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JUNIOR CLASS VISITS

JUNIOR CLASS VISITS. Spanish River Community High School November 2011 Guidance Department. Class of 2013 GOAL:. MEET THE COUNSELORS. ALL 9 th grade Mrs. Rockwell A-F Mrs. Freedman G-Li Mrs. Loyacona (and ESE Students) Lo-Se Mrs. Towers Sh-Z Mrs. Barry

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JUNIOR CLASS VISITS

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  1. JUNIOR CLASS VISITS Spanish River Community High School November 2011 Guidance Department Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  2. Class of 2013 GOAL: Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  3. 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 Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  4. To Graduate, I need: • 24 credits • 2.0 grade point average (GPA)-Most colleges and university want to see a 3.0 and higher • FCAT- Reading and Math passing score of 300 • 20 hours of community service (Keep in mind that MOST Scholarships including Bright Futures will require 75 hours or more.) • PINK FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE • COMMUNITY SERVICE MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE Dec. 1 SENIOR YEAR Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  5. Grade Forgiveness How can I make up Semester grades of D’s and F’s… • FLVS • E2020- Credit Lab Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  6. 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) Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  7. ASVAB • November 30th-Sign up now in Guidance • December -Interpretation Session which includes interest inventory and internet resources Identify skills and abilities • No cost • No military obligation Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  8. PSAT • PSAT scores will arrive in December • Review scores to study for SAT • Identify weaknesses to study • Plan dates for SAT and ACT this spring • Take SAT and ACT in Spring of Junior year • Code provided on PSAT score report • Access www.collegeboard.com • MyRoad for career planning • Quickstart for college planning Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  9. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS Scholastic Achievement TestSAT Reasoning Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections Maximum Score 800 each section Minimum requirement State Universities 1050 (excluding Writing) Community college 880 (excluding Writing) American College TestingACT English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing Maximum Score 36 each section Minimum requirement State Universities 24 (excluding Writing) Community college 18-19 (excluding Writing) Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  10. Spanish River School Code100136Always use this code on tests and college applications! Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  11. SELECTING COLLEGESMaking choices • Safe Schools • Match Schools • Reach Schools • Individual choices • Considerations • Academic needs • Personal needs • Social needs We suggest 5 to 7 schools total!! Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  12. College Admissions Criteria • Academic courses & achievements • Test Scores • Essays • Leadership • “Special” talents • Extra-curricular accomplishments • Teacher recommendations • School recommendations Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  13. COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLANNING TESTING OPTION --- COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST FEE $25 CONTENT READING, ENGLISH, MATH 2 + 2 PROGRAM IN FLORIDA FRESHMAN/ SOPHOMORE YEAR at COMM. COLLEGE JUNIOR/ SENIOR YEAR at UNIVERSITY (Some Comm. Colleges now offer 4 year programs) Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  14. BRIGHT FUTURES Florida Academic Scholars Award • 100% tuition (up to 120 credits) at public universities • 3.5 GPA/1280 SAT/28 ACT/ NEW- 100 hours service Florida Medallion Scholars Award • 3.0 GPA and 1020 SAT or 22 ACT/ NEW- 75 hours service • 75% of tuition (up to 120 credits) at public universities • 100% of tuition at community colleges Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar Award • 3.0 GPA and 880 SAT or 19 ACT or CPT scores • Complete a 3-Course vocational program in H.S. DO NOT APPLY NOW! Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  15. JANUARY-Register for ACT & SAT January 11th: Bring your parents to Junior College planning night at 6:00 in the Media Center FEBRUARY-Prepare for ACT & SAT FEBRUARY-Explore colleges Books Internet Visits Network with current university students FEBRUARY-Plan courses for Senior year MARCH & APRIL--Take ACT & SAT APRIL & MAY Make list of options or colleges Familiarize yourself with the application process Campus visits MAY & JUNE take ACT & SAT & SAT II Take SAT II if required CALENDAR FOR JUNIORS Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  16. Meet with your Counselor • Spring Registration for SY 2013 • Select Senior Year Courses • Discuss post-graduation plans • Discuss Financial Aid options • Monitor graduation progress Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  17. Websites for Smart Sharks/FACTS.org Community Service Form NEXT Magazine Credit Summary Handouts Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  18. Senior Year and College Applications are around the corner! Good luck Class of 2013! Graduation...It's everybody's business!

  19. Class of 2013 GOAL:

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