underclassman parent night 11 presentation 2015-2016.pptx

8/20/2019 Underclassman Parent Night 11 Presentation 2015-2016.pptx

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WELCOME TO THEGUIDANCEINFORMATIONAL SESSIONFOR STUDENTS AND

PARENTS

DOUGLAS ANDERSON

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS


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• Kathy Anderson Department Chair

School Counselor, A-GI

• Brooke Rimondi School Counselor, GL-O

• Shaneka Ferrell School Counselor, P-Z

• Dayle Mack Office Clerk

• Loretta Nicholson Records Clerk

ph 904-346-5620fax 904-346-5636

http://www.da-arts.org

DA School Counseling Office


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NAVIANCE

Highschool and College Planning

Personalized account

College and career preparation and planning

Self-discovery assessments and inventories

Set goals

Create a resume

Utilize tools for time management, study skills,

decision making and more…


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PROMOTION CRITERIA

To Grade Credit Requirement Other

10 5 Credits: Including1 English or 1 Math N/A

1112 Credits: Including 2 English and any combination of 2 Math and/or

cience N/A

121! Credits: Including " English and any combination of # Math and/or

cience1$5 %&A or abo'e


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24 credits

2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass Grade 10 FSA ELA

Pass Algera 1 E!"

#a$e one on%line high school course

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS


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Graduation Requirements24 credits

4-English

4-Math (ta)en in middle or high school in 200*+200! or thereafter, Algebra I-

%eometry- . 2

3-Science

iology- 2 sciences3-Social Studies

orld istory- American istory- Economics- American %o'

2-Foreign Language

must be in same orld language-!ractical or !er"orming Fine #rt$

- %O!E

&-Electi'es$

$includes the 2 s(eci"ic arts courses "or )# arts seal


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WHAT IS ON THETRANSCRIPT?

Biographical Information - check for accuracy Official record of high school work

Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8th grade if HScourse); all courses and final averages count

Senior schedule

Weighted GPA and unweighted GPAONLY

Rank in class

Community service hours only

Test results

Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy


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GRADE POINT AVERAGE• State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale)

• District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)

• Re-calculated, Academic GPA (includes half of an extraquality point for each academic honors course, wholeextra point for AP, DE) State University Schools inFlorida

• Florida Bright Futures GPA (uses specific courses andincludes half of an extra quality point for each honors,

AP, or DE course). Go to www.flvc.org


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Study – every year counts; good year to build GPA

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility @

www.flvc.org

Take the SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org

College ready3 4no the ost secondary readiness scores3

Meet with your counselor

NAVIANCE

Continue activities /community service and document Know the steps for applying to college

write essays, prepare resume, letters of recommendations

EOC and AP exams

Junior Checklist


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THE COLLEGE PORTFOLIOCopy of TranscriptsCollege Application

College Entrance EssayLetters of RecommendationResume

College Portfolio Rubric


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PREPARE YOUR MATERIALS

Write Essays

Decide on Letters of Recommendation

Create a Resume

Submit Admissions Applications

Request Transcripts fromGuidance

Request Letters of Rec

Submit Remaining Applications

Beginning of Senior YearSummer


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2015-16 Test Dates

SAT TEST DATES WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG *COST: $54.50 (Reading & Math and Essay)- October 2015-Januaary 2016

*COST $43.00 (NEW Redesigned SAT)- March 2016 and thereafter

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

Oct 3, 2015 Sept 3, 2015 Sept 22 , 2015

Nov 7, 2015 Oct 9, 2015 Oct27, 2015

Dec 5, 2015 Nov 5, 2015 Nov 23, 2015

Jan 23, 2016 Dec 28, 2015 Jan 12, 2016March 5, 2016 Feb 5, 2016 Feb 23, 2016

May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016

June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 May 25, 2016

ACT TEST DATES WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG

*COST: $39.50 (Reading & Math)/$56.50 with Writing Option

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

Oct 24, 2015 Sept 18, 2015 Sept 19–Oct 2, 2015

Dec 12, 2015 Nov 6, 2015 Nov 7–20, 2015

Feb 6, 2016 Jan 8, 2016 Jan 9–15, 2016

April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5–18, 2016June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7–20, 2016

http://www.collegeboard.org/http://www.actstudent.org/http://www.actstudent.org/http://www.collegeboard.org/


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Extracurricular activities and community service are “hot”items! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most important(includes summer before ninth grade)submit all completed documentation to Ms. Cherry, Ms.Swartz or guidance (make copies to keep for your records)

turn in each verification form for all service completed yearlyobtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming communityservice from guidance (counselor corner lunch table)

What kind of activities are important?

Quality participation in one or few activities Service to the community –volunteering

Service and involvement in the school

Leadership and/or significant contributions

Communit* Ser'ice +

E,tracurricular #cti'ities


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SIX STEPS TO THECOLLEGE APPLICATION

PROCESS1) Know yourself and your reasons for attendingCollege

2) Consider College characteristics3) List, compare, and visit Colleges

4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines

5) Develop a plan to finance your education

6) Review and finalize your plans


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BE

WHEN YOU GROW UP? Interest Inventories Aptitude Testing

Career Research Matching Up the Results This is an emotional and intuitive

decision, not just a numbers game!!! You don’t need all the answers right now


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A university/four-year college Private or public

In-state or out-of-state

A community college

A vocational-technical school

A private technical college

What is right for me?


