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

WELCOME PARENTS
CLASS
OF
2012
What is tonight about?
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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
Administrators you should
know...
Ms. Pam Tapley,
Principal
Mr. Michael Hague,
Assistant Principal
Mr. Jeff Schwartz,
Assistant Principal
Get to Know Your Counselors…
Ms. Crowell
Ms. Metts
A-E
MAQ-ROD
Ms. Smith
Ms. Short
F-MAP
ROE-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)
*Students must have a cumulative 2.0
GPA to walk at graduation
What it takes to graduate...
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Pass FCAT
24 Total Credits:
1926 Read/1889 Math
4 English
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
 18 on Reading and 15 on Math for ACT
 420 in Reading/340 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
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Communication and computer skills
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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
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Standard High School Diploma
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GPA for College Admission - Based on Academics ( 3.0+)
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Appropriate SAT/ACT scores (at least 1000 SAT, 23 ACT)
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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
Note: LA Math will only be accepted for students entering SUS
summer/fall 2011-spring 2013 on a limited basis as meeting
minimum number of math credits for admission.
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 3.6-4.2
1750-1970 SAT/VMW
26-30 ACT
UCF 3.5-4.2
1700-1890 SAT/VMW
25-28 ACT
UF
1870-2100 SAT/VMW
28-32 ACT
UNF 3.41-4.1
1140-1270 SAT/VM
23-26 ACT
USF 3.51-4.12
1090-1290 SAT/VM
24-28 ACT
4.1-4.4
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
$16,833
Stetson University
$44,124
University of Miami
$50,000
Rollins College
$54,030
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 (will rise in 2013!)
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75 hours community service
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Florida Medallion Scholars Award
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3.0 GPA in selected subjects
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980 SAT or 21 ACT (this is new!)
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Note: FAS and FMS require 2 years of FL and completion of Algebra 2; Inf
Geom and LA Math do not count as college preparatory math for BF.
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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
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ACT – 17 English, 18 Reading, 19 Math, or
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CPT 83 Reading, 83 Sentence Structure, 72 Math
See www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in awards/renewal
WHEN SHOULD YOUR STUDENT
TEST? ACT OR SAT?
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SAT is a Reasoning test…it
tests your student’s
Reasoning ability
A good test for students
who excel in math
College admissions test
May be used for placement
at Valencia
FCAT alternative 420/340
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ACT is a test of Knowledge.
..it tests your student’s
Learned knowledge
A good test for students
who excel in language
College admissions test
May be used for placement
at Valencia
FCAT alternative 18/15
ACT or SAT req. for FAS & FMS. Your student may qualify for a fee waiver.
Planning to attend college? Take SAT/ACT with Writing.
SAT & ACT are comparable tests & should be taken in winter/spring of junior year.
Hint: Recommend students take both & repeat the test the better – SAT or ACT
OTHER TESTS TO CONSIDER…
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Take the CPT if your
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Plans to take Dual
Enrollment classes (3.0
GPA – test spring ‘11)
Plans to attend
community college after
graduation (test Spring
‘12)
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 13TH!
College and Career Center
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Learn about educational opportunities after
graduation from high school.
Discover career information – just ask!
Access financial aid & scholarship
information – Check CONNECT ED for
available scholarships and post-secondary
planning
Find answers: Register with NCAA
Clearinghouse, schedule a college visit,
complete college/scholarship applications,
request transcripts.
Questions? Ask your counselor or see Ms.
Barber TODAY!
www.facts.org – check it out!
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Your student can…
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Update ePep 4-year Plan!
Check out their unofficial
Bright Futures GPA. On track
for BF?
Take a CHOICES interest
inventory!
Visit SUS university websites
to help find the right college.
Check out majors, school size,
location, cost to narrow
choices. (3-5 by senior year)
Apply to colleges during
summer/fall after junior year!
Remember – “early bird”
applicants are more likely
accepted.
The Search for the Green
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Community service – Remember to
document hours earned - Bright Futures
FAS requires 75 hours.
Check CONNECT ED 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 registration online for students planning on
athletic recruitment ; access new website @
www.ncaa.org/wps/portal
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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 Oct 15 to Nov 1 priority deadlines, 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 Connect Ed, check important dates
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www.act.org - ACT registration; sign up for the writing section if
planning to attend college; educational planning
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www.campustours.com - college admissions; virtual campus
tours; web/cam broad casts and college admissions message
board
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www.collegeboard.com - SAT registration (Reasoning or Subject
Tests); test taking tips/practice questions; financial aid
information; college admission tips
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www.facts.org - information about financial aid; career/interest
inventory (CHOICES); ePEP
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http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool - college opportunities; college
search; list of internet resources
SAT
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IMPORTANT! CLASS RINGS
September 23
Junior Class Meeting Presentation 1:40 PM
Sat. Sept. 25 (Sat)
Orders taken 10AM to noon
Sept. 29 & 30 (Wed & Thurs)
Orders taken 6 to 8 PM
Sept. 30/Oct. 1 (Thurs & Fri)
Orders taken both lunches
Oct. 2 (Sat)
Orders taken 10AM to noon
Is your junior interested?
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College Readiness 101
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an all-day 4-week credit
course planned for early
summer
What’s it about? ACT/SAT
test prep, important study
skills, need-to-know tips for
gaining acceptance to
college
Who’s providing? SCHS
through the FL Partnership
with College Board
Sign-up before leaving
tonight if interested…
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Junior Parents…
Thank you for attending and
completing our evaluation
form.