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WHS ADMINISTRATION

• PRINCIP

AL – MICHAEL BARWICK

• A. P

. STUDENT SERVICES – PRISCILLA TUCKER

• A. P

. OF CURRICULUM – SHERRY LOHMEYER

• A. P

. STUDENT AFF AIRS – JOHNNY GRAHAM

• A.P

. STUDENT AFF AIRS – LOGAN CROUCH

• ATHLETIC DIRECTOR – MIKE SMITH

STUDENT SERVICES

A.P. STUDENT SERVIC ES – PR ISCILLA TUCKER A.P. OF CURRICULUM – SHERRY LOHMEYER ASSOCIATE DEAN SENIORS/JUNIORS (A-K): AMANDA CAMPER ASSOCIATE DEAN SENIORS/JUNIORS (L-Z) & DUAL ENROLLMENT: MICHELLE PEDDIE ASSOCIATE DEAN SOPHOMORES/NCAA : TIM WHEELER ASSOCIATE DEANS FRESHMAN: SONIA CLARK-R OSIER STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIA LIST: SUE HUTCHINS CAREER SPECIALIST: DALY NDA V AUSE REGISTRAR: MIC HELLE A VER A GUIDANCE SECRETARY : NOREEN BRITT GUIDANCE RECEPTIONIST: CHRISTINA HALL

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DOES YOUR STUDENT KNOW WHAT THEY NEED TO GRADUATE?

* SENIOR CHECK-INS HELD SEPTEMBER & JANUARY

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS WITH SENIOR DEANS Michelle Peddie kimberly.pedd ie@ wcsb.us Amanda Camper amanda.camp er @wcsb.us (850) 926-7125 ext. 8622 (850) 926-7125 ext. 8623

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CREDITS 24 TOTAL

4 English 4 Math

• Algebra 1 and G

eometry are required

3 Science

• Biology is required

3 Social Science

• World H

istory, U S H istory, U S G

• vernment,

& Economics

1 Vocational 1 Performing Art 1 Physical Education

• Must include health

7 Electives

• Must include online course

TESTING

STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 10 ELA (OR AC

T/SA T CON COR DA NT SCORE)

• ALGEBRA 1 END
• O

F-CO URSE (EOC ) A ND TH E RESULTS CO NSTITUTE THIR TY PERC ENT OF TH E FINAL COURSE G RAD E (OR A CT/SA T/PERT CONCORDANT SCO RE)

• STUDENTS MU

ST PA RTIC IPA TE IN THE EOC ASSESSMENTS, AND THE R ESULTS C ONSTI TUTE 30 PERCEN T OF THE FIN AL COUR SE GRA DE IN THE FOLLOWING SU BJECTS:

• BIOLOGY 1
• GEOMETRY
• U.S. HISTORY
• GPA-2.0

NCAA

*New requirements

• Changes: 2.3 minimum GPA
• Must complete 10 of the 16 core classes afte

r spring term of junior year. DIVISION I - 16 Core Courses 4 years of English. 3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Science 1 year of additional English, Math or Science 2 years of Social Science. 4 years of additional academic courses Sliding Scale for Core GPA/Test score The SAT combined score is based on the Verbal and Math sections only. ACT uses a sum score of the four sections, not the composite(average). The writing section is not used on SAT or ACT . Examples: See www.ncaa.org for complete scale Seniors should have completed the application with the Eligibility Center and submitted a transcript release form to our Registrar, Mrs.

• Avera. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly

to NCAA from the testing programs. See Coach Wheeler if you have questions. Register: http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCA A.jsp

Co re GP A S A T A CT 3.0 620 52 2.5 820 68 2.3 1010 86

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POST SECONDARY Timeline

October 1 November 1 FAFSA/FFAA Available for Completion *Check college websites for deadlines December/January May 1 Early Decision, Early Action and Priority Deadlines Most applicat ion deadlines National Notification Deadline

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ONS : WHAT ARE THEY LOOK OOKING FOR OR?

• Grades in academic courses
• Strength of Curriculum and Rigor
• ACT

/SA T scores

• Extracurricular Activ ities and school inv olv ement
• Leadership and Community serv ice experiences
• Essays and Letters of Recommendation (if required)
• May v ary depending on college- “What do YOU hav e to offer them?”

