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Class of - 2020

• Mrs. Chancey Co-F

Department Chair

• Mrs. Figarella K-M
• Mr. Jones N-Sc
• Mrs. Norgan Se-Z

• Ms. Amber

College Intern

• Mrs. VanCamp

Success Coach

• Mr. Patton
• Mrs. Emmerling
• Mr. Jenkins
• Mr. Hiers

• Mrs. Crosby
• Mr. Rawson

Deputy Stevens SRO

• Mrs. Werrick

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 (10th) US History,(11th) US Gov & Econ (12th) . 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.

Track your progress on your Scholastic Record (SSR)

Track your progress on your Scholastic Record (SSR)

Track your progress on your Report Card

Student information

Track your progress on Student Portal

Student’s

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

10th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS 11th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS 12th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HS

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)

Online Virtual Education

Graduation Requirement

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Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net

(complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)

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Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School Class’ form to the Guidance Office.

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Your counselor will check to make sure you have requested the correct course and approve the course.

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FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may

take only a few days.

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Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.

TESTS

PSAT

• PSAT was administered October 25th 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 1st semester Final Exams at end of 2nd 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

Semester Grade 35% of Course Grade Semester Grade 35% of Course Grade EOC Results 30% of Course Grade 85B 80B 65D

*PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade* All EOCs counts for 30% of the FINAL course grade.

• Administered at the end of the school year
• EOC = End of Course Exam

Diploma Designation

in addition to standard High School Diploma

Scholar Designation

• Pass the ELA Grade 10 statewide assessment
• 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

Merit Designation

• Attain one or more

industry certifications

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

• pportunities, 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

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.

Steps 1 – 4 are completed once. Steps 5 – 7 are completed prior to every semester.

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

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

Career & Technical Centers

Traviss & Ridge Career Centers

• Architecture & Construction
• Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
• Business, Management & Administration
• Health Science
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

More information visit www.traviss.edu and schools.polk-fl.net/ridge

Education Pathways

Florida College System (for example Polk State College)

A.S. in Computer Related Careers Florida Earnings: Top Average Annual Wage $84,430 Entry Annual Wage $42,000 Experienced Annual Wage $109,500

Career & Technical Education (for example Traviss Career Center)

Lakeland Average Annual Wage

Electrician: $55,500 Phlebotomist: $32,700 Hairstylist: $28,500 Fire Safety Investigator: $60,500

Begin to think about what you will do after high school

• college,
• vocational training,
• field of study

Maintain good attendance, grades and a discipline record Take school work seriously because every year and course counts Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.flshines.org Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you Get to know your counselor and become familiar with all that GJHS can offer you

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Q & A