WELCOME STUDENTSWELCOME STUDENTS

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Administrators you should Administrators you should know...know...

Ms. Pam Tapley, Principal

Mr. Michael Hague, Assistant Principal

Ms. Vicki Luttrell, Assistant Principal

Get to Know Your Counselors…

Ms. Crowell

A-DO

Ms. Smith

DR-LEB

Ms. Swaine

LEC-RIN

Ms. Short

RIO-Z

MEET OUR GUIDANCE SUPPORT PERSONNEL…

Ms. Buehler

Ms. Woodruff

Ms. Barber

College and Career

Meeting with a counselor is easy...

Call the Guidance office to schedule a parent/teacher conference with all teachers or speak with your counselor directly.

Students should meet with their counselor once every nine weeks this year and every month their senior year!

Students may come to the Guidance Office before school, during lunch, or after school to make an appointment with their counselor.

Remember…Ms. Barber is also available in the Career Center!

What it takes to be a What it takes to be a Senior...Senior...

18 credits On track for graduation 2.0 GPA

(recommended)

24 Total Credits: 4 English 4 Math (Algebra 1 & above) 3 Social Studies 1 World History 1 American History .5 Economics .5 American Government 3 Science 1 H.O.P.E. 1 Performing Fine Art 8 Elective Credits

What it takes to What it takes to graduate...graduate... Pass FCAT

1926 Read/1889 Math

2.0 GPA

Problems with the FCAT ?Problems with the FCAT ? Substitute ACT/SAT scores

15 on Reading and Math for ACT 410 in Reading/370 in Math for SAT

Walk with the class, receive a Certificate of Completion, retake until you pass (must have 24 required credits and a 2.0 GPA)

Take classes at community college and earn an AA degree (must have 24 required credits, 2.0 GPA, and pass CPT)

Earn a GED

Attend a tech school or take a job that does not require a high school diploma

Consider the Consider the options ...options ...

LIFE AFTER ST CLOUD LIFE AFTER ST CLOUD HS... HS... or preparing for or preparing for the future!the future!

FASTEST GROWING

INDUSTRIES

Education & Health Services 30.6% increase

Healthcare & Social Services 30.3% increase

Professional & Business Services 27.8 % increase

Working: where, what, Working: where, what, how?how?

Type of work desired Additional training Resume Dress for Success Practice interview skills Check out benefits: insurance, tuition

reimbursement, chances for advancement

Needed for ALL jobs Good attendance Communication and computer skills Ability to work as a team member

TAKE A LOOK AT…TAKE A LOOK AT…

Osceola & Orange County Osceola & Orange County Technical SchoolsTechnical Schools

TECOTECOMid-Florida TechMid-Florida Tech

Orlando TechOrlando TechWestside TechWestside Tech

Winter Park TechWinter Park TechAvalon CenterAvalon Center

MilitaryMilitary

Investigate jobs of interest Research all branches for

those jobs Take the ASVAB Talk to a recruiter

College AdmissionsCollege Admissions2-year and Community Colleges Standard High School Diploma or GED CPT: Computer Placement Test Certificate of Completion with 24 required credits, 2.0 UW GPA, & passing CPT scores

4-year Colleges and Universities Standard High School Diploma GPA for College Admission - Based on Academics ( 3.0+) Appropriate SAT/ACT scores (at least 1000 SAT, 23 ACT) Rigorous academic courses in HS: AP, Honors, DE

Minimum of 18 Academic Credits (20+ Recommended): 4 English, 4 Math (Algebra I & above, Algebra II Req.) 3 Science, 3 Required Social Studies (Recommend

4) 2 Foreign Language, 2 other academic credits

What it REALLY takes to get in…

Mid-Range GPA’s and test scores for Fall admission:

FAU 3.2-3.8 1510-1720 SAT/VMW 22-26 ACT

FSU 3.4-4.2 1730-1960 SAT/VMW 26-29 ACT

UCF 3.5-4.2 1150-1290 SAT/VM 25-28 ACT

UF 4.3-4.4 1970-2090 SAT/VMW 30-32 ACT

UNF 3.3-4.0 1140-1260 SAT/VM 22-25 ACT

USF 3.58-4.12 1120-1280 SAT/VM 24-29 ACT

What Will College Cost? That depends...you must consider the cost of tuition, books, room,

food, transportation, parking, clothing. Average tuition and fees (per year) as follows: 4-year Public Institution $4,650 2-year Public Institution $2,700 4-year Private Institution $33,000 Room & Board/Public $8,728 Books/Misc. Expenses $4,600 Estimated costs (per year): FSU $15,446 Stetson University $44,000 University of Miami $50,000 Rollins College $51,857

Bright Futures Bright Futures ScholarshipScholarship

Florida Academic Scholars Award 3.5 GPA in selected subjects 1270 SAT or 28 ACT 75 hours community service

Florida Medallion Scholars Award 3.0 GPA in selected subjects 970 SAT or 20 ACT

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award 3.0 in selected subjects 3.5 in 3 sequential vocational courses Test scores:

SAT – 440 verbal, 440 math or ACT – 17 English, 18 Reading, 19 Math, or CPT 83 Reading, 83 Sentence Structure, 72 Math

See www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in awards/renewal

WHEN SHOULD YOU TEST? ACT OR SAT?

SAT is a Reasoning test…it tests your

Reasoning ability A good test for students

who excel in math College admissions test May be used for

placement at Valencia FCAT alternative 410/370

ACT is a test of Knowledge. ..it tests your

Learned knowledge A good test for students

who excel in language College admissions test May be used for

placement at Valencia FCAT alternative 15/15

SAT & ACT are comparable tests & should be taken in winter/spring of 11th

Planning to attend college – take SAT/ACT with Writing

ACT or SAT req. for FAS & FMS

OTHER TESTS TO CONSIDER… Take the CPT if you… Plan to take Dual

Enrollment classes (3.0 GPA – test spring ‘10)

Plan to attend community college after graduation (test Spring ‘11)

May qualify for Bright Futures GVS

PSAT is… A great way to practice for

SAT – Individualized Score Report for each student

the test that determines National Merit Scholars (top ½ of one percent nationwide), National Hispanic Scholars, and National Achievement Scholars

9th, 10th, and 11th WILL TEST ON OCTOBER 14TH!

College and Career College and Career CenterCenter

Learn about educational opportunities after graduation from high school.

Discover career information – just ask! Use the computers for career and post-

secondary school searches. Access financial aid & scholarship

information – Check Prep HQ! Learn how Prep HQ can help you. Find answers: NCAA Clearinghouse,

college visits, applications, transcripts. Ask your counselor or see Ms. Barber

TODAY!

www.facts.org – check it out!

Make a 4-year plan on ePep!

Check out your unofficial Bright Futures GPA.

Take a CHOICES interest inventory!

Visit SUS university websites to help find the right college. Check out programs & narrow choices. (3-5 by senior year)

Apply to colleges during summer/fall after junior year!

You can…

The Search for the The Search for the GreenGreen

Community service – Remember to document hours earned - Bright Futures FAS requires 75 hours.

Check Prep HQ scholarship opportunities & get a head start on senior year!

Planning to play sports in college? Register online with NCAA Clearinghouse at end of junior year.

Bright Futures - Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal - apply online senior year (opens December 1 of senior year).

www.facts.org Use your ePEP account for an unofficial Bright Futures GPA evaluation!

WHAT TO DO NOW!WHAT TO DO NOW!Fall:Write down your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities

Evaluate your options for senior year and after high school

Attend college night Retake the FCAT if necessaryConsider taking an SAT/ACT prep course or practice online

Set up an account on www.facts.org for college searches, BF evaluation, college admissions information

Begin your college search

Winter/Spring:CPT @SCHS for students registering for Dual Enrollment classes (must have a 3.0 GPA & Valencia application on file)

Register to take the SAT &/or ACTMeet with your counselor to review your options for senior year

Sign up for an FLVS class to make up credits or raise GPA – Impact Lab may be an option during summer.

Arrange for college visits over spring break or summer vacation

Narrow your college choices to 5Do research on scholarships

(Internet, College & Career Center, college websites)

Summer Summer Fun?Fun?

July 1 Begin NCAA Clearinghouse paperwork for students planning on athletic recruitment www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

July-Aug Narrow post-secondary options (3-5 choices are good)

University-bound students should begin writing college application essays

Complete brag sheet & resume Bring a copy to your counselor

August-Sept Complete state university applications – set a deadline and get it done! (UF applications open July 1 – most others

August 1) - after Nov. 1 priority deadline many schools accept students on a space available basis only!

Web ResourcesWeb Resources

http://www.schs.osceola.k12.fl.us - access grades, stay current with Prep HQ, check important dates www.act.org - ACT registration; sign up for the writing section if planning to attend college; educational planning

www.campustours.com - college admissions; virtual campus tours; web/cam broad casts and college admissions message board

www.collegeboard.com - SAT registration (Reasoning or Subject Tests); test taking tips/practice questions; financial aid information; college admission tips

www.facts.org - information about financial aid; career/interest inventory (CHOICES); ePEP

http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool - college opportunities; college search; list of internet resources

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Oct 10, 17 (Sat)

Orders taken 10 AM to noon

Oct. 13, 14

Orders taken during lunch and

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