Title: Lawton Chiles High School
1Lawton Chiles High School
- Welcome to the 2010-2011
- Sophomore
- and
- Junior
- Parent Night
2Guidance Department
- Mrs. Kim Scott A - Da
- Mrs. Kim Brumage De - He
- Ms. Alice Mathis Hi - Me
- Mr. Ron Callahan Mi - Sc
- Mrs. Teresa Dennis Se Z
- Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary
- Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar
3Counselor Roles
- School issues
- Personal issues
- Academic advisement
- Career and college advisement
- Scholarship information
4Standard Graduation Requirements
- English 4 credits
- Math 4 credits (including Algebra I or its
equivalent) - Science 3 credits
- Social Studies 3 credits ( World History,
American History, Economics and American
Government) - Physical Education 1 credit (HOPE-PE)
- Arts 1 credit (Fine or Approved Practical Art)
- Electives as needed for a total of 24 credits
- Pass FCAT Reading and Math
- Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA
- (info. found on course request forms and Agenda
handbook)
5Approved Practical Arts classes for graduation
(c/o 2012/2013)
- Culinary Arts II
- Communication Technology
- Engineering Technology
- TV Production (Intro. To Info. Tech)
- Web Design
6Promotion to 11th grade
- 10 credits
- 1.5 unweighted GPA
- Promotion to 12th grade
- 17 credits
- 2.0 unweighted GPA
- Standardized tests and performance in courses are
used for academic placement. - Registration will begin Tuesday, March 15th.
711th grade progression
- English III or AP Language and Comp.
- Math
- Science
- American History or AP U.S. History
- Plus any course/program student plans to continue
next year (foreign language, drama, chorus, band,
Engineering Tech) - New options
- Advanced Placement college level courses,
possibility to earn - college credit applications to Mrs. Dunlap
(room 7103) - DCT work study program takes at least two
periods of the day - (one DCT class and at least one off campus On-
the- job- training - (OJT) period. Spaces limited- application due to
Mr. Fisher Rm7122
812th grade progression
- Senior English
- Classical/Contemporary Literature
- AP Literature or AP Language (if not already
taken) - TCC Dual Enrollment (ENC1101/1145)
- U.S Government and Economics (one semester of
each) - Math
- Science
- Plus any course/program student plans to continue
next year (foreign language, drama, chorus, band,
Web Design)
9Grad Check CardBegin officially tracking juniors
for graduation spring of junior year.Copy given
to juniors at registration pay attention to
blank/highlighted boxes, GPA and total credits
Name____________________________________________
Student number_______________________
Counselor_____________
Required Courses Necessary to Graduate
English (from required list)
English I
English II
English III or
AP Lang Math
Math
Math
Math Science
ience
Science Wld History American
History
American Gov Economics HOPE PE
Practical/Fine Arts
½ credit in practical and Fine Arts OR 1 credit
in either practical or Fine Arts
Credit Total Cum. Total. 9th
10th 11th Total
Cum. Total 1st Semester 2nd
Semester Summer 12th 1st Semester 2nd
Semester
FCAT - Math
FCAT - Reading
Algebra I or Equivalent
NOTE It is the students responsibility to take
and pass the appropriate courses necessary to
meet the graduation requirements. If any errors
are noted on the credit check, it is the
STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY to contact the Guidance
department immediately. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING.
2.0 un-weighted GPA required for graduation
Students signature and date
10New 12th grade options include
- TCC Dual Enrollment -English, Western
Civilization, and Math (Liberal Arts Math and
College Algebra). - Requirements 3.0 unwgt gpa, and passing CPT
scores at time of registration (SAT/ACT can be
substituted for CPT). - DCT work study program takes at least two
periods of the day - one DCT class and at least
one off campus On- the- job- training (OJT)
period limited spaces. Applications due during
registration. Mr. Fisher (Rm 7122) - Honors/gifted externship program (Professional
internship program) limited spaces. Applications
can be picked up from Mrs. Dunlap (Rm 7103) and
are due
11Options After High School
- Work
- Military
- Vocational School
- 2 year Community College
- 4 year College/University
12Minimum Admissions Requirements for Public
Universities in Florida
- 19 core academic courses to include regular
graduation requirements PLUS the following - 4 Math (minimum Algebra I, Geometry Algebra II)
- 2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
- 4 academic electives
- We strongly recommend surpassing the minimum
- Requirements! (I.e. upper level math, foreign
language, additional science and social studies.)
- Sliding scale for SAT/ACT according to recomputed
academic GPA - SAT and ACT with writing
- Always check individual college
website-admissions-for specific requirements
13State University and Bright Futures (FAS and FMS)
Minimum Math Curriculum
- Juniors (class of 2012)
- Algebra 1A Algebra IB 2 Math Credits
- Sophomores (class of 2013)
- Algebra IA Algebra IB 1 Math Credit
14What else are colleges looking for?
