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Class of 2015

Taking Control Of Your Education!. Class of 2015. 9 th Grade Counselor/Foreign Exchange/ESOL Coordinator Services provided: scheduling/academic planning c areer counseling Individual/small group counseling Post secondary planning Crisis management /referrals AND MORE….

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Class of 2015

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  1. Taking Control Of Your Education! Class of 2015

  2. 9th Grade Counselor/Foreign Exchange/ESOL Coordinator Services provided: • scheduling/academic planning • career counseling • Individual/small group counseling • Post secondary planning • Crisis management /referrals • AND MORE…. • What you need to know in 9th grade….. • Graduation requirements • What you need to pass to 10th, and 11th • What is GPA (grade point average) + What is the Attendance policy , Learn attendance policy Dr. Green

  3. Students will be challenged to think for themselves and make good decisions. They’ll also have to start thinking about college or job training and career choices. Plan to: Learn about credits, GPA, graduation requirements, and school rules/opportunities Have good attendance* Have a study schedule/manage time wisely Learn about school activities(sports, clubs, etc.) KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MAKING THE MOST OF 9th grade

  4. 4 English 4 Math (to include Algebra I, and Geometry) 3 Science (2 with labs) 1 World History 1 American History .5 American Government .5 Economics GRADUATION Requirements

  5. 1 Hope Credit 1 Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts Credit 1 Online Credit 8 Elective Credits =24 required credits Requirements (Continued)

  6. At least a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA. PLUS: • FCAT Reading (300 or above) • Algebra EOC (pass at level 3 or higher) • Biology EOC (30% of final grade) • Earn a credit in GEOMETRY (not Informal Geometry) • Must have the required 24 credits ALSO needed for Graduation:

  7. Promotion to 10th Grade  9th • Earn at least 5 Credits and • Pass English 1 or Algebra 1 Tenth (10th)

  8. Unweighted GPA Regular classes A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 For Graduation *Weighted GPA Honors DE/AP A = 5 A = 6 B = 4 B = 5 C = 3 C = 4 D = 2 D = 3 For College/Bright Futures Unweighted vs Weighted GPA

  9. Helpful resources for students who are struggling. • Teachers • Other students • Community resources • Ask for help • Build a relationship • Take responsibility Tutoring

  10. EDUCATIONAL Opportunities WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL: • Advanced Placement (AP) courses • Earn College Credit by passing the AP exam • Colleges love it! • Dual Enrollment (LSCC) • Earn college credit while in high school • 3.0 GPA required • P.E.R.T, ACT, or SAT must have qualifying scores SEE ME FOR MORE INFO Lake Technical for vocational training • Programs available: Welding Diesel Engine Cosmetology Facial Specialty Nail Specialty Business Tech EMT CNA Requirements: 2.0 GPA, pass FCAT, take a TABE test and be on track for graduation.

  11. STUDENTS HAVE 3 BASIC CHOICES AFTER HIGH SCHOOL… Paths after High School Work Military More School

  12. Minimum 3.3 GPA or above At least 2 years of a Foreign Language (some out-of-state require more) Math at least through Algebra II and strongly recommended through Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry Take ACT or SAT at least by Spring of Junior year. Register online. Fee waivers available for students who receive free or reduced lunch. Visit www.facts.org for college search Four Year University or College Path

  13. Discuss options with School Counselor Decide on type of program/interest Obtain information on program and school Take necessary tests Technical Path

  14. Take ASVAB (given at LMHS in the fall) Provides money for college Free Healthcare Free Housing Valuable Experience VA Home Loans and Benefits Military PATH

  15. Take vocational courses for better Job/promotions/pay Have good references/resume Earn valuable work experience Work Path

  16. SOME SOURCES ARE: • BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS • OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS • FINANCIAL AIDE APPLY DURING THE SENIOR YEAR OF H.S. $PAYING FOR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL$

  17. Education and training pay! • High School Graduate • COST = FREE • PROGRAM LENGTH 4 YEARS • AVERAGE SALARY = $17,000 • Vocational School • COST = $2,000 - $4,000 • PROGRAM LENGTH 6 mos. – 2 years • AVERAGE SALARY = $26,000 • Community College • COST = ABOUT $8,000 • PROGRAM LENGTH – 2 years • AVERAGE SALARY = $28,000 - $36,000 • Four Year College or University • COST = $17,000 plus living expenses • PROGRAM LENGTH = 4 years • AVERAGE SALARY = 36,000 - $42,000

