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CLASS OF 2017 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 (English Language 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) O NLINE V IRTUAL E DUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 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 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. 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 Biology Geometry 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: 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 P ROMOTION R EQUIREMENTS SEMESTER YEAR Individual Class .5 credit (A,B,C or D) 1 credit (A,B,C or D) Total Classes 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 OURSE G RADES (EOC) 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 *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 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 TESTS PSAT PSAT is administered October of Sophomore year PSAT must be retaken in the Fall of the Junior Year to be considered for the National Merit Scholars Program PSAT results may be used as SAT prep with www.satcollegeboard.com www.mycollegequickstart.com ELA is administered in Spring of Sophomore Year EOCs for Sophomore courses administered in Spring D UAL E NROLLMENT Must be high school sophomores, juniors and seniors Academic courses require a minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.0 Vocational courses require a minimum un-weighted GPA of 2.0 Obtain passing scores on sections of the ACT, SAT or PERT placement test that are relevant to the course(s) in which the student wishes to enroll. Students are required to have taken each section of the ACT, SAT or PERT in order to take any dual enrollment course Students are required to pass the English and Reading portions of the PERT, SAT or ACT in order to take English, Social Studies, Humanities, etc Students must take the math portion of the PERT for math or science placement. Students are responsible for ensuring official score reports for the SAT and ACT are sent directly to the college 7 S TEPS TO D UAL E NROLLMENT 1) Submit a completed Polk State College Application for Admission 2) Take and pass a state approved placement test (ACT, SAT or PERT) and, if ACT or SAT submit official score report to PSC 3) Submit a completed High School Approval Form for Dual Enrollment and Early Admission students to high school counselor 4) Confer with their high school counselor regarding course selection 5) High school counselor approves the course via Dual Enrollment Portal 6) PSC advisor registers the student for approved course(s) in person during dual enrollment registration 7) Take a printed copy of college schedule to the high school counselor and obtain a book voucher from Asst. Principal * Continuing dual enrollment students repeat items 3-7 each subsequent semester. D UAL E NROLLMENT Sophomores are limited to one course per semester (maximum of 4 credit hours) Dual Enrollment courses grades are included in the high school and college transcripts College-Ready Cut Scores Subject PERT Reading/Critical 106 Reading English/Critical 103 Reading Elementary 114 Algebra/Mathematics CPT ACT SAT 83 19 440 83 17 440 83 19 440 D UAL E NROLLMENT REMINDER Dual Enrollment course grades are included in the student’s high school and college transcripts All Dual Enrollment course grades will impact your college GPA 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 All BF requirements subject to change B RIGHT F UTURES : FAS/FMS WWW . FLORID A S T U D EN TF IN AN C I AL AI D . O R G Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar 18 academic units is a minimum requirement; most universities prefer more ( 21.5 or greater) G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL S CHOLARS 1 Fine/Practical Art 1 Physical Education 3 CTE Credits 3.0 weighted GPA overall 3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses 30 CSH • Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded. S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM CORE ADMISSION R EQUIREMENTS F LORIDA C OLLEGE S YSTEM #1 IN ACCESSIN G HIGHER EDUCATI ON 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 P ATHWAYS Florida College System (such as Polk State College) A.S. in Computer Network Engineering Technology Florida Earnings: Average Annual Wage Entry Annual Wage Experienced Annual Wage $73,403 $45,282 $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 Begin to think about what you will do after high school – college, vocational training, field of study. Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship. Take school work seriously because every year and course counts. Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.flvc.org 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 F LORIDA V IRTUAL C AMPUS RESOURCES http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance/g_welcome.html Q&A