Hardee Senior High

“Prepare to

Graduate”

The Guidance Department

School Counselors:

Ms. Leigh Beumel – Last Names A-Ga

Mrs. Carey Crawford – Last Names Ge-0

Mrs. Kim Davis – Last Names P-Z

Guidance Secretary:

Mrs. Stephanie Reid

Data Entry:

Mrs. Bonnie Simpson

Welcome

Tonight’s Agenda:

Graduation Requirements

Diploma Designation

Latin Honors

NCAA/NAIA

Tests

College & Career Readiness

Scholarships/Financial Aid

Navigating HHS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

24 Credits: 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math 3 credits of Science 1 credit of World History 1 credit of American History .5 credit in American Government .5 credit in Economics with Financial Literacy 1 credit PE - .5 Personal Fitness, .5 elective PE 1 credit in Performing Fine Arts 8 credits electives 1 online course via FLVS (Usually completed with

Personal Fitness)

So, what do I need to graduate?

24 or 18 Credits (Depending on Graduation Option)

Pass the FSA ELA (Reading/Writing Portion) or the concordant score on ACT or SAT (10th grade score used for graduation)

Pass the Algebra I EOC with a minimum achievement level of 3 or the concordant score on ACT, SAT, PSAT or PERT

Have an unweighted 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

Concordant Score Chart

READING

Grade Level ACT SAT

9th and 10th Grade(2018-19 Cohort and Beyond)

18 Average on

English & Reading

Combined

480 EBRW

Total

11th and 12th Grade(Cohort Year Prior to 2018)

19 on Reading only

OR

18 Average on

English & Reading

Combined

430 EBRW Total

OR

24 on Reading

Subtest

ALGEBRA

Concordant Score Chart

Grade Level ACT SAT ALTERNATE

9th and 10th Grade(2018-19 Cohort and Beyond)

16 on Math 420 on Math

Total

430 on

PSAT/NMSQT

11th and 12th Grade(Cohort Year Prior to 2018)

16 on Math 420 on Math

Total

430 on

PSAT/NMSQT

OR

97 PERT Math

Do I have to have a foreign language

to graduate?

A foreign language is NOT a graduation requirement-

BUT– two years of the same foreign language is required for admission to four-year colleges in Florida (and most other states).

Two years of the same language is also a criteria for Bright Futures scholarships.

Set High Expectations for Yourself!

Advanced Course Options – Students Must Meet Pre-Requisites

Freshman YearHonors (Class Placement based on test scores)

Sophomore YearHonors, Advanced Placement & 1 Dual Enrollment Class

Junior YearHonors, AP & up to 2 Dual Enrollment (DE)

• DE courses – Core academic courses require 3.0 Unweighted GPA

Senior YearHonors, AP & up to 4 DE Classes

Weighted Courses Dual Enrollment (DE ) classes:

Program by which students are able to earn high school and college

credit simultaneously

Provides 1 extra point to the class grade

Must have an un-weighted GPA of 3.0 at the end of the semester

For those interested, sign-ups will be announced sometime during the

end of each semester. There will be a sign-up sheet in Guidance that

you must sign.

You will take the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)

at the college to complete eligibility or use an ACT or SAT score.

Diploma Designation

Standard

Merit

Agriculture

Auto Maintenance

Computer

Culinary Arts

Health Science

Scholar

LATIN HONORS

Valedictorian and Salutatorian are no longer selected for recognition during the graduation ceremony.

Instead, HHS uses the Latin Honors system as follows:

Cum Laude 4.0 – 4.2099

Magna Cum Laude 4.21 – 4.3999

Summa Cum Laude 4.40 and Up

If striving to be in the top of your class, one needs to attain the Summa Cum Laude GPA.

NCAA/NAIA

National Collegiate Athletic Association Clearinghouse

Initiated by Coaches

Requirements checked by Athletic Academic Coach, Mrs. Diane Bryan

Specific Requirements:

Division I and II uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core GPAs

Requires 16 or more approved core classes

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Initiated by Coaches Requirements checked by Athletic

Academic Coach, Mrs. Diane Bryan

Specific Requirements:

Enroll at an NAIA Institution immediately after high school graduation

High school GPA of 2.0 on a

4.0 scale.

Achieve the NAIA’s minimum

test score requirement:

18 ACT

970 SAT

Division III and Independent Schools

WHAT TESTS DO

I TAKE???

Preparing for the next

step

FSA ELA

Reading/Writing Assessment

2 Parts

oWriting

oReading

Computer Based

PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT/NMSQT will be given on Wednesday, October 16th. It is free for 11th graders. It is practice for the SAT.

The results from the PSAT/NMSQT can help you learn your strengths and weaknesses. It will also sharpen your test-taking skills before you take the SAT. The scores will be correlated by Khan Academy to provide an accurate, personalized plan for Reading and Math.

The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.

When you take the PSAT/NMSQT and say “yes” to the free Student Search Service, you can help scholarship providers find you. You will be connected to scholarship partners who offer over $235 million annually scholarships to qualified low-income and minority students.

The math score can be used as a concordant for Algebra I.

ACT

The ACT is a college entrance exam which also offers a career planning component.

Scores can be used for college admissions, as a component of Bright Futures eligibility, or the concordant score for FSA ELA.

The test is made up of four multiple choice sections:o English (45 minutes), o Math (60 minutes), o Reading (35 minutes), and o Science (35 minutes).o Optional - 40-minute Writing test

How to Register

You need to establish an ACT Web Account at www.actstudent.org . Make sure you remember your login and password!!! You will need a valid credit or debit card. Cost is $50.50 or $67.00 if taking test with writing.

You must upload a photo ID which will appear on your admission ticket. Mrs. Bryan in the media center can help you if you need assistance .

