Sophomore PARENT NIGHT November 3, 2016

Wessal Kenaio Assistant Principal of Instruction

William Floyd Principal

Administration

School Counselors Main Campus

A-Bup Randy Orras Bur-Do Laura Rounds Dr-Ham Nadia Morel Han-La Julie Mazur Le-Mum Rima Rabieh Mun-Re Anne Giacovelli Rh-Sta Sylvia Rountree Ste-Z Lyndsay Campbell Meke Smith- College and Career Specialist Renee Hudson- District College Transition Counselor

Graduation Requirements

4 English

4 Math (Alg 1 & Geometry)

3 Science (Biology)

1 World History

1 US History

0.5 US Govt/0.5 Economics

1 Fine Arts

1 HOPE

8 Electives

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24 Total Credits Required

2.0 GPA &

Pass FSA Reading

& Pass Algebra 1

EOC All students must

complete 1 online High School Course in order

to graduate.

10th Grade Curriculum Plan

English 2 1.0 Mathematics 1.0 Science 1.0 World History 1.0 Fine Art 1.0 Elective Courses 2.0 Total Credits Required 7.0

*We strongly encourage students to complete the Fine Art requirement by the end of

Sophomore year. *If you do not achieve a passing score on the FSA Reading, you will be placed in a

reading course

Progression into 11th Grade

English 3 1.0 Mathematics 1.0 Science 1.0 American History 1.0 Elective Courses 3.0 Total Credits Required 7.0

*If you do not pass the FSA Reading in 10th grade, you will be placed in a reading class

Note: That colleges want to see your student in at least 5 academic classes per year.

Promotion Criteria

Freshmen 0-4.5 credits Sophomore 5-10.5 credits Junior 11-16.5 credits Senior 17-24+ credits

*Status does not depend on how many years the student has been here.

Students who received a final grade of D or F in a class may retake the class online to improve their grade. The new, higher grade (C or better) will replace the D or F in the GPA.

Grade Forgiveness Policy

Tutoring Opportunities

College and Career Center

Open everyday during lunch By appointment with Mr. Smith meke.smith@ocps.net Sign up for College Visits http://tinyurl.com/zocozl6 (also available on website)

District College Transition Counselor: Renee Hudson On campus Mondays only

renee.hudson@ocps.net

Johns Hopkins College Visit- 09/16 College Essay Workshop- 10/29

NHS After School Tutoring

Dual Enrollment Options

Orange Technical College West Tech, Mid Florida Tech, Orlando Tech and Winter Park Tech

Valencia College Valencia Dual Enrollment 3.0 unweighted GPA PERT/SAT/ACT Scores

Orange Technical College Junior/Senior In good academic standing (2.0) Maintain good discipline & attendance Appropriate Reading FSA Test scores

Valencia College Junior/Senior Un-weighted GPA of a 3.0 Qualifying SAT/ACT/PERT scores Maintain good discipline and attendance

Dual Enrollment Eligibility

Tuition: Free Books: Free Application: Free Experience: Priceless

Students that start in their Junior year can complete most programs by the end of their senior year

“To Do” List for Sophomores: Maintain good grades/strong academic standing Continue to take challenging courses

Undecided about what you want to do in the future? Go to mynextmove.org to find out suggestions of possible future careers.

Check the website floridashines.org for college information. This is a great resources for Florida colleges and career exploration.

Start (or Continue performing community service hours)

Create a School Resume (school/community activities, awards, honors, and work experience) http://www.myfuture.com/careers/tools-checklists/resume-builder

Prepare for the ACT and the SAT Test www.actstudent.org/testprep

https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat

Overview of Admissions for Florida Schools

Want to stay informed???

Helpful Websites

WOHS: www.westorangehigh.ocps.net

SAT: www.collegeboard.com

ACT: www.act.org

Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org

Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Bright Futures: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Athletes: www.eligibilitycenter.org

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