Class of - 2020
Mrs. Chancey Co-F Department Chair Mrs. Figarella K-M Mr. Jones N-Sc Mrs. Norgan Se-Z
Mrs. VanCamp Ms. Amber Success Coach College Intern
Mr. Patton Mrs. Emmerling Mr. Jenkins Mr. Hiers
Mrs. Crosby Mr. Rawson Mrs. Werrick Deputy Stevens SRO
4 year/24 Credits Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry 3 Science: Must include Biology 3 Social Studies: Must include World History (10 th ) US History,(11 th ) US Gov & Econ (12 th ) . 1 Fine/Performing Arts 1 Physical Education: Must include Personal Fitness or HOPE ( Online Learning Course ) 8 Electives Passing score on Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment) Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC Cumulative 2.0 GPA Online Learning Course 2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)
Take Responsibility! You are provided several ways to track your progress toward graduation. Use them! Use your Student Portal, your Report Card and Scholastic Record to stay informed of your progress.
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Grade Point Average (GPA) Class Letter Grade Points Class: English 1 Grade: B Points: 3 GPA= Total points earned/Total of classes taken Grade points ◦ A = 4 PTS ◦ B= 3 PTS ◦ C= 2 PTS ◦ D= 1 PTS ◦ F= 0 PTS Weighted GPA ◦ Honors = .5 point ◦ Advanced Placement = 1 point ◦ Dual Enrollment = 1 point
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
Online Virtual Education Graduation Requirement Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net (complete instructions are available on the GJHS website) Return a completed ‘ Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School Class’ form to the Guidance Office. Your counselor will check to make sure you have requested the correct course and approve the course. FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may take only a few days . Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.
TESTS PSAT ◦ PSAT was administered October 25 th NO FEE ( result will be emailed) ◦ PSAT may be retaken in the Fall of the Junior Year to be considered for the National Merit Scholars Program ( cost $16.00 ) ◦ PSAT results should be used as SAT prep through: ◦ www.satcollegeboard.com ◦ www.mycollegequickstart.com FSA is administered in Spring of Sophomore Year EOCs for Sophomore courses administered in Spring Mid Terms at end of 1 st semester Final Exams at end of 2 nd semester
End of course exams EOC’s 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 ◦ Algebra 1 ◦ Geometry ◦ Biology ◦ US History
Calculating Course Grades EOC’s All EOCs counts for 30% of the FINAL course grade. • Administered at the end of the school year • EOC = End of Course Exam Semester Semester EOC Grade Grade Results 35% of 35% of 30% of Course Course Course Grade Grade Grade 85B 80B 65D *PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade*
Diploma Designation in addition to standard High School Diploma Merit Designation Scholar Designation • Pass the ELA Grade 10 statewide assessment Attain one or more industry certifications Earn 1 credit in Algebra II Pass the Geometry EOC Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course Pass the Biology EOC Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics Pass the U.S. History EOC Earn 2 credits in the same world language Earn at least 1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment
Dual Enrollment The dual enrollment program allows academically talented high school students to take college classes while still in high school. Some of the benefits of program participation are broadened educational opportunities, increased depth of study, and accelerated attainment of post-secondary educational goals — at zero cost. Before you begin, read the Dual Enrollment Agreement and the addendum appropriate to your high school experience, found at www.polk.edu
7 Steps to Dual Enrollment Steps 1 – 4 are completed once. Steps 5 – 7 are completed prior to every semester. Step 1 — Meet eligibility requirements Dual Enrollment – (taking up to 11 credits per term as a part-time student while in grades 6-12) • Earned 6 high school credits • Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 • Approval from a high school counselor • Placement test at college -level ( PERT – SAT- ACT ) Early Admission – (taking 12-15 credits per semester as a full-time college student) Option for Senior Year.
Dual Enrollment Step 2 — Complete the Polk State College online admission application www.Polk.EDU • A valid personal email address • Your own Social Security number (If you don’t have one, you can still apply but do not use your parent’s Social Security number.) When you complete the application, print your admission letter or record your PSC IS #. A PSC ID # is required to obtain a PERT testing ticket.
Dual Enrollment Step 3 — Submit official scores from an approved placement test PERT, ACT, or SAT scores are acceptable. ACT & SAT Official scores must be sent directly to Polk State College. A copy of PERT scores must be provide to your GJHS counselor. Your scores cannot be older than two years from the first day of the semester you plan to attend. Step 4 – Complete the College’s student orientation Complete the online orientation at WWW.POLK.EDU, this must be competed prior to registration.
Dual Enrollment Step 5 — Complete course selection, approval, and registration Use the DELTA portal and meet with a high school counselor each semester. ◦ Select courses through DELTA (https://delta.polk-fl.net). ◦ Student logs in using GJHS student portal login & password ◦ Update contact information, under course requests, add new college, Polk State College, select term, and agree to the terms and conditions ◦ Parent logs in using GJHS Parent Portal login & password and agrees to the terms and conditions ◦ Register for courses through PSC personnel at PSC or the PSC Registration event at GJHS Step 6 — Submit course schedule to high school counselor If registering at PSC, bring copy of schedule to GJHS counselor Step 7 — Acquire textbooks If taking courses at PSC, bring copy of schedule to Mrs. Iatarola in the GJHS Media Center
Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment courses grades are included in the high school and college transcripts All Dual Enrollment course grades will impact your college and high school GPA College-Ready Cut Scores Subject PERT ACT SAT Reading 106 19 490 English 103 17 490 Mathematics 114 19 480
Bright Futures www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Florida Academic Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholarship Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship Always refer to the website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in scholarship requirements *** Bright Futures requirements are subject to change
Bright Futures: FAS/FMS www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLAR & FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLAR 18 academic units is a minimum requirement; 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 • Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an AA or AS are excluded.
State University System Core Admission Requirements Planning to go straight to a 4 yr. college after high school? 18 academic units is the minimum requirement most universities prefer more ( 21.5 or greater) What is an academic (core) credit? • English – Math – Science – Social Studies – Foreign Language (state college also required) State University Admissions tests! ACT - www.actstudent.org SAT - www.collegeboard.org Needed for college applications and Bright Futures Should take the SAT/ACT in the Spring of your Jr year
Florida College System #1 in accessing higher education Florida 2 + 2 system to earn a bachelor’s (4 yr) degree ◦ Earn an Associate of Arts (2 yr) degree at a Florida College System institution, then transfer to a 4 yr institution ◦ AA degree at a Florida college guarantees students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at a university or Florida college offering 4 yr degrees more information visit www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdf Florida Colleges offer Associate of Science (2 yr) degrees, Certificate Programs, and Applied Technical Diplomas ◦ Lead directly to employment ◦ Potential to earn more money than with some 4-yr degrees
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