Freshman - Sophomore Night Gulf Coast High School September 26, 2016
Agenda Who is my counselor? School Website Graduation Requirements Bright Futures Scholarship Program New Community Service Documentation Advanced Studies Opportunities
GCH Website www.gulfcoastsharks.com
Guidance / Student Services Website
Resources on GCH Website Daily Announcements Running Calendar Check Grades https://collierschools.com Log into Parent Portal or Student Portal Find Teachers/Staff Email Addresses Activities/Athletics / Clubs And so much more
CCPS Portal Log in as student or parent - can check student grades and more.
Counselors Cindy Giles(Dept. Chair)Co-D Lyndsey Dombroski A- CL Heather Minsker E-J Peg Reale K-M Tracy Tyo N (Gifted) Maureen Marvin O-Sa (ELL) Deb Wessman Sc-Z
How do I ask my counselor a question? Email your counselor with your specific questions. Walk in any day at lunch.
Counselor Email Addresses Mrs. Dombroski: dombrl@collierschools.com Mrs. Giles: gilescy@collierschools.com Ms. Minsker: minskehe@collierschools.com Mrs. Reale: realema@collierschools.com Mrs. Tyo: tyotr@collierschools.com Ms. Wessman: wessmade@collierschools.com Ms. Marvin: marvinma@collierschools.com
Class of 2019 and 2020 Graduation Requirements English Math (Algebra 1 /Geometry) Science (Biology & 2 Other Lab Sciences) Social Studies (WH, USH, Econ/Gov) Fine/Performing/Practical Arts HOPE Elective Credits 4.0 credits 4.0 credits 3.0 credits 3.0 credits 1.0 credit 1.0 credit 8.0 credits Total Credits 24.0 credits Pass Algebra I EOC Pass Grade 10 ELA Assessment 2.0 Grade Point Average Take One Online Course (Econ/Gov @ GCH are taught at GCH in an online format)
Other Testing Requirements for Class of 2019/2020 Must take Geometry, Biology and US History End of Course Exams. Each EOC counts as 30% of final course average.
Earning Scholars or Merit Designations In addition to meeting the Standard High School Diploma Requirements Scholar Designation Earn 1.0 credit in Geometry and pass EOC Earn 1.0 credit in Alg II and pass EOC Earn 1.0 credit in Statistics or Equally rigorous course Earn 1.0 credit in Biology and pass EOC Earn 1.0 credit in Chemistry or Physics Earn 1.0 credit in U.S. History and pass EOC 2 Credits in same World Language Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment Course * Students with passing AP Bio or AP US Hist scores are exempt from passing corresponding EOC Merit Designation Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established GCHS Industry Certifications Auto CAD Adobe Flash CS5 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Medical Assistant Certification Food Handler Certification Check with your Tech Ed teacher for more details.
4 Year Plan State University System Subject 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th English English I English II English III English IV Math Alg I Geometry Algebra II 4 th SUS Math Science Earth Space Science Biology Chemistry Social Studies World History United States History Foreign Language 1.0 Consecutive Foreign Lang 1.0 Consecutive Foreign Lang Misc. HOPE 1.0 Fine Art (sometime) Academic Elective (sometime) Government / Economics Academic Elective (sometime) Must Have 18 or More SUS Academic Classes 7.0 credits 7.0 credits 7.0 credits 7.0 credits
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Gold Seal Voc Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholars Academic Scholars Award GPA Minimum Unrounded and Cumulative 3.0 weighted* GPA in the 16 credits required for graduation AND a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a 3 credit vocational program. 3.0 weighted* GPA in the 18 college preparatory credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as MINIMUM entrance requirements. 3.5 weighted* GPA in the 18 college preparatory credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as MINIMUM entrance requirements. Test Scores **Note State may change New SAT (March 2016 & After) Scores **SAT: Critical Read- 440 Math- 440 ACT: Rdg-19 English-17 Math-19 PERT: Reading 106 Writing 103 Math 114 **SAT: 1170 Critical Read & Math (excludes Writing) ACT: 26 Composite **SAT: 1290 Critical Reading & Math (excludes Writing) ACT: 29 Composite
Bright Futures Scholarship Program Community Service Hours Gold Seal Voc Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholars Academic Scholars Award 30 Hours 75 hours 100 hours Please check official Bright Futures Website for more specifics and any potential changes. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
Documenting Community Service Hours Not Required for graduation. New State Policy effective September 2016. (Does not effect hours earned prior to Sept. 2016) Non-profit organization or may include a business or government internship or activity on behalf of a candidate for public office. The site is related to service, humanitarian/caring, community needs. PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING: MUST COMPLETE PRE-APPROVAL VOLUNTEER REQUEST FORM. Have signed by counselor; students must upload signed copy to iportfolio. Students are now required to identify a social or civic issue, or a professional area of interest and plan via the pre-approval volunteer request form. Pre-Approval Forms available on Guidance Website or in the Student Services Office. POST VOLUNTEERING DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS Student is required to evaluate and reflect on the experience through a Paper/Reflection fillable form on iportfolio Volunteer service hours must be on agency letterhead. Original paper copy must be turned in to Guidance Office. Student must scan/upload copy to iportfolio.
