Florida State University Schools Orientation for Students in the 9 th Grade Class of 2018 October 15, 2014 Linda D. Smith Certified School Counselor
9 th Grade Students Should Know The Requirements for Graduating with a High School Diploma Pathways to Academic Success Setting Goals Beyond High School Planning Tips for Post-Secondary Education Available Resources for Students and Parents
Remember to Check FSUS BLACKBOARD Classroom Assignments and Syllabus Most Current Announcements School Calendar Daily Breakfast/Lunch Menu Athletics Clubs FOCUS Grades instructions Special Forms (i.e. lunch, prearranged absence, parking ) Pupil Progression Plan for Secondary Students FSUS Code of Conduct FSUS Parent and Athletic Listserve Sign-up Guidance Counselor Page Other Items of Educational Interest
Semester Grade Averaging Semester 1 Semester 2 76% (C) 55% (F) 65.5% = D = 1.0 Credit NOTE: Minimum 60% mastery required to receive course credit
1.0 Course Weighting Applied to courses completed at the honors, advanced placement (AP), or dual enrollment levels Weighting from these courses is applied only to the cumulative weighted GPA A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0
Course Recovery High School Students are expected to maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in the courses required for graduation. Arrange to retake any grade of D or F for either or both semester(s) Florida Virtual School, Adult and Community Education (ACE) or other accredited institution Grade forgiveness applied when new grade is C (70%) or better NOTE: Former grades of D or F remain visible on the transcript.
Students may RETAKE for grade forgiveness any high school course taken while in middle school with a grade of C or below. Some examples: English 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Foreign Languages Arts Physical Education
Remedial Remedial Instruction for for Success Success INTENSIVE READING Level 1 or 2 FSA Reading 1 Class Period INTENSIVE Mathematics Level 1 or 2 FSA Mathematics Level 1 or 2 on the Algebra 1 EOC 1 Class Period
High School Standardized Assessments Passing Score Algebra I EOC PASS / 30% 399 Geometry EOC Take / 30% 396 Algebra II EOC Take / 30%? Biology I EOC Take / 30% 395 U.S. History EOC Take / 30% 397 10 th Grade FSA PASS 245
FSUS High School Promotion 24-Credits, 4-Year Program(s) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Fewer Than 6 credits 6 credits 11 credits 18 credits
Standard 24-Credit Graduation Requirements English Language Arts (ELA) 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Social Studies 3 Performing/Fine Arts or Practical Arts 1 Physical Education (HOPE-PE) 1 Electives (includes foreign language) 8 1 Online Course Earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale ASSESSMENTS PASS Algebra 1 EOC PASS Grade 10 FSA ELA
Standard 24-Credit, 4-Year Program Course Progression English Language Arts ELA 1 English 1 ELA 2 English 2 ELA 3 ELA 4 English III / AP English Lang. English IV AP English Literature Dual Enrollment English Mathematics Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Mathematics Course Algebra 2 Mathematics Course Pre-Calculus Math College Readiness AP Statistics Dual Enrollment Mathematics
Course Progression Continued Science Lab Science Biology 1 Biology 1 Science (Rigorous) Earth-Space Science Anatomy and Physiology AP Environmental Science AP Biology Social Studies World History U.S. History American Government Economics (Extra Social Studies Electives) World History U.S. History American Government (.50 cr.) Economics with Financial Literacy (.50 cr.) World Cultural Geography AP Human Geography Psych. 1 & 2 (fall/spring) AP European History AP Psychology
Online Course Requirement Students MUST complete at least one (1) high school course online prior to graduation. The course must be the entire course. It is highly suggested that students use ½ credit elective courses on Florida Virtual School (FLVS) to complete this requirement. Some of the electives are listed; find others directly on the website at www.flvs.net. Driver Education Personal & Family Finance Parenting Skills Social Media 1 Outdoor Education Personal Fitness Peer Counseling 1 Fitness Lifestyle Design Creative Photography 1 Guitar 1 Music of the World Life Management Skills
Scholars Designation Additions to the Standard Diploma Requirements PASS 11 th Grade ELA Assessment PASS Algebra II Assessment; Earn 1.0 credit PASS the Geometry EOC Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous math course PASS Biology EOC Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics PASS U.S. History EOC Earn 2 credits in the same World Languages Earn at least 1.0 AP, IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment course credits
Merit Designation In addition to the requirements for a Standard Diploma, students pursuing a merit designation must attain one or more industry certifications. FSUS C.N.A. Art Technology Culinary Arts Photo Technology
Industry Certification Programs CNA Program Culinary Arts Designed for students with medical field goals Pass State Exam for certification for Certified Nurse Assistant External internship in senior year Course Requirements: - Biology 1 (Pre-requisite course before Anatomy/Physiology) - Anatomy/Physiology Before or With Health Science 2-11 th Grade: Health Science 2-12 th Grade: Health Science 3 Students with interests in food, hotel or tourism Opportunity to take state exam for certification Must begin courses by the Sophomore year Course Requirements: - Culinary Arts 1 - Culinary Arts 2 - Culinary Arts 3
Helpful Websites FSUS BLACKBOARD / FOCUS: http://k12.apps.fsu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Florida also offers students accelerated coursework through online learning. Courses include honors and AP levels. http://www.flvs.net. Florida Virtual Campus: Online planning for high school and postsecondary education. Has online personal education plan tool at http://www.flvc.org. Florida Choices Planner: Online career/high school/college/financial aid planning. Interest/values surveys, etc. at https://secure.flchoices.org/. KnowHow2GO: Online student stories, steps to planning and options for college; even if you are 1 st to go in your family at http://knowhow2go.acenet.edu/ Florida Department of Education Graduation Requirements: http://www.fldoe.org/bii/studentpro/grad-require.asp
Contact Information Linda D. Smith Certified School Counselor (850) 245-3808 (850) 245-3939 ldsmith2@admin.fsu.edu
Dual Enrollment Program
Florida State University (FSU) Eligibility Requirements Open to high school juniors or seniors. Must have at least a 3.8 weighted GPA (12 specific credits. Counselor will recalculate.) Must have an ACT composite score of 27 or higher or SAT composite score of 1800 or higher. Students may only take a maximum of 9 credit hours per semester.
Tallahassee Community College (TCC) Eligibility Requirements Must have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA. Demonstrate readiness for college coursework through one of the following placement tests: ACT (www.act.org) SAT (www.collegeboard.org) PERT (Post-secondary Education Readiness Test) FCAT 2.0 Reading Students may only take a maximum of 11 credit hours per semester.
TCC Placement Testing Information
Mrs. Jennifer Kinney 245-3799 jkinney@fsu.edu