  18. Florida Academic Scholar • 3.5 weighted based on 16 Core Courses • 100 hours community service • College Entrance Test Scores • SAT 1290 • ACT 29 • $156 per credit (4 year) • $ $78 per credit (2 year) • Florida Medallion Scholar • 3.0 weighted based on 15 core courses • 75 hours community service • Test Scores • SAT 1050 • ACT 23 • $ 95 per credit (4 year) • $78 per credit (2 year) Bright Futures scholarships(sign up during 12th grade year)

  19. 4 English classes 4 Math (Algebra 1 and higher) Informal Geometry and Liberal Arts Math don’t count. 3 Science Classes (2 labs) 3 Social Studies (World Hist, American Hist, American Gov’t/Economics) 2 Foreign Languages (sequential, in the same language) May use up to two additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above and/or AP, fine arts courses to raise the GPA. 16-18 credits used for GPA calculation Bright Futures -classes neededbefore graduation FOR FAS AND MEDALLION ONLY

  20. Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (2 years only) • 3.0 weighted GPA using 16 credits required for graduation • Must be a Vocational Completer with 3.5 GPA in a minimum of three sequential vocational credits • 30 hours community • College Placement Tests SATACTCPT Math 440 Reading 18 Reading 83 Verbal 440 English 17 Sentence 83 Math 19 Algebra 72 Bright Futures (Cont.)

  21. GOLD SEAL ONLY • 4 English • 4 Math (including Algebra 1) • 3 Science (2 with labs) • 3 Social Studies • 1 Practical Arts or Performing Arts • 1 HOPE • 16 credits Bright Futures classes needed before graduation

  22. All of Bright Futures Scholarships require Volunteer Hours. VOLUNTEER HOURS • 100 hours for FAS • 75 hours for Medallion • 30 for Gold Seal VPS forms are available in our school website under Guidance page. START WORKING ON YOUR HOURS NOW! HOURS EARNED IN GRADES 9TH -12TH QUALIFY *Registration for Bright Futures starts December 1st of senior year. VOLUNTEER HOURS (vps)

  23. NEW lmhs Attendance Policybeginning term 2 –january 23, 2012

  24. Four (4) unexcused absences will result in a 59 (F) failing grade for the semester grade only. (9 weeks) • The student would earn a 59 but would still be able to take exams at full credit. The student would still be able to pass a class depending upon the exam grade. Unexcused absences

  25. 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence Tardies

  26. All missed work is due within 5 days after returning to school (see print-out for exceptions) Make-up work

  27. To participate in or attend an extracurricular activity, a student must be present in school for at least 2 full periods of that school day. participation

  28. Participation points shall be awarded and applied to semester exam. Points are based on classroom attendance (see scale below). *Any absence Excused or Unexcused will count against incentive. (some exceptions apply) 0 days absent 9 points added to exam 1 day absent 6 points added to exam 2 – 3 days absent 3 points added to exam 4 or more days absent 0 points added to exam • Example: A student with a 79% on his/her semester exam and 0 absences would have 9 participation points added to his/her semester exam grade making it an 88/B. Semester exams may not exceed 100 points for grading purposes. SEE THE PRINT-OUT FOR COMPLETE ATTENDANCE POLICY rewards for good attendance

  29. Internet Resources • Google=Lake Minneola High School • http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmhs/site/default.asp Other resources: • Facts.org • Bright Futures • Lake Sumter Community College • Florida Choices (CAREERS) • CollegeBoard.com (SAT) • ACTstudent.org

  30. student Checklist • Earn Good Grades • Have Good Attendance • Follow the rules • Meet with your guidance counselor • Get involved with clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities • Take advantage of academic opportunities…….

  31. Make an appointment to see me in my office Or Visit me at the Corner Guidance on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria. 9th Grade Counselor- Dr. green

  32. Quotes To Live by: “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” “THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING……

  33. Please limit your questions to general topics. Questions

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