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Welcome ERHS Knights

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Welcome ERHS Knights

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    1. Welcome ERHS Knights! 11th and 12th Grade Parent Night September 23, 2008

    2. Guidance Counselors Mrs. Rita OConnor Guidance Department Chair A-B Ms. Stacy Keaveny C-D Ms. Lorraine Gordon E-Ha Mrs. Angela Ratter He-Ll Mr. Travis Beverly Lo-M Ms. Karen Gabel N-Ram Mr. Richard Lecker RAN-Si Mrs. Preya Jadunauth Sk-Z Mrs. Jill Fornoles

    3. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 1. Apply no later than November 1 to a 4-year university. 2. A complete file consists of: application (online if possible), application fee, transcripts (high school & LSCC), essays and recommendations (if required). 3. No decision will be made until all are received. 4. Do not change schedule after acceptance without communicating with the university.

    4. Post-Secondary Planning for College-Bound Students Resumes and Letters of Recommendation: - Provide a resume to anyone you are asking for a recommendation from along with an addressed and stamped envelope - Allow the individual 2 weeks to complete the recommendation - Unless the recommendation must come a specific individual (counselor, teacher, coach) ask someone that knows you well - For online recommendations, only the resume is needed; please make sure it has your DOB and SSN on it

    5. CLERMONT SCHOLARSHIPS Complete one common scholarship application Complete one essay (a couple require 2) Obtain 2 references (copy them for each scholarship Obtain 1 transcript for each scholarship application Copy 1 resume for each application Complete a packet for each scholarship application Packets available February 1 due back to Guidance on March 2, 2 p.m.

    6. Senior Scholarships Awarded in 2008 Scholarships presented at the program in May 2008 $163,900 Bright Futures Scholarships 18 Academic $306,432 134 Medallion $1,379,664 16 Gold Seal $119,880 ______________________________________________ TOTAL $1,969,876

    8. Lake-Sumter College Night Wednesday, October 8 - Leesburg Campus ...6:30 until 8:30 p.m., in the Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center Gym College and university representatives from throughout the southeast U.S. will be on hand to answer your questions about their schools. LSCC Showcase Presentations...6:00, 6:45 or 7:30 p.m., in the Center's Magnolia Room Learn more about your community college...LSCC Plus, information about financial aid, admission requirements, and more.

    9. Graduation Requirements for 2009/2010 Graduates Standard Diploma 4 English Credits 3 Math Credits (Alg1/ equivalent and higher) 3 Science credits to include 2 labs World History (1), American History (1), American Gov (.5) and Economics (.5) Personal Fitness (.5), Life Mgmt (.5) and .5 of any other physical education course 1 Vocational or Fine/Performing Art credit 8.5 elective credits 24 total credits 2.0 unweighted GPA Passing FCAT score - 300 on Reading and Math ACT/SAT equivalent: - Must take FCAT every time it is offered - ACT/SAT score will only be considered at the time of graduation - ACT: 15-Reading 15-Math - SAT: 410-Reading 370-Math

    10. Junior and Senior Year Checklists Junior Year Prep courses Visit college campuses PSAT in fall SAT/ACT in spring of junior year Activities Monitor eligibility at www.facts.org Senior Year Challenging schedule Track application deadlines Apply early for college and scholarships Retake ACT/SAT Apply for BF after 12/1 and FAFSA after 1/1. Monitor eligibility at www.facts.org

    11. PSAT Wednesday, October 15, 2008 11th graders (optional) Only way to qualify for National Merit Scholarship $15, pre-registration required in Guidance Deadline: October 3, 2008 http://www.nationalmerit.org/

    12. PSAT SCORES PSAT SCORES Indicate the ability to score a 3 or higher on an AP test (Score Range (1 5) AP Potential alerts parents, students, and teachers to students potential Importance of AP courses Adding a 0 to combined Verbal & Math scores indicates a possible SAT score which will be taken in Spring of junior year or Fall of senior year

    13. ACT vs. SAT Colleges have no preference Free practice tests

    14. Test Websites ACT www.actstudent.org SAT www.collegeboard.com

    15. Check out your childs courses and grades. Get an individualized evaluation of his/her progress towards meeting Bright Futures AND state university system admission requirements. Learn how your child can earn college credit in high school. Get detailed information about Advanced Placement classes, dual enrollment courses, and college-level examination program (CLEP) tests. Help your student in choosing a career. Provides assessments to discover interests and skills your child needs in order to find the right career. Investigate Florida colleges and degrees. Find out what different programs are offered at different Florida institutions, so if youre looking for colleges that offer a certain degree, the search will show all the schools that offer that particular program. Apply online for admissions and financial aid. Enables your child to apply online to multiple Florida colleges by entering personal information just once.

    16. Bright Futures Did you know? Students do not apply for Bright Futures until December of their senior year AND only have until their graduation to apply; otherwise, they forfeit all future eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship. Not all high school courses qualify students for a Bright Futures Scholarship. Its crucial that students and parents refer to the Bright Futures brochure for details AND visit FACTS.org to compare transcripts with Bright Futures academic requirements. Students have up to 3 years from high school graduation to begin using the scholarship. Therefore, all students should apply even if they are planning to move out of state, enlist in the military or take a few years off. Florida Medallion Scholars who enroll in and attend Florida public community colleges receive an amount equal to 100% of tuition and fees for college credit courses leading to an associate degree.

    17. If your child does not fulfill the VPS and/or test score requirements by February, please note that his/her transcript will not be evaluated until the late June transmittal.

    18. WEBSITES www.facts.org watch your students progress toward Bright Futures (log in and create username and password) www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org All seniors must apply on the website after December 1 for Bright Futures

    19. GUIDANCE WEBSITE important information resource links $cholarship postings http://lake.k12.fl.us/erh/ Click on the tab for Guidance

    20. Dual Enrollment 3.0 GPA or better (Unweighted) Take CPT or ACT score- English 17 AND Reading 18 AND Math 19 (must meet all 3 minimum scores) or SAT score- Verbal 440 AND Math 440 (must meet both minimum scores)

    21. To maintain Dual Enrollment eligibility: The students unweighted high school GPA must be a 3.0 or higher. The students college GPA must be a 2.0 or higher. Students are required to attend any FCAT testing session as determined by the state of Florida even if it means missing a dual enrolled course. Failure to take a required FCAT test will disqualify them from Dual Enrollment the following term. All college textbooks must be returned to the Guidance Office immediately after dual enrollment exams.

    22. Important Considerations for Students and Parents Dual enrolled students are establishing a college GPA; therefore, it is important to understand that college admissions can be effected and, in some cases, offers of admission can be revoked if a student is unsuccessful in dual enrolled courses. Attendance in dual enrolled courses is solely the responsibility of the student.

    23. VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SERVICE

    24. GUIDANCE EXPRESS During all lunches, students may go to the concession stand area to speak to a counselor. Here, they may have questions answered, forms signed or obtained, or make appointments with their counselor. The Guidance Express schedule is as follows: Monday: Mrs. OConnor Tuesday: Ms. Gordon and Mrs. Fornoles Wednesday: Ms. Keaveny and Mr. Beverly Thursday: Mrs. Ratter and Mrs. Jadunauth Friday: Ms. Gabel and Mr. Lecker

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