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Class of 2020

Student Last Name Counselor all grade levels A - C Mr. Peters D - He Mrs. Chancey Hi - I Mrs. Collins J Mrs. Norgan K Mr. Peters L - Pen Mrs. Figarella Peo - Sil Mrs. Collins Sim - Z Mrs. Norgan

Mrs. Chancey D-He Mrs. Figarella L-Pen Mrs. Norgan Sim-Z Mrs. Collins Peo-Sil J Hi – I Dept. Chair

Mr. Patton Mrs. Emmerling Mr. Hiers Mr. Robinson

Mrs. Crosby Mr. Rawson Mrs. Werrick Deputy Elliot 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 Hist., US Hist, US Gov & Econ.  1 Fine/Performing Arts  1 Physical Education: HOPE or Per Fitness and Other PE  8 Electives  Passing score on Grade 10 FSA ELA 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)

End of course exams EOC’s  Passing scores required for graduation:  Grade 10 FSA 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 Algebra 2 (if enrolled)   Administered in the Spring each year

Midterm/Final Exam  Replaced EOYs.  Will count for 15% of each semester grade.

State EOC Courses (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Geometry, US History) State EOC Courses Course Final Course Final Exam Exam Semester Quarter Quarter Semester 1 Quarter Quarter (column remains (column remains 2 1 2 Grade 3 4 blank in Pinnacle. blank in Pinnacle. Grade EOC should display EOC should display on report card) on report card) Remains blank Remains blank 35% 35% 100% 35% 35% 100% (30%) (30%) Numeric Calculation; numeric table of EOC scores to be provided • by AAE Department; each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1 st semester exam; EOC is 30% of EACH final semester grade. Genesis will calculate the final semester grades - teachers will not • enter EOCs into the grade book ( EOC scores are received directly from FLDOE ).

Name Gr Test Class Term 1 Term 2 Test New New Score Term 1 Term 2 Underwood 9 ECA Alg 1 86 82 1 77 77 Carrie 10 EB1 Bio 86 75 4 83 83 Rucker 11 EAH US Hist 96 99 2 89 89

Calculating Grades EOCs Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, US History, and Biology have an EOC that counts for 30% of the course grade. Administered at the end of the school year • EOC = End of Course Exam • Semester 2 Semester 1 EOC (Q3 & Q4) (Q1 & Q2) Results Grade Grade 30% of 35% of 35% of Course Course Course Grade Grade Grade 85B 80B 65D 29.75 28 19.5 *77.25C * PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade.

Merit Designation  In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:  Attain one or more industry certifications * Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation

Scholar Designation  In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:  1 credit in Algebra II  1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course  Pass the Biology EOC  1 credit in chemistry or physics  1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics  Pass the U.S. History EOC  2 credits in the same world language  1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course * Designation has no impact on college admission or high school graduation

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

Grade Point Average  Class  Letter Grade  Points  Class: English 1  Grade: B  Points: 3  GPA= Total points earned/Total 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

GPA calculation English 1 Hon B 3.5 Algebra 1 C 2 Earth/Space A 4 PE A 4 Digital Video C 2 Spanish 1 D 1 ROTC A 4___ Total points 20.5

GPA calculation  Total points = 20.5  Total classes = 7  GPA= Total points/total class  Weighted GPA= 20.5/7  Weighted GPA = 2.928  Un-weighted GPA= 20/7  Un-weighted GPA= 2.857

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’ve  requested the correct course and approve the course. PVS /FLVS 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.   PVS should be your 1 st selection!

Suggested Online Virtual Education Drivers Education Personal and Family Finance Parenting Skills Peer Counseling *HOPE satisfies the online requirement Must complete both semesters

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 BF requirements 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.

 Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed  Know your graduation requirements 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  Look for Scholarships online at www.georgejenkinshs.com, www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com

 Begin to think about what you will do after high school  college,  Vocational/technical training,  military  Begin looking at possible careers and education requirements.  Maintain good attendance, grades and citizenship.  Take school work seriously because every year and course counts.

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 Attend class everyday  Do all your homework and class work  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 GJHS can offer you  Get involved! Make a commitment to 1 or more extracurricular activities  Make a difference and earn community service

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