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GUIDANCE INFORMATION
904-346-5620
Kathy MortensenDepartment Chair
Grades 10, 11, 12A-K
Ext. [email protected]
Sarah DAnna
School CounselorGrades 10,11,12
L-Z
Ext. [email protected]
Karen Johnson School CounselorGrade 9
Ext. [email protected]
Brenda White PT CounselorExt. 191
Gerry Freeman Records ClerkExt. 118
Deloris Edwards Filing Clerk/Office Asst.
Ext. 191
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How Do Guidance Counselors
Help in High School? College and Career Planning financial aid, SAT/ACT,
letters of recommendation, transcripts
Academic Success scheduling, connecting studentsand parents with study/tutoring resources,parent/teacher conferences, skill building
Personal/Social Development skill building,connecting parents/student with resources,crisis/emergency management
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Graduation Requirements
for students entering grade 9 for the firsttime in 2007-2008 and thereafter
24 credits
2.0 overall unweighted gpaPass the reading FCAT and/or state EOCs
For student entering grade 9 for the first
time in 2011-2012 and thereafter, studentsmust take one online high school course.
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Graduation Requirements Continued24 credits
4-English
4-Math(taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter)
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math
4-Science (2 physical, one biological, 1 additional)
Earth Space, Biology, Chemistry, Additional Science ORBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Science
3-Social Studies
World History, American History, Economics, American
Government2-Foreign Language
Consecutive courses in same language
1-Practical or Performing Fine Art
1- HOPE
5-Electives
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EOC (End of Course Exam) Information1st Year in 9thGrade
Algebra IEOC
GeometryEOC
Biology EOC Algebra IIEOC
Before 2010-2011
1/18th of FinalGrade
1/18th of FinalGrade
1/18th of FinalGrade
2010-2011 30% of FinalGrade
1/18th of FinalGrade
1/18th of FinalGrade
2011-2012 Pass/Fail 30 % of Final
Grade
30% of Final
Grade
2012-2013 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail No state EOC.Post CASTTest 20% of 2ndsemester gr.
American History- students must take the State US History EOC which counts as 30% of their final grade
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Graduation Requirements
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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 HScourse); all courses and final averages count
Students scheduleWeighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY
Rank in class
Community service hours only Standardized test results
Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy
Students can obtain copy through guidance
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Grade Point Average State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA
District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (whole quality pointfor each honors, AP, DE course)
Re-calculated, Academic GPA (half of a quality pointfor each honors course, whole point for AP, DE) StateUniversity Schools in Florida
Florida Bright Futures GPA (Florida Bright FuturesGPA (16 core academic credits and up to 2 additionalacademic credits and/or AP arts credits - half an extra
quality point for each honors and AP course)
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10th Grade Checklist PSAT in October Study Good year to build GPA
FCAT, EOC and AP exams
Activities Increase involvement and document
Continue Career Development, College Exploration
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at
www.flvc.org
Parent, Student, Counselor Conference!
College Ready!!
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10th Grade Possible Courses1
English II
English II Honors
2
Geometry
Algebra II Honors
Pre-Calc or AP Calculus
3 Biology I or Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
4
Spanish II
French II
Italian II
German II
5 World History standard or Honors
AP World History
6 Arts Area
7 Arts Area8 Arts Area
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College ReadyKnow the scores!
SAT ACT PERT
Critical
Reading* 440 Reading* 18 Reading* 104
Math* 440 Math* 19 Math* 113
English 17 Writing 99
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11th Grade Checklist PSAT in October
Study Junior year is most important
EOC and AP exams
Continue Activities
SAT/ACT in Spring (register for January test)
College ready!
