Class of 2015 - George W. Jenkins High School
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CLASS OF 2015
4 YEAR /24 C REDITS
G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS
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)
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:
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
S TATE A SSESSMENT
R EQUIREMENTS
Students must pass:
Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
Algebra END OF COURSE (EOC)
H OW
G RADE P OINT AVERAGE
(GPA) DETERMINED ?
IS
Determined by all classes
taken (points earned/number
of classes taken)
Un-Weighted GPA
and above walk in rank order
Honors delineation
3.2 = Honors (burgundy
(A = 4PTS, B=3PTS, C=2PTS,
D=1PTS, F=0PTS)
Weighted GPA
HONORS (.5 PT
Final Graduation GPA –3.2
cord)
3.5 = Cum Laude (green
cord)
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)
3.75 = Magna Cum Laude
(gold cord)
4.00 = Summa Cum Laude
(green/gold cord)
O NLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENT
O NLINE 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.
B RIGHT F UTURES
WWW. FLOR ID A ST U D E NTF I N A N C I A L A I D . O R G
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
B RIGHT F UTURE AWARD A MOUNTS
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
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
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
G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL
S CHOLARS
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, TESTING
AND 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, TESTING
AND MORE TESTING!
FALL DATES
ACT Test Dates
Test Date:
Oct. 25
Dec. 13
Register by:
Sept. 19
Nov. 7
Late Fees:
Oct. 3
Nov. 21
Waivers:
Sept. 8 & 9
Nov. 3 & 4
SAT Test Dates
Test Date:
Oct. 11
Nov. 8
Dec. 6
Register by:
Sept. 12
Oct. 9
Nov. 6
Late Fees:
Sept. 30
Oct. 28
Nov. 24
Waivers:
Sept. 8 & 9
Oct. 6 & 7
Nov 3 & 4
S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM
CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Planning to go straight to a 4 yr college after high school?
Minimum 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
Universities may establish higher admissions Standards than those listed above
S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM
MATRIX
F LORIDA C OLLEGE S YSTEM
#1
IN ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATIO N
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
C AREER & T ECHNICAL C ENTERS
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
E DUCATION 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
$45,282
Experienced Annual Wage $87,443
Career & Technical Education (such as Traviss Career Center)
Lakeland Average Annual Wage
Electrician:
Surgical Technician:
Automotive Mechanic:
Fire Safety Investigator:
$39,395
$38,875
$38,210
$58,989
F LORIDA V IRTUAL C AMPUS
C OMING 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