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WHY CHOOSE STATE/COMMUNITY COLLEGE?

• Close to home, lower cost, smaller classrooms
• Admission based on Regular high school diploma.

Apply by January for admissions and scholarships!

• Placement tests help with level placement (i.e. college credit vs. remedial non-credit

class). PERT used unless exempted by SAT/ACT scores.

• SAT: 440 verbal and 550 math - ACT: 17 English, 19 reading, 21 math
• PERT: Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114 (Intermediate Alg) OR 123 (College Alg)
• Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be

successful on the tests and not need remediation .

• AA degree = guaranteed admission to state university (not necessarily university or

program of your choice-) acceptance of 60 credit hours towards your BA/BS degree and junior standing. Y

• u need to know your major, pre-requisite requirements, deadlines, etc.

WHY CHOOSE STATE/COMMUNITY COLLEGE?

• TCC2FSU –TCC2FAMU- TCC2UWF- Golden Guarantee Programs -

https://www.tcc.fl.edu/Future/GoldenGuarantee/

• TCC’s On Campus Events– check website for dates and times.
• Previews feature information on admissions, scholarships, financial aid, degree and workforce

programs, campus activities, information on Disability Support Services, and more.

• 2 + 2 Pathways to Success : www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.../0078404-pathways_to_succ ess.pdf

STATE O OF F FLORIDA U UNIVERSITY S Y SYS YSTEM

MINIMUM ST ANDARDS 3.0 RECALCULAT ED ACADEMIC GPA, PLUS SA T OR ACT OR 2.5 – 2.99 RECALCULAT ED ACADEMIC GPA, PLUS AT LEAST A MINIMUM SCORE IN ALL T HREE SEC T IONS OF T HE SAT OR ACT AS OUT LINED BELOW: SAT – CRIT ICAL READING >= 460 OR ACT – REA DING >= 19, SAT – MAT H >= 460 OR ACT MAT H >= 19, AND SAT – WRIT ING >= 440 OR ACT ENGLISH/WRIT ING >= 18.

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STATE O OF F FLORIDA U UNIVERSITY S Y SYS YSTEM

ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE SECONDARY ACADEMIC UNIT REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 UNITS OF ENGLISH
• 4 UNITS OF MATHEMATICS AT THE ALGEBRA I LEVEL AND HIGHER
• 3 UNITS OF SCIENCE
• 3 UNITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
• 2 SEQUENTIAL UNITS OF THE SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE
• 2 ACADEMIC ELECTIVE UNITS, PREFERABLY ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL SCIENCE, OR

FOREIGN LANGUAGE STATE UNIVERSITIES USE THE SAME METHOD FOR WEIGHTING ACADEMIC COURSES EARNING A “C” OR BETTER : 1.0 WEIGHTED FOR AP AND DUAL ENRO LLMENT , .5 WEIGHTED FOR HON ORS COURSEWORK

WHY ARE SENIOR GRADES IMPORTANT?

• 1. SELECTIVE COLLEGES REQUIRE 1ST SEMESTER GRADES FOR

ADMISSION

• 2. STATE UNIVERSITIES MAY REQUEST 1ST SEMESTER GRADES

BEFORE MAKING AN ADMISSION DECISION

• 3. ALL SCHOOLS REVIEW FINAL SENIOR GRADES AND CAN REVOKE

THEIR OFFER OF ADMISSION IF ACADEMIC GRADES HAVE DECLINED SIGNIFICANTLY

• 4. MAY DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR BRIGHT FUTURES

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

SO MANY DECISIONS!! WHERE DO I START??? FLORIDASHINES

HTTPS://WWW.FLORIDASHINES.ORG/

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WWW.FLORIDASHINES.ORG THIS WEBSITE IS A TRACKING TOOL FOR THE FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS. THIS WEBSITE ALSO INCLUDES INFORMATION REGARDING RESOURCES FOR STUDENT ADVISING, CAREER PLANNING TOOLS, COLLEGE

LOCATOR, DEGREE PROGRAM SEARCH, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, ONLINE APPLICATIONS, FINANCIAL AID AND MORE.

