WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL Fall Sophomore/Junior PARENT NIGHT Welcome - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL Fall Sophomore/Junior PARENT NIGHT Welcome Classes of 2020 and 2021!! Thursday, September 20th, 2018 Principal: William Floyd Assistant Principal: Wessal Kenaio Assistant Principal: Kimberly Santana Assistant Principal :
Fall Sophomore/Junior PARENT NIGHT
Thursday, September 20th, 2018 Principal: William Floyd Assistant Principal: Wessal Kenaio Assistant Principal: Kimberly Santana Assistant Principal: Timothy Shuler Assistant Principal: M. Soraya Smith
Meetings, Diploma designations
Technical Education
AP students
We are a team of Professional School Counselors that help students reach their highest level of academic achievement, grow their personal and social development, and to assist in career planning. Professional School Counselors are certified counselors trained in school counseling, possessing the unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ needs. All of our Professional School Counselors hold a master’s degree or higher in school counseling or a related field. They are required to uphold ethical and professional standards of the professional counseling associations, and play a vital role in maximizing student achievements.
welcomed to come during their lunch everyday of the week or to make an appointment)
(Mrs. Jadonath: 407-905-2400 ext. 6162403)
(NHS/SGA Club Hours need to be submitted to organization and Student Services)
($2.00 for a hard copy)
School Counselors Alpha Deans Alpha
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Cas-Fi
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Graduate School Counselor Intern
College and Career Transition Counselor
College and Career Specialist
Orange Technical Center, Career Specialist
ESOL Compliance
ESE Staffing Specialist
▶ SAC President- Lisa McCarthy
▶ SAC meets every second Tuesday of the
month at 5:30 pm in the main campus media center.
▶ PTSO President- Katheryn Snyder
▶ PTSO meets immediately after SAC. ▶ http://www.wohsptso.org/
▶ Fill in as we review transcripts ▶ Classes required for graduation ▶ GPA ▶ Required Subject Areas ▶ HS Online Course ▶ BF’s ▶ FAFSA Application
Demographic Information- Name, Social Security, Address, Parent/Guardian Immunization Record Course Information, Grades, GPA
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Prepared Date
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FL Student ID
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District Student ID
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Address
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Parent Name
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Racial/Ethnic
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Birth Date/Place
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Immunization Record
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Institution
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Grade Level
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Course#
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Course Title
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Grade
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Attempted/Earned Credit
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GPA- District/State
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Attendance
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Cumulative Summary
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Check Credits
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Check District and State GPA
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Ranking
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ELA Testing Requirement
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Alg 1 Testing Requirement
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Online Course Requirement
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Industry Certification
Standard Diploma: Subject Area Credits English 4 Math (Must include Alg 1 and Geo) 4 Science (Must include Bio) 3 World History 1 US History 1 American Gov/Economics 0.5/0.5 Fine Arts 1 HOPE 1 Electives 8
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Review your child’s transcripts with them using the graduation checklist as a guide for what to look for. Contact counselor if you find any errors or discrepancies.
▶ 2.0 Un-weighted GPA ▶ Pass Reading FSA
▶ Concordant ACT Score- 19 (Reading alone) OR 18 average English & Reading ▶ Concordant SAT Score- 24 (Reading alone) or 430 EBRW
▶ Pass Algebra 1 EOC
▶ Concordant PERT Score- 97 ▶ Concordant PSAT/NMSQT- 430 (Math alone) ▶ Concordant SAT- 420 (Math alone) ▶ Concordant ACT- 16 (Math alone)
▶ Take Biology, US History, & Geometry EOC- counts as 30% of final grade
(if course was completed in State of FL public school)
▶ Complete 1 high school online course (OCVS or Blended US Gov’t)
Scholar:
*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements, a student must
Enrollment;
Merit:
*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements…
Biliteracy:
SILVER-
grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; or earn a score or performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)
GOLD-
grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and a Level 4 or higher
district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)
▶ GPA = Grade Point Average ▶ A calculation of your average score on a weighted and unweighted scale. ▶ Different institutions calculate GPA differently. ▶ Honors, AP, DE, CTE, and other classes have varied weights. ▶ Here in Orange County- AP, DE, CTE all weighted on a 6-point scale. ▶ Honors classes are weighted on a 5-point scale. ▶ Unweighted (standard) courses can lower your weighted GPA, but cannot lower your unweighted GPA ▶ Quarter/semester grades versus final grades
▶ Examples: ▶ I take 4 classes this year and earn the following: ▶ How will my GPA be calculated?
Class Final Grade Unweighted Points Weighted Points
PE
A 4 4
English Honors
A 4 5
Math Honors
B 3 4
History Honors
A 4 5
Overall
3.75 4.5
Class Final Grade Unweighted Points Weighted Points
PE
A 4 4
DE English
A 4 6
AP Math
B 3 5
AP History
C 2 4
Overall
3.25 4.75
▶ Junior Assemblies ▶ This week (through English classes) ▶ Sophomore Assemblies ▶ Last week (through English classes) ▶ Junior Class Ring Assembly ▶ October 31 ▶ 2nd periods, juniors will be called out
SAT (www.collegeboard.com) ACT (www.actstudent.org) October 6, 2018 October 27, 2018 November 3, 2018 December 8, 2018 December 1, 2018 February 9, 2019 March 9, 2019 April 13, 2019 May 4, 2019 June 8, 2019 June 1, 2019 July 13, 2019 Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 26th ($29 fee) Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 28th ($27.50 fee) **ALL Seniors will take the SAT Wednesday, October 11th.
**If your student receives Free or Reduced Lunch, please have them see their counselor for an SAT/ACT fee waiver.
OUR TEAM:
Tamar Cassagnol, Assistant Director Rachel Bellamy, West Academic Advisor Mildred Medina, East Coordinator Christina Rigel, East Academic Advisor Jessica Jurado Arroyo, Osceola Coordinator Lindsey Oxenrider, Osceola Academic Advisor
CRITERIA TO PARTICIPATE
At the time of application: Grades 6-11: 3.0 unweighted high school CGPA Grade 12: 3.0 weighted CGPA College ready test scores (PERT, SAT, ACT, 10th Grade FSA, or Alg1 EOC) Parent and Guidance Counselor approval signature
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
Rigor of Courses Communication Time Management
Spring 2019 APPLICATION DATES
Application Opens Monday, September 10th Application Closes Monday, October 8th Test Score Deadline Monday, October 29th
DE Process
name and email address to verify GPA
application have been submitted
www.facebook.com/groups/ValenciaDualEnrollment
Coordinators: Lisandra Jimenez West Campus Jessica Jurado Arroyo Osceola Campus Mildred Medina East Campus Website: valenciacollege.edu/dual Email: dualenrollment@valenciacollege.edu Telephone: 407-582-1600
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ONLINE DUAL ENROLLMENT
Litza Echeverria Rubio and Brandon Case
Distance & Continuing Education
ABOUT ONLINE DUAL ENROLLMENT
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
COURSES
requirements
FL
ADVISING
OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS ...
NEXT STEPS
dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu
dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu
Courses
Courses
dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu
Questions?
Litza Echeverria Rubio, Ed.S. Academic Program Coordinator Distance & Continuing Education University of Florida lfer@dce.ufl.edu 352-273-4155 Brandon Case Academic Program Coordinator Distance & Continuing Education University of Florida bcase@dce.ufl.edu 352-294-0495
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Agriculture (Animal Science and Horticulture)
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Material and Processing Technology (Wood Shop)
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Building Construction
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Digital Information Technology
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Engineering (Project Lead the Way)
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Digital Media/Multimedia
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Business Management and Analysis
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Digital Video Technology
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Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology
Open every day during lunch.
