Lawton Chiles High School

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Lawton Chiles High School

• Welcome to the 2010-2011
• Sophomore
• and
• Junior
• Parent Night

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Guidance Department

• Mrs. Kim Scott A - Da
• Mrs. Kim Brumage De - He
• Ms. Alice Mathis Hi - Me
• Mr. Ron Callahan Mi - Sc
• Mrs. Teresa Dennis Se Z
• Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary
• Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

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Counselor Roles

• School issues
• Personal issues
• Academic advisement
• Career and college advisement
• Scholarship information

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Standard Graduation Requirements

• English 4 credits
• Math 4 credits (including Algebra I or its
  equivalent)
• Science 3 credits
• Social Studies 3 credits ( World History,
  American History, Economics and American
  Government)
• Physical Education 1 credit (HOPE-PE)
• Arts 1 credit (Fine or Approved Practical Art)
• Electives as needed for a total of 24 credits
• Pass FCAT Reading and Math
• Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA
• (info. found on course request forms and Agenda
  handbook)

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Approved Practical Arts classes for graduation
(c/o 2012/2013)

• Culinary Arts II
• Communication Technology
• Engineering Technology
• TV Production (Intro. To Info. Tech)
• Web Design

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Promotion to 11th grade

• 10 credits
• 1.5 unweighted GPA
• Promotion to 12th grade
• 17 credits
• 2.0 unweighted GPA
• Standardized tests and performance in courses are
  used for academic placement.
• Registration will begin Tuesday, March 15th.

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11th grade progression

• English III or AP Language and Comp.
• Math
• Science
• American History or AP U.S. History
• Plus any course/program student plans to continue
  next year (foreign language, drama, chorus, band,
  Engineering Tech)
• New options
• Advanced Placement college level courses,
  possibility to earn
• college credit applications to Mrs. Dunlap
  (room 7103)
• DCT work study program takes at least two
  periods of the day
• (one DCT class and at least one off campus On-
  the- job- training
• (OJT) period. Spaces limited- application due to
  Mr. Fisher Rm7122

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12th grade progression

• Senior English
• Classical/Contemporary Literature
• AP Literature or AP Language (if not already
  taken)
• TCC Dual Enrollment (ENC1101/1145)
• U.S Government and Economics (one semester of
  each)
• Math
• Science
• Plus any course/program student plans to continue
  next year (foreign language, drama, chorus, band,
  Web Design)

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Grad Check CardBegin officially tracking juniors
for graduation spring of junior year.Copy given
to juniors at registration pay attention to
blank/highlighted boxes, GPA and total credits
Name____________________________________________
Student number_______________________
Counselor_____________
Required Courses Necessary to Graduate
English (from required list)
English I
English II
English III or
AP Lang Math
Math
Math
Math Science
ience
Science Wld History American
History

American Gov Economics HOPE PE
Practical/Fine Arts
½ credit in practical and Fine Arts OR 1 credit
in either practical or Fine Arts
Credit Total Cum. Total. 9th
10th 11th Total
Cum. Total 1st Semester 2nd
Semester Summer 12th 1st Semester 2nd
Semester
FCAT - Math
FCAT - Reading
Algebra I or Equivalent
NOTE It is the students responsibility to take
and pass the appropriate courses necessary to
meet the graduation requirements. If any errors
are noted on the credit check, it is the
STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY to contact the Guidance
department immediately. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING.
2.0 un-weighted GPA required for graduation
Students signature and date
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New 12th grade options include

• TCC Dual Enrollment -English, Western
  Civilization, and Math (Liberal Arts Math and
  College Algebra).
• Requirements 3.0 unwgt gpa, and passing CPT
  scores at time of registration (SAT/ACT can be
  substituted for CPT).
• DCT work study program takes at least two
  periods of the day - one DCT class and at least
  one off campus On- the- job- training (OJT)
  period limited spaces. Applications due during
  registration. Mr. Fisher (Rm 7122)
• Honors/gifted externship program (Professional
  internship program) limited spaces. Applications
  can be picked up from Mrs. Dunlap (Rm 7103) and
  are due

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Options After High School

• Work
• Military
• Vocational School
• 2 year Community College
• 4 year College/University

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Minimum Admissions Requirements for Public
Universities in Florida

• 19 core academic courses to include regular
  graduation requirements PLUS the following
• 4 Math (minimum Algebra I, Geometry Algebra II)
• 2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
• 4 academic electives
• We strongly recommend surpassing the minimum
• Requirements! (I.e. upper level math, foreign
  language, additional science and social studies.)
  
• Sliding scale for SAT/ACT according to recomputed
  academic GPA
• SAT and ACT with writing
• Always check individual college
  website-admissions-for specific requirements

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State University and Bright Futures (FAS and FMS)
Minimum Math Curriculum

• Juniors (class of 2012)
• Algebra 1A Algebra IB 2 Math Credits
• Sophomores (class of 2013)
• Algebra IA Algebra IB 1 Math Credit

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What else are colleges looking for?

