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

CLASS
OF
2012
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Now that your “children” have made
it this far, what is next?
What happens when they leave
SCHS?
Are they on track for life after high
school?
What should you be doing now to
help them get ready?
How can you all get help to make
some decisions?
Answers to your burning questions
Ms. Pam Tapley
Principal
Mr. Michael Hague
Assistant Principal
Ms. Crowell
Ms. Swaine
A-DO
LEC-RIN
Ms. Smith
Ms. Short
DR-LEB
RIO-Z
Ms. Buehler
Ms. Barber
Ms. Woodruff
College and Career
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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 at least 2
times this 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!
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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.
11 credits (12 credits is on track)
2.0 GPA (recommended)
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24 Total Credits:
4 English
4 Math (Algebra 1 & above)
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
Pass FCAT
1926 Read/1889 Math
2.0 GPA
Your child will take the
Writing FCAT on February 9th
FCAT Reading will be on March 9th
FCAT Math will be on March 10th
REMEMBER: Your child must pass the grade 10
FCAT in order to receive their diploma
There are options is your child is not successful
with the FCAT
What
does it tell me?
 Unweighted
GPA & class rank
 Total credits attempted and
earned
 Projected graduation year
 Academic history – courses taken
and grades earned
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Your student can…
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Make a 4-year plan on ePep!
Check out their 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!
Your child can check out their credit
summary and transcript online at
www.facts.org on their epep account.
Bright Futures evaluations are also
viewable on their epep account
Transcript updates are sent fall, winter,
and summer
Minimum:18 Academic Units
English – 4 credits
Math - 4 credits
(including Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II)
Science – 3 or 4 credits
Social Studies 3 or 4 credits
Foreign Language – 2 or 3 credits
(2 yrs. of the same foreign
language)
2 Academic elective credits (extra
English, math, science, social
studies, foreign language)
ACT/SAT
Recalculated GPA 3.0-3.5 weighted
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
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That depends...you must consider the cost of tuition, books, room,
food, transportation, parking, clothing.
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Average tuition and fees (per year) as follows:
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4-year Public Institution
2-year Public Institution
4-year Private Institution
Room & Board/Public
Books/Misc. Expenses
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Estimated costs (per year):
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FSU
Stetson University
University of Miami
Rollins College
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$4,650
$2,700
$33,000
$8,728
$4,600
$15,446
$44,000
$50,000
$51,857
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Florida Academic Scholars Award
 3.5 GPA in selected subjects
 1270 SAT or 28 ACT
 75 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
 3.0 GPA in selected subjects
 970 SAT or 20 ACT
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
 3.0 in selected subjects
 3.5 in 3 sequential vocational courses
 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
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Community service – Remember to
document hours earned - Bright Futures
FAS requires 75 hours.
If your child is planning to play sports in
college? Your child can register online
with NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of
their junior year.
Bright Futures - Academic, Medallion and
Gold Seal – Students will apply online
senior year (opens December 1 of senior
year).
www.facts.org Use their ePEP account for
an unofficial Bright Futures GPA
evaluation!
PrepHQ is a versatile set of Internet-based tools to enhance high school
guidance and make college and career preparation more effective.
With PrepHQ, high schools can:
Communicate with students and parents quickly and effectively
Easily develop a scholarship database with local, regional and national
information
Build a thorough college and career prep database
Track status and outcomes of applications and scholarships
Publicize college events and monitor event registration
Report and analyze school-specific data
Conduct on-line surveys
CHOICES is a career exploration and information system that allows
you to:
•Assess your child’s interests and abilities;
•Match your child’s interests and needs to over 650 careers:
•View detailed occupational profiles;
•See 300 one-minute video clips; and, build a portfolio to help
your child keep track of their resume and letters.
•In order to get into Choices, your child
should give a “0” as their student ID# and
list an email
do not
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Source: Laura Morsch (2005) CareerBuilder.com
Computer Software Engineers
& Programmers
Database Administrators
Dental Hygienists
Detectives
Education Administrators
Home Health Aides
Pharmacists
Physical Therapists
Preschool Teachers
Registered Nurse
Security Consultants
Social Workers
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Computer Software
Engineers, Applications
($77,272)
Registered Nurse
($52,289)
Loan Officers ($59,197)
Radiological Technicians
($44,179)
Firefighter ($42,723)
Dental Hygienists
Better than minimum wage!
($50,003)
**Labor Market Statistics, Division of Community Colleges and
Public Relations
Workforce Education.”Wages are statewide aferages for all workers in a
given occupation…” Source: NEXT magazine, pg.53
Specialist ($46,176)
www.FloridaNEXT.com
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Teacher
Social Worker
Accountant
Engineer
Insurance Agent
Dietitian
Zoologist
Journalist
Bank Manager
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Counselor
Doctor
Lawyer
Pharmacist
Architect
Dentist
Psychologist
Veterinarian
University Professor
Priest/Minister/Rabbi
THE MILITARY
Air Force: www.airforce.com
 Army: www.goarmy.com
 Navy: www.navy.com or
1-800-NAVY
 Marines: www.Marines.com
1-800-MARINES
 Coast Guard:
www.gocoastguard.com
 ASVAB Test
 School ROTC Program
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** Get to know their guidance counselor.
** Take the PSAT
** Take classes that meet graduation and college admission requirements
** Get involved both in and out of school. Join a club, sports team or volunteer
Prove they are a leader and a well- rounded student.
** Be on the *CollegeTrack." Check out www.FACTS.org for more information
** Be ambitious and take tough classes
** Earn college credit now! Look into taking Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment
** Don't slack in the grade department. Freshman and sophomore grades are the foundation
of their GPA, which factor into college admissions and scholarship awards
** Have them get on PrepHQ and check your e-pep account and their bright future's status,
as well as, announcements.
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Pay attention in class
Take notes
Read the textbook
Ask questions in class
Set aside a place to study
Do your homework
Turn in your class work
Review notes daily
Don’t wait to the night before to
study for a test
Use a homework folder with your
planner
Use your weekends to get ahead
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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 - SATSAT®
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
Junior Parents…
Thank you for attending and
completing our evaluation
form.