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Avalon
○ 3D Animation ○ Accounting ○ Administrative Assistant ○ Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating ○ Automotive Collision ○ Automotive Services ○ Culinary ○ Digital Audio and Video Production ○ Digital Cinema Production ○ Digital Media/Multimedia ○ Drafting ○ Electricity ○ EMT ○ Patient Care Assistant
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Pharmacy Technician ○ Welding ○ Veterinary Assisting ○ Medical Assisting ○ Digital Photography ○ Diesel Mechanics ○ Gaming and Simulation ○ Sports and Event Marketing ○ Machining Technology ○ Electronics ○ Barbering ○ Building Construction ○ Facials Specialty ○ Cosmetology
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Students entering 11th and 12th grade next school year
**Must be on track for graduation**
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Rigorous learning opportunities
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Nationally recognized guidelines for curriculum
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Industry Certifications
and TRANSPORTATION is provided If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Armbruster @ sandi.armbruster@ocps.net. Located in the Administration Building, room 115, next to attendance.
Room #839 near Auditorium/Cafe
Sarah.Bateman@ocps.net
▶ Open everyday during lunch ▶ By appointment with Mrs. Bateman ▶ youcanbook.me (direct link on school website - CCC page)
▶ Sign up for College Visits
▶ on Naviance (within students’ launchpad account) ▶ instructions on school website - CCC page
District Transition Counselor: Dr. Latashia Edwards
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On campus monthly - email for an appointment latashia.edwards@ocps.net
College Essay Workshop Johns Hopkins College Visit
Launchpad (student laptop)
Naviance is a College & Career Platform that allows an OCPS student to explore a wide variety
them to graduate with a post-secondary plan for their future.
** The full matrix (with 51 other elements identified) is available
school website - CCC page
▶ “The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that
connects students to college success and opportunity.”
▶ WOHS offers 28 different AP courses including:
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Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Physics I and AP Physics C: Mechanics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, English Composition, English Literature, Capstone Seminar, Research Seminar, World History, US History, US Government, Human Geography, European History, Psychology, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Comparative Government, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, 3D Art (Ceramics), 2D Art, Studio Art (Drawing), Music Theory, AP Art History
▶ Over 1,600 West Orange High School students enrolled in at least one AP class
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Academically challenging
▶ Rigorous learning opportunities
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Nationally recognized guidelines for curriculum and assessment
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College admission
▶ Many colleges and universities recognize the rigor of AP classes in their applicants
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GPA- 6 point scale
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AP can help students get ahead in college
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Score a 3 or higher on AP exam, class grade adjusted to an A (WOHS only)**
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All classes on WOHS Campus
▶ I don’t think I will pass (or score high enough) on the AP
exam to get college credit.
▶ You don’t need to score a 5, many colleges grant credit, or
placement, with a score of a 3.
▶ Taking AP classes could hurt my GPA.
▶ Your decision to take an AP course shows admissions officers that
you are willing to take on the academic challenge of college-level coursework and expectations.
▶ Remember that quarterly grades do not count towards GPA.
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College credit awarded through Valencia for taking classes on their campus (or online through VC)
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A wide variety of course offerings (over 100 options)
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Must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA and apply the semester prior
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Must have college-level placement scores (PERT, ACT, SAT) into VC by November 3rd.
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Deadline for Spring 2018 application is October 20th.
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November 11th- Spring course registration opens
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Deadline for Fall 2018 application is April 1st.
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Students must be accepted into Spring term in order to take classes during the summer term **Transportation not provided
College-level Placement Test
PERT Reading- 106 Writing- 103 Math 123 ACT Reading- 20 English- 17 Math- 21 SAT Critical Reading 480 Math- 480
UF- Online Only
▶ Junior or Senior in HS ▶ 3.6 Unweighted GPA ▶ Test Scores: 1100 SAT Composite, 22 ACT Composite, OR 1130 PSAT Composite ▶ Spring 2019 Application Deadline: November 4, 2018 ▶ Can take up to 2 courses/semester
UCF
▶ Junior or Senior in HS ▶ 3.8 GPA based on their calculation of academic core classes only ▶ Test Scores: 1330 SAT Composite OR 28 ACT Composite ▶ Application Deadlines:
▶ Spring: November 1, 2018 ▶ Summer: March 1 ▶ Fall: May 1
▶ There is no right or wrong, better or worse ▶ Colleges are looking for well-rounded students that
challenge themselves in their coursework- this includes AP and DE courses
▶ Much consideration should be given to where you want to
end up
▶ Out of State or In-State?
