Gateway High School

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Gateway High School
Gateway to the future
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Gateways Mission

• To enhance the students' academic, artistic,
  social and technological skills to meet the
  challenges of a rapidly changing and increasingly
  diverse society.

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Gateways Vision

• Striving for excellence one student at a time

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• Understanding High School

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We Will Cover

• Promotion in 9th -12th Grade
• Credits
• GPA
• Semester/Final Exam Grades
• Attendance
• Preparing for College

• Scholarships
• AP/DE/IB
• PATHS/AVID/Career Pathways/OCSA
• Extracurricular
• Activities
• Graduation Requirements

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Its all about CREDITS!

• To Be Promoted
• 5 credits advance to 10th grade
• 11 credits advance to 11th grade
• 18 credits advance to 12th grade

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Earning Credits

• Semester One

• Semester Two

• English .5 credit
• Math .5 credit
• Science .5 credit
• Soc Studies .5 credit
• Elective .5 credit
• Elective .5 credit
• Elective .5 credit
• TOTAL 3.5 credits

• English .5 credit
• Math .5 credit
• Science .5 credit
• Soc Studies .5 credit
• Elective .5 credit
• Elective .5 credit
• Elective .5 credit
• TOTAL 3.5 credits

• Year Total 7 credits
• All credits awarded at the end of the year

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GPA (Grade Point Average)

• Unweighted
• (REGULAR Classes)
• A 4.0
• B 3.0
• C 2.0
• D 1.0
• F 0.0

Weighted (Hon/Pre-IB Classes) A 4.5 B
3.5 C 2.5 D 1.5 F 0.0
Weighted (AP/DE/IB Classes) A 5.0 B 4.0 C
3.0 D 2.0 F 0.0

• Add .5 for Honors/Pre IB Classes
• Add 1.0 for AP, DE, IB Classes
• An F is an F!! 0 points and 0 credits earned no
  matter what class you are in

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GPA Requires Balance!
B
D
Just to maintain the bare minimum 2.0 GPA For
every D, you must balance with a B For every F,
you must balance with an A
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What is a Semester?
1st Semester August - January 2nd Semester January - June

• 1st Quarter Grade
• 2nd Quarter Grade
• Semester Exam
• 1st Semester Grade

3rd Quarter Grade 4th Quarter
Grade Semester Exam 2nd Semester
Grade

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Grades

• Passing grades
• A 90 -100 credit earned
• B 80-89 credit earned
• C 70-79 credit earned
• D 60-69 credit earned
• F 59 below 0 credit

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Attendance

• High School attendance is critical
• Unexcused absences/no make up work
• Tardies count, too!

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Graduation Requirements

• 24 credits
• 2.0 or greater GPA
• Pass End of Course Exams
• Pass FCAT Reading
• (FCAT Version 2.0)

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Graduation Specifics

• Need 24 credits
• 4 English
• 4 Math ( Including Algebra 1, Geometry and
  Algebra II)
• Class of 2017 must PASS Algebra 1 and Geometry
  End of Course Exam
• 3 Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics AND an
  Equally Rigorous Science Course)
• Class of 2017 must PASS Biology End of Course
  Exam
• 1 World History
• 1 U.S. History U.S. History EOC counts as
• 30 of final course grade
• ½ Economics
• ½ U.S. Government
• 1 PE/Health (HOPE)
• 1 Fine Arts or Practical Art
• 8 Electives
• At least one course taken through online learning

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Advanced College Prep Requirements

• 4 Math with 2 classes Algebra II and higher
• 4 Science (3 Lab one other science)
• 2 Foreign Language

Myth Straight As in regular classes will get me
into a University
Without Honors/AP/IB/DE classes, you will NOT
be as prepared for college!
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• Scholarships
• Are available for everyone!
• Academic scholarships are tied to grades
  (typically 3.0 minimum GPA) and above average
  test scores on ACT/SAT.
• You need to seek them out. Search the internet
  and speak to your guidance counselor.
• www.scholarships.com alone has 2.7 million
  scholarships and grants worth over 19 billion.