- Strong academics (check website for average gpa
and test scores of those accepted for reference). - Well-rounded students (extracurricular
activities, leadership roles) - SAT and/or ACT scores (SAT II subject area
tests may be needed for competitive, private
school, etc. check web site) - Letters of recommendation
- Essays
15Community College
- Reasons to consider
- Less expensive
- Smaller classes
- More time for maturity/career decision making
- Admission requires a regular high school diploma
- CPT (or passing equivalent of SAT/ACT) used for
placement (I.e. remedial classes) - Students who take college prep courses in high
school are more likely to be successful. - Two main pathways
- 1. AA Degree (for transfer to a 4 year
University) - 2. AS or other certificate (training programs to
earn certificates for world of work).high school
vocational classes taken for college credit may
only be applied to this degree - Priority registration is offered to our seniors
in earlyJune make sure your student takes
advantage of it in their senior year!
16Vocational Schools
- Schools with specific job training opportunities
(I.e. Lively, Keiser College, Aveda, Job Corps,
Disney Career Start, TCC) - Students earn certificates to begin career after
completing program.
17Military
- Chiles has military recruiters representing the
Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines. - Great opportunities for college scholarships and
job training. - Juniors are encouraged to take the ASVAB if they
have an interest in joining the military or if
they want to take an aptitude test.
18Work
- Students can enter the workforce after
graduation. (It is a plus if they already have
experience in their field.) - However, note that around 80 of jobs will
require some education/training past high school
by the year 2010.(vs. 40 in 1950 and 65 in
1991).
Changes in Workplace and Education Requirements
19Types of Financial Aid
- Scholarships
- Bright Futures for Florida schools (see brochure
for requirements. Mrs. Scott is coordinator) - Check in scholarship info. file in filing
cabinet in guidance for applications we receive
(Mrs. Dennis is the scholarship coordinator). - Check with individual schools/websites.
- Computer on-line searches (see helpful websites
at end of presentation). - Books (IRC, Career library in guidance, public
library, bookstores). - Check with your employer for company
scholarships. - Beware of scams! (shouldnt have to pay money for
searches-many free searches available) - Loans (you must pay back)
- Grants (free money based on financial need)
- Work Study (work on campus to earn money)
20Applying for Financial aid
- 1 Government aid (for grants and loans)
- Fill out FAFSA early as possible after Jan. 1 of
senior year.(deadline is May 1 for Florida
schools) - FAFSA4Caster now available! (www.fafsa4caster.ed.g
ov) - SAR (Student Aid Report) will be sent 3-4 weeks
after submitting FAFSA. - Gives you your EFC (expected family contribution)
amount which is also sent to home state
scholarship agencies (and other states applied
for). - 2. State Aid
- Filling out FAFSA plus Florida Financial Aid
application. - 3. College Aid
- Check individual college, financial aid
administrator - 4. Private Sources (see specific application
requirements) - Bright Futures (fill out Florida financial aid
form-see last slide for web address).
(Chiles usually offers a financial aid
presentation in the fall. Please plan to attend
for more information!)
21Action plan for sophomores
- Set academic and personal goals
- Review admissions requirements for schools that
are of interest and plan your junior year
schedule accordingly. - visit the campuses.
- Stay involved in activities at school and in the
community. - Work toward completing community service hours
for scholarship opportunities. Please make sure
your hours count by reviewing guidelines - http//www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/info
rmation/09_10schoolyear/CommunityServiceGuidelines
.pdf - Take a personality inventory to help identify
strengths and weaknesses and to research possible
majors and careers. - Florida Choices Planner
- ASVAB is offered to juniors. (sign up in guidance
next year) - Apply for a social security number if you dont
already have one - Plan to take the PSAT as an 11th grader in
October 2011. This time it counts for scholarship
opportunities.
22- www.collegeboard.com (My College Quickstart)
23Action plan for juniors
- Meet with counselor - Review transcript, official
grad check, senior schedule, and - scholarship opportunities. (See Mrs. Scott for
specific Bright Future issues). - Stay involved in activities at school and
community. Complete and document community
service hours. (forms available on-line Chiles
web sitegtinformationgtCommunity service forms pg 1
and pg 2) Be sure to get your hours pre-approved
by your guidance counselor. New rules apply. - Continue exploration of careers via computer
assisted systems (i.e. Choices, ASVAB results, My
College Quickstart, and Career Development
workshops by guidance. - Get some type of experience/information about
careers of interest (I.e. Externship, OJT,
Volunteer hours, Interviews, etc.) Get to know
what the job is REALLY all about! - Become familiar with admissions requirements at
colleges that are on the top of your list and
visit colleges. - Prepare and Register for and take the SAT and
ACT. SAT II if required for admissions. - Search for scholarship opportunities. Visit the
resource center in guidance and our website.
www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us Surf the web. (see
resource list) - Prepare essays for admissions and scholarship
opportunities. - For NCAA Athletes only After Summer of junior
year, apply for Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
and also review academic requirements for
athletics in college www.ncaa.clearinghouse.net
24Timelines for 2012 Grads
- August- October- college deadlines can be early.
