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Fort Walton Beach High School
Navigating Through
High School
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FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOLSocial Media: “Like” Us & “Follow” Us
Facebook:
Twitter:
www.facebook.com/fwbvikingsofficial
@fwbvikings
Dr. Linda Dugan: students last name A-D
Mrs. Christy Simms: students last name E-K
Mrs. Susan VerSteeg: students last name L-Q
Mrs. Lori Lipnicky: students last name R-Z
GUIDANCE OFFICEFort Walton Beach High School
Professional School Counselors:
Ms. Julie Smith
Ms. Dolores Noechel
Mrs. Merchelle Hixson-Wells
Professional Guidance Staff:Mrs. Cindy Lemasters
Mrs. Jan Shaffer
Career Connections & Scholarships:
Assistant Principal:Fo
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Graduation Requirements4 credits English Language Arts
1 credit Algebra 1
1 credit Geometry
2 credits Additional math courses
1 credit Biology
2 credits Additional science courses
1 credit World History
1 credit United States History
½ credit United States Government
½ credit Economics with Financial Literacy
1 credit Fine, performing or practical arts
1 credit Physical Education, to include the integration of health
8 credits Electives
1 course Online learning (counts as one of the 24 credits)
Minimum 2.0 un-weighted
GPA
Completion of 1 online course within the 24
credits
Foreign language is NOT required for graduation, but is
required for admission into state universities and for Bright Futures.
Community service hours are NOT required for graduation but are
required for Bright Futures.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Continued
REQUIRED
ASSESSMENTS
•Must earn a PASSING
score on the Grade 10
ELA exam
• Must earn a
PASSING score on the
Algebra 1 EOC exam
EOCs & FSAs
EOCs: End Of Course Exams
FSAs: Florida Standards Assessments
www.fsassessments.org/
fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/
ONLINE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
All students must take at least ONE course through online learning.
Florida Virtual Schoolwww.flvs.net
Okaloosa Onlinehttp://www.okaloosaschools.com/content/
okaloosa-online
Please note the following courses taken at Fort Walton BeachHigh School MEET the graduation online course requirement:
Personal Fitness – Blended Class
Digital Design 1
Digital Media Fundamentals
Foundations of Web Design
Intro to Information Technology
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
GPA 4.5 and above GPA 4.2-4.49 GPA 4.0-4.19
Configured at the end of 7th semester. Based on these 19 credits:
3.5 English credits
3.5 Social Studies credits
3.5 Math credits
3.5 Science credits
1.5 Foreign Language credits
3.5 Elective credits
Graduation Diploma Designations
• Scholar Diploma Designation
In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements,
a student must:
Earn 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass EOC)
Pass the Geometry EOC
Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course
Pass the Biology I EOC
Earn 1 credit in chemistry or physics
Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics
Pass the U.S. History EOC (or earn a 3, 4 or 5 on the AP exam)
Earn 2 credits in the same world language
Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course.
• Merit Diploma Designation
Meet the standard high school diploma requirements
Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established here:
http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/pdf/1314icfl.pdf
Did you know that by using
floridashines.org you can monitor
your transcript? Florida Shines also gives you access to:
Career choices and development
Graduation requirements
College entrance requirements
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program
Academic planning
Graduation status
Help with how to pay for college
GRADE POINT AVERAGEWhy is it so important?
Student GPA is one of the most looked at items on a college
application
Grade %GPA
Non-WeightedGPA: Weighted
(Honors)GPA: Weighted
(AP, AICE, Dual Enrolled)
A 90-100 4 4.5 5
B 80-89 3 3.5 4
C 70-79 2 2.5 3
D 60-69 1 1.5 2
F 0-59 0 0 0
Fort Walton Beach High School GPA Point Value System
A strong GPA may help you earn scholarships
Even if you don’t go to college, a future employer may consider your
GPA in the hiring process
Students with a higher GPA are generally more self-confident and happier (and so are their parents )
You MUST have at least a 2.0 un-weighted GPA in order to graduate!
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THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESSIt’s Never too Early to Start Looking
2015 UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS FACTS
One of the best ways to figure out if you might be accepted by a college is to look at the freshman profile and see how you compare.
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USF UCF FSU UF UWF
%
Accepted
Fall 2015
45% 47% 44% 45% 53%
Mid-Range
GPA
3.81-3.84 3.7-4.3 3.9-4.4 4.2-4.5 3.59
Mid-Range
SAT
Math: 617
Reading:601
Writing: 587
Math: 600
Reading:600
Writing: 600
Math: 590-670
Reading: 600-
630
Writing: 580-
630
Math: 600-700
Reading:580-
690
Writing: 580-
690
Math: 522
Reading: 530
Writing: 510
Mid-Range
ACT
26-30 25-29 27-31 27-32 23
Looking for a different besides college?
Consider one of the many adult programs at the CHOICE Technical Center.
Medical Administration
Nursing Assistant
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical Technology
Welding
Licensed Practical Nursing
Digital Cinema
Creative Arts
Automotive Technology
Construction Technology
FINANCIAL AID ACCEPTED
850.833.3500
Where your friends are applying
Where mom or dad attended college
The school with the “best” athletics
The school with the most parties
The school with the cutest guys/girls
CHOOSE the WRONG COLLEGEby placing all your emphasis on:
CHOOSE the RIGHT COLLEGEby choosing the BEST fit for You:
Admission Requirements: rigor of curriculum, ACT/SAT, GPA
Cost: tuition, room & board, personal spending
Size: enrollment, class size, campus size
Location: setting, distance from home
Academics: majors, programs & services
THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESSIt’s Never too Early to Start Looking
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2016 Bright Futures Scholarships
There are Three Different Award Categories
Florida Academic Scholars Award
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
Academic Scholars Requirements
16 credits (college preparatory)3.5 weighted GPA (unrounded) in those 16 courses100 Community Service HoursACT = 29 Composite (excludes writing section)SAT = 1290 (critical reading and math, excludes writing)
Medallion Scholars Requirements
16 credits (college preparatory)
3.0 weighted GPA (unrounded) in those 16 courses
75 Community Service Hours
SAT = 1170 (critical reading and math, excludes writing)
ACT = 26 Composite (excludes writing section)
Gold Seal Requirements
• Take at least three courses in the same Career and Technical Education program• arna 3.5 GPA in the career/tech classes
• Earn a 3.0 GPA in the non-elective high school courses
• Complete a minimum of 30 community service hours
• Earn a minimum score on the ACT, SAT or PERT
ACT English 17; Reading 19; Math 19
SAT Critical Reading 440; Math 440
PERT Reading 106; Writing 103, Math 114
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Athletic eligibility questions should be directed to the
Athletic Director Tommy Johnson @ ext. 4405
NCAA Eligibility
An athlete must maintain a cumulative 2.3 GPA to be eligible
to participate in athletics.
Is your student planning on playing sports in college after high
school? Make sure to know the eligibility requirements.
www.eligibilitycenter.org/
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COMMUNITY SERVICE GUIDELINESStart Documenting NOW!
Testing Scores / GPA
Academic Awards & Honors
Activities & Clubs involved in as well as Awards & Honors
Athletics involved in as well as Awards & Honors
Community Service
Work Experience
RESUME / BRAG SHEET
Start developing a Resume / Brag Sheet NOW! Update it on a
regular basis.
Include the following Starting with Freshman Year:
What a Resume / Brag Sheet is used for?
Scholarships
Teachers & Counselors for writing letters of recommendations
College Applications
Job ApplicationsFo
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