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2010-2011 TIMBERWOLF FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT

2010-2011 TIMBERWOLF FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT. WELCOME Receive important information from Chiles HS. Join ListServe at www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us. Guidance Department. Mrs. Kim Scott A – Da Bright Futures & DH Mrs. Kim Brumage De – He Career Specialist

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2010-2011 TIMBERWOLF FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT

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  1. 2010-2011TIMBERWOLF FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT WELCOME Receive important information from Chiles HS. Join ListServe at www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us

  2. Guidance Department Mrs. Kim Scott A – DaBright Futures & DH Mrs. Kim Brumage De – He Career Specialist Ms. Alice Mathis Hi – Me ESOL, Special & Summer Programs Mr. Ron Callahan Mi - Sc Referral Coordinator Mrs. Teresa Dennis Se – Z Scholarships Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

  3. Counselor Roles (How we can help you and your student) • Personal matters • School matters • Academic advisement • Career and college advisement • Scholarship information

  4. Standard Diploma Graduation Options • A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, or • A three-year, 18 credit standard college preparatory program, or • A three-year, 18 credit career preparatory program Standard 24 Credit Graduation Requirements • English – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its equivalent and Geometry) • Science – 3 credits • Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History, Economics and US Government) • Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1 credit • Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit • Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) • Earn a 2.0 GPA • Earn Level 3 on Grade 10 FCAT II Reading • Take Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC) which will equal 30% of final grade

  5. Practical Arts Courses at Chiles High SchoolApproved to meet the Arts Graduation Requirement Web I, II TV Productions I, II, III, IV Communications Technology I, II, III Engineering Technology I, II, III Culinary Arts I, II, III

  6. Grading System Grading Scale A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59 Earning Credit .5 credit is earned for each semester course completed with a grade of D or higher. Each nine weeks grade is 2/5 of the semester grade, the exam is 1/5. GrdEach Grading PeriodSem ExamSemester Grade A 8 points 4 points 18-20 pts. = A B 6 points 3 points 13-17 pts. = B C 4 points 2 points 8-12 pts. = C D 2 points 1 point 3-7 pts. = D F 0 points 0 points 0-2 pts. = F *Per grading period – A student must earn at least 1 point in the second nine weeks or the exam in order to receive credit for the semester. This information is available on page 9 of the CHS Handbook/Planner. Check your student’s academic progress online with Parent Portal!

  7. Grade Combinations for Two Nine Weeks and Exam Here is a chart showing all possible combinations and the FINAL grade results which will be computed automatically resulting in the student earning 1/2 credit. 9 weeks GRADE A,A A,B A,C A,D A,F B,B B,C B,D B,F C,C C,D C,F D,D D,F F,F EXAM A A A B B C B B C C C C C C D D B A B B B C B B C C C C D D D D C A B B C C B C C C C C D D D F D B B B C C B C C D C D D D D F F B B C C F C C C F C D F D F F

  8. Grade Point Average • Students start earning an official unweighted and weighted GPA after the completion of one semester of a high school course. • Unweighted is based on all courses awarded: A = 4 C = 2 B = 3 D = 1 • Weightedis based on: honors and honors gifted awarded an extra .5 for a semester grade of a C or better. Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or higher. Where and how we use GPAs: • Unweighted GPA (promotion/graduation) • Weighted GPA (class rank and academic awards) • 9 weeks GPA (on report card) • Semester GPA (on transcript) • Cumulative GPA – weighted and unweighted (on transcript) • Chiles High School GPA is different than GPAs computed by Bright Futures, Colleges/universities and NCAA . • 2.0 unweighted GPA required to participate in extracurricular activities

  9. Sample transcript Year 08-09 Grade Lev.08 School 37-0531 Year 09-10 Grade Lev.09 School 37-1141 -----------COURSE----------- -SEM- -----------COURSE----------- ---SEM- NUMBER TITLE 1 2 CREDIT NUMBER TITLE 1 2 CREDIT 07083408 SPANISH I B B 1.00 21033000 W CULT GEO B B 1.00 07083500 SPANISH II B B 1.00 10013200 ENG HON I A h A h 1.00 12003100 ALGEBRA I C C 1.00 15063201 HOPE B .50 15063202 HOPE A .50 20013200 E/S SCI HON A h B h 1.00 GPA YR: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CRDT YR: 1.00 GPA YR: 3.17 WTD:3.33 CRDT YR: 6.00 CUM: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 3.14 WTD:3.29 CUM CR: 7.00

  10. Exam Exemptions Student must meet the following requirements during the semester: • “A” in both nine weeks grading period. • No referral resulting in ISS or OSS. • No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday School. • Satisfactory citizenship in all classes. • Has parent permission to exempt exam(s). • Non-academic elective courses – Students may exempt elective course exams both semesters. • Academic courses - Students are required to take one semester exam in each academic subject area (either the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam). Academic courses include English, math, science, social studies and foreign language • 1st semester exam week is December 13 - 17. There are not early release days during this week.

  11. Promotion to 10th grade • 5 credits • 1.0 unweighted GPA • Standardized tests are used for academic placement (FCAT) • Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance counselor to discuss retake options. Options include: • Adult Education – Leon County Schools • Leon County Virtual School • Florida Virtual School • Private Schools – summer only *All of these options require approval from your student’s guidance counselor.

