WEST BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL

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WEST BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL
Guidance Team Mrs. Fernandez 9th Grade
Mrs. Hammock 10th and 11th Grade (A-K) Mrs.
DiFede 10th and 11th Grade (L-Z) Ms. Nelson
BRACE Advisor Mrs. Albee Guidance Director

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Pass FCAT
• 2.0 Cumulative Unweighted G.P.A.
• 40 Service Learning Hours
• 24 Credits

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11TH GRADE GRADUATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS PLAN

• English 4 credits
• Mathematics 3 credits (Including 1 in Algebra)
• Science 3 credits
• Social Studies 3 (WH,AH, Govt./Eco.)
• Personal Fitness 1/2 credit
• PE Elective 1/2 credit
• Health 1/2 credit
• Performing/Prac. Art 1 credit
• Computer 1/2 credit (Grades 6-12)

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9th and 10th GradeGraduation Requirements

• 16 Required Courses (Core)
• 4 Elective Course in your Major
• 4 Additional Elective Credits
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• 24 Credits Your Florida High School Diploma
• Minimum 2.0 Unweighted GPA
• 40 Community Service Hours
• Pass the FCAT

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Core Requirements

• 4 Credits of English
• 4 Credits of Math (Algebra 1)
• 3 Credits of Social Studies (World History,
  American History, American Government
  Economics)
• 3 Credits of Science
• 1 Credit of Fine Arts
• 1 Credit of HOPE PE

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Making Sure You Are On TARGET For Graduation

• If you know you need to make-up any missing
  credits, you can do so NOW!! Do NOT wait until
  your senior year.
• You are eligible to make up credits through the
  APEX Credit Recovery Night School Program. You
  must meet with your counselor to get a
  Co-Enrollment Form.
• You are also eligible to enroll in virtual school
  classes. To do this, you must be
  self-disciplined, motivated and exhibit efficient
  time-management skills.
• Make an appointment to see your counselor if you
  know you are deficient in credits.

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TO BE PROMOTED..

• 11th graders must earn a minimum of 17 credits by
  the end of their junior year to be classified as
  a senior.
• 10th graders must earn a minimum of 11
• credits by the end of their sophomore year to
• be classified as a junior.
• 9th graders must earn a minimum of 5 credits by
  the end of their freshman year to be classified
  as a sophomore.

Will I be a senior?
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Planning For Your Senior Year

• ENGLISH 4
• GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS
• 5 other classes may include
• Any other grad requirement that has not been
  fulfilled
• Elective credits
• Other programs
• Any requirements needed for Bright Futures
• Colleges want to see academic rigor all 4 years!

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FCAT SCORES

• Students who have not passed the 10th grade FCAT
  will have an opportunity to re-take the FCAT in
  the Fall, March and again over the summer of
  their Junior and Senior year.
• If you score below a 300 on the FCAT, your
  schedule will include Intensive Reading and/or
  Mathematics next year.
• Remember, Intensive Reading and/or Mathematics
  count as an elective credit!
• Also remember to take the SAT/ACT in order to
  possibly use this score to replace your FCAT
  score after 3 failed attempts of the FCAT.

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

• If you are interested in becoming a shared time
  vocational student, make an appointment to see
  your counselor for more information.
• Remember you must pass the FCAT and have a 2.0
  GPA in order to be eligible to attend a
  vocational school.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT _at_ BROWARD COLLEGE

• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 unweighted GPA and
  11 credits.
• Must have a minimum SAT, ACT or CPT score.
• Must make an appointment with your Counselor to
  receive an application and further information.

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FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND

• Start writing your resume. Be sure to include
  your contact information, educational background
  information, work experience, community service
  and any extra-curricular activities and awards
  held.
• Senior year courses are a major consideration for
  college admission. Make sure you select the
  academic core all four years!
• Sign up for the SAT/ACT prior to senior year!!
  Refer to page 76 of the NEXT Magazine for the
  differences between these two tests.

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Community Colleges

• Remedial classes can be avoided by achieving a
  passing score on the SAT or ACT.
• Community colleges are ½ the price of most state
  universities. Qualified Florida Medallion
  candidates can attend a community college with
  100 tuition covered!!
• The only requirement needed for admission is a
  high school diploma (no GPA or foreign language).
• You will be able to earn an associates degree
  (60 college credits) and then move on to a 4 year
  university for a bachelors degree if you choose.
• You are able to stay home to save money.

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Four Year Universities

• If you plan on attending a 4 year university
  directly after graduation, you are expected to
  have completed the following Algebra 1,
  Geometry, Algebra 2, 2 years of a Foreign
  Language, and maintained a high GPA in addition
  to the basic graduation requirements.
• If you are planning on applying for early
  decision to a university next year, plan on
  taking either the SAT or ACT THIS YEAR!!

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BRIGHT FUTURES INFORMATION

• Visit the website for important information
  regarding your eligibility at www.MyFloridaEducat
  ion.com/brfuture
• Remember It is your responsibility to stay
  informed, to take the right courses and to earn
  the necessary grades and test scores to qualify
  for the award.
• A copy of your own Bright Futures brochure is in
  the NEXT magazine on pages 30-31.

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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS (1) Academic and
(2)Medallion Scholarships

• 4 credits of English
• 3 credits of Science
• 3 credits of Mathematics (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg.
  II)
• 2 credits of the same foreign language
• 3 credits of social studies
• can add up to 4 more CORE credits to raise GPA
• Academic Scholarship Medallion
  Scholarship
• 75 Community Service Hours
• 28 ACT Score 20 ACT Score
• 1270 SAT Score 970 SAT Score
• 3.5 Core GPA 3.0 Core GPA

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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS(3) Gold Seal
Scholarship

• 3.0 GPA BASED ON THE FOLLOWING
• English 4 credits
• Math 3 credits
• Science 3 credits
• Soc. Studies 3 credits
• Perf./Pract. Art 1 credit
• Health 1/2 credit
• Personal Fitness 1/2 credit
• PE Elective 1/2 credit
• Sequence of 3 vocational courses --same program
• Must have appropriate test scores (440 verbal and
  440 math) and grades in vocational courses (3.5
  GPA in program)

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Vocational Courses at WBHS
Culinary Operations/ Hospitality Culinary
Operations 1 Culinary Operations 2/3 Culinary
Operations 4/5 Restaurant Marketing Marketing Ma
rketing Essentials Marketing Applications Marketin
g Management Technology Studies Foundations of
Technology Impacts of Technology Introduction to
Design Early Childhood Education Early Childhood
Ed 1 Early Childhood Ed 2 Early Childhood Ed
3 Early Childhood Ed 4
Web Design Services Business Systems and
Technology I Web Design 1 Web Design 2 Web Design
3 Web Design 4 First Responder and Allied Health
Assisting Health Science I Health Science
II Allied Health Assisting III or First
Responder 3 Veterinary Assisting Vet Assisting
1 Vet Assisting 2 Vet Assisting 3 Vet Assisting
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NEXT Magazine

• PG 4 Table of Contents
• PG 30-31 Bright Futures Brochure
• PG 55 Hot Jobs
• PG 66-74 Scholarship Information
• PG 76 SAT vs. ACT
• PG 77 Picking the Perfect School
• PG 79-86 FACTS.org College and Career
  Planner
• PG 87-93 List of Florida Colleges
• Get Smart Guide

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HAVE A GREAT 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR!