2015-2016Graduate Information

Night!

How we are different from a traditional high school:

Focus on diploma requirements, not electives

Flexibility to take portions of classes needed

Part-time schedules for students who do not need 8 full credits

Virtual classes may be necessary depending on your situation

Who to Contact…

BTS Site DeanSchool

CounselorContact Number

A. Philip Randolph

Ms. Harleyx198

Ms. Warrenx257

904-924-3011

Bridge Main Campus

Ms. Holmes-Jones

Ms. Morris904-701-3073

904-520-7640

Ed WhiteMr. Copelandx2335

Ms. FarjianX2335

904-693-7620

JacksonMs. FarmerX503

Dr. Williams904-630-6950

RainesMs. TaylorX184 or 251

Ms. Blackwellx271

904-924-3049

RibaultMs. McGeex1153

Ms. Owensx1158

904-924-3092

WestsideMs. Cohenx1091

Ms. Morris904-701-3073

904-573-1170

WolfsonMr. Dukesx299

Ms. Negronx288

904-739-5265

To request Transcripts, please contact Ms. Logan at the Main Campus x 1005.

Thank you to our supporting partners…

Florida State College at Jacksonville

University of North Florida-SOAR Program

I’m a Star FoundationCommunities in SchoolsThe Bridge of Northeast

Florida

18 vs 24 Credit Diploma

Both are accepted as a full diploma by the military, community colleges, universities, and employers

The only limitation of the 18 credit diploma is when students do not take their 2 credits of World Language (some Universities require this for admissions)

The biggest difference is a lot of extra electives

By having students on an 18 credit diploma program- we have more flexibility to work with their GPA if needed

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www.duvalschools.org/sfa

School Counseling Website

http://bridgetosuccesscounselingd

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English- 4.0 credits English 1English 2English 3English 4

Math – 4.0 creditsAlgebra IAlgebra 2GeometryMath for Readiness*

Science- 3.0 creditsBiology 1Marine Science*Environmental Science*

Social Studies- 3.0 creditsWorld HistoryUS HistoryAm. Government (0.5 cr)Economics (0.5 cr)

Performing or Fine ArtsIntro to Info Tech*

Electives3.0 Elective Credits

*other classes can fulfill this requirement, these are the courses offered through BTS

English- 4.0 creditsEnglish 1English 2English 3English 4

Math – 4.0 creditsAlgebra IAlgebra 2GeometryMath for Readiness*

Science- 3.0 creditsBiology 1Marine Science*Environmental Science*

Social Studies- 3.0 creditsWorld HistoryUS HistoryAm. Government (0.5 cr)Economics (0.5 cr)

Performing or Fine ArtsIntro to Info Tech*

Health/PEHOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education)

World Language2.0 credits in the same language

Electives6.0 Elective Credits

*other classes can fulfill this requirement, these are the courses offered through BTS**One full course must be completed virtually in order to receive the 24 credit diploma (all 1112 cohort members and later). You may take a course online that meets both a specific subject area requirement and the virtual requirement.

How to Calculate Your Un-weighted Cumulative GPA- Only Final Averages (when credits are earned) are used to calculate your graduation GPA- Each final grade is worth quality points (A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, F=0 points)

1) For each final semester average multiply that by the amount of credit earned for that course (grade of A= 4 quality points for a 0.5 credit course; 4x0.5=2 quality points earned)

2) Add up all the quality points earned and divide by the number of credits attempted

This is your GPA for that semester. To calculate your cumulative GPA follow the same steps with every semester of high school courses you have attempted. Be sure to include any high school courses taken in middle school.

*this is not the same GPA used by colleges/universities to determine admissions. They recalculate your GPA using only specific classes. Colleges/universities may not all do this the same way so check with each one for which you are applying

**Florida Bright Futures does not use this GPA. Go to http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ for those details

***NCAA uses a different formula to determine eligibility. Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org for details

Your Cumulative GPA to meet graduation requirements includes every high school course you have ever attempted. Here is an example:

Course Semester/Term

FinalGrade

Qty Points Earned

Credit Attempted

CreditEarned

English 1 1 F 0.0 x 0.5 = 0 0.5 0.0

English 1 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Algebra I Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0

Biology Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0

World History 1 D 1.0 x 0.5 = 0.5 0.5 0.5

World History 2 D 1.0 x 0.5 = 0.5 0.5 0.5

Intro to Info Tech 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Intro to Info Tech 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Int. Reading 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Int. Reading 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Marine Science 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Marine Science 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

US History Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0

Quality Points Earned = 14.0 Total Credits Attempted = 8.0Cumulative GPA = 1.75

Another Example:

Course Semester/Term

FinalGrade

Qty Points Earned

Credit Attempted

CreditEarned

English 1 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

English 1 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Algebra I Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0

Biology Full year B 3.0 x 1.0 = 3.0 1.0 1.0

World History 1 B 3.0 x 0.5 = 1.5 0.5 0.5

World History 2 B 3.0 x 0.5 = 1.5 0.5 0.5

Intro to Info Tech 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Intro to Info Tech 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Int. Reading 1 A 4.0 x 0.5 = 2.0 0.5 0.5

Int. Reading 2 A 4.0 x 0.5 = 2.0 0.5 0.5

Marine Science 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

Marine Science 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5

US History Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0

Quality Points Earned = 20.0 Total Credits Attempted = 8.0Cumulative GPA = 2.5

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BTS School Counselors will assist students to register for the December 12th and February 6th ACT

Eligible students may use 2 fee waivers

If we register you using one of your fee waivers and you don’t show up or are not admitted to testing, you have lost that waiver

Test registration is $39.50 for each testing date

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

1st Semester

2nd Semester

Potential Graduate means that you are scheduled to take all of your diploma requirements this year.You may graduate in June or August IF you pass all of your classes, pass your required assessments and have at least a 2.0 GPA!

June Commencement Ceremony – all requirements must be complete by May 24th

August Commencement Ceremony – all requirements must be complete by July 29th

18 credit Option

24 creditOption

105 credits, including 1

English or 1 math

5 credits, including 1 English or 1

math

11

12 credits, including 2 English and any

combination of 2 math or science

12 credits, including 2

English and any combination of

2 math or science

12

12 credits, including 3 English and any

combination of 4 math or science & 1.5 GPA or

above

18 credits, including 3

English and any combination of

4 math and science

All Potential Graduates who successfully pass their 1st semester courses will be promoted to 12th grade at the end of the 1st semester.

June Commencement: Need 8 or less credits If a student needs 8-10

credits to fulfill diploma requirements, they can take the additional courses on Florida Virtual School during their own time. See your School Counselor for approval

Finish all coursework by May 24th

Any virtual coursework completed by May 13th

August Commencement: Need 8-10 credits Will take 1 or 2 credits during

summer school Finish all coursework by July

29th

Credits + GPA= Certificate of

Completion

Credits + GPA+

Test Scores= Diploma

Any potential graduate who has a class 3 offense or higher

will NOT be allowed to participate in the

Commencement Ceremony or any other school related

activities. No refunds will be granted for any school

activities that have already been paid for in this instance.

Any Alcohol or Drug related offense will require successful completion of the Night Time

Substance Abuse Program.

November Graduate Activity: at each site sometime during the month

Winter Dance: December 4th 7:00 – 9:00 open to all BTS students; potential graduates can bring an approved guest ($10 per ticket)

February Graduate Activity: at each site sometime during the month

March Field Trip: location and date to be announced; school day trip for Potential

Graduates only ($15 per ticket)

Prom “A Night Under the Stars” April 1st 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm @ Jacksonville Main Library Downtown (11th and 12th graders only- $60 per ticket) All non-BTS guest must be pre-approved.

Grad Bash @ Universal Studios April 29th 3:30 pm – 5:00 am for Potential Graduates only ($110 per ticket)

Graduates Breakfast Celebration- towards the end of May; specific date/time to be announced; school day trip for potential graduates only ($15 per ticket)

Awards Ceremony- the week prior to Commencement; evening event- all family invited; date/time and location to be announced

Cap/Gown & Ticket Pick-Up: May 31st 10:00 am –6:00 pm at the Main Campus (only the student or legal guardian)

Commencement Rehearsal: June 10th 9:00 am –11:00 am @ Times Union Center- MANDATORY FOR ALL GRADUATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CEREMONY!

The following activities will earn student an additional two tickets to the Commencement Ceremony:

Winter Graduate Parent Night: January 21st 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ Bridge main campus

Student/Parent WorkshopsWorkshop #1: Career Coaching

Nov 17th 5:30-7:00 pm @ RibaultNov 18th 5:30-7:00 pm @ Bridge

Workshop #2: Steps for College/UniversityFeb 9th 5:30-7:00 pm @ RibaultFeb 10th 5:30-7:00 pm @ Bridge

Workshop #3: Student LifeMay 3rd 5:30-7:00 pm @ RibaultMay 4th 5:30-7:00 pm @ Bridge

You may only attend ONE of each workshop for the extra tickets!

June 10th 7:00 pm@ Times Union Center-

Moran Theatre

Tickets: Each student will be given 10 tickets and will have the opportunity to earn 10 additional tickets for attending select events.

Who can participate: Only those who have completed all necessary credit and GPA requirements and made every attempt on required assessments. See next slide for specifics

All debts owed to Duval County Public Schools must be cleared to participate

A specific dress code will be enforced-see Graduate Packet for details

All guests (including babies and toddlers) must have a ticket to enter

Participation in the Commencement Ceremony is only an option for students who meet one of the following criteria (SB Policy 4.90):

1) Student has met all requirements to receive a standard 18 or 24 credit diploma (this includes all credits earned, a 2.0 minimum GPA, and all required state assessment scores)

2) Student has met requirements to receive a W8A or W8C Certificate of Completion (this includes all credits earned, and a 2.0 minimum GPA)• Student must have attempted all

available FCAT Reading, FCAT Math (if applicable), or Alg I EOC administrations during the school year

• Student must have made at least one attempt to earn a concordant score with the ACT, SAT, or PERT (for Alg I EOC only) as applicable to their graduation requirements

*students who earn a Certificate of Completion but do not meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement will NOT participate in Commencement

The following fees/expenses apply to all Class of 2016 (June or August) students:

Mandatory Fees:

• Commencement Fee $85.00 per student- This includes your cap & gown, some activities, and a graduate T-shirt. Money will be collected from Oct 20th

through January 21st. Students who pay this fee after January 21st may not be eligible to participate in Graduate Activities.

Optional Fees:• Winter Dance $10 per ticket• March Field Trip $15 per ticket• Prom $60 per ticket• Grad Bash $110 per ticket• Graduate Breakfast $15 per ticket• Senior Pictures• Graduation Announcements, Class

Rings etc.

Credit or debit card payments:1) Go to

https://dcps.schoolcashonline.com

2) Create an account3) Select the Basic Senior Package4) Add any additional items that

you wish to purchase*purchase a visa gift card to use the online payment system if you do not have a credit card

Cash, check, or money order payments:Cash, check or money order payments will only be accepted at the evening parent activities (11/17, 11/18, 1/21, 2/9, 2/10)Payments will NOT be accepted at the main campus unless you call and schedule an appointment with Ms. Morris in advance.

SENIOR PICTURESBridge to Success Academy does not have a contract with a specific photography studio to do Senior Portraits. You are welcome to contact any photography studio to schedule an appointment if you wish to have Senior Portraits taken. The most commonly used studios that do Senior Portraits are Life Touch (formerly known as Prestige) http://lifetouch.com/senior-portraits or Cady Studios http://cadystudios.com/senior-portraits

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLASS RINGS & OTHER REGALIAYou can order all other senior items by going to www.herffjonesnorthflorida.com. Prices vary by item and are not regulated by the school. All payment arrangements for these items go directly to Herff Jones and are not collected by the school.

Submit artwork/logo for the Graduate T-shirt by Nov. 6th

All Potential Graduates will then vote on the artwork/logo

Winner will be announced Dec. 11th

and will win a FREE GRAD BASH ticket & $50 spending money.

Submit designs to your site Dean.

What exit will you take?

Career Experience

University

Military Service

Vocational School

State College

Suggested Timeline:

Aug-Nov: research the careers and post-secondary institutions you are interested in

Dec-Feb: complete your taxes, Florida Financial Aid application, and Federal Financial Aid application (FAFSA)

Mar-Apr: submit applications to the post-secondary institutions you are considering

May-Jun: finalize your plans, pay any deposits, attend orientation and complete your course registration

*Apply for scholarships as you find them!