S CHOOL C OUNSELORS M S . S PROUSE A & CFAA M S . D OUGLAS B-E M S . A XSON F - LA M S . D AVIS LE - RI M S . P OITIER R O - Z
4 YEAR/24 CREDITS GRAD. REQ. • 4 English • Passing score on Grade 10 • 4 Math : (Alg. 1 and Geometry) FSA (Florida Standards • 3 Science: (Biology) Assessment) • Passing score on Algebra 1 • 3 Social Studies: (World Hist., US EOC Hist, US Gov & Econ.) • Cumulative 2.0 GPA • 1 Fine/Performing Arts • Online Learning Course • 1 Physical Education: HOPE • 8 Electives
ONLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION GRAD. REQUIREMENT Student/Parent requests course through PVS on www.flvs.net Return completed Virtual Course Registration Notice form to the Guidance Office. Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested the correct course and approve the course. PVS/FLVS will assign a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days. Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.
ONLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION • DRIVERS EDUCATION • PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE • PARENTING SKILLS • PEER COUNSELING
END OF COURSE EXAMS Passing scores required for graduation: - Grade 10 ELA (English Language Arts) - Algebra 1 EOC In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade - Algebra 1 - Geometry - Biology - US History Administered in the Spring each year Grade 9 FSA determines Reading/ English Placement for 10 th Grade
END OF COURSE (EOC) EXAMS Passing scores required: • Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment) • Algebra 1 EOC In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade 1 st Sem. 2 nd Sem. EOC New Grade • Algebra 1 Grade Grade Results for both semesters • Geometry 35% of 35% of 30% of (TRANSCRIP Course Course Course • Biology T) Grade Grade Grade • US History 85B 80B 65D • Algebra 2 (if enrolled) 29.75 28 19.5 *77.25C * PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade
PCSB GRADUATION POLICY: • Students will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony if they do not earn the required 24 credits including the online course by the end of the second semester of their senior year. • Students will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and receive a Certificate of Completion if they have earned the required credits but • have not earned the minimum un-weighted 2.0 GPA • have not met the FSA Reading and/or Algebra 1 EOC requirements • High school students pursuing a standard high school diploma must be able to graduate from high school prior to their 20th birthday.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS SEMESTER YEAR Individual Class .5 credit (A,B,C or D) 1 credit (A,B,C or D) Total Classes 3.5 credits (A,B,C or D) 7 credits (A,B,C or D) 10 th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS 11 th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS 12 th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS
STUDENT PORTAL Checking Your Grades • Go to https://student.mypolkschool.net • Log in with your user name and password • Check grades, attendance, graduation requirements, make up work, lunch account, etc. • You should be checking this at least once a week
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) • GPA changes as credits are earned each semester • Grade Point Value • A = 4 pts • B= 3 pts • C= 2 pts Total Points Earned GPA = • D= 1 pts Total Classes Taken • F= 0 pts • Weighted Courses • Honors = 0.5 pt • Advanced Placement = 1.0 pt • Dual Enrollment = 1.0 pt Semester Credit Course Letter Grade Points .5 US History B 3 .5 US History Hon B 3.5 .5 AP US History B 4 .5 AMH1010 B 4
GPA CALCULATION • ENGLISH 1 B 3 • ALGEBRA 1 C 2 • EARTH/SPACE A 4 • PE A 4 • DRAW/PAINT C 2 • SPANISH 1 D 1 • ROTC A 4 TOTAL POINTS 20.5
GPA CALCULATION • TOTAL POINTS = 20 • TOTAL CLASSES = 7 GPA= TOTAL POINTS/TOTAL CLASS • WEIGHTED GPA= 20/7 • UN-WEIGHTED GPA= 20/7 • UN-WEIGHTED GPA= 2.857
“ PSAT SCORES *CREATE COLLEGEBOARD ACCOUNT ” *GO TO SCORE REPORTING PORTAL HTTPS://STUDENTSCORES.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG/HOME HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/5I-BOHSZYIG ACCESS PSAT SCORES
BRIGHT FUTURES: FAS/FMS WWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar • 18 academic units is a minimum requirement for the State University System • Most universities prefer more (21.5 or greater)
GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS 1 Fine/Practical Art 1 Physical Education 3 CTE Credits 3.0 weighted GPA overall 3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses 30 CSH The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) can only be used to fund a career education or certificate program.
STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM To qualify to enter one of Florida’s public universities, a first time-in-college student must meet the following minimum requirements: • High school graduation with a standard diploma • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) • 16 credits of approved college preparatory academic courses • 4 English (3 with substantial writing) • 4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above) • 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) • 3 Social Science • 2 World Language (sequential, in the same language) • 2 approved electives
DUAL ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY • STUDENTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) CORE CREDITS IN ORDER TO BE APPROVED TO DUAL ENROLL • STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN UNWEIGHTED 3.0 GPA AND PASS PERT IN THE SUBJECT AREA FOR ACADEMIC SUBJECTS (ENGLISH, PSYCHOLOGY) • FULL TIME EARLY ADMISSION REQUIRES A MINIMUM UN- WEIGHTED 3.2 GPA AND A 3.0 IN ALG. 2
THINGS EVERY SOPHOMORE SHOULD DO • TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING • KNOW YOUR GRADUATION REQUIREMENT AND MONITOR YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRESS ON WWW.FLORIDASHINES.ORG • IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE, KNOW THE BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG AND STATE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS
THINGS EVERY SOPHOMORE SHOULD DO • ATTEND CLASS EVERYDAY • DO ALL YOUR HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK • ASK FOR EXTRA HELP OR EXTRA CREDIT • BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR TEACHERS, THEY ARE HERE FOR YOU • KNOW WHO YOUR COUNSELOR IS AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL THAT KHS CAN OFFER YOU • GET INVOLVED!! MAKE A COMMITMENT TO 1 OR MORE EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE
THINGS EVERY SOPHOMORE SHOULD DO • BEGIN TO THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL • COLLEGE • VOCATIONAL TRAINING • FIELD OF STUDY • BEGIN LOOKING AT POSSIBLE CAREERS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • MAINTAIN GOOD ATTENDANCE, GRADES AND CITIZENSHIP • TAKE SCHOOL WORK SERIOUSLY BECAUSE EVERY YEAR AND COURSE COUNTS
Subject Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday ACT/SAT Edwards D. Diaz Orr Main Media ACT/ESOL Main Media Main Media O’Sullivan Reading/ C. Lee English (13-006) (32-128) Cochran Cochran Cochran Cochran (CFAA) (CFAA) (CFAA) (CFAA) Math Bakker Davis (31-115) (31-127) Science Nicholson Orr (14-036) (14-019) Social Studies Craddock Weldon (04-002) (01-316) CFAA College & Career Sprouse Mrs. Brown Help (CFAA) Main Media (ACT/SAT sign Media ups, college applications, financial aid etc.)
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