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Big Future

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

POST SECONDARY FINANCIAL RESOURCES

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COST OF EDUCATION INCLUDES:

• Tuition
• Fees (Health, parking, lab, tech, etc.)
• Room
• Board
• Books
• Transportation
• Personal Expenses

SOURCES OF AID: TYPES OF A ID: FEDERAL GRANTS (FRE E MONEY- MA Y BE BAS ED ON NEED ) STATE LOANS INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS PRIVATE SOURCES WORK STUDY FEDERAL FINA NCIA L AID– E VERY ON E NE EDS TO A PPL Y B EGINNING OCTOB ER 1S

T

WITH THIS E ARLIER DE ADLINE M ANY COLLEGES AR E ALSO CRE A TING EA RLIER FINANC IA L AID DEADLINES AT WWW.FAFS A.ED.GOV. YOU CAN DECREA SE THE P ROCE SSING TIM E B Y APP L YIN G FOR A FSA ID NOW. SUBMIT PRIOR PRIORTAX INCOM E INFORMA

• TION. (2017) SUB

MITTING AN ERROR FREE A FAFSA WILL HE LP IN DE TE RMINING Y OUR ELIGIBILITY FOR FE DERAL A ND STA TEGRA NTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS .

Financial Aid Overview

SOURCES OF AID: TYPES OF A ID: FEDERAL GRANTS (FRE E MONEY- MA Y BE BAS ED ON NEED ) STATE LOANS INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS PRIVATE SOURCES WORK STUDY CONTINUED FEDERAL GOVERNM ENT DE TE RMINES YOUR FAMILY CONTRIBUTION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR GRA NTS , LOA NS, ETC. AP PL YING EARL Y IS ESS ENTIA L TO GETTING THE MOST $. NET PRICE CA LCULATOR –A VA ILA BLE ON COLLEGE WEB SITE

• S. USING THE N

ET PRICE CALCULATOR, YOU CAN FIND OUT YOUR P ROB ABLE ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AID AND ESTIMATE Y OUR OUT-OF-P OCKET E XPE NSES .

Financial Aid Overview

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FAFSA-HTTPS://FAFSA.ED.GOV

OSFA- HTTP://WWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG/

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FLORIDA’S BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP

Florida Academic Scholarship (F A S )

• Covers 120 cre

dit hours- Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS)

• Covers 120 cre

dit hours- Florida Gold Seal Vocational (GS V )

• Covers 72 credit hour

s- Requirements: GPA 3.5 weighted in core cla sses only 3.0 weighted in core cla sses only 3.0 weighted in core cla sses A ND 3 . 5 in 3 years in the sa me voc ationa l program Core Classes 4 – English (3 with substantial writing) 4 – Math (Algebra 1 & Above

1)

3 – Science (2 with substantial lab) 3 – Social Science 2 – World Language (se que n tia l, in th e same language) 4 – English (3 with substantial writing) 4 – Math (Algebra 1 & Above

1)

3 – Science (2 with substantial lab) 3 – Social Science 2 – World Language (se que n tia l, in th e same language) 4 – English 4 – Math (Including Alge bra 11) 3 – Science (2 with substantial lab) 3 – Social Science 1 – Fine Arts; OR 1 Ide ntified Practical Art; OR .5 cred it in eac h .5 credit in any PE course .5 credit in Personal Fitness +3 Career Tech Ed credits in a vocational program over 2 a cade mic years Service Hours 100 Hours 75 Hours 30 Hours Test Scores SAT – 1290 (CR & Math O NLY) ~OR~ ACT – 29 (Composite) SAT – 1170 (CR & Math O NLY ) ~OR~ ACT – 26 (Composite) SAT – 440 (CR) & 440 (Math) ACT PERT 17 English 106 Re ading 19 Reading 103 Writing 19 Math 114 Ma th

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Seniors should apply even if they plan to attend outs ide the state of Florida. Students who do not apply by graduation, forfeit all future eligibility. There is a delay option available, but you must be processed and awarded the sc holarship as a senior in high school.

www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org Please complete the application yourself. Mak

e sure you are accurate with y

• ur S

S#, DOB, official name, active em ail address, graduation date, etc. This application is the s tate financial aid application and covers many programs . ALL c

• rrespondence r

egarding your application and scholarship awards will occur through your Bright Futures account. Mak e sure you c heck it! Community Service documentation: please subm it the least amount of paperwork possible and k eep a copy for your recor

• ds. ( M

ake c

• pies BE

FORE you s ubmit it to M

• s. Tucker in Student S

ervices).