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FAFSA
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Application available October 1stof Senior year
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www.fafsa.ed.gov
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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
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Application available October 1st of Senior year
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www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
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INSTITUTIONAL AID
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The earlier you apply, the better chance to receive funds
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Raise.me
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OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
~ Check WO website (Scholarships are under the “Guidance” tab) $
OTHER SOURCES
~ Grants, Loans, Work Study Programs, etc…
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www.fastweb.com
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www.scholarships.com
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www.westorangehs.ocps.net
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Student Services Scholarship bulletin boards
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WOHS CCC Scholarship Binder
Florida Academic Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholarship Florida Gold Seal Scholarship 16 core courses (Foreign Lang.) 16 core courses (Foreign Lang.)
16 core courses (HOPE and Fine Art) Minimum of three Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program
3.5 BF weighted GPA 3.0 BF weighted GPA
3.0 BF weighted GPA in core courses 3.5 un-weighted GPA in three vocational courses
1290 SAT or 29 ACT 1170 SAT or 26 ACT
Critical Reading 440 Math 440
English 17 Reading 19 Math 19
Reading 106 Writing 103 Math 114
100 Community Service Hrs 75 Community Service Hrs 30 Community Service Hrs
100% tuition & fees
$7,392 $2,304
Yearly award amount (**based on 12 credit hours per semester) **Students will begin working
with your student to ensure they complete their application.
COURSE GRADE QUALITY POINTS I English (4) 1. 2. 3. 4. II Math (4) Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Other III Science (3) 1. 2. 3. IV Social Studies (3) 1. 2. 3. V Foreign Language (2) 1. 2. TOTAL
*To qualify for the BF Medallion Scholarship, you need a total of 48 quality points, minimum test scores (1170 SAT) or (26 ACT), and 75 community service hours. *To qualify for the BF Academic Scholarship, you need a total of 56 quality points, minimum test scores (1290 SAT) or (29 ACT), and 100 community service hours. Full Credit Classes: (Quality Points) A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 Honors classes- add 0.5 AP classes- add 0.5
▶ Community Service Plan can be found on guidance web page. ▶ Includes examples of plans ▶ Must be approved by counselor prior to implementation. ▶ All hours MUST be turned in by May 31st.
**Documenting hours for NHS/SGA/Other Clubs and for Guidance are separate- hours must be turned into both organization and Student Services**
⚫ Give the student direction in how to address their issue independently.
firstname.lastname@ocps.net
schedule will be available on the Student Services Page.
⚫ Ms. Jadonath: 407-905-2403
For ALL subjects!!
▶ Tutoring in every subject is offered after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria. ▶ Many individual teachers also offer tutoring so check with your teacher. ▶ Ask your teacher about additional resources/study guides
Juniors Sophomores
WOHS: www.westorangehs.ocps.net
there.
SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT: www.act.org Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov Bright Futures: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Athletes: www.eligibilitycenter.org
Sophomores: What should be happening NOW…
▶ Check Transcripts- students received a copy during guidance meetings ▶ Get involved both on and off campus ▶ Start your college search ▶SAT/ACT Prep- Khan Academy (link with CollegeBoard), Study aids can be purchased, MyCollegeQuickStart ▶ Begin thinking about Financial Aid and Scholarships ▶ Create a resume ▶ Student athletes should become familiar with NCAA and their procedures (eligibilitycenter.org) ▶Stay in touch with updates through Remind ▶ Keep up with coursework and grades- ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ –William Floyd
Juniors: What should be happening NOW…
▶ Check Transcripts- students have received copies during lunch, or will receive them when they meet with their counselor ▶ Get involved both on and off campus ▶ Start your college search ▶SAT/ACT Prep- Khan Academy (link with CollegeBoard), Study aids can be purchased, MyCollegeQuickStart ▶ Begin thinking about Financial Aid and Scholarships ▶ Create a resume ▶ Student athletes should become familiar with NCAA and their procedures (eligibilitycenter.org) ▶ Practice writing college essays ▶ Think of teachers you would like to write recommendation letters for you ▶Stay in touch with updates through Remind ▶ Keep up with coursework and grades- ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ –William Floyd
Please contact your school counselor with any questions.