Advanced Studies Opportunities Dual Enrollment Florida SouthWestern State College Florida Gulf Coast University AP Courses AICE Courses ATTEND ADVANCED STUDIES NIGHT SPRING 2017
Dual Enrollment ACE Program at Florida Gulf Coast University The Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) is designed to provide a unique educational experience to qualified junior and senior high school students. ACE students have to be full time at FGCU; can not take any courses at GCHS. Public Information Meetings: (http://www.fgcu.edu/ace/) 3.7 weighted academic GPA and 3.0 unweighted GPA. Minimum Standardized Test Scores: ACT : 23 Composite Minimums: Math 20, Reading 20, English 20 NEW SAT (March 2016 & After): Composite Score: 1070 combined Evidence Based Reading / Writing and Math Minimums: Evidence Based Reading & Writing: 500 Math Score: 500
FGCU ACE Public Information Meetings Monday October 3, 2016 Marieb Hall Room 200 7:00 P.M. Saturday October 15, 2016 EAGLE EXPO Tuesday October 25, 2016 Seider Hall Room 114 7:00 P.M. Monday November 7, 2016 Marieb Hall Room 200 7:00 P.M.
Florida Southwestern State College Dual Enrollment GPA Requirements-Unweighted Cumulative GPA 3.5 for Sophomores 3.0 for Juniors and Seniors Minimum standardized test scores: NEW SAT (March 2016 & after) : Reading Test Score 24, Math Test Score 24 ACT: English 17, Reading 19, and Math 19 (MAT 1033) or Math 23 for College Algebra Mac 1105. PERT: Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114
AP/AICE Course Offerings AP English AP Language, AP Literature AICE Global Perspectives, AICE Gen. Paper, AICE Media, AICE English Language Math AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics AICE Thinking Skills AICE Science AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics B, AP Environmental Science AICE Marine Science Social Sciences AP Human Geography, AP US History, AP US Government, AP Psychology AICE European History AICE Sociology AICE Psychology Foreign Language AP Spanish Lang, AP Spanish Lit, AP French Lang AICE Spanish AP Art AICE Thinking Skills *Note: AP/AICE: New course may be offered; not all courses may be offered every school year.
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2016-17 Fall Grade Reporting Timeline End Date Report Sent Home 1 st Quarter Interim 9/14/2016 9/21/2016 1 st Quarter 10/11/2016 10/25/2016 2 nd Quarter Interim 11/18/2016 11/29/2016 2 nd Quarter 12/21/2016 1/11/2017 All reports are distributed in 7 th period classes.
Credit Denial Can not miss more than 9 days / semester Please communicate with Attendance Office to document absences
Make Up Work Policy Students are to be provided one school day for everyday day missed to make up work. Long term assignments are due on the day the student returns to school.
Midterm Exams Final Exams Often we get calls about students missing midterm or final exams. Students are not allowed to take the exams early - they can only take them when they return.
Upcoming PSAT PSAT testing for sophomores: October 19 th, 2016 Letters sent home in English Classes 9/23/2016
GCHS National Honor Society Criteria to apply: Junior or Senior, 3.9 GPA and at least 45 hours of volunteer service recorded with Guidance. Applications for new members are released and available for pick up in Guidance Office in September.
Check quarter grades often Communicate directly with your student s teacher if you have a concern Take all standardized testing seriously This presentation will be on the GCHS Student Services Website under Events