• Strong academics (check website for average gpa
  and test scores of those accepted for reference).
• Well-rounded students (extracurricular
  activities, leadership roles)
• SAT and/or ACT scores (SAT II subject area
  tests may be needed for competitive, private
  school, etc. check web site)
• Letters of recommendation
• Essays

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Community College

• Reasons to consider
• Less expensive
• Smaller classes
• More time for maturity/career decision making
• Admission requires a regular high school diploma
• CPT (or passing equivalent of SAT/ACT) used for
  placement (I.e. remedial classes)
• Students who take college prep courses in high
  school are more likely to be successful.
• Two main pathways
• 1. AA Degree (for transfer to a 4 year
  University)
• 2. AS or other certificate (training programs to
  earn certificates for world of work).high school
  vocational classes taken for college credit may
  only be applied to this degree
• Priority registration is offered to our seniors
  in earlyJune make sure your student takes
  advantage of it in their senior year!

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Vocational Schools

• Schools with specific job training opportunities
  (I.e. Lively, Keiser College, Aveda, Job Corps,
  Disney Career Start, TCC)
• Students earn certificates to begin career after
  completing program.

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Military

• Chiles has military recruiters representing the
  Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines.
• Great opportunities for college scholarships and
  job training.
• Juniors are encouraged to take the ASVAB if they
  have an interest in joining the military or if
  they want to take an aptitude test.

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Work

• Students can enter the workforce after
  graduation. (It is a plus if they already have
  experience in their field.)
• However, note that around 80 of jobs will
  require some education/training past high school
  by the year 2010.(vs. 40 in 1950 and 65 in
  1991).

Changes in Workplace and Education Requirements
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Types of Financial Aid

• Scholarships
• Bright Futures for Florida schools (see brochure
  for requirements. Mrs. Scott is coordinator)
• Check in scholarship info. file in filing
  cabinet in guidance for applications we receive
  (Mrs. Dennis is the scholarship coordinator).
• Check with individual schools/websites.
• Computer on-line searches (see helpful websites
  at end of presentation).
• Books (IRC, Career library in guidance, public
  library, bookstores).
• Check with your employer for company
  scholarships.
• Beware of scams! (shouldnt have to pay money for
  searches-many free searches available)
• Loans (you must pay back)
• Grants (free money based on financial need)
• Work Study (work on campus to earn money)

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Applying for Financial aid

• 1 Government aid (for grants and loans)
• Fill out FAFSA early as possible after Jan. 1 of
  senior year.(deadline is May 1 for Florida
  schools)
• FAFSA4Caster now available! (www.fafsa4caster.ed.g
  ov)
• SAR (Student Aid Report) will be sent 3-4 weeks
  after submitting FAFSA.
• Gives you your EFC (expected family contribution)
  amount which is also sent to home state
  scholarship agencies (and other states applied
  for).
• 2. State Aid
• Filling out FAFSA plus Florida Financial Aid
  application.
• 3. College Aid
• Check individual college, financial aid
  administrator
• 4. Private Sources (see specific application
  requirements)
• Bright Futures (fill out Florida financial aid
  form-see last slide for web address).

(Chiles usually offers a financial aid
presentation in the fall. Please plan to attend
for more information!)
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Action plan for sophomores

• Set academic and personal goals
• Review admissions requirements for schools that
  are of interest and plan your junior year
  schedule accordingly.
• visit the campuses.
• Stay involved in activities at school and in the
  community.
• Work toward completing community service hours
  for scholarship opportunities. Please make sure
  your hours count by reviewing guidelines
• http//www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/info
  rmation/09_10schoolyear/CommunityServiceGuidelines
  .pdf
• Take a personality inventory to help identify
  strengths and weaknesses and to research possible
  majors and careers.
• Florida Choices Planner
• ASVAB is offered to juniors. (sign up in guidance
  next year)
• Apply for a social security number if you dont
  already have one
• Plan to take the PSAT as an 11th grader in
  October 2011. This time it counts for scholarship
  opportunities.

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• www.collegeboard.com (My College Quickstart)

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Action plan for juniors

• Meet with counselor - Review transcript, official
  grad check, senior schedule, and
• scholarship opportunities. (See Mrs. Scott for
  specific Bright Future issues).
• Stay involved in activities at school and
  community. Complete and document community
  service hours. (forms available on-line Chiles
  web sitegtinformationgtCommunity service forms pg 1
  and pg 2) Be sure to get your hours pre-approved
  by your guidance counselor. New rules apply.
• Continue exploration of careers via computer
  assisted systems (i.e. Choices, ASVAB results, My
  College Quickstart, and Career Development
  workshops by guidance.
• Get some type of experience/information about
  careers of interest (I.e. Externship, OJT,
  Volunteer hours, Interviews, etc.) Get to know
  what the job is REALLY all about!
• Become familiar with admissions requirements at
  colleges that are on the top of your list and
  visit colleges.
• Prepare and Register for and take the SAT and
  ACT. SAT II if required for admissions.
• Search for scholarship opportunities. Visit the
  resource center in guidance and our website.
  www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us Surf the web. (see
  resource list)
• Prepare essays for admissions and scholarship
  opportunities.
• For NCAA Athletes only After Summer of junior
  year, apply for Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
  and also review academic requirements for
  athletics in college www.ncaa.clearinghouse.net

