Class of 2017 Plant City High School
Graduation Requirements (24 credits) English -4 required Class of 2017 Math 4 required; including Algebra 1 or its equivalent and Geometry Science -3 required; including Biology. Two credits must have a lab component. Social Studies -3 required; World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government (.50 credit) and Economics (.50 credit) Fine Arts -1 required In Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate or approved practical Arts Physical Education -1 required: HOPE
Grad Requirements Continued Class of 2017 World Language - Not required for graduation but at least 2 credits in the same language are required for admission into four year colleges and universities. Electives -7.5 required Online/Virtual Course At least one course within the 24 credit required must be completed through online learning.
Additional Graduation Requirements Unweighted GPA of 2.0 Must pass Grade 10 FSA English Language Arts Exam (or earn concordant ACT or SAT score) Algebra 1 EOC exam (or earn comparative PERT score)
What Colleges Look For... Grade Point Average Difficulty of curriculum SAT or ACT scores including writing Class Rank Application essays Honors and Awards Extracurricular Activities Leadership Recommendations (upon request) Interviews (upon request)
Free SAT for Juniors Wednesday, March 2, 2016@ PCHS during the school day. Testing will be in R-Hall and C-Hall Important to have at least one SAT score during the Junior year. Avoid bringing cell phones to test room. All electronic devices will be collected prior to the test. Snacks will be provided during scheduled early break. They should bring their own snacks though. They should bring pencils and a calculator.
Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholar Florida Medallion Scholar Vocational Gold Seal
Florida Academic Scholar 3.5 weighted GPA on select core classes Test score: 1290 SAT (Math & Critical Reading) OR 29 ACT 100 hours of documented Community Service Must maintain a 3.0 in college Will cover $103.00 per semester hour at a 4-yr school; $63.00 per semester hour at a 2-yr school. Does not cover summer terms
Florida Medallion Scholar 3.0 weighted GPA on select core classes 1170 SAT or 26 ACT 75 Hours of Community Service Must maintain a 2.75 in college Will cover $77.00 per semester hour at a 4-yr college and $48.00 per hour at a 2-yr college. Will not cover summer school
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar 3.0 weighted GPA on select core courses (does not include foreign language) 3 courses in a vocational area 3.5 GPA in the vocational courses SAT: Critical Reading 440, Math 440 OR ACT: English 17, Reading 18, Math 19 OR PERT: Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113 30 hours of community service
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Career Certificate Program (PSAV s) $39/per semester hour Applied Technology Diploma Program (ATD s) $39/per semester hour Technical Degree Education Program (AS,AAS,CCC) $48/per semester hour
Waivers SAT/ACT waivers are available for 11 th and 12 th grade students on Free Lunch through Leecy Bowden in Guidance. Limit 2 per SAT and ACT. Leecy.bowden@sdhc.k12.fl.us College Application waivers are available for seniors on Free Lunch. May be accessed through College Board Account.
my spot (S)tudent (P)arent (O)nline (T)oolkit Countywide online home for Hillsborough County Public Schools resources Edsby account username and password will give you access to myspot. To activate a NEW myspot account: Go to myspot.sdhc.k12.fl.us Will need last 4 digits of student s social security number and student number
Edsby School based info with teacher/classroom weekly updates. To access Edsby: https://sdhc.edsby.com To create Edsby account... Go to myspot.sdhc.k12.fl.us
Florida Shines Using Edsby username and password, go to: www.floridashines.org View GPA s: weighted, unweighted, Bright Futures, SUS View and track graduation requirements View documented community service
www.fastweb.com Fastweb gives students personalized access to State and National Scholarships. Students register with their interests and goals and scholarships are e- mailed to them as they come available.
First Generation Many scholarships and college applications ask the question Are you a first generation student? If neither mother nor father COMPLETED a 4-year degree the answer is YES.
Community Service Should be documented and turned into the main office by the end of 1 st semester of the senior year. Community Service should address a social issue. Documented hours are on the transcript. Not needed to graduate but necessary for Bright Futures Scholarships Makes a scholarship and college application more impressive.
Resume Activities beginning with the 9 th grade. Academic Accomplishments Honors and Awards Leadership Extra-curricular Activities Community Service (Required to apply for Senior of the Month)
Honor Student 4.0 weighted (District)GPA at the end of 1 st semester of the senior year. Honor Grad Celebration Graduation: Honor Students walk alphabetically together in front Top 10 named to Circle of Honor and walk in GPA order at the head of the class. Pictured in mall display.
Grades & GPA 3 grades make up semester average Semester average goes on transcirpt Types of GPAs: weighted (District), unweighted (State), Bright Futures & College 4.0 weighted GPA after completion of 1 st semester of the senior year earns Honor Graduate status.
Rigorous Courses Honors (.04 per semester) Advanced Placement (.08 per semester) Dual Enrollment (.08 per semester)
Dual Enrollment Students earn high school credit AND college credit at the same time. Must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA Must have a test score: SAT, ACT or PERT. Courses offered at HCC and PCHS Courses offered in the summer at HCC See Mrs. Steele to register.
Virtual School 1. www.flvs.net 2. Click on sign up. 3. Login follow directions for new student or established student 4. Select the classes student wants to take. Select Hillsborough Virtual School under the calendar section. 5. Notify school guidance counselor of courses registered. 6. The virtual teacher will contact the student. Have a problem with password? Call 1-866-322-8324
Plant City High School Website http://plantcity.mysdhc.org Access links to PCHS organizations General school information Faculty names by departments Scholarships Flyers to school and county events
Leadership Officer of a club Captain of an athletic team Class Officer Community Service Committee Band Officer Roles in School Productions Participation in Leadership Seminars
SUMMER PROGRAMS European Study Programs Various College Programs United States Academies: Naval, Air Force & U.S. Military Summer Programs (online application) ** Information available in J-05
Have a question? Jamie Stephens College and Career Counselor: 757-9370 extension 238 Jamie.Stephens@sdhc.k12.fl.us Patricia Steele Guidance Dept. Chair: 757-9370 extension 235 Students (T-Z) Patricia.Steele@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Guidance Counselors Kathy Amick (A-C) Kathy.Amick@sdhc.k12.fl.us April Jolliff (D-H) April.Jolliff@sdhc.k12.fl.us Toni Griffin (I-O) Toni.Griffin@sdhc.k12.fl.us Kelly Bell(P-S) JenniferK.Bell@sdhc.k12.fl.us