TWO BF NOTIFICATION DATES

To earn BF in first evaluation (7 semester review- notification in March): students must earn the required GPA after completion of 1st semester, the required test scores by January 2019 and submit documentation of community service hours and completed

• nline application by January 18, 2019. (Hours must be completed by end of 1st

semester.) To earn BF in second evaluation (8 semester review- notification in August): students must earn the required GPA after completion of 2nd semester, the required test scores by June 2019 and submitted documentation of community service hours and completed online application by graduation. Community Service documentation forms MUST be submitted to Ms. Tucker by May 17, 2019.

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SO NOW WHAT? WHAT SHOULD YOUR SENIOR BE DOING RIGHT NOW?

DECIDING PLAN FOR P OS T HIGH SCHOOL GRADUA TION (BACK UP PLANS) USE RESOURCES SUCH AS BIG FUTURES, CAREE R SHINES TO HELP YOU EXP LORE CAREE R P ASS IONS).

• NARROWING DOWN CHOICES OF COLLEGES TO APP

LY TO BY RESEA RCHING “G OOD FIT”.

• PREPARING AP

PLICA TION P

• ACKETS. GO TO COLLEGE’S WE

B S ITE (A DMIS SION- FRES HMEN APPLICATION) KNOW THE DEADLINES ! FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!

• MANY OUT OF STA

TE A ND PRIVA TE COLLEGE USE THE COMM ON AP PLICA TIONA T WWW.COMMONAPP .ORG. OR WWW.COA LITIONFORCOLLE GEA CCESS.ORG

• REQUEST TRANSCRIP

TS TO BE S ENT

WHAT SHOULD YOUR SENIOR BE DOING RIGHT NOW?

• COMPLETE A COLLE

GE /SCH OLA RSHIP RE SUME .

• REQUEST LETTERS OF RECOMME

NDA TION (IF REQUIRE D)

• FINALIZE E

SSA YS . HA VE A TE ACHER REVIEW THE M.

• SIGN UP AND RETAKE

THE S AT, ACT, OR SA T II

• FOR ADMISSIONS

, ALL OFFICIAL SCORES MUST COME DIRE CTL Y FROM SAT/ACT.

• CHECK OUT THE SCHOLARS

HIP LIS T ON GUIDA NCE WE BSITE AND IN THE SC HOLARS HIP DRAWER.

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TCC DUAL ENROLLMENT

If your student plans to continue attending TCC as a degree-seeking s tudent after y

• ur Dual

Enrollment program, their s tudent status at TCC has to be changed. Here’s the proces s:

• Submit the Change of P

rogram form to the A dmissions office.

• Submit the Florida Residency Declaration to the A

dmissions office (m ust include supporting documents).

• Self-register to attend the New S

tudent Or ientation for degree-s eeking students.

• Submit your final high school transcript with graduation date to the Adm

issions office (does no t apply to home education).

• If home-educated, subm

it the Affidavit of H

• me S

chool Completion​ to your Admiss ions and Records Office.

• Submit any additional test scores (if applicable) to the Admiss

ions office.

COMMON APPLICATION-WWW.COMMONAPP .ORG/

COALITION APPLICATION- COALITIONFORCOLLEGEACCESS.ORG

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WHAT’S NEXT? AFTER APPLYING

Accepted Deferred – still in the game. Send mid-year grades, updated test scores! Denied Rescind admissions offers Poor academic performance Negative grade trend Dual Enrollment GPA below a 2.0 Drop classes that you said you were taking when you applied. Make sure that you check your email and/or college accounts regularly so that you can stay in touch with the admissions office.

**ALL universities request that students let them know if they do not plan to attend their institution. An email is appreciated and may allow an opportunity for a student on the “deferred” list.

