JUNIOR NIGHT Tuesday, December 4, 2018 11 th Grade School Counselors - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
JUNIOR NIGHT Tuesday, December 4, 2018 11 th Grade School Counselors Mrs. Baez (Last Names A-L) Mrs. Dominguez (Last Names M-Z) Meet with your counselor and go over graduation requirements Plan your senior year schedule Consider Dual
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Pinnacle Gradebook Benefits
Pinnacle Parent Internet Viewer (PIV) Grades 6 thru 12 Access grades for each class Stay up-to-date with class progress Receive email alerts for grades and absences Download BCPS Parent App and get updates
Canvas
Teacher assignments, video and submission of assigments Canvas Parent App
Naviance is a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness platform that enables self-discovery, career exploration, academic planning, and college preparation. Communication Tool.
Go to CCHS Website: https://www.browardschools.com/coopercityhigh And Select - NAVIANCE STUDENT - under Quick Links Or Directly to: Go to: https://student.naviance.com/coopercity
Virtual Counselor (http://bcps.browardschools.com/VirtualCounselor/) provides parents, and students access to an unofficial transcript, graduation status, test scores, community service hour total, and
Dear Students, I believe in you…I trust you…You are listened to …You are card for…You are important…You will succeed
BRoward Advisors for Continuing Education
BRACE provides students with information on post-secondary
service, as well as information on scholarships, financial aid, college admission testing, and the college application process.
During their junior and senior years, high school students reach a point of acquired knowledge, life skills and confidence that serves to stir visions of their destiny.
After High School? Post-Secondary Options Why go to college? A higher education introduces students to new people and new experiences and usually leads to a higher salary and lower chance of unemployment.
Finding the college, university or technical college
With thousands of options, what to consider?
Making decisions for the right college and career may seem difficult. The more that students can learn about themselves and opportunities that exist can help in finding the Right Fit. Naviance Student
what kind of work fits their interest and what education is required to get into their chosen profession.
Student Life, Admissions Criteria, Cost) with colleges all over the country.
Florida Public University Admission Minimum Requirements
Core Courses
GPA
College Admission Exams
Graduating Class of 2018 Matrix Admission at Florida Public Universities
College Admission Exams
Do your best on College Admission Exams such as the SAT and ACT
students on free or reduced lunch.
versions beforehand
PREP!!
will take subsections of multiple tests dates to super score an SAT or ACT for college admissions
TO DO LIST: EVERY YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL ( ) Take challenging classes in core academic subjects. Florida Public Universities require a minimum of two years
( ) Stay involved in school – or community based activities that interest you. Consider working or volunteering. Remember that it’s quality – not quantity that counts. ( ) Explore careers and their earning potential. “Naviance Student” has assessments and resources. ( ) Explore college options - Go to College Fairs and college-preparation presentations hosted by college representatives both in and outside of school. FREE CCHS COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR on TUESDAY, February 12th at 6PM to 8PM FALL ( ) Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. You must take the test in 11th grade to qualify for scholarships programs associated with the National Merit Scholarship Program & great preparation for the upcoming SAT. SPRING ( ) Register for and take exams for college admission such as the SAT and ACT. Retest if necessary. Some highly selective colleges may require SAT Subject Tests. Check with the colleges you are interested in to see what tests they require. FREE ON-SITE SAT for ALL JUNIORS, SCHEDULED for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 EXPLORE: ( ) All types of state, federal, & institutional aid available to help you pay for college. ( ) All types of Scholarship Opportunities in “Naviance Student”.
TO DO LIST: ( ) Take another look at your financial situation, and be sure you’re on the right track to pay for college. ( ) Talk to your child about the schools he or she is considering. Ask why those schools appeal to your child, and help him or her clarify goals and priorities. ( ) Attend college fairs with your child, but don’t take over the conversation with the college representatives. Just listen; let your child do the talking. CCHS College & Career Fair on Tuesday, February 12th at 6PM ( ) Take your child to visit college campuses, preferably when classes are in session. TO EXPLORE: ( ) Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs at StudentAid.gov/types. ( ) Learn about student and parent loans in the Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students and Federal Student Loans: Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents booklets at StudentAid.gov/resources#loans.
for Federal Student Aid
schools use information from the FAFSA to determine if you are eligible to receive federal student aid from grants, loans and work-study programs
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship with the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) beginning October 1st of their last year of high school and prior to graduation.
What is the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program?
Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) – 100% Tuition
Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) -75% Tuition
Florida Gold Seal Scholars Award (GSV)
Florida Gold Seal CAPE Award (GSC)
certifications that articulate for college credit
Other Scholarship Opportunities
at the college/university where you are applying
Bulletins
companies sponsor scholarships for both employees, children of employees & school students.
WARNING SIGNS
Representing State University System Schools
Representing Highly Selective Universities
Representing Private 4-year Universities
Representing 2-year State Colleges