SENIOR/JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT November 10, 2015

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1 SENIOR/JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT November 10, 2015

2 Douglas Szcinski Principal

3 Sheri Robb Assistant Principal of Instruction

4 Toby Hurst Academic Dean

5 Deans Chenia Thate (A-Ga) Ronald James (Ge-O) Nicole Mutters (P-Z) Adrienne Hill (Attendance)

6 SCHOOL COUNSELORS A Ch Ci Go Gr Le Li Pe Ph Sh Si Z IEP s & 504 s : Randy Orras Nadia Morel Julie Mazur Rima Rabieh Sylvia Rountree Lyndsay Campbell Anne Giacovelli

7 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4 English 4 Math (Alg 1 & Geometry) 1 World History 1 American History 0.5 Amer Govt/0.5 Economics 3 Science (Biology) 1 Fine/Practical/Performing Arts 1 HOPE 8 Electives 24 Total Credits Required 2.0 GPA & Passing FCAT/FSA Reading and Alg 1 EOC & Online Course

8 TRANSCRIPTS Review for accuracy Are all of your grades showing properly? Are all of your test scores correct? Is anything missing? Please bring any discrepancy to the attention of your counselor ASAP

9 SENIOR YEAR TO DO LIST Application Deadlines SAT/ACT Order Transcripts Recommendations/Senior Profiles Financial Aid/Scholarships Keep Grades Up

10 Heather Alexander College Transition Counselor

11 JUNIOR YEAR TO DO LIST Get College-Ready! Get to know your School Counselor Maintain good grades/strong academic standing Get involved both on campus and off campus Start your college search Begin thinking about Financial Aid Prepare for the ACT test Test prep is available at Prepare for the SAT Visit and khanacademy.org for practice tests & to register online

12 JUNIOR YEAR TO DO LIST Get College-Ready! Create a resume Start visiting college campuses Take the SAT and ACT again (and again, and again, as much as you need) Student athletes should become familiar with NCAA and their procedures at Practice writing college essays Think of teachers you would like to write letters of recommendation for you Review senior year class options & make wise choices

13 Sandi Armbruster OCPS Tech Center Career Specialist

14 College Visit Checklist Schedule a tour or just walk onto campus for a visit? Are admission interviews available? Bring along a transcript. Have questions ready! Visit while school is in session and students are present. Bring along and complete the College Comparison Worksheet.

15 How to prepare for a college search...

16

17 T E S T I N G SAT November 7 th December 5 th January 23 rd March 5 th -NEW SAT May 7 th June 4 th ACT December 12 th February 6 th April 9 th June 11 th

18 $ $ $ Financial Aid $ $ $ $ FAFSA - Application available Jan. 1, $ BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP - Application available Dec. 1,

19 BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP Florida Academic Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholarship Florida Gold Seal Scholarship 16 core courses (Foreign Lang.) 16 core courses (Foreign Lang.) 16 core courses (HOPE and Fine Art) Minimum of three Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program 3.5 GPA 3.0 GPA 3.0 GPA in core courses 3.5 GPA in three vocational courses 1290 SAT or 29 ACT 1170 SAT or 26 ACT SAT Reasoning Test: Critical Reading 440 Math 440 ACT: English 17 Reading 18 Math 19 PERT: Reading 104 Writing 99 Math Community Service Hrs 75 Community Service Hrs 30 Community Service Hrs

20 BRIGHT FUTURES MEDALLION/ ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHEET COURSE GRADE QUALITY POINTS I English (4) II Math (4) Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Other Full Credit Classes: (Quality Points) A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 Honors classes add 0.5 AP classes add 0.5add 0.5 AP classes- add 0.5 III Science (3) IV Social Studies (3) Half Credit Classes: (Quality Points) A=2 B=1.5 C=1 D=0.5 F=0 Honors classes add 0.25 AP classes add 0.25 V Foreign Language (2) TOTAL

21 $ $ $ Financial Aid $ $ $ $ INSTITUTIONAL AID - Check each school to see what they offer - The earlier you apply, the better chance to receive funding $ OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ~ Check WO website (Scholarships are under the Guidance tab) $ OTHER SOURCES ~ Grants, Loans, Work Study Programs, etc

22 Helpful Websites WOHS: SAT: ACT: Financial Aid: Bright Futures: Athletes:

23 SENIOR UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 14 th, 17 th 19 th Cap & Gown Orders Dec. 9 th Financial Aid Night April 2 nd Prom (ticket sales 2/29-3/4) April 15 th Grad (ticket sales 2/22-2/26) May 19 th 22 nd Pick-Up Cap & Gown April 26 th Senior Awards (by invitation only) April 27 th Baccalaureate May 20 th Seniors last day TBD Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) May 31 st Graduation, Amway Center (No tickets required) *See school website for details and additional events*

24 Want to stay informed about Senior events???

25 JUNIOR UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. Valencia Dual Enrollment Seminar Feb. Tech School Dual Enrollment Presentation March Senior Year Course Selections April 1 st Valencia Dual Enrollment Deadline April 2 nd Prom (Ticket Sales 2/29-3/4)

26 Want to stay informed about Junior events???

27 UNPAID OBLIGATIONS Students will miss out on: Prom Grad Bash Picking up Cap & Gown Parking Decal Homecoming Typical unmet obligations: Chemistry $15 CCC/Web Design $15 Art/Ceramics/Drawing $60 Wood Shop $80 Electronics $100 Photography $100 AG Co op $35 Band, Chorus, Drama, Sports $ will vary *See Mrs. Angela Ross (Angela.Ross@ocps.net) in the Front Office and/or Mrs. Brenda Obelar (Brenda.Obelar@ocps.net) in the Media Center to fulfill obligations*

28 THANK YOU

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