Transcript S e n I o r s - Saint Cloud High School

WELCOME STUDENTS
CLASS
OF
2011
Administrators you should
know...
Ms. Pam Tapley,
Principal
Ms. Vicki Luttrell,
Assistant Principal
Mr. Michael Hague,
Assistant Principal
Get to Know Your
Counselors…
Ms. Crowell
Ms. Swaine
A-DO
LEC-RIN
Ms. Smith
Ms. Short
DR-LEB
RIO-Z
MEET OUR GUIDANCE SUPPORT
PERSONNEL…
Ms. Buehler
Ms. Barber
Ms. Woodruff
College and Career
Meeting with a counselor is
easy...
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Call the Guidance office to schedule a
parent/teacher conference with all teachers or
speak with your counselor directly.
Students should meet with their counselor once
every nine weeks this year and every month
their senior year!
Students may come to the Guidance Office
before school, during lunch, or after school to
make an appointment with their counselor.
Remember…Ms. Barber is also available in the
Career Center!
What it takes to be a
Senior...
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18 credits
On track for graduation
2.0 GPA
(recommended)
What it takes to graduate...
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24 Total Credits:
Pass FCAT
4 English
1926 Read/1889 Math
4 Math (Algebra 1 & above)
2.0 GPA
3 Social Studies
1 World History
1 American History
.5 Economics
.5 American Government
3 Science
1 H.O.P.E.
1 Performing Fine Art
8 Elective Credits
Problems with the FCAT ?
 Substitute ACT/SAT scores
 15 on Reading and Math for ACT
 410 in Reading/370 in Math for SAT
 Walk with the class, receive a Certificate of Completion,
retake until you pass (must have 24 required credits and a
2.0 GPA)
 Take classes at community college and earn an AA degree
(must have 24 required credits, 2.0 GPA, and pass CPT)
 Earn a GED
 Attend a tech school or take a job that does not require a
high school diploma
Consider the options ...
LIFE AFTER ST CLOUD HS...
or preparing for the future!
FASTEST GROWING
INDUSTRIES
Education & Health Services
30.6% increase
Healthcare & Social Services
30.3% increase
Professional & Business
Services 27.8 % increase
Working: where, what, how?
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Type of work desired
Additional training
Resume
Dress for Success
Practice interview skills
Check out benefits: insurance, tuition
reimbursement, chances for
advancement
Needed for ALL jobs
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Good attendance
Communication and computer skills
Ability to work as a team member
TAKE A LOOK AT…
Osceola & Orange County
Technical Schools
TECO
Mid-Florida Tech
Orlando Tech
Westside Tech
Winter Park Tech
Avalon Center
Military
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Investigate jobs of interest
Research all branches for
those jobs
Take the ASVAB
Talk to a recruiter
College Admissions
2-year and Community Colleges
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Standard High School Diploma or GED
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CPT: Computer Placement Test
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Certificate of Completion with
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24 required credits, 2.0 UW GPA, & passing CPT scores
4-year Colleges and Universities
 Standard High School Diploma
 GPA for College Admission - Based on Academics ( 3.0+)
 Appropriate SAT/ACT scores (at least 1000 SAT, 23 ACT)
 Rigorous academic courses in HS: AP, Honors, DE
 Minimum of 18 Academic Credits (20+ Recommended):
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4 English, 4 Math (Algebra I & above, Algebra II Req.)
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3 Science, 3 Required Social Studies (Recommend 4)
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2 Foreign Language, 2 other academic credits
What it REALLY takes to get
in…
Mid-Range GPA’s and test scores for Fall admission:
FAU 3.2-3.8
1510-1720 SAT/VMW
22-26 ACT
FSU 3.4-4.2
1730-1960 SAT/VMW
26-29 ACT
UCF 3.5-4.2
1150-1290 SAT/VM
25-28 ACT
UF
1970-2090 SAT/VMW
30-32 ACT
UNF 3.3-4.0
1140-1260 SAT/VM
22-25 ACT
USF 3.58-4.12
1120-1280 SAT/VM
24-29 ACT
4.3-4.4
What Will College Cost?
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That depends...you must consider the cost of tuition, books, room,
food, transportation, parking, clothing.
Average tuition and fees (per year) as follows:
4-year Public Institution
$4,650
2-year Public Institution
$2,700
4-year Private Institution
$33,000
Room & Board/Public
$8,728
Books/Misc. Expenses
$4,600
Estimated costs (per year):
FSU
$15,446
Stetson University
$44,000
University of Miami
$50,000
Rollins College
$51,857
Bright Futures Scholarship
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Florida Academic Scholars Award
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3.5 GPA in selected subjects
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1270 SAT or 28 ACT
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75 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
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3.0 GPA in selected subjects
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970 SAT or 20 ACT
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
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3.0 in selected subjects
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3.5 in 3 sequential vocational courses
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Test scores:
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SAT – 440 verbal, 440 math or
ACT – 17 English, 18 Reading, 19 Math, or
CPT 83 Reading, 83 Sentence Structure, 72 Math
See www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in awards/renewal
WHEN SHOULD YOU TEST?