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CONSIDER COLLEGE

CHARACTERISTICS

Majors &educationalprograms

Type of school &degrees offered

Admission policy

Location & size Costs & financialaid

College affiliation& accreditation

Campus activities Support services


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FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

Primary focus is rstgetting bachelor’sdegree.

Opportunities tofurther educationbeyond the bachelor’sdegree ( year

degree!.

"niversities o#er a$ide variety of ma%ors.

&ntrancere'uirements vary

by school.

Attending schoolfulltime )* credits

per semester (mostclasses are + creditseach!


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A good t for

students $ho $antto transfer to auniversity or collegeto pursue a

bachelors degree. ,uaranteed

acceptance to a state university.

A good ft or

students who wantto enter aproessional ortechnical feld intwo years.

You can alsocontinue on to abachelor’s degree iyou choose.

Associate of Arts – 2+2 Associate in Science

State College – Community College


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LIST, COMPARE, AND VISIT!

Compile information from several resources: Internet/Websites College catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-basedservices

College representatives & college fairs Counselors and teachers Parents, students, and alumni

Prepare a college comparison checklist

Weigh advantages & disadvantages Contact the office of admission

Schedule appointments for your campus visits


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GENERAL TIPS

Establish Notebook with Dividers

Resume

Divider for Each School with check list

Create Folder System

Get the name of your Admission Rep and keep it

Establish a calendar of deadlines for each school

Maintain Senior Year Grades


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COLLEGE VISIT PROCEDURE

If the visit causes you to miss class(es) at DA, theabsence will be excused if the following procedure isfollowed:

For Juniors and Seniors only

Pick up an application in the Dean’s Office Obtain work from teachers prior to leaving

Turn in the application to the Attendance Office atleast two weeks prior to the college visit

Approval will only be granted for formal invitationsand open houses

Upon return to school bring a note signed by both auniversity representative and your parent/guardian


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CHECKLIST FOR A CAMPUS VISIT

Meet with an Admission Counselor Verify admission requirements

Determine actual college costs

Ask about financial aid opportunities

Take a campus tour

Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a class

Talk with students and faculty Discuss your chances for success:

admission, graduation, placement


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WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?The earlier you apply in your senior year

the better!

ost lorida tate "niversities have alreadyaccepted a ma%ority of their students by0ecember or their priority deadline has

passed.

1y ebruary some are still acceptingstudents.

ome colleges have rolling admissions.


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Narrow your choices

Review college admission test requirements

Know application fees and deadlines

Know scholarship requirements

Submit application materials (paper/electronic) Application for admission

High school transcript

Recommendations

Admission test results

Apply for Admission &

Observe Deadlines


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TO FINANCE YOUREDUCATION

Determine college costs

Investigate ALL possible resourcesParents

SavingsSummer earningsFinancial aid: scholarships (merit based andneed- based), grants, loans & work-study (need–based)

Other sources Secure necessary forms and note deadlines

Apply for financial aid as early as possible


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REVIEW AND FINALIZE

YOUR PLANSShow initiative and be assertive

Talk with your parents and counselor

Select a college that meets your needs andpreferences

Follow up with colleges to which you have applied


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MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSES

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Based on talent or merit

Very competitive - national pool of applicants

High GPA and test scores Academic

Artistic

Community service

Leadership Essay competitions


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MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSESBRIGHT FUTURES

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

during spring of senior year

Must meet minimum requirements for recalculated

GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Must maintain GPA in college


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BRIGHT FUTURES ELIGIBILITY

16 college-preparatory credits and up to 2additional credits from courses in these academicareas and/or AP fine arts courses

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) - 3.5 weighted Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academiccredits), 1290 SAT/29 ACT (excluding the writingsection), 100 hours community service

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academiccredits), 1170 SAT/26 ACT (excluding the writingsection) 75 hours community service


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EXPENSES

NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID

GRANTS, LOANS and WORK STUDY Many students and families receive need-based financial aid. Federal Government: “The Student Guide” and “Funding YourEducation” –www.ed.gov/finaid.html

Families complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

owww.fafsa.ed.gov

To estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. Visit theFAFSA4casterhttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimate

ORhttps://

studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/how-calculated to get

more information on the your EFC - Expected Family Contribution-the amount of federal student aid you are eligible to receive

ADDITIONAL

http://www.ed.gov/finaid.htmlhttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov/https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimatehttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/how-calculatedhttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/how-calculatedhttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/how-calculatedhttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/how-calculatedhttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimatehttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimatehttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimatehttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov/http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html


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ADDITIONALIMPORTANT WEBSITESwww.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

www.douglasandersonseniors2016.blogspot.com

www.cyberguidance.netwww.finaid.org

www.scholaraid.com

www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

www.fastweb.com

www.zinch.com

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org


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THANK YOU!

Questions?

Phone : 904-346-5620

Fax: 904-346-5636

http://www.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

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