Continue Career Development/College Exploration
Meet with Counselor
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at
www.flvc.org
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11th Possible Courses1
English IIIEnglish III Honors
AP Language Arts
2
Algebra II
Analysis of functions replacement
Pre-Clac
AP Stat or AP Calc AB
3Chemistry or Chemistry Honors
Physics I Honors
4American History
AP American History
5 Arts Area
6 Arts Area
7 Arts Area8 Arts Area
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12th Grade Checklist Fall Meet with your counselor! Study senior year grades are important View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org Take the SAT and ACTwww.collegeboard.com,www.act.org Continue activities /community service and document
Prepare college applications - online is preferable. Usewww.flvc.org, the common application, or school-specificwebsites Letters of Recommendation Write Essays Prepare Resume
Request transcripts from guidance office View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility atwww.flvc.org Research and apply for scholarships Apply for Bright Futures in December at
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
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12th Grade Checklist Spring 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 (students will
receive senior newsletters and students should visit the DAguidance webpage and Counselor Corner Blog)
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
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12th Grade Possible Courses1
English IV
AP Literature
2
Probability and Statistics Honors
Analysis of Functions replacement
AP Stat or DE College Algebra
AP Calc AB/BC
3
Physics or Physics Honors
Marine Science Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Environmental Science
4
American Government/Economics
American Government/Economics Honors
AP American Government/Economics
5 Arts Area
6 Arts Area
7 Arts Area
8 Arts Area
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Senior Workshop Counselors will visit senior English classes in
early fall to discuss:
Senior year
Diplomas and transcripts College application procedure
SAT and ACT
Financial aid and scholarships
RED days for guidance activities
College Fair October 13, Prime Osborn Center
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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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Work on your GPA every year!
Examples of middle range GPAs for fall admission to state universities:
FSU 3.7-4.2UF 4.0-4.4UNF 3.53-3.78UCF 3.4-4.1
Take the ACT and SAT beginning in your Junior year!
Build your resume with ACTIVITIES
What can I be doing now?
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Activities Community service is a hot item! Participation in
activities in grades 9 through 12 is most important
Make sure you get pre-approval from media center!
Submit documentation to the media center bydeadline
What kind of activities are important?
Quality participation in one or few activities Service to the community vs. volunteering
Service and involvement in the school
Leadership and/or significant contributions
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Six Steps to the
College Application Process1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending
college
2) List and visit colleges and compare
3) Consider colleges characteristics
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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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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A university/four-year college
Private or public
In-state public 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
programsType of school &
degrees offered
Admission policy
Location & size
Costs & financial aidCollege affiliation &
accreditation
Campus activities Support services
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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 checklistWeigh advantages & disadvantages
Contact the office of admission
Schedule appointments for your campus visits
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College Visit ProcedureIf the visit causes you to miss class(es) at DA, the absence
will be excused if the following procedure is followed.
for Juniors and Seniors only
Pick up an application in the Deans Office.
Turn in the application to the Attendance Office atleast 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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Checklist for a Campus Visit Meet with an Admission CounselorVerify 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 yearthe better!
Most Florida State Universities have already accepted amajority 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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Prepare Your Materials
Write Essays
Decide on Letters ofRecommendation
Create a Resume
Submit Admissions
Applications
Request Transcripts fromGuidance
Admission test results
Request Letters of Rec
Submit Remaining
Applications
Summer Beginning of Senior Year
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Apply for Admission and
Observe Deadlines Narrow your choices
Review college admission test requirements
Know application fees and deadlines
Know scholarship requirements
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Apply for Admission and
Observe Deadlines
Submit application materials (paper/electronic)
Application for admission
High school transcript
Recommendations
Admission test results
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Develop a Plan
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 as possible
(for Fafsa must wait until January 1of senior year unless applying forsummer after graduation)
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Review and
Finalize Your Plans Show initiative and be assertive
Talk with your parents and counselor
Select a college that meets your needs andpreferences
Follow up with colleges to which you have applied
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Meeting College ExpensesMERIT 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 Costs
BRIGHT FUTURES Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state
scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Must meet minimum requirements for academic GPA,
SAT/ACT test scores, and community service
Must maintain GPA in college
Must complete the FAFSA
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Bright Futures Eligibility
GraduationYear
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 for Federal
Student Aid) Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year (unless
applying for summer session after graduation)www.fafsa.ed.gov
Determines EFC - Expected Family Contributionwww.act.org orwww.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
http://www.ed.gov/finaid.htmlhttp://www.ed.gov/finaid.htmlhttp://www.act.org/http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/http://www.act.org/http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html7/28/2019 Curriculum Presentation edit 1213.pptx
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Important Websiteswww.duvalschools.org
www.da-arts.org/student-services/bulletin-boardwww.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com
www.cyberguidance.net
www.finaid.orgwww.scholaraid.com
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
www.flvc.org
www.fastweb.com
www.zinch.com
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
www.flchoices.org
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THANK YOU!
Questions?Phone : 904-346-5620
Fax: 904-346-5636http://www.da-arts.org
www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com