OR SAT?
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SAT is a Reasoning
test…it tests your
Reasoning ability
A good test for students
who excel in math
College admissions test
May be used for
placement at Valencia
FCAT alternative
410/370
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ACT
ACT is a test of
Knowledge. ..it tests
your
Learned knowledge
A good test for students
who excel in language
College admissions test
May be used for
placement at Valencia
FCAT alternative 15/15
ACT or SAT req. for FAS & FMS
Planning to attend college – take SAT/ACT with Writing
SAT & ACT are comparable tests & should be taken in winter/spring of 11th
OTHER TESTS TO CONSIDER…
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Take the CPT if you…
Plan to take Dual
Enrollment classes (3.0
GPA – test spring ‘10)
Plan to attend
community college after
graduation (test Spring
‘11)
May qualify for Bright
Futures GVS
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PSAT is…
A great way to practice for
SAT – Individualized Score
Report for each student
the test that determines
National Merit Scholars
(top ½ of one percent
nationwide), National
Hispanic Scholars, and
National Achievement
Scholars
9th, 10th, and 11th WILL TEST
ON OCTOBER 14TH!
College and Career Center
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Learn about educational opportunities
after graduation from high school.
Discover career information – just ask!
Use the computers for career and postsecondary school searches.
Access financial aid & scholarship
information – Check Prep HQ!
Learn how Prep HQ can help you.
Find answers: NCAA Clearinghouse,
college visits, applications, transcripts.
Ask your counselor or see Ms. Barber
TODAY!
www.facts.org – check it
out!
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You can…
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Make a 4-year plan on
ePep!
Check out your unofficial
Bright Futures GPA.
Take a CHOICES interest
inventory!
Visit SUS university
websites to help find the
right college. Check out
programs & narrow
choices. (3-5 by senior
year)
Apply to colleges during
summer/fall after junior
year!
The Search for the Green
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Community service – Remember to
document hours earned - Bright Futures
FAS requires 75 hours.
Check Prep HQ scholarship opportunities
& get a head start on senior year!
Planning to play sports in college?
Register online with NCAA Clearinghouse
at end of junior year.
Bright Futures - Academic, Medallion and
Gold Seal - apply online senior year
(opens December 1 of senior year).
www.facts.org Use your ePEP account for
an unofficial Bright Futures GPA
evaluation!
WHAT TO DO NOW!
Fall:
Winter/Spring:
Write
CPT
down your abilities,
preferences, and personal
qualities
Evaluate your options for senior
year and after high school
Attend college night
Retake the FCAT if necessary
Consider taking an SAT/ACT prep
course or practice online
Set up an account on
www.facts.org for college
searches, BF evaluation, college
admissions information
Begin your college search
@SCHS for students registering
for Dual Enrollment classes (must
have a 3.0 GPA & Valencia
application on file)
Register to take the SAT &/or ACT
Meet with your counselor to review
your options for senior year
Sign up for an FLVS class to make
up credits or raise GPA – Impact Lab
may be an option during summer.
Arrange for college visits over
spring break or summer vacation
Narrow your college choices to 5
Do research on scholarships
(Internet, College & Career Center,
college websites)
Summer Fun?
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July 1
Begin NCAA Clearinghouse paperwork for students
planning on athletic recruitment
www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
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July-Aug
Narrow post-secondary options
(3-5 choices are good)
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University-bound students should begin writing
college application essays
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Complete brag sheet & resume
Bring a copy to your counselor
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August-Sept
Complete state university applications – set a deadline and
get it done! (UF applications open July 1 – most others
August 1) - after Nov. 1 priority deadline many schools
accept students on a space available basis only!
Web Resources
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http://www.schs.osceola.k12.fl.us - access grades, stay
current with Prep HQ, check important dates
www.act.org - ACT registration; sign up for the writing
section if planning to attend college; educational planning
www.campustours.com - college admissions; virtual
campus tours; web/cam broad casts and college
admissions message board
www.collegeboard.com - SAT registration (Reasoning or
Subject Tests); test taking tips/practice questions;
financial aid information; college admission tips
www.facts.org - information about financial aid;
career/interest inventory (CHOICES); ePEP
http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool - college opportunities;
college search; list of internet resources
SAT
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IMPORTANT! CLASS RINGS
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Oct. 7
Presentation during ACHIEVE
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Oct 10, 17 (Sat)
Orders taken 10 AM to noon
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Oct. 13, 14
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Orders taken during lunch and
6 to 8 PM
Thank you for your attention.
Please complete your post
test…
And Remember…
It is your responsibility to make up any
work you missed while attending this
presentation!