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AMOS P. GODBY JUNIOR NIGHT CLASS of 2014 TUESDAY , OCTOBER 2, 2012

AMOS P. GODBY JUNIOR NIGHT CLASS of 2014 TUESDAY , OCTOBER 2, 2012. ADMINISTRATION. Shelly Bell, Principal – bells@leonschool.net Ben Threadgill, Asst. Principal Curriculum threadgillb@leonschools.net Marcus Scott, Asst. Principal Attendance scottm@leonschools.net

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AMOS P. GODBY JUNIOR NIGHT CLASS of 2014 TUESDAY , OCTOBER 2, 2012

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  1. AMOS P. GODBY JUNIOR NIGHT CLASS of 2014TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012

  2. ADMINISTRATION • Shelly Bell, Principal – bells@leonschool.net • Ben Threadgill, Asst. Principal Curriculum threadgillb@leonschools.net • Marcus Scott, Asst. Principal Attendance scottm@leonschools.net • Zachary Ansley, Asst. Principal Guidance ansleyz@leonschools.net • Robert O’Banner, Dean Student Discipline obannerr@leonschools.net

  3. GUIDANCE STAFF Jenny Taylor, Junior counselor taylorj@leonschools.net 617-4711 x1132 Darius Jones, Senior counselor jonesd5@leonschools.net 617-4711 x1137 Diana Chipps, Registrar chippsd@leonschools.net 617-4711 x1141 Carolyn Jackson, Administrative Asst. jacksonc@leonschool.net 617-4711 x1130 Rebecca Shultz, Testing coordinator shultzr@leonschools.net 617-4711 x1108

  4. CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • English4 credits: with major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature • Mathematics 4 credits: one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent, and one must be Geometry or a higher-level mathematics course from courses that qualify for state university • Science 3 credits in Science: two of which must have a laboratory component • Social Studies : 1 credit World History , 1 credit American History, .5 credit American Government, .5 credit Economics • Foreign Language: Not required for high school graduation, but required for admission into state universities; must be 2 years if same language • Fine Arts or Performing Arts, Speech, Debate, or Practical Arts: 1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts (eligible courses specified in Course Code Directory) • Physical Education: 1 credit in Physical Education to include the integration of Health (HOPE) • Total 24 credits • State Assessment Requirements: Passing scores on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that is concordant with passing scores on the FCAT (ACT: 18 reading; 15 math or SAT 420 reading; 340 math ) • Grade Point Average (GPA) Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

  5. NOT ON TRACK?? • See guidance counselor immediately for approval! • Credit Retrieval • Florida Virtual School or Leon County Virtual School • www.flvs.net • FLVS is after school hours • LCVS is during school and after school hours

  6. STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM of FLORIDA • MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS Students applying to the State University System in summer 2013 or later may be considered for admission based on the following criteria: • Student has a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale as calculated by the university • SUS GPA IS NOT GHS GPA! SUS GPA recomputed on academic courses only.

  7. FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGES • http://www.fldoe.org/ this website will give you information about all the community colleges in Florida -click on “Florida Colleges” (on the left side) -on the next page, look at the “links” to the right to access more information *There are 28 Community Colleges, 18 have become State Colleges that offer 4 year degrees in some programs *Many of the Community Colleges offer degrees from partner universities *Open enrollment, encouraged to apply early *Admission: high school diploma, PERT score or ACT/SAT

  8. MINIMUM STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES • In addition to achieving the minimum GPA, a student must achieve the minimum scores for each SAT Reasoning Test or ACT section as outlined below: • SAT –Critical Reading >= 440 or ACT –Reading >= 18 • SAT –Mathematics >= 440 or ACT –Mathematics >= 19 • SAT –Writing >= 440 or ACT –English/Writing >=17

  9. SUGGESTED TIME-LINE!!!!! • January/February/March(2013) Register and take college entrance examinations • June/July (2013) • Tour Campus • September/October (2013) • Register and take college entrance examinations for 2ndtime in fall of Senior year 2013 • Early Registration due by • October 1, 2013 NOTE: check the university websites for specific dates

  10. EXAMPLES OF UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS • Florida State University: GPA: 3.5-4.3 SAT: 1670-1870 ACT: 23-30 • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University GPA: 2.5-3.0 SAT: 1200-1470 ACT: 17-20 • University of Florida GPA: 3.9-4.5 SAT: 1710-1970 ACT: 25-32 • University of South Florida GPA: 3.5-4.2 SAT: 1620-1720 ACT: 23-29

  11. OTHER POST SECONDARY OPTIONS • MILITARY • ASVAB –Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery • High School Diploma (GED is no longer accepted • Successfully pass a physical examination (Basic) • VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS TABE –Test of Adult Basic Education • * Test offered on-site at most centers! • * $20.00 (Fee) • http://www.tmaarc.org/pdfs/tabeteststudyguide.pdf • www.testprepreview.com/tabe_practice.htm • OR • ACT/SAT • High School Diploma • Completion of Admission Application • Completion of FAFSA WORKFORCE http://www.wfplus.org/

  12. AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) • www.actstudent.org • Achievement –Measures learned skills & knowledge • 4 Sub Sections • English • Math • Reading • Science Reasoning • * Must be taken with WRITING to be accepted!!!

  13. SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) www.collegeboard.com • Aptitude -measure a person’s ability to acquire, through future training, some specific set of skills • Critical Reading • Math • Writing

  14. SCHOLARSHIPS and GRANTS • FEDERAL RESOURCES: • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.students.gov • www.studentaid.ed.gov • www.nationalservice.gov • www.hhs.gov • www.va.gov *FLORIDA GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org Select “state grants, scholarships and Applications, and then click on Program offered. JUNIORS DO NOT APPLY UNTIL DECEMBER OF SENIOR YEAR (2013) -Florida Bright Futures -Jose Marti -Rosewood Family Scholarship -Mary McLeod Bethune -Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans

  15. BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/ JUNIORS DO NOT APPLY UNTIL DECEMBER OF SENIOR YEAR (2013) SUBJECT TO CHANGE!! FAS= 1290 SAT FMS= 1170 SAT GVS= 440 SATR 29 ACT 26 ACT 440 SATM 100 hours 75 hours 17 ACTE 18 ACTR 19 ACTM 104 PERTR 99 PERTW 113 PERTM • NOTE NEW: GVS can ONLY be used for career certificate and Applied Technology programs

  16. NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST • The scores from the PSAT/NMSQT are used (with the permission of the student) to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program. • October 17, 2012 • $15.00 • Sign up in guidance office

  17. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES www.flvc.org - formerly known as facts.org -explore career and academic progress - access high school transcript - evaluate courses completed against requirements for graduation, college and career readiness and Bright Futures Scholarship - search college and university profiles and degree offerings www.godby.leon.k12.fl.us http://www.leonschools.net/ www.volunteerleon.org

  18. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER • Sept 26 Interim Reports Oct. 8-19, 2012 FCAT RetakesOctober 30 Report Cards Nov. 14, 2012 ASVABNovember 20th Interim Reports Dec. 18-20, 2012 EXAMSJanuary 16th Report Cards April 8-19, 2013 FCAT retakes February 6th Interim Reports Month of May, AP ExamsApril 3rd Report CardsApril 24th Interim Reports May 31st Elementary Report CardsJune 11th Secondary Report Cards

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