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Walton High School Newsletter
Ms. Debra Hoppe Main Office Secretary 850-892-1270 ext. 4403 (confiscated devices, school event info)
Ms. Brianna Varela SSA Secretary 850-892-1270 ext. 4401 (attendance, check outs, lost&found)
Ms. Amanda Alford School Nurse 850-892-1270 ext. 4419 (health records, etc.)
Ms. Mattie Henry Cafeteria Manager
850-892-1270 ext. 4415
Ms. Patty Broadway Data Entry 850-892-1270 ext. 4404 (transcript request)
Ms. Jennifer Carnley College/Scholarship 850-892-1270 ext. 4487
Ms. Lisa Taylor Guidance Counselor 850-892-1270 ext. 4412 (9th and 10th grade)
Ms. Randi Anne McKie Guidance Counselor 850-892-1270 ext. 4416 (11th and 12th grade)
Deputy Phillip Kent SRO 850-892-1270 ext. 4418 Deputy Chris Watmough SRO 850-892-1270 ext. 4435 Ms. Brianna Leavins Assistant Principal (9th and 10th grade)
Mr. Nathan Smith Assistant Principal (11th and 12th grade)
Ms. Janet Currid Principal
SCHOOL CONTACTS:
Fall 2019
Important Fall Dates: Oct 3, 2019(Th) @5:30- 7:00pm = Senior Parent Night Meeting in the LMC Oct 14 – 18, 2019 = Homecoming Week Oct 16, 2019(W) = PSAT Grade 10/11; Senior Empowerment Day; 9th grade college field trip Nov 13, 2019 (W) = PSAT Grade 9; 10th, 11th, 12th grade college field trip
Focus Parent Portal:
The Walton County School District is now offering parents access to their children’s information.
Your connection to students’ education/academic information is now available online.
You will be able to view your children’s data in these areas:
• *Student Grades
• *Daily Attendance
• *Teacher email account for each class
• *School messages and upcoming events
• More options available later in the year
Step 1:
• To register or reset your password for the Parent Portal please visit the following link:
https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
Step 2:
• Once the registration process has been completed, you will have to present yourself, with at
least one photo ID, to your children’s school office for approval. Once your request has been
approved you will have access to the Parent Portal at the following site:
https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
• **If you need any assistance with the Parent Portal, please contact WHS data entry, Ms. Patty
Broadway at 850-892-1270 ext 4404.
*Build Your Legacy* *Leadership*Service*Growth*
Why should I take the PSAT?
The PSAT given as low as the 9th grade, can predict if a student will be able to achieve
FL Bright Futures test scores requirements their senior year. This is for many of our
students the hardest requirement to meet to gain access to FL Bright Future
scholarships. We can use this data to predict/plan which students need to be taking a
2 year foreign language & encourage them to earn community service because they
should be able to achieve the test score.
The new Algebra 1 concordant score is a score of a 430 on PSAT. The PERT test is no
longer available for our freshmen class. Calculators are permitted for use on this test.
We encourage students to bring their own calculators.
PSAT results can predict a student’s potential to do well in future AP courses in their
high school career.
PSAT student results are used in part to determine placement either in or out of
intensive reading as well as honors/AP eligibility.
Students will receive personalized SAT practice on Khan Academy (free test prep
service). This includes full length practice tests, video lessons, interactive problems,
instant feedback and access to a daily practice app.
6 hours of Khan Academy SAT practice (over 5 month span) = +90 point
increase in score.
20 hours of Khan Academy SAT practice (over 5 month span) = +115 point
increase in score.
9th grade: • Start STRONG—Give studying your
maximum effort.
• Your freshman grades really does matter. Colleges look at your overall grade point average (GPA) through all four years of high school.
• Look at Colleges/ Attend College Fairs
• Get Involved in extra curricular activities. Volunteer in your community. Make a difference!
• Start building relationships with teachers, counselors, and activity supervisors. This will help you obtain recommendation for colleges/jobs later.
10th grade:
• Stay FOCUS
• Concentrate on your grades and GPA
• Get info on college admission requirements and sign up to receive more info from your favorite colleges.
• Look into summer programs, jobs/internships.
• Get information on our dual enrollment options, and see if any of them are right for you.
11th grade:
• Register to take the SAT/ACT
• Research your favorite college’s application deadlines so you are ready in the fall.
• Visit your top college choices. If you can’t physically visit the college, look for virtual tours.
12th grade:
• Mark down all the important dates/deadlines of college applications, scholarships, senior events.
• Complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) in October.
• Visit your top college choices. If you can’t physically visit the college, look for virtual tours.