If you are eligible, you may get 2 fee waivers for the ACT (not 2 a year— 2 total!). Proof is required demonstrating financial need.

See your counselor for a waiver.

SAT

The SAT is the most widely used college admission test.

Scores can be used for college admissions, as a component of Bright Futures eligibility, or the concordant score for FSA ELA and the Algebra 1 EOC.

SAT measures reading, math, writing and language skills.

o Reading (65 minutes),

o Writing and Language (35 minutes),

o Math – No Calculator (25 minutes)

o Math – Calculator (55 minutes), and

o Optional Essay (50 minutes)

How to Register

Sign up for an account at www.collegeboard.com/student

Remember your login and password!! Thisshould be the same username/password that you use when taking an AP exam.

Once again, you need a valid credit or debit card to register online. Cost is $47.50 and $64.50 when taking test with writing.

You will need to upload a photo.

If you are eligible, you may get 2 fee waivers for the SAT (not 2 a year— 2 total!). Proof is required demonstrating financial need.

See your counselor for a waiver.

Additional Writing or Essay

The State Universities no longer require a writing

score.

Independent and/or Out of State Universities may

require a writing score. Research the college of

your choice to see if this is a requirement.

Registration Info and Numbers

Make sure when registering for tests that you use your correct name and birth date. The information needs to match each time you register.

Use your mailing address, not your physical address.

Have your credit history available so you can correctly complete the academic information section.

School code for HHS: 101805

ACT Test Center code for HHS: 191190

SAT Test Center Code for HHS: 10728

Which test do I take-

ACT or SAT?

Neither test is harder-- they are scored differently and timed differently. Once you know the tricks of testing, you may want to try both tests. Hints and practice tests are available online for both tests.

UF, UCF, and New College don’t mix and match ACT scores --but they will SAT scores (“super-scoring”). UF says that the majority of their acceptances are based on SAT scores.

Be sure to send test scores to colleges you are interested in attending.

Try both tests. You never know which test may work better for you!

When Should I Test?

Juniors generally take college entrance exams once

in the spring and once in the fall of their Senior year.

If you need the score to use as the concordant for

FSA ELA, you can start in the fall of your Junior year.

If you want to increase your math score on either

test, it is better to wait until March or April of your

Junior year to take the ACT or SAT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-GHyA6Ebec

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

(ASVAB)

This aptitude test measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success.

It provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.

There is NO obligation to any branch of the service if you take the ASVAB.

Your scores in four critical areas -- Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge --count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military.

PERT

Post-secondary Educational Readiness Test

Identifies appropriate course placement in high school and college

Placement Tests (3 sub-tests)

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Is computer-based only

Given only at SFSC for dual enrollment placement

A math score of 97 is the concordant score for Algebra EOC

I have scores – now what????

1. Take an interest survey if not sure about a

college major or career.

2. Pick 4 or more colleges/careers and compare

3. Use college websites to look up requirements

4. Plan a college visit if possible or go to a virtual

college fair.

College & Career Readiness

Florida ShinesSearch College and University Profiles

Degree Program Requirements

Career Planning

College & Career Planner

www.MyCareerShines.org

College & Career Readiness

BigFutureFind a College

Explore a Major

Explore a Career

https://student.collegeboard.org

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Use www.fastweb.com to search for

available scholarships.

You should never have to pay to apply

for scholarships or scholarship searches.

College Board Opportunity Scholarship

Students are eligible if the attend school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. territories or are home schooled

6 key actions to prepare for college

Earn the opportunity to earn scholarships with each step

This scholarship opportunity will start in December for Juniors. Visit collegeboard.org/opportunities to learn more

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (BF)

• BF Website will update the Student Handbook for

2020-21 HS Graduates in July, 2020.

• Chapter 1: Initial Eligibility Requirements

• Chapter 2: Now that You Are Eligible

• Chapter 3: Renewing Your Award

• Be sure to read and become familiar with

information on the website

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/

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Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)

Gold Seal Vocational (GSV)

Present Requirements:

ScholarshipHigh School

Weighted

GPA

College Entrance Exams

(ACT®/SAT®)

Service

Hours

FAS3.50 weighted

in core classes29 / 1330 100 hours

FMS3.00 weighted

in core classes25 / 1210 75 hours

GSV

3.00 weighted

in core classes

AND 3.5 in 3

years of the

same

vocational

program

SAT Reading 24, Writing and

Language 25, Math 24

or

ACT English 17, Reading 19,

Math 19

or

PERT Reading 106, Writing

103, Math 114

30 hours

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA)

Get a head start and create a FSA ID for yourself and a different one for your parent in your Junior year.

These FSA IDs will be used to complete the FAFSA during your Senior year.

Use https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaidto complete your FSA ID

Additional Parent Help: How to Create an FSA ID –YouTube or FAFSA and FSA ID Tips for Parents –YouTube

Navigating HHS

1. Get to know your school counselor.

2. Set goals, stay focused and be aware of your

grades.

3. Get involved in school/athletic/community

activities.

School clubs/organizations include: FFA, Key

Club, Leo, FBLA, National Honor Society,

and many more.

4. These are good RESUME BUILDERS!

Looks good on College and Job Applications

Helps you compete for Scholarships

HSH Attendance Policy

Students must meet a minimum standard of

attendance in order to receive course

credit.

Any student who misses more than 15

unexcused days from any one course in a

given semester will be “denied credit” in

that course, regardless of the grade

earned.

FOCUS Account

Make sure you and your parent set up a FOCUS Account so that you can check

your assignments and grades on a regular basis.

Plan and Prepare

Use your Junior year to increase your GPA,

investigate colleges, careers and military service.

GRADUATION is sooner than you think!

QUESTIONS