Navigating Your Way Through High School

Tavares High School

Counselors:Seniors: Mrs. CrokerJuniors: Mr. Stevens

Sophomores: (A-L) Mr. Stevens(M-Z) Ms. Carter

Freshman: Ms. Carter

Graduation RequirementsCourses, Assessments, Credits, GPA

Course RequirementsEnglish (4 credits) Math (4 credits)English 1English IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV

Algebra I (or Alg 1 A/B) w/ passing score on EOC

Geometry (EOC 30% of grade)

Algebra II (not required to graduate)

Math of your choice

Course RequirementsSocial Studies (3 credits)

Science (3 credits)World HistoryAmerican History (EOC

30% of your grade)American

Government/Economics with Fin. Lit.

Biology (EOC 30% of your grade)

Science of your choiceScience of your choice

Course RequirementsElectives (8 credits) Foreign Language (2

credits)Your choice Required for entrance

into colleges/universities (this will count as 2 elective credits) NOT REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Course RequirementsHOPE (1 credit)

Fine/Practical Art (1 credit)

Online Course (at least .5 credits): You MUST complete ENTIRE class. Ex. If you take World History, you must take Segments 1 & 2 = 1 credit

(Art, Piano, Chorus, Band, Musical Theatre, Commercial Foods 2, Game Foundations, Intro. To IT)

Assessments You Must Pass to GraduateAlgebra I EOC-must

pass for credit

Must take the following EOC’s-worth 30% of your grade (not pass/fail for credit)

Geometry Biology U.S. History Algebra II (if enrolled)

ELA FSA (2017, 2018 graduates) *In April*

FCAT Reading (2015, 2016 graduates)

*If you cannot pass FCAT Reading, you must obtain concordant scores on SAT or ACT.

Credits9th 10th: 5 credits + 1 ELA or Algebra

credit 10th 11th: 11 credits 11th 12th: 17 credits

Graduation: 24 credits(assuming you have finished required courses, passed required assessments,

and have a 2.0 GPA)

GPA2.0 is required for graduation, as well as the

participation in any sports

For the purpose of scholarships, we recommend attaining at least a 3.0

For Honors: Add 1 point For AP: Add 2 points

Dual EnrollmentFree college!

Requirements3.0 unweighted GPAPass PERT Test: In order to pass this, you must have first taken

Algebra IIMeet with counselorSubmit application to LSSC

You may only dual enroll part time (2 classes a semester). You can attend during the Fall, Spring, or Summer.• Free classes, free textbooks• Must have your own transportation

• Seniors can enroll in the Early Admissions program. Requirement: 3.5 GPA, all classes taken at Lake Sumter

Bright FuturesFlorida Academic Scholars Award

Florida Medallion Scholars Award

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award

3.5 weighted GPA 3.0 weighted GPA 3.0 weighted GPA

100 community service hours

75 community service hours

30 community service hours

GPA's are calculated differently for Bright Futures. GPA on report card/transcript are not what Bright Futures look at. Everyone receives a Bright Futures brochure their senior year. Refer to Fl.

Dep. of Ed. web site for more information.

Community Service HoursMany scholarships require community

service hoursSee the guidance web site or visit the

guidance office for opportunitiesFill out log, have supervisor sign off,

complete the reflection on the back, turn into your counselor

www.lake.k12.fl.us/thsPlease visit our web site under “Guidance”

tab

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