Stay Ahead of the Game…
EZ School Pay: This is an easy, convenient and secure way to pay for school meals online. Webpage: https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx Free & Reduced Lunch Application: The WCSD Food and Nutrition Department is accepting free and reduced meal
applications online! The online applications enable parents to complete and submit
the applications faster, while allowing Food and Nutrition Services to approve the
applications in a more timely manner. The application can be accessed from any
computer with internet capabilities. Food and Nutrition services is happy to bring this
technology to our families to ensure that students receive meal benefits as quickly as
possible. The online applications are secure and the application is confidential. Please
remember, if your child qualifies for meal benefits, these benefits are available for
breakfast and lunch.
Webpage:
https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=NTM2ODI2ZGEtYmM3ZC00NmJmLTgzYmItNzU0NWJmYTUyYTE4
SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING! Students are encouraged to report information that can help prevent or solve crimes to any school staff member. In addition, information about crimes can be reported anonymously to Student Crime Stoppers by calling (850)863-8477. or by visiting Fortify
Florida at https://getfortifyfl.com/. Anonymous web tips can also be submitted at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com. For more information about Crime Stoppers, refer to the brochure brought home by all students, or pick up a copy in the school office.
Most university admissions require at least one set of SAT and/or ACT scores as an integral part of the application process. Florida Bright Futures scholarships (FAS,FMS) require ACT/SAT scores for consideration in awarding the merit-based scholarship. See Bright Futures webpage for more information: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN
Sending scores to college—Student must request scores to be sent to colleges directly from ACT/SAT. WHS is not allowed to sent SAT/ACT scores on your transcript. If a student is eligible for free and reduced lunch at school, two fee waivers for each test are available. See your guidance counselor.
ACT: The ACT consist of four individual multiple-choice tests: English (45 minutes, 75 questions); Mathematics (60 minutes, 60 questions); Reading (35 minutes, 40 questions); Science (35 minutes, 40 questions).
SAT: The SAT consist of four individual multiple-choice tests: Reading (65 minutes, 52 questions); Writing and Language (35 minutes, 44 questions); Math with no calculator (25 minutes, 20 questions); Math with calculator (55 minutes, 38 questions).
ACT Test Dates: Register: http://www.act.org
Cost: $50.50/$67.00 Test Date Registration
Deadline
September 14,
2019
August 16, 2019
October 26,
2019
September 20,
2019
December 14,
2019
November 8,
2019
February 8,
2020
January 10, 2020
April 4, 2020 February 28,
2020
June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020
July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020
SAT Test Dates: Register: http://www.collegeboard.org
Cost: $49.50/$64.50 Test Date Registration
Deadline
August 24,
2019
July 26, 2019
October 5,
2019
September 6,
2019
November 2,
2019
October 3, 2019
December 7,
2019
November 8,
2019
March 14, 2020 February
14, 2020
May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020
June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020
Dates:
/ACT Test Dates:
Dates:
/ACT Test Dates:
Concordant Score for State Assessment Graduation Requirement: ALGEBRA 1 EOC:
PERT Math PSAT Math SAT Math ACT Math Entered 9th grade in 2010-2011 and beyond
430 420 16
Entered 9th grade prior to 2018-2019
97 430 420 16
GRADE 10 ELA :
SAT Reading SAT EBRW ACT Reading ACT English + Reading
Entered 9th grade in 2010-2011 and beyond
480 18
Entered 9th grade prior to 2018-2019
24 430 19 18
ACT vs. SAT
Stay Connected with what’s going on at Walton High School…
School Webpage: https://whs.walton.k12.fl.us/
School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WaltonHighSchool
October 1 = FAFSA Application open for Fall 2019 Admission October 1 = Registration for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship begins October 3 @5:30pm = Senior Parent Night in the LMC November 13 = Senior College Field Trip November 14 @10 am = Herff Jones will be in the auditorium to go over Senior supplies and Cap & Gown information. November 21 @11:30-1:30 pm = Herff Jones will be in the Braves Blvd to take cap and gown orders from May 8 = Senior Signing Day May 14 = Senior Award’s Night May 15 = Senior Day May 19 = Capping May 22 = Graduation
Need a transcript? Contact Ms. Patty
Broadway @ 850-892-1270 ext. 4404 or stop by the
SSA office.
If a counselor recommendation report is required,
students should provide a Braves Bio resume and
sufficient time to write a letter on the student’s
behalf to their guidance counselor.