  12. 10th grade Progression • English II • Science • Math • World History 10th grade AP Accel Progression • English II • Science • Math • Advanced Placement Course – options may include AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP World History or AP Art History

  13. Options during the next three years • Advanced Placement Courses • Dual Enrollment Courses • Lively Dual Enrollment • Gifted Externship Program • DCT Work Study Program

  14. State of Florida University System Minimum standards 3.0 recalculated academic GPA, plus SAT or ACT OR 2.5 – 2.99 recalculated academic GPA, plus at least a minimum score in all three sections of the SAT or ACT as outlined below: SAT – Critical Reading >= 460 or ACT – Reading >= 19, SAT – Math >= 460 or ACT Math >= 19, and SAT – Writing >= 440 or ACT English/Writing >= 18. ALL students must complete the secondary academic unit requirements: • 4 units of English • 4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher. Liberal Arts, Integrated and Informal Geometry are not counted. Algebra IA & IB = 1 unit together • 3 units of science • 3 units of social science • 2 sequential units of the same foreign language • 2 elective units, preferably English, math, science, social science, or foreign language State universities use the same method for weighting academic courses earning a “C” or better : 1.0 weighted for AP and dual enrollment , .5 weighted for honors

  15. Florida State University • Fall Admissions Middle 50% 3.6 - 4.2 academic GPA 1750 - 1970 SAT 26 - 30 ACT Average # of academic units: 22.5 Academic Profile: GPA, strength of curriculum (# of honors, AP and DE courses, advanced foreign language), test scores, essay

  16. University of Florida • Admissions Middle 50% 4.1 - 4.4 academic GPA 1870 - 2100 SAT 28 - 32 ACT • Current freshmen admitted at UF: 87.5% of students with a 4.0 and above academic GPA were admitted 74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic units were admitted

  17. FAMU • Middle 50% for Admission 2.74 – 3.41 academic GPA 1300 - 1540 SAT 18 - 22 ACT • May admit under state minimum requirements

  18. University of Central Florida • Middle 50% for admission: 3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA 1700-1890 SAT 25 – 28 ACT • Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scores

  19. University of South Florida • Fall admissions middle 50% 3.5 – 4.1 academic GPA 1620-1910 SAT 24 -28 ACT • Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scores

  20. Selective Colleges • Grades in academic courses • Strength of curriculum • ACT/SAT and often SAT II • Class Rank • Extracurricular activities/college resume • Leadership positions held • Community service/volunteer experiences • Letters of recommendation

  21. Community College • Admission based on Regular high school diploma • Florida community colleges recommend that students take the same core high school courses that are required for state university admission • Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. • A student with an AA degree is guaranteed admission to state university (not necessarily university or program of your choice), acceptance of 60 credit hours towards your BA/BS degree and junior standing. • Everyone must take a placement test. The CPT will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It is generally recommended for students to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year. SAT: 440 verbal and 550 math ACT: 17 English, 18 reading, 21 math

  22. NCAA Requirements • Required for any student athlete who wants to play at a Division I or II college • Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior year. (online application and fee) • Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT scores • Sliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scores • Core Courses • 4 credits in English • 3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher) • 2 credits in Science (1 lab if offered by the school) • 2 credits of Social Science • 1 credit of additional English, math, science • 4 additional academic credits Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net “Prospective Student Athletes” for more information.

  23. Bright Futures Scholarships • Academic Scholars Award- Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements:3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT or 29 ACT and 75 hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles Guidance website. • Florida Medallion Scholars Award- Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements:3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) and 1050 SAT or 23 ACT. 16 required academic credits include: 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I level and above which does not include Liberal Arts, Integrated or Informal Geometry). Algebra IA and IB = 1 credit together 3 Science 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) View scholarship award amounts at: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awardamt.htm Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester for honors and AP courses with a “C” or higher. Honors foreign language is not honors for BF GPA calculation.

  24. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award- Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading & Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra) Gold Seal is a two year scholarship. TV Productions I Communication Technology I TV Productions II Communication Technology II TV Productions III Communication Technology III Culinary Arts I DCT I Culinary Arts II DCT II Culinary Arts III DCT III Engineering Technology I Computing for College and Careers Engineering Technology II Web Design I Engineering Technology III Web Design II Criminal Justice I Criminal Justice II Criminal Justice III *** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.

  25. ePEP- Personal Education Planner • Florida has a one-stop student advising website at www.FACTS.org. There’s a special section just for high school students. • Freshmen are required to update their ePEP this year. • Students can: • See what options they have for courses during each year of high school. • See their high school transcript and find out whether they are taking the right courses to graduate. • Take a Career Interest Inventory called CHOICES. • Check out different careers and see what kind of education or training is required. • See what courses will make them eligible to go to college or to qualify for a Bright Futures scholarship to help pay for college. • Plan courses for each year of high school, so they can help lead them to where they want to go.

  26. Bright Futures and State University System Course Requirements Evaluation Tracking Tools on www.FACTS.ORG • FACTS.org offers exciting options for students and parents to compare transcript information to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, college admissions requirements and more. • This is not an official application or notice of award/admissions. • It is only as accurate at the records are on the date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year).

  27. Statewide Testing Program Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) · Measures student achievement of New Generation Sunshine State Standards · Focusing on Reading and math · High-level Standards Graduation Requirement – Grade 10 FCAT II Reading - Level 3 Graduation Requirement – Algebra I EOC – 30% of final grade • At Chiles, we use scores for placement purposes. We offer remediation in reading and math for students with low test scores.

  28. Action Plan For Freshmen: • Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin to formulate a plan for 10th grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum but maintain a balance. • Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc. • Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of underclassmen opportunities have been available in the guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. Available on our web site. • Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend FACTS.org Choices Planner and CollegeBoard'sMyRoad programs at www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad. • Take the PSAT as a 10th grader and as an 11th grader for last SAT preparation and National Merit Scholarship Program consideration. • FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year. • SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.

  29. Helpful Websites • www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us • www.firn.edu/doe/brfuture • www.FACTS.org • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org • www.fastweb.com • www.scholaraid.com • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org • www.review.com • www.collegequest.com

  30. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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