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Advanced Coursework

• AP Advanced Placement courses college classes
  at the high school
• AP exams in May score of 3 or higher and
  college credit may be obtained.
• DE Dual Enrollment allows student to take
  college classes (at Valencia College)
• No fee but student must have 3.0 GPA unweighted
  and pass the P.E.R.T. exam in Reading and Writing
• Earns credit for both college and high school

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PATHS at TECO

• Students can earn a HS diploma as well as
  certification/licensure in their technical
  program. Programs include
• Business Technology (i.e., Legal Administrative
  Specialist, Administrative Office Specialist)
• Industrial (i.e., Automotive Service Technology,
  HVAC, Electrical, Culinary)
• Health Science (i.e., Medical Assistant, Pharmacy
  Technician, Medical Administrative Specialist)
• Information Technology (i.e., Digital Design, Web
  Development, Wireless Telecommunications)

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PATHS at TECO

• Entrance requirements
• Entrance Exam (Math, Reading, Essay)
• Completed Application
• Good attendance record
• Good discipline record
• Minimum 2.0 GPA and current grades of C or better
  in core subjects
• Application Deadline is March 16th. Entrance
  exam dates are in February and March.
• Students can participate in extracurricular
  activities at their home zoned school

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International Baccalaureate Program

• Two-year intensive academic program that prepares
  students for work at the college level
• Recognized and respected by the worlds leading
  universities
• Strong international dimension with study across
  a broad range of subjects
• Focuses on developing life-long learning skills
• Opportunities for individual and collaborative
  planning and research
• Develops global citizens
• Challenging, rigorous, balanced
• and rewarding!

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Benefits of an IB Diploma

• IB Diploma recipients automatically qualify for
  Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars Award
• College credit is awarded for IB classes.
• IB students are more likely to complete a college
  degree program.
• Weighted value for IB courses enhance grade point
  averages.
• Students have the opportunity to take Advanced
  Placement exams in a variety of subjects to earn
  additional college credit.
• Students completing the IB Curriculum without
  earning the IB diploma are also eligible for
  Bright Futures with SAT or ACT scores.

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IB in Osceola County

• Offered at Celebration and Gateway High Schools
• Pre-Diploma Program 9th and 10th grades
• IB Diploma Program 11th and 12th grades
• Pre-Diploma Program Selection Criteria
• 7th Grade FCAT
• Middle School GPA
• Teacher Inventory
• Successful completion of Algebra I or Algebra I
  Honors
• Successful completion of 8th grade curriculum
• Applications must be submitted to the Middle
  School Counselor by February 10th.

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AVID is

• A college preparatory program for students in the
  middle
• For students willing to commit themselves to a
  rigorous curriculum
• For students with good work habits
• For students who are potential leaders

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AVID Student Profile

• Students with Academic Potential
• Average to High Test Scores
• 2.0-3.5 GPA
• College Potential with Support
• Desire and Determination
• Meets One or More of the Following Criteria
• First to Attend College
• Historically Underserved in 4-year Colleges
• Low Income
• Special Circumstances

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Career Pathways

• Career Technical Education opportunities
  available at each High School
• Career Academies
• Employability and Technical Skills
• Potential to earn Industry Certification and
  College Credit
• Florida Gold Seal Scholarship

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Career Academies

• Small Learning Community
• Integration of Academic and Technical Curriculum
• College-Preparatory Curriculum with a Career
  Theme
• Work-Based Experiences

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Osceola County School for the Arts

• Offers pre-professional arts training at an
  in-depth level
• Programs offered
• Creative Writing
• Technical Theater
• Drama
• Dance
• Instrumental Music
• Vocal Music
• Visual Arts

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OCSA Admissions

• Completed application delivered in person or by
  mail (can be found on OCSA website)
• Teacher recommendation
• Most recent report card and FCAT scores
• Audition
• Each applicant will be assessed on their
  audition/portfolio, short essay, personal
  interview, and academic history.
• Applications due by February 8th

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Osceola Virtual Secondary School (OVSS)

• All online classes
• Florida Virtual School franchise
• FLVS curriculum delivered by highly qualified
  Osceola County teachers
• Students can be full time or part time
• Follows the same calendar as Osceola County
  Schools

• Eligibility
• -Osceola County resident
• -FCAT Reading achievement score of at least 2

• Contacts
• Principal Zundra Aubrey
• Guidance Counselor Debbie Smart
• 407-870-1445

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Athletic Requirements

• Maintain GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Physical (given at schools or doctors office)
• Consent form signed
• Participation fees vary by school/sport

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Get Involved!!!!

• Join clubs, tryout for sports, and get to know
  people at your school!
• Have fun, stay focused, and try your best!

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Remember Your Counselor!

• Gets you ready for whats next (next semester,
  next year, after high school)
• Keeps you ready to learn
• Know how to contact your counselor

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Thank You for Sharing Your Night With Us!