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Timelines for 2012 Grads

• August- October- college deadlines can be early.
  Plan early!!
• Retake final SAT/ACT tests for best score.
• Letters of Recommendations process takes a week
  or more a request along with resume to teachers
  or counselors is helpful
• Continue the career exploration process
• Use tentative career options to get ideas for
  college majors or training schools. Research
  these options.
• December 1st - Apply for Bright Futures after
  this date. Parents please have your senior fill
  out the application
• Jan 1, 2012 - Submit FAFSA asap after this
  date.(can use estimated tax info. until you can
  update it).
• February is common priority deadline for
  scholarships/aid.
• Mid April- plan to start receiving acceptance
  letters and financial aid offers.
• May 1- Plan to accept or decline all offers
  around this time (unless early decision).
• Summer- send final transcripts to your college

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Resources on the web

• www.firn.edu/doe/brfuture Bright Futures
  Website
• www.collegeboard.com SAT (information and
  registration), AP,IB,CLEP (CHS code is
  101654)(also My College Quick Start)
• www.act.org - ACT (information and registration/
  CHS code is 101654)
• www.review.com Princeton Review for colleges,
  essay, test prep
• www.collegequest.com - College Search (by size,
  location, major, etc)
• www.facts.org (i.e. Bright Futures academic
  evaluation, Florida Choices Planner career
  assessment tools and info.)
• www.commonapp.org Common admissions
  application used at many private colleges
• www.jobcorpsregion3.com Job Corps, training and
  education in 60 different vocations. Housing,
  medical care provided.
• www.keisercollege.edu Keiser career training
  school
• www.avedaflorida.com Aveda cosmetology school
  in Florida
• http//disney.go.com/disneycareers/careerstart/ind
  ex.html Disney Career Start Program

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Free Practice ACT

• I am pleased to announce that James S. Rickards
  High School and The Princeton Review will be
  hosting a FREE Practice ACT on Saturday March 5th
  from 900a 130p.
•  Any students wishing to sign up for the event
  can visit www.princetonreview.com/testfest
  choose ACT and type in the 32301 zip code.
•   
• Please do not contact schools to register. 
  Register on-line and contact Mr. John Keenan if
  you have any questions.
•  
• John Keenan
• Marketing Manager
• The Princeton Review - Tallahassee
• JohnK_at_Review.com  850-574-8378
•  

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Free Practice SAT Event by Princeton Review

• Were thrilled to announce our annual National
  Testing Day events!
• On March 12th, students will have the opportunity
  to see how they would score on the SAT by
  taking a FREE full-length practice test. Its a
  great way for students to become familiar with
  the exams format and see where they stand. 
  Students who complete the practice test will
  receive a personalized score report pinpointing
  their strengths and weaknesses.
• When March 12, 2011 9am-130pm
• Where Amos P. Godby High School
•               DO NOT CONTACT SCHOOLS TO
  REGISTER
• Register www.PrincetonReview.com/NationalTestingD
  ay
•              800- 2Review
• The Princeton Review Team
• P.S. SPACE IS LIMITED AND SEATS FILL QUICKLY.
  RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
• Test names are the trademarks of their respective
  owners, who are not affiliated with The Princeton
  Review. The Princeton Review is not affiliated
  with Princeton University.

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http//www.collegeweeklive.com upcoming
eventsRegister for free today!
MARCH 2011 MARCH 2011 MARCH 2011
Wed., March 2 Florida State University VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE  
Tues., March 8 University of South Florida VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE  
Thurs., March 10 Long Island University Brooklyn TEXT CHAT 7 PM to 9 PM
Wed. and Thurs., March 23-24 CollegeWeekLive SPRING  
Tues., March 29 Grand View University VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE  
Wed., March 30 University of California, Santa Barbara VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE  12 PM to 10 PM
Thurs., March 31 University of West Florida VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Searches

• - www.fastweb.com
• - www.scholaraid.com
• www.brokescholar.com
• www.FAFSA.ed.gov - Federal Financial Aid website,
  FAFSA application
• www.Floridastudentfinancialaid.org apply for
  BF and all Florida Financial Aid (Dec. 1 of
  senior year)
• Check individual college websites (ie TCC has a
  web page for scholarships)
• www.bridges.com/more (to download the Know more
  no less Financial aid workbook great for
  calculating college costs and understanding
  financial aid process)
• www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov (FAFSA4Caster for early
  planning)
• www.saystudent.com (maps financial aid process)