Honors Student Designation: Honor student designation will be based on a weighted ‘cum laude’ system according to the following district-wide GPA standards: 4.50 and above = Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) 4.20-4.49 = Magna Cum Laude (high honors) 4.00-4.19= Cum Laude (honors) A student’s final weighted honors GPA for graduation purposes will be calculated at the end of the seventh semester
for 24 credit graduates. Honor graduates will be determined
by averaging the following highest 17 credits: 3.5 English credits
2.5 Social Science Credits
3.5 Math credits 2.5 Science credits
1.5 Foreign Language credits of the same language
3.5 Elective credits Students will be able to check their Honors Designated GPA around the 3rd week of January with a guidance counselor or administrator. By middle to late February, an official announcement of the students who have earned the Honors Designation will be released by the principal.
Senu Senior Important Dates:
University Applications: Its’ never too early to start applying for college, in fact the best time to start is the summer before your senior year. Each college may have a different priority admission deadline for freshman applications. It is best to create a master list or calendar with all due dates, test dates, fee dates, and registration deadlines. Directors of Admissions in the Florida State University Systems emphasize that importance of meeting all deadlines in the application process. Online application can take up to 48 hours to officially be received by the Admissions Office, so don’t wait to submit your application.
SINGLE APPLICATION FOR MULTIPLE SCHOOLS:
The Coalition Application is accepted by more than 90 institutions. The
platform includes “The Locker,” a private space for you to collect and
organize materials throughout high school that you might want to share
with colleges and universities.
The Common Application is a standardized application used by nearly 700
colleges. Each year, nearly a million students use the Common
Application to submit over 4 million applications.
The Universal College Application is accepted by more than 30 colleges
and universities. You can register as an applicant in order to start
applying.
Be aware that you may need to submit additional or separate documents
to some colleges. You also still need to pay individual application fees for
each college.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID PRIORITY DEADILINES:
College/University Preferred time to apply by
Institutional Financial Aid deadline for fall 2020 admission
Florida State University November 1, 2019 November 1, 2019
University of Florida November 1, 2019 November 1, 2019
University of West Florida
November 1, 2019 December 1, 2019
Northwest Florida State College
Open Enrollment May 15, 2020
SENIOR CONNECTION
Ms. Jennifer Carnley
Phone Number: 850-892-1270 ext. 4487
Email:
Message from Ms. Carnley: Starting a new school year is so exciting! Most of all, I am excited about working with YOU! I am here as you think about your future career and how your education can help you reach your career goals. I also want to help you find financial aid and scholarships to help make college or other post high school study possible. Seniors must be proactive. To get the most financial help, students need to apply to colleges or post high school training early. Contact me, JENNIFER CARNLEY, and let’s make an appointment. You can find me in the “math hall” in room 246. You can also email me. I am available for meetings before school, after school and during 4th period. REMEMBER....I am here for YOU and to help YOU make YOUR goals and dreams become reality.
WHS SCHOLARSHIP/COLLEGE
COORDINATOR
FAFSA vs. FFAA FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid): Colleges and universities use this form to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs. Therefore, even though the FAFSA is technically the application for federal aid, you have to fill it out to receive state and college-sponsored financial aid as well. Need help filling out this application? Come to our Senior Night on October 3rd @5:30. We will have financial aid representatives from local colleges to assist you in the process in our computer labs. We highly encourage parents/guardians to attend to complete this application on this night.
FFAA (Florida Financial Aid Application): Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) to students seeking state scholarship and grant awards. The completion of this application is required for FL Bright Futures. Webpage: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPPRFILE/SAPPRFILE Need help filling out this application? Seniors, this is one of the required workshops in our Senior Empowerment Day on October 16rd during the school day. We will have guidance counselors and district representatives to assist you in the process in our computer labs. Please know your SSN to complete the application on this day.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarships: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is funded by the state of Florida, based on high school academic achievement. The program has different award levels, each with its own eligibility criteria and award amounts. Students who are planning on FL BrightFutures Academic Scholarships:
• During a student’s senior year, they need to fill out the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA). Note: this is different than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Community service hours must be documented and turned into Ms. Broadway in the SSA office.
• Students need to meet unweighted GPA requirement.
• Students must also have completed 2 years of the same foreign language.
• Test score requirement: Type GPA (16
credited weighted)
SAT ACT Community Service
FAS (FL Academic Scholar)
3.5 1290 29 100 hours
FMS (FL Medallion Scholar)
3.0 1170 26 75 hours
• Students who are planning on FL BrightFutures Gold Seal Vocational Scholar Scholarships, please go to: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN
Checking FL Bright Futures Status:
GO TO: https://www.floridashines.org/
*Scroll over the “go to college” icon *Click on the “pay for college” *Under the Bright Future Scholarships Title, click on the blue box “click now” *You will need to enter your SSN (followed by an “x”, last name, and school district.)
Do know where to start looking for scholarship?
Start at CollegeBoard BIGFUTURE
Webpage: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
