 statewide assessment
Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass Alg. 2 EOC)
Pass the Geometry EOC
Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics
course
Pass the Biology EOC
Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or
Physics
Pass the U.S. History EOC
Earn 2 credits in the same world language
Earn at least 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course
P ROMOTION R EQUIREMENTS
Individual Class
Total Classes
SEMESTER
YEAR
.5 credit(A,B,C or D)
1 credit (A,B,C or D)
3.5 credits (A,B,C or D) 7 credits (A,B,C or D)
10th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS
11th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS
12th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS
S EMESTER G RADES
C OURSES
Nine
Weeks
Grade
Quarter
Exam
Grade
Nine
Weeks
Grade
40% of
10% of
40% of
Semester Semester Semester
Grade
Grade
Grade
WITHOUT AN
Quarter
Exam
Grade
10% of
Semester
Grade
85B
65D
80B
60D
34
6.5
32
6
EOC
C OURSE G RADES
Semester
Grade
Semester
Grade
EOC
Results
35% of
Course
Grade
35% of
Course
Grade
30% of
Course
Grade
85B
80B
65D
29.75
28
19.5
WITH
EOC
*77.25C
*PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final
course grade
G RADE P OINT A VERAGE
ClassLetter GradePoints
Class: English 1Grade: B Points: 3
GPA= Total points earned/Total of classes taken
Grade points
A = 4 PTS
B= 3 PTS
C= 2 PTS
D= 1 PTS
F= 0 PTS
Weighted GPA
Honors = .5 point
Advanced Placement = 1 point
Dual Enrollment = 1 point
GPA CALCULATION
English 1 Hon B
3.5
Algebra 1
C
2
Earth/Space
A
4
PE
A
4
Draw/Paint
C
2
Spanish 1
D
1
ROTC
A
4___
Total points
20.5
GPA CALCULATION
Total points =
20.5
Total classes =
7
GPA= Total points/total class
Weighted GPA=
20.5/7
Weighted GPA =
2.928
Un-weighted GPA=
20/7
Un-weighted GPA=
2.857
O NLINE V IRTUAL E DUCATION
G RADUATION R EQUIREMENT
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 your counselor
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
B RIGHT F UTURES
WWW . FLORI DA S T UD EN T F IN AN C IA L AI D . OR G
Florida Academic Scholarship
Florida Medallion Scholarship
Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
Always refer to the website at
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in
scholarship requirements
BF requirements subject to change
F LORIDA A CADEMIC
S CHOLARS
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
BF requirements subject to change
F LORIDA M EDALLION
S CHOLARS
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
BF requirements subject to change
G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL
S CHOLARS
Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications.
Gold Seal doesn’t pay for courses leading to an AA or AS.
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
BF requirements subject to change
Begin to think about what you will do after high
school –
college,
vocational training,
field of study.
Begin looking at possible careers and education
requirements.
Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship.
Take school work seriously because every year and
course counts.
Attend class everyday
Do all your homework and class work
Ask for extra help or extra credit.
Build relationships with your teachers, they are
here for you
Know who your counselor is and become familiar
with all that GJHS can offer you
Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed
Know your graduation requirements and
monitor your academic progress on www.flvc.org
If you're thinking about college, know the Bright
Futures Scholarship Program
(www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org) and state
university admissions
Look for Scholarships online at
www.georgejenkinshs.com, www.fastweb.com,
www.zinch.com
RESOURCES
http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html
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