CLASS OF 2015

Taking Control Of Your Education!

DR. GREEN

9th Grade Counselor/Foreign Exchange/ESOL Coordinator Services provided: scheduling/academic planning career counseling Individual/small group counseling Post secondary planning Crisis management /referrals AND MORE….

What you need to know in 9th grade….. Graduation requirements What you need to pass to 10th, and 11th What is GPA (grade point average) + What is the Attendance policy

, Learn attendance policy

MAKING THE MOST OF 9TH GRADE Students will be challenged to think for

themselves and make good decisions. They’ll also have to start thinking about college or job training and career choices.

Plan to: Learn about credits, GPA, graduation

requirements, and school rules/opportunities

Have good attendance* Have a study schedule/manage time

wisely Learn about school activities(sports,

clubs, etc.) KNOW YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4 English 4 Math (to include Algebra I, and

Geometry) 3 Science (2 with labs) 1 World History 1 American History .5 American Government .5 Economics

REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

1 Hope Credit 1 Fine, Performing, or Practical

Arts Credit 1 Online Credit 8 Elective Credits =24 required credits

ALSO NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:

At least a 2.0 cumulative unweightedGPA.

PLUS: FCAT Reading (300 or above) Algebra EOC (pass at level 3 or higher) Biology EOC (30% of final grade) Earn a credit in GEOMETRY (not Informal Geometry) Must have the required 24 credits

PROMOTION TO 10TH GRADE

Earn at least 5 Credits

and Pass English 1 or

Algebra 1

9th

TENTH (10TH)

UNWEIGHTED VS WEIGHTED GPA

Unweighted GPARegular classes A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 For Graduation

*Weighted GPA Honors DE/AP A = 5 A = 6 B = 4 B = 5 C = 3 C = 4 D = 2 D = 3For College/Bright

Futures

TUTORING

Helpful resources for students who are struggling. Teachers Other students Community resources

Ask for help Build a relationship Take responsibility

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL:

Advanced Placement (AP) courses Earn College

Credit by passing the AP exam

Colleges love it!

Dual Enrollment (LSCC) Earn college

credit while in high school

3.0 GPA required P.E.R.T, ACT, or SAT

must have qualifying scores

SEE ME FOR MORE INFO

Lake Technical for vocational training

Programs available:WeldingDiesel EngineCosmetology Facial SpecialtyNail Specialty

Business Tech EMT CNA

Requirements:2.0 GPA, pass FCAT, take a TABE test and be on track for graduation.

PATHS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS HAVE 3 BASIC CHOICES

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…

Work Military

More School

FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE PATH

Minimum 3.3 GPA or above At least 2 years of a Foreign Language

(some out-of-state require more) Math at least through Algebra II and

strongly recommended through Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

Take ACT or SAT at least by Spring of Junior year.

Register online. Fee waivers available for students who receive free or reduced lunch.

Visit www.facts.org for college search

TECHNICAL PATH

Discuss options with School Counselor

Decide on type of program/interest

Obtain information on program and school

Take necessary tests

MILITARY PATH

Take ASVAB (given at LMHS in the fall)

Provides money for college Free Healthcare Free Housing Valuable Experience VA Home Loans and Benefits

WORK PATH

Take vocational courses for better Job/promotions/pay

Have good references/resume

Earn valuable work experience

$PAYING FOR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL$

SOME SOURCES ARE: BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AIDE APPLY DURING THE SENIOR YEAR OF H.S.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING PAY!

High School Graduate COST = FREE PROGRAM LENGTH 4

YEARS AVERAGE SALARY =

$17,000

Vocational School COST = $2,000 -

$4,000 PROGRAM LENGTH 6

mos. – 2 years AVERAGE SALARY =

$26,000

Community College COST = ABOUT $8,000 PROGRAM LENGTH – 2

years AVERAGE SALARY =

$28,000 - $36,000

Four Year College or University COST = $17,000 plus

living expenses PROGRAM LENGTH = 4

years AVERAGE SALARY =

36,000 - $42,000

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS(SIGN UP DURING 12TH GRADE YEAR)

