underclassman parent night 11 presentation edit 2013-2014.pdf

7/27/2019 Underclassman Parent Night 11 Presentation edit 2013-2014.pdf

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WELCOMETOTHE GUIDANCE

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONFOR

STUDENTSAND PARENTS

DOUGLAS ANDERSON

SCHOOL

OF

THE

ARTS


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School Counseling Office

904-346-5620

Kathy MortensenDepartment Chair

A-GIExt. 119

[email protected]

Karen Johnson School Counselor

GL-O

Ext. [email protected]

Sarah DAnna School Counselor

P-Z

Ext. [email protected]

Brenda White Part time CounselorExt. 191

[email protected]

Dayle Mack Records ClerkExt. 118

[email protected]

Revlon Lewis Filing Clerk/Office Asst.

Ext. 191

[email protected]


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24 credits

2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass the FCAT and/or EOC

For student entering grade 9 for the first time in2011-2012 and thereafter, at least credit must be

in an online high school course.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS


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24 credits

4-English

4-Math(taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter) Algebra I,

Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math

3-Science

Biology, 1 Physical Science, + 1 equally rigorous science3-Social Studies

World History, American History, Economics, American Gov

2-Foreign Language

Consecutive courses in same language1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*

1- HOPE

5-Electives*

*includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS


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PROMOTION CRITERIA

To Grade Credit Requirement Other10 5 Credits: Including1 English and 1 Math N/A

11 12 Credits: Including 2 English and any combination of 2 Math and/orScience N/A

12 18 Credits: Including 3 English and any combination of 4 Math and/orScience 1.5 GPA or above


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WHATISONTHE

TRANSCRIPT? Biographical Information - check for accuracy

Official record of high school work

Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8th grade if HS

course); 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 (half of a quality pointfor each academic honors course, whole point for AP,DE) i.e. State University Schools in Florida

Florida Bright Futures GPA (half of a quality point foreach academic honors, AP course, DE academiccourses). Go towww.flvc.org


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Register to take the PSAT

Studyevery year counts; good year to build GPA

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org

Take the SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com,

www.act.org

College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores!

Meet with your counselor

Continue activities /community service and document

Know the steps for applying to college

EOC and AP exams

JuniorChecklist


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Meet with your counselor!

Studysenior year grades are important

Attend senior parent night

Take SAT and ACT again www.collegeboard.com,

www.act.org College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores!

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.org Apply for Bright Futures in December

Continue activities /community service and document

Prepare and send college applications - online is preferable.

Use www.flvc.org, the common application

www.commonapp.org, or school-specific websites Write essays

Prepare resume

Letters of recommendation

Request transcripts from guidance office

Research and apply for scholarships

SeniorChecklistFall


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Meet with your counselor!

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org

Keep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for falling

grades

Continue to take the SAT/ACT

Apply for scholarships and financial aid visit the DA guidance webpage, counselor corner blog, and

senior page

senior newsletters

scholarship bulletins

Fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov Attend Beacon financial aid workshop, financial aid night,

and senior parent night

Follow up with colleges to confirm your attendance

AP and senior final exams

Senior Checklist Spring


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SENIOR WORKSHOP Counselors will begin visiting senior

English classes to discuss:

Senior year

Diplomas and transcripts College application procedure

SAT and ACT

Financial aid and scholarships RED days for guidance activities

College Fair


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THE COLLEGE PORTFOLIO Copy of Transcripts

College Application

College Entrance Essay Letters of Recommendation

Resume

College Portfolio Rubric


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PREPARE YOUR

MATERIALS

Write Essays Decide on Letters of

Recommendation

Create a Resume

Submit AdmissionsApplications

Request Transcriptsfrom Guidance

Request Letters of

Rec

Submit RemainingApplications

Beginning of Senior YearSummer


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Work on your GPA every year!Examples of middle range GPAs for fall admission to state universities:

FSU 3.7-4.2

UF 4.0-4.4

UNF 3.53-3.78

UCF 3.4-4.1

Take the ACT and SAT beginning in your Junior year!Examples of middle range SAT and ACT scores for fall admission to stateuniversities:

SAT ACT

FSU 1100 1240 23-27

UF 1070 1300 22-28

UNF 1030 1060 21-22

UCF 1040 1150 22-24

Build your resume with ACTIVITIES

What can I be doing now?


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Extracurricular activities and community service are hotitems! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most

important (includes summer before ninth grade)

submit all documentation to Mr. Vetch or Mr. Mahan

should try to turn in each verification form for all

service completed to date by end of the first 9 weeks

obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming

community service during counselor corner.

What kind of activities are important?

Quality participation in one or few activities

Service to the communityvolunteering

Service and involvement in the school

Leadership and/or significant contributions

Extracurricular

Activities/Community Service


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SIXSTEPSTOTHE

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending

College

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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WHAT DO YOU WANTTOBE

WHEN YOU GROWUP? Interest Inventories

Aptitude Testing

Career Research Matching Up the Results

This is an emotional and intuitive

decision, not just a numbers game!!! You dont 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 &educational

programs

Type of school &degrees offered

Admission policy

Location & size

Costs & financial

aid College affiliation

& accreditation

Campus activities

Support services


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FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

Primary focus is firstgetting bachelorsdegree.

Opportunities to furthereducation beyond thebachelors degree (4year degree).

Universities offer a widevariety of majors.

Entrance requirementsvary by school.

Attending schoolfulltime = 12 credits persemester (most classesare 3 credits each)


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A good fit for

students who want totransfer to auniversity or collegeto pursue a bachelorsdegree.

Guaranteedacceptance to a stateuniversity.

A good fit for

students who want toenter a professionalor technical field intwo years.

You can also continueon to a bachelorsdegree if you 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-based

services

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 is

followed:

For Juniors and Seniors only

Pick up an application in the Deans Office

Obtain work from teachers prior to leaving

Turn in the application to the Attendance Office at

least two weeks prior to the college visit

Approval will only be granted for formal invitations

and open houses

Upon return to school bring a note signed by both a

university representative and your parent/guardian


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CHECKLISTFORACAMPUS 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!

Most Florida State Universities have alreadyaccepted a majority of their students by

December or their priority deadline has passed.

By February some are still accepting students.

Some 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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DEVELOPAPLAN

TO FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION Determine college costs

Investigate ALL possible resources Parents Savings Summer earnings Financial aid: scholarships (merit based and need-

based), grants, loans & work-study (needbased) Other sources

Secure necessary forms and note deadlines

Apply for financial aid as early aspossible(for FAFSA must wait until

January 1 of senior year unless applying for

summer after graduation)


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REVIEWAND FINALIZE

YOUR PLANS

Show initiative and be assertive

Talk with your parents and counselor

Select a college that meets your needs and

preferences

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.orgduring 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

Graduation

Year

FAS

SAT Hours ACT

FMS

SAT Hours ACT

2013-2014 1290 100 29 1170 75 26

2014-2015 1290 100 29 1170 75 26

2015-2016 1290 100 29 1170 75 26


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MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSES

NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AIDGRANTS, LOANS and WORK STUDY

Many students and families receive need-basedfinancial aid.

Federal Government: The Student Guide andFunding Your Education www.ed.gov/finaid.html

Families complete FAFSA (Free Application forFederal Student Aid)

Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year(unless applying for summer session after graduation)o www.fafsa.ed.gov

Determines EFC - Expected Family Contribution

o www.act.org or www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov


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IMPORTANT WEBSITES www.duvalschools.org

www.da-arts.org

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com

www.cyberguidance.net

www.finaid.org www.scholaraid.com

www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

www.flvc.org

www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

www.flchoices.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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