underclassman parent night 9 & 10 presentation 2015-2016
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WELCOME TO THEGUIDANCE
INFORMATIONAL SESSION
FOR STUDENTS AND
PARENTS
DOUGLAS ANDERSON
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
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• Kathy Mortensen 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 904-346-5620
fax 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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24 credits
2.0 overall unweighted gpa
Pass Grade 10 FSA ELA
Pass Algera 1 E!"
#a$e one on%line high school course
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
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Graduation Requirements24 credits
4-English
4-Math (taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter) Algebra I,
Geometry, + 2
3-Science
iology, 2 sciences3-Social Studies
!orld "istory, American "istory, #conomics, American Go$
2-Foreign Language
m%st be in same &orld lang%age1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*
1- HPE
!-Electi"es*
*includes the 12 s#ecific arts courses for $A arts seal
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PROMOTION CRITERIA
%o &rade 'redit (e)uirement ther
'0 redits* Incl%ding' #nglish or ' ath A
'''2 redits* Incl%ding 2 #nglish and any combination of 2 ath andor
.cience A
'2'8 redits* Incl%ding / #nglish and any combination of ath andor
.cience'1 GA or abo$e
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WHAT IS ON THE 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 (includes half of an extra
quality point for each academic honors course, whole extra
point for AP, DE) State University Schools in Florida
• Florida Bright Futures GPA (uses specific courses and
includes half of an extra quality point for each honors, AP, or
DE course). Go to www.flvc.org
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CHECKLIST Study – Every year counts. Good year to build GPA
Extracurricular Activities /Community Service
Increase involvement and document
Career Development & College Exploration
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.org
College Ready!! Know the post secondary readiness scores!
Check academic and bright futures progress atwww.flvc.org
NAVIANCE
ELA FSA, EOC and AP exams
High School curriculum mapping
PSAT score report
Sophomore conference - Parent, Student, Counselor Conference!
http://www.flvc.org/http://www.flvc.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 yearly
obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming community service
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
'ommunit Ser"ice +
E,tracurricular Acti"ities
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SIX STEPS TO THE
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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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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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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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 recaclulated
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 2
additional credits from courses in these academic
areas 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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MEETING COLLEGE
EXPENSES
NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AIDGRANTS, LOANS and WORK STUDY Many students and families receive need-basedfinancial aid.
Federal Government: “The Student Guide” and“Funding 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 Contributiono www.act.org orwww.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