Florida Academic Scholar 3.5 weighted based

on 16 Core Courses 100 hours

community service College Entrance

Test Scores SAT 1290 ACT 29 $156 per credit (4

year) $ $78 per credit (2

year)

Florida Medallion Scholar 3.0 weighted based

on 15 core courses 75 hours

community service Test Scores

SAT 1050 ACT 23 $ 95 per credit (4

year) $78 per credit (2

year)

BRIGHT FUTURES -CLASSES NEEDEDBEFORE GRADUATION

FOR FAS AND MEDALLION ONLY

4 English classes 4 Math (Algebra 1 and higher) Informal Geometry and

Liberal Arts Math don’t count. 3 Science Classes (2 labs) 3 Social Studies (World Hist, American Hist, American

Gov’t/Economics) 2 Foreign Languages (sequential, in the same language) May use up to two additional credits from courses in the

academic areas listed above and/or AP, fine arts courses to raise the GPA.

16-18 credits used for GPA calculation

BRIGHT FUTURES (CONT.)

Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (2 years only) 3.0 weighted GPA using 16 credits required for

graduation Must be a Vocational Completer with 3.5 GPA in a

minimum of three sequential vocational credits 30 hours community College Placement Tests

SAT ACT CPTMath 440 Reading 18 Reading 83Verbal 440 English 17 Sentence 83

Math 19 Algebra 72

BRIGHT FUTURES CLASSES NEEDED BEFORE GRADUATION

GOLD SEAL ONLY

4 English 4 Math (including Algebra 1) 3 Science (2 with labs) 3 Social Studies 1 Practical Arts or Performing Arts 1 HOPE

16 credits

VOLUNTEER HOURS (VPS) All of Bright Futures

Scholarships require Volunteer Hours.

VOLUNTEER HOURS 100 hours for FAS 75 hours for Medallion 30 for Gold SealVPS forms are available in our school website under Guidance page.

START WORKING ON YOUR HOURS NOW!HOURS EARNED IN GRADES 9TH -12TH QUALIFY

*Registration for Bright Futures starts

December 1st of senior year.

NEW LMHS ATTENDANCE POLICY BEGINNING TERM 2 –JANUARY 23, 2012

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

• Four (4) unexcused absences will result in a 59 (F) failing grade for the semester grade only. (9 weeks)

• The student would earn a 59 but would still be able to take exams at full credit. The student would still be able to pass a class depending upon the exam grade.

TARDIES

• 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence

MAKE-UP WORK

• All missed work is due within 5 days after returning to school (see print-out for exceptions)

PARTICIPATION

• To participate in or attend an extracurricular activity, a student must be present in school for at least 2 full periods of that school day.

REWARDS FOR GOOD ATTENDANCE

• Participation points shall be awarded and applied to semester exam. Points are based on classroom attendance (see scale below). *Any absence Excused or Unexcused will count against incentive. (some exceptions apply)

0 days absent 9 points added to exam

1 day absent 6 points added to exam

2 – 3 days absent 3 points added to exam4 or more days absent 0 points added to

exam• Example: A student with a 79% on his/her

semester exam and 0 absences would have 9 participation points added to his/her semester exam grade making it an 88/B. Semester exams may not exceed 100 points for grading purposes.

SEE THE PRINT-OUT FOR COMPLETE ATTENDANCE POLICY

INTERNET RESOURCES Google=Lake Minneola

High School http://www.lake.k12.fl.u

s/lmhs/site/default.aspOther resources: Facts.org Bright Futures Lake Sumter Community

College Florida Choices

(CAREERS) CollegeBoard.com

(SAT) ACTstudent.org

STUDENT CHECKLIST

Earn Good Grades Have Good

Attendance Follow the rules Meet with your

guidance counselor

Get involved with clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities

Take advantage of academic opportunities…….

9TH GRADE COUNSELOR- DR. GREEN

Make an appointment to see me in my office Or Visit me at the Corner Guidance on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria.

QUOTES TO LIVE BY:“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”

“THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING……

QUESTIONS

Please limit your questions to general topics.