Transcript PSAT - School District of Palm Beach County

SOPHOMORE
CLASS VISITS
Spanish River Community High School
October, 2011
Guidance Department
MEET THE COUNSELORS
• ALL 9th grade
Mrs. Rockwell
• A-F
Mrs. Freedman
• G-Li
Mrs. Loyacona
(and ESE Students)
• Lo-Se
Mrs. Towers
• Sh-Z
Mrs. Barry
Guidance Coordinator
Class of 2014 GOAL:
Graduation Requirements
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English - 4 credits
Math 4 credits
Science - 3 credits
Social Studies - 3 credits
HOPE/Physical Education - 1 credit
Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit
Electives – 8 credits
FCAT
Reading
300 passing score required
EOC’s
Math
Grade Point Average
(GPA)
2.0 GPA in all credits
attempted for Graduation
Many colleges require 3.0
and higher for admission
COMMUNITY SERVICE
REQUIREMENT
• 20 HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIRED
• FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE
OFFICE
• COMMUNITY SERVICE MUST BE TURNED
IN BEFORE Dec. 1 SENIOR YEAR
• Keep in mind that MOST Scholarships
including Bright Futures will require
75 hours or more.
COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCES
Meet our College Planning Resource
MRS. MURSTEIN
Make an appointment in the Guidance Office
 Career exploration materials are located in the Media Center.
 Printed Materials
 Internet Resources
Vocational Programs at SRCHS
Work-Experience Program (DCT/DECA)
PSAT
• PSAT scores will arrive in December
• Review scores to study for next PSAT Junior
year for Scholarship possibilities—October
– Identify weaknesses to study
– Plan dates for SAT and ACT in Junior year
• Take SAT and ACT in Spring of Junior year
PSAT TOOLS
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Code provided on PSAT score report
Access www.collegeboard.com
MyRoad for career planning
Quickstart for college planning
GRADE VALUES
• A=4
• B=3
• C=2
• D=1
• F=0
CALCULATE YOUR GRADES
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Quarter 1
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Quarter 2
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Exam
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Total
Divide by 5
Semester grade
40%
40%
20%
A
B
A
18 points
3.6
A
CALCULATE YOUR GRADES
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Quarter 1
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Quarter 2
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Exam
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Total
Divide by 5
Semester grade
40%
40%
20%
A
B
B
16 points
3.4
B
Do you understand how to
calculate semester grades now?
CALCULATE YOUR GRADES
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Quarter 1
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Quarter 2
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Exam
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Total
Divide by 5
Semester grade
40%
40%
20%
F
C
C
6 points
1.2
D
Grade Forgiveness
How can I make up Semester
grades of D’s and F’s…
• FLVS
• E2020- Credit Lab
GRADES and ATTENDANCE
• Students who have more than 10
absences per semester must pass at least
one nine-week grading period and the
semester exam to earn credit.
• This applies to both excused and
unexcused absences.
GPA and HPA
• GPA – grade point average
• HPA - honor point average
– Honors
Advanced Placement
– A = 4.5
A = 6.0
– B = 3.375
B = 4.5
– C = 2.25
C = 3.0
– D = 1.125
D = 1.5
• Bright Futures and Universities review HPA
INTERNET RESOURCES
Websites for Smart Sharks
Collegeboard.com/student
FACTS.org
SEMESTER EXAMS
• Count 20% of semester grade
• 2-hour exams at the end of 2nd
quarter
• STUDY consistently
• Don’t wait until the night
before!
Handouts
• Community Service
• Smart Sharks Websites/Facts.org
• NEXT Magazine