Plan early!! - Retake final SAT/ACT tests for best score.
- Letters of Recommendations process takes a week
or more a request along with resume to teachers
or counselors is helpful - Continue the career exploration process
- Use tentative career options to get ideas for
college majors or training schools. Research
these options. - December 1st - Apply for Bright Futures after
this date. Parents please have your senior fill
out the application - Jan 1, 2012 - Submit FAFSA asap after this
date.(can use estimated tax info. until you can
update it). - February is common priority deadline for
scholarships/aid. - Mid April- plan to start receiving acceptance
letters and financial aid offers. - May 1- Plan to accept or decline all offers
around this time (unless early decision). - Summer- send final transcripts to your college
25Resources on the web
- www.firn.edu/doe/brfuture Bright Futures
Website - www.collegeboard.com SAT (information and
registration), AP,IB,CLEP (CHS code is
101654)(also My College Quick Start) - www.act.org - ACT (information and registration/
CHS code is 101654) - www.review.com Princeton Review for colleges,
essay, test prep - www.collegequest.com - College Search (by size,
location, major, etc) - www.facts.org (i.e. Bright Futures academic
evaluation, Florida Choices Planner career
assessment tools and info.) - www.commonapp.org Common admissions
application used at many private colleges - www.jobcorpsregion3.com Job Corps, training and
education in 60 different vocations. Housing,
medical care provided. - www.keisercollege.edu Keiser career training
school - www.avedaflorida.com Aveda cosmetology school
in Florida - http//disney.go.com/disneycareers/careerstart/ind
ex.html Disney Career Start Program
26Free Practice ACT
- I am pleased to announce that James S. Rickards
High School and The Princeton Review will be
hosting a FREE Practice ACT on Saturday March 5th
from 900a 130p. - Any students wishing to sign up for the event
can visit www.princetonreview.com/testfest
choose ACT and type in the 32301 zip code. -
- Please do not contact schools to register.
Register on-line and contact Mr. John Keenan if
you have any questions. -
- John Keenan
- Marketing Manager
- The Princeton Review - Tallahassee
- JohnK_at_Review.com 850-574-8378
-
27Free Practice SAT Event by Princeton Review
- Were thrilled to announce our annual National
Testing Day events! - On March 12th, students will have the opportunity
to see how they would score on the SAT by
taking a FREE full-length practice test. Its a
great way for students to become familiar with
the exams format and see where they stand.
Students who complete the practice test will
receive a personalized score report pinpointing
their strengths and weaknesses. - When March 12, 2011 9am-130pm
- Where Amos P. Godby High School
- DO NOT CONTACT SCHOOLS TO
REGISTER - Register www.PrincetonReview.com/NationalTestingD
ay - 800- 2Review
- The Princeton Review Team
- P.S. SPACE IS LIMITED AND SEATS FILL QUICKLY.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! - Test names are the trademarks of their respective
owners, who are not affiliated with The Princeton
Review. The Princeton Review is not affiliated
with Princeton University.
28http//www.collegeweeklive.com upcoming
eventsRegister for free today!
MARCH 2011 MARCH 2011 MARCH 2011
Wed., March 2 Florida State University VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Tues., March 8 University of South Florida VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Thurs., March 10 Long Island University Brooklyn TEXT CHAT 7 PM to 9 PM
Wed. and Thurs., March 23-24 CollegeWeekLive SPRING
Tues., March 29 Grand View University VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Wed., March 30 University of California, Santa Barbara VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE 12 PM to 10 PM
Thurs., March 31 University of West Florida VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
29Financial Aid and Scholarship Searches
- - www.fastweb.com
- - www.scholaraid.com
- www.brokescholar.com
- www.FAFSA.ed.gov - Federal Financial Aid website,
FAFSA application - www.Floridastudentfinancialaid.org apply for
BF and all Florida Financial Aid (Dec. 1 of
senior year) - Check individual college websites (ie TCC has a
web page for scholarships) - www.bridges.com/more (to download the Know more
no less Financial aid workbook great for
calculating college costs and understanding
financial aid process) - www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov (FAFSA4Caster for early
planning) - www.saystudent.com (maps financial aid process)