Class of 2021
Mrs. Chancey Co-F Department Chair Mrs. Figarella K-M Mrs. Norgan Se-Z Mr. Jones N-Sc
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
Tallahassee Fort Myers Miami Boca Raton Florida International Florida Gulf Coast Florida Atlantic University Florida State University University University Lakeland Orlando Tallahassee Gainesville Florida Polytechnic University of Florida Florida A&M University University of Central Florida University Jacksonville Pensacola Tampa Sarasota University of North Florida New College of Florida University of West Florida University of South Florida
Graduation Requirements 4 years/24 Credits 4 MATH 4 ENGLISH Includes Alg. 1** • Geometry* • 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 SCIENCE Includes Includes World History • Biology* • US History* • US Gov.(.5) & Econ w. • Financial Lit (.5) * EOC 30% ** EOC 30% & pass
Graduation Requirements — 4 years/24 Credits 1 1 Physical Fine/Performing Education 8 Electives Arts (HOPE) Passing score Cumulative Passing on un- score on Grade weighted Algebra 10 FSA 2.0 GPA 1 EOC 1 Online 2 world Languages (university Learning admission & Bright Futures) Course
State EOC Courses All students taking the following courses are required to take the End of Course exam Algebra 1, ( must pass to graduate) Geometry, Biology, US History EOC exams count for 30% of course grades
Calculating Grades EOCs Algebra 1, Geometry, 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.
Name Gr Test Class Term Term Test New New 1 2 Score Term Term 1 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
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
Resources http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/guidance
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