Freshman/Sophomore%20Night

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Freshman/Sophomore Night

• Class of 2017/2018

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Tonights Topics

• Graduation Requirements
• Guidmii
• Community Service
• Bright Futures
• Guidance Website
• Freshman Focus
• Sophomore Focus
• Upcoming Events

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Graduation Requirements Class of 2017

• 4 Credits English
• 4 Credits Mathematics including Algebra I and
  Geometry
• 3 Credits Science including Biology 1 2 credits
  must have laboratory component
• 3 Credits Social Studies-World History, U.S.
  History, U.S. Government, and Economics w/
  Financial Literacy
• 1 Credit in Fine or Performing Arts
• .5 Credit in reading
• 1 Credit HOPE
• 7.5 Credits electives
• One virtual course credit
• Minimum graduation credit requirement is 24

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Additional Requirements

• Students must pass Grade 10 FSA English Language
  Arts assessment.
• Students must pass Algebra 1 End of Course Exam.
• Grade Point Average must be at least
  2.0(unweighted State GPA)
• Two years of JROTC can substitute for HOPE and
  Performing/Fine Arts

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Graduation Requirements Class of 2018

• 4 Credits English
• 4 Credits Mathematics including Algebra I and
  Geometry
• 3 Credits Science including Biology 1 2 credits
  must have laboratory component
• 3 Credits Social Studies-World History, U.S.
  History, U.S. Government, and Economics w/
  Financial Literacy
• 1 Credit in Fine or Performing Arts
• .5 Credit in reading
• 1 Credit HOPE
• 7.5 Credits electives
• One virtual course credit
• Minimum graduation credit requirement is 24

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Additional Requirements

• Students must pass Grade 10 FSA English Language
  Arts assessment.
• Students must pass Algebra 1 End of Course Exam.
• Grade Point Average must be at least
  2.0(unweighted State GPA)
• Two years of JROTC can substitute for HOPE and
  Performing/Fine Arts

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Guidmiihttps//sdhc.guidmii.com/login

• Track various graduation requirements
• View GPAs-District, State, SUS, Bright Futures
• Review Bright Future Information and Scholarships
• College admissions information
• Use your Edsby username and password to log on
  after registering through MySpot.

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Community Service

• All Community Service MUST be approved by a
  counselor before any hours are completed.
• Proposal forms are available on the Guidance
  website as well as in Guidance.
• Completed logs MUST be signed by adult
  supervising activity.
• Hours log and proposal should be turned into a
  counselor to be entered into the system.

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Bright Futures

• Registration opens December 1
• Three level Florida Academic Scholar, Florida
  Medallion Scholars, and Gold Seal Vocational
  Scholars
• Minimum 3.5(FAS) or 3.0(FMS) GPA in core classes
  2 years of foreign language
• Community Service required!- 100 hours for FAS,
  75 for FMS, 30-GSV
• SAT/ACT requirementsFAS-1290 SAT/29ACT FMS-1170
  SAT/26ACT
• https//www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

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Guidance Website

• School Counseling Calendars
• PSAT/SAT School Day Information
• Scholarship Information
• Forms for Students Parents
• College Representative Visits
• Graduation requirements
• Links to NCAA, Guidmii, SAT/ACT information,
  Edsby, etc.
• Community Service

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Freshman Focus

• Time management and study habits.
• Earning excellent grades.
• Getting involved-sports, clubs, community
  service.
• Utilizing Edsby and Guidmii to keep track of
  graduation requirements and grades.

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Sophomore Focus

• Continuing to achieve excellent grades.
• Challenge yourself! Try AP and Honors classes.
• Continue to get involved in extracurricular
  activities.
• Explore career options-ACT Profile, Florida
  Choices, Big Future are great options.
• Review PSAT results to understand strengths and
  weaknesses.

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Upcoming Events

• Non-Profit Fair-November 12th at 630
• Great American Teach In-November 20th
• AP parent Night-December 3rd
• Financial Aid Night-December 9th

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