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Parent Awareness Night at Tomlin Middle School - December 1, 2009

Join us for an informative evening to learn about graduation benchmarks, programs of study, Bright Futures scholarships, community service hours, and what colleges look for in applicants. Don't miss this opportunity to prepare your child for the future!

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Parent Awareness Night at Tomlin Middle School - December 1, 2009

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  1. Parent Awareness Night Tomlin Middle School December 1, 2009

  2. School Web Sites http://plantcity.mysdhc.org http://strawberrycrest.mysdhc.org

  3. Off to an early start… Classes begin at 7:30 AM and dismiss at 3:00 PM

  4. Time to Learn! Students attend 7 classes and each class is 50 minutes in duration.

  5. Graduation Benchmarks • Program of Study/Major • 24 required credits • 2.0 Unweighted GPA • FCAT–Reading/Math/Science/Writing

  6. Programs/Courses of Study • Advanced College Preparatory • College Preparatory • College / Technical Preparatory • Technical Preparatory

  7. Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1 & higher) 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 HOPE 1 Performing Fine Art 2 Foreign Language (College Prep) .5 Reading 4 Electives in Major

  8. Grades & GPA • 3 grades make up semester average • Semester average goes on transcirpt • 4.0 weighted GPA after completion of 1st semester of the senior year earns Honor Graduate status.

  9. Bright Futures Scholarships • Florida Academic Scholar • Florida Medallion Scholar • Vocational Gold Seal

  10. Florida Academic Scholar • 3.5 weighted GPA on select core classes • Test score: 1270 SAT OR 28 ACT • 75 hours of documented Community Service • Must maintain a 3.0 in college • Will cover $126 per semester hour Tuition at a State Public University. • Will cover $78 per semester hour Tuition at a State Public Community College. • Does not cover summer terms.

  11. Community Service Hours • 75 hour requirement for Bright Futures Academic Scholars • Complete Community Service Proposal • Must be approved by High School Designee • Must address a Social Issue • No more than 3 Social Issues per student • Non School Hours • Student may not be compensated for volunteer hours

  12. Florida Medallion Scholar • 3.0 weighted GPA on select core classes • Test Score: 970 SAT OR 20 ACT • Must maintain a 2.75 in college • Will cover $95 per semester hour tuition at a State Public University. • Will cover $78 per semester hour Tuition at a Community College • Does not cover summer terms

  13. Florida Vocational Gold Seal Scholar • 3.0 weighted GPA on select core courses (does not include foreign language) • 3 courses in a vocational area • 3.5 GPA in the vocational courses • SAT: Critical Reading 440, Math 440 OR • ACT: English 17, Reading 18, Math 19 OR • CPT: Reading 83, Sentence Skills 83, Algebra 72 • Will cover $95 per semester hour Tuition at a State Public University. • Will cover $59 per semester hour Tuition at a State Public Community College. • Does not cover summer terms

  14. www.facts.org • Evaluation for the Bright Futures Scholarships • Evaluation for graduation requirements • Confirms that Social Security Number is accurate in school records. • Grades, test scores & community service is transmitted once a semester. • Next transmit date is February 2010

  15. What Colleges Look For… • Grade Point Average • Difficulty of curriculum/Strength of Senior Schedule • SAT or ACT scores • Class Rank • Application essays • Extracurricular Activities • Recommendations (upon request) • Interviews (upon request)

  16. Have a question? Kelley Duncan – Strawberry Crest High School Guidance Department Chair kelley.duncan@sdhc.k12.fl.us Toni Griffin – Plant City High School Guidance Department Chair toni.griffin@sdhc.k12.fl.us

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