Niceville High School

Junior Essentials

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS• Course Requirements

 • Academic Areas Minimum Credits Required• English 4• Mathematics 4 (requirements vary by

date of entry into 9th grade)*• Science 3 (two Lab Sciences – all NHS Sciences include labs)*• Social Studies 3 (1.0 World History/1.0 American History/

.5 Economics /.5 American Government)• Personal Fitness .5 • Physical Education .5• Fine/Performing Art 1 • Electives 8 (Two or more credits in the same foreign language is

strongly recommended and is required for entrance into a Florida university). Electives can include additional English, math, science and social studies classes.

Total Credits for Graduation: 24

 

The state of Florida requires: A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point

average to receive a diploma.

FCAT - STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS BY YEAR OF ENTRY INTO 9TH GRADE can be found at http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/fcatpass.pdf .

Students entering 9th grade in 2009-2010 or prior must complete one credit in Algebra I or higher.

Honor Graduate Requirements(24 Credit Graduates)

• Determined at the end of 7th Semester• Cum Laude= 4.0-4.19; Magna Cum Laude=4.2-

4.49; Summa Cum Laude=4.5+• 19 Credits

– 3.5 English credits– 3.5 Social Studies Credits– 3.5 Math Credits– 3.5 Science Credits– 1.5 Foreign Language Credits (Same

Language)– 3.5 Elective CreditsSeniors must complete the course/course level

through the eighth semester.

Importance of Senior Year Course Selection

• AP, AICE , Honors, Regular• Rigor of Core Courses• Disciplined Program of Study• Acceptance is Conditional Based on

Final Transcripts• High School GPA Recalculated By

University Admissions

Prep Testing• SAT: www.sat.collegeboard.com

Test Date: June 2; Registration deadline: May 8• ACT: www.actstudent.org Test Date: June 9; Registration deadline: May 4• Niceville High School CEEB code: 101-232• FCPT (PERT): Northwest Florida State College or

NHS• College Corner—NHS Media Center• Online study sites

– www.Number2.com;– www.studyhall.com; – www.satexamprep.com– www.INeedAPencil.com

• Local Workshops

High School to Post-Secondary Resources

• Niceville High School Senior Newsletter

• Bright Futures Information• College Credit Programs

–AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, CLEP

• College Costs• SUS Admissions Information• Talented 20 Program • NCAA Academic Eligibility

Visit the School Websitewww.NicevilleHighSchool.org

Beyond High School

Colleges and UniversitiesColleges: no post-graduateUniversities: graduate

Community and Junior CollegesTwo year degrees, certificates

Trade, Technical and Business SchoolsCertificates, diplomas

Military/ROTC /Academy Appointments

Military Service Pathways

College Application Process• Florida Public Universities

• Apply online at college’s/university’s website

• Transcripts sent electronically• Transcripts for Fall Admissions• Dual Enrollment Transcripts

• High School Resume

• Recommendations

• Essay

• Deadlines!!!

• Common Application at www.commonapp.org

College Visits/Deadlines

• Narrow college selections• Organize!• Make college visits – Juniors are permitted

1 day for college visits; Seniors are permitted 2 days for college visits (count as school leave)

• Watch deadlines for applications, scholarships, financial aid, housing etc.

• Apply for scholarships/financial aid

www.FACTS.org• DOE site loaded with information!• E-Pep account

• User ID and Password is available from Mrs. Campbell in Guidance

• Updated information may be required• Answer Security questions• Log off to save updates/changes

• High school academic evaluations• Florida Bright Futures information• College Admission requirements• College transcripts/grades• Links to Florida Colleges and Universities• Much More!

Let’s look at ePEP

•Log-in and Password required

Florida Bright Futures

• Early Qualification at the end of the 7th semester

• Final qualification at the end of 8th semester.

• Community Service/Volunteer Form• Must Register Online (Registration

begins Dec 1 of the senior year) at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org

• FAFSA is Required

Florida Academic Scholars

• Private Institution

- Hourly rate per credit hour of tuition at a public institution

• 3.5 Weighted GPA• 16 Credits

– 4 English– 4 Mathematics– 3 Natural Science– 3 Social Science– 2 Foreign Language

• 100 hrs. Community Service

• SAT – 1280+• ACT – 28+

• Public Institution

- Hourly rate per credit hour for tuition

Florida Medallion Scholars

• Public Institution– Hourly rate per

credit hour for tuition

• Private Institution

- Hourly rate per credit hour of tuition at a public institution

• 3.0 Weighted GPA• 16 Credits – Same as

Academic Scholars• 75 Hours Community

Service• SAT – 1020+• ACT – 22+

Florida Gold Seal Vocational

• Public Institution

– Hourly rate per credit hour for tuition

• Private Institution

- Hourly rate per credit hour of tuition at a public institution

• 90 hours duration for scholarship

• 3.0 Weighted GPA from Core Courses

• 3.5 Un-weighted GPA in minimum of 3 vocational courses

• 30 Hours Community Service• 16 Core courses

– 4 English– 4 Mathematics (including Alg. I)– 3 Natural Science– 3 Social Science– 1 Practical/Performing Arts– ½ Life Management Skills– ½ Personal Fitness– 3 Vocational Program

• SAT – V=440; Math=440• ACT – E=17; R=18; M=19• PERT – Reading=83; Sentence

Skills=83; Algebra=72

Financial Aid• Online applications for FAFSA and state

financial aid – plus online status checks• Description of financial aid programs

available• Institution-specific scholarship links and

national scholarship search• Watch for FAFSA Deadlines at your

selected institutions. Deadline for Florida public schools is March 15.

• Florida Bright Futures Website Frequently Asked Questions: www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture

FAFSA vs. Bright Futures

• FAFSA is based entirely on the student’s and parent’s income-GPA and test scores are not a part of the equation

• Bright Futures is a merit based scholarship awarded to the student for their GPA and Test scores

IMPORTANT WEBSITES• Niceville High School:

Niceville High School.org

• FACTS.ORG (ePEP)

• Scholarship Search Engine: FastWeb.com

• FAFSA4Caster: FederalStudentAid.ed.gov

• FAFSA: FAFSA.ed.gov

WRAPPING IT UP!

•Active Grades Matter;•ACT/SAT June Tests;•Understand your current Bright Futures GPA and profile;•Visit Technical/Trade Schools, Community Colleges and Universities over the Summer;•Develop High School Resume prior to Senior year;•Maintain a Rigor of Balanced, Senior Curriculum.