ACT

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Deadline

October 27

September 28 October 14

December 8

November 2 November 19

February 9

January 11 January 18

April 13

March 8 March 25

June 8

May 3 May 20

July13

June 14 June 24 Online registration - Must upload photo ID with registration. Both websites offer prac tice mater ials. Scores must be sent directly to the universities from SAT/ACT for admissions purposes. Colleges recommend that you submit all of your scores to them and not utilize the Score Choice options.Fee waivers (students on free/reduce d lunch) available in Guidance (max of 2 allowed-Please see Mrs. Lohmeyer) WHS Code: 100310

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SAT

Online registration - Must upload photo ID with registration. Both websites offer prac tice mater ials. Scores must be sent directly to the universities from SAT/ACT for admissions purposes. Colleges recommend that you submit all of your scores to them and not utilize the Score Choice options.Fee waivers (students on free/reduce d lunch) available in Guidance (max of 2 allowed-Please see Mrs. Lohmeyer) WHS Code: 100310

Test Dat e Registration Deadline Late Registration Date October 6 September 7 September 26 November 3 October 5 October 24 December 1 November 2 November 20 March 9 Feb rua ry 8 February 27 May 4 Ap ril 5 April 24 June 1 Ma y 3 May 22

ACT/SAT PREP

https://www.khanacad emy.org/sat https://www.act.org Participate in Virtual College Week October 2-4, 2018 Florida V irtual College Week: Live Webinars, Funded by the S tate of Florida, Expert Advice

• Sessions will be 30-45 m

inutes for timely informat ion

• Hot topics for parents, students and counselors
• One expert presenter per session
• Register for all sessions you’d like to att

end

• Virtualcollegeweek.org

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Now…the fun stuff! Important Senior Information

From your Senior Sponsors Cap & Gown/Senior Dues online

www.herffjones.com Cap & Gown with the senior f ee is $65.00 Ty pe in the School here On the next screen y ou click on Cap & Gowns

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How can you stay in the loop?

The REMIND App.

• On your smartphone, simply go to remind.com/join.
• Enter code wakulla19 or text @wakulla19 to 81010
• You may choose to receive text messages or email

notifications. “Like” the “Wakulla High School Information Page” on Facebook. Visit our website (whs.wcsb.us), click on “Students” and then “Seniors”.

SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS

• COACH MICHAEL SMITH, 926-

7125,EXT . 8683; MICHAEL.SMITH@WCSB.US

• JILLIAN SOLBURG, 926-7125, EXT

. 8077; JILLIAN.SOLBURG@WCSB.US (ROOM 77)

• JOANNA COLVIN, 926-7125, EXT

. 8204; JOANNA.COLVIN@WCSB.US (ROOM 204 )

• HUNTER TUCKER, 926-7125

, EXT . 8073; HUNTER.TUCKER@WCSB.US (ROOM 73 )

Picture Dates

• Senior Make Up P

ictures on November 7th in the auditorium

• If you DID NOT have your s

enior picture made during the summ er, please m ake sur e you have it made on this day . THIS WILL BE THE LA ST DA Y TO HA VE YOUR P ICTURE MADE FOR THE YE ARBOOK.

• See Mrs. Solburg or Mrs. Hunter Tuck

er to sign up for a time. This is for the form al yearbook pose only.

• If you would like to sc

hedule a full session with different backgrounds/outfits, you will need to contact SWI’s office in Tallahassee at 850-425-1010.

• Senior Class Panoramic will be taken on Wednesday

, November 28th at 10:00 am in the gym.

• Cap & Gown Pictures will be taken Februar

y 12, 2019. These pictures are optional and do no t appear in the yearbook.

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Senior Trip

• Universal Orlando Grad Bash '19
• A

pril 25-27, 2019

• $150 Deposit by September 28, 2018
• Remaining balance pay as you go with payment in fullby

January 31, 2019. *See f lyer for details

Senior Yearbook Pages

Would you like to purchase a senior page? Pick up a flier

• today. Deadline for submission is September 26th.

Full Page Senior Ad $350.00 1/2 Page Senior Ad $225.00 1/4 Page Senior Ad $150.00 1/8 Page Senior Ad $125.00 1/16 Page Senior Ad $100.00

*See f lyer for details