2009-2010TIMBERWOLFFRESHMANCLASSPRESENTATION. Guidance Department Mrs. Kim Scott A - C Mrs. Kim Brumage D - Hi Ms. Alice MathisHo - Mc Mrs. Rhonda DavisMe.

2009-20102009-2010

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FRESHMAN FRESHMAN

CLASSCLASS

PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

Guidance DepartmentGuidance Department

Mrs. Kim Scott Mrs. Kim Scott A - CA - C

Mrs. Kim Brumage Mrs. Kim Brumage D - HiD - Hi

Ms. Alice MathisMs. Alice Mathis Ho - McHo - Mc

Mrs. Rhonda DavisMrs. Rhonda Davis Me - Se Me - Se

Mrs. Teresa DennisMrs. Teresa Dennis Sh – ZSh – Z

Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance SecretaryMrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary

Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, RegistrarMrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

Counselor Roles Counselor Roles (How we can help you)(How we can help you)

Personal issuesPersonal issues School issuesSchool issues Academic advisementAcademic advisement Career and college advisementCareer and college advisement Scholarship informationScholarship information

See Mrs. Fisher to make an appointment to See Mrs. Fisher to make an appointment to meet with us.meet with us.

Standard Diploma Graduation OptionsStandard Diploma Graduation Options A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program,

oror A three-year, 18 credit standard college preparatory A three-year, 18 credit standard college preparatory

program, orprogram, or A three-year, 18 credit career preparatory programA three-year, 18 credit career preparatory program

Standard 24 Credit Graduation RequirementsStandard 24 Credit Graduation Requirements English – 4 creditsEnglish – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its

equivalent)equivalent) Science – 3 creditsScience – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, American Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, American

History, Economics and American Government)History, Economics and American Government) Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE) Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)

- 1 credit- 1 credit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8

credits)credits) Earn a 2.0 GPAEarn a 2.0 GPA Pass FCAT – Reading and Math Pass FCAT – Reading and Math

Practical Arts Courses at Chiles High Practical Arts Courses at Chiles High SchoolSchool

Approved to meet the Arts Graduation Approved to meet the Arts Graduation RequirementRequirement

Web I, IIWeb I, II TV Productions I, II, III, IVTV Productions I, II, III, IV Communications Technology I, II, IIICommunications Technology I, II, III Engineering Technology I, II, IIIEngineering Technology I, II, III

Four-year, 24credit Standard ProgramFour-year, 24credit Standard Program

16 16 + + 4 4 ++ 4 4 = = 2424Core ClassesCore Classes MAIMAI Other ElectivesOther Electives TotalTotal

What is a major area of interest (MAI)?What is a major area of interest (MAI)?Four (4) credits selected by the student in an area of Four (4) credits selected by the student in an area of

interest.interest.For example, courses mayFor example, courses mayBe in :Be in : a career and technical programa career and technical program fine and performing arts, or fine and performing arts, or an academic content areaan academic content area

Why? Students can:Why? Students can: pursue in-depth study in an area of their choicepursue in-depth study in an area of their choice learn more about future professions or lifetime skillslearn more about future professions or lifetime skills explore individual interestsexplore individual interests

Examples of MAIs are Drama, Music, Culinary Arts, Examples of MAIs are Drama, Music, Culinary Arts, Foreign Language, advanced PlacementForeign Language, advanced Placement

*Students may revise MAI annually as part of the course *Students may revise MAI annually as part of the course registration process.registration process.

Grading SystemGrading SystemGrading ScaleGrading Scale

A A 90-10090-100BB 80-8980-89CC 70-7970-79DD 60-6960-69FF 0-59 0-59

Earning CreditEarning Credit.5 credit is earned for each semester course completed with a grade of D or higher. .5 credit is earned for each semester course completed with a grade of D or higher.

Each nine weeks grade is 2/5 of the semester grade, the exam is 1/5.Each nine weeks grade is 2/5 of the semester grade, the exam is 1/5.

GrdGrd Each Grading PeriodEach Grading Period Sem ExamSem Exam Semester GradeSemester Grade AA 8 points 8 points 4 points4 points 18-20 pts. = A18-20 pts. = A BB 6 points 6 points 3 points3 points 13-17 pts. = B 13-17 pts. = B CC 4 points 4 points 2 points2 points 8-12 pts. = C8-12 pts. = C DD 2 points 2 points 1 point1 point 3-7 pts. = D3-7 pts. = D F F 0 points 0 points 0 points0 points 0-2 pts. = F0-2 pts. = F

***Per grading period – ***Per grading period – A student must earn at least 1 point in the second nine A student must earn at least 1 point in the second nine weeks or the exam in order to receive credit for the semester.weeks or the exam in order to receive credit for the semester.

This information is available on page 10 of the CHS Handbook/Planner.This information is available on page 10 of the CHS Handbook/Planner.

Check your academic progress online with Parent Portal!Check your academic progress online with Parent Portal!

Grade Combinations for Two Nine Weeks Grade Combinations for Two Nine Weeks and Examand Exam

Here is a chart showing all possible combinations and the FINAL grade Here is a chart showing all possible combinations and the FINAL grade results which will be computed automatically resulting in the student results which will be computed automatically resulting in the student earning 1/2 credit.earning 1/2 credit.

9 weeks9 weeks

GRADE GRADE A,A A,B A,C A,D A,F B,B B,C B,D B,F C,C C,D C,F D,D D,F F,F A,A A,B A,C A,D A,F B,B B,C B,D B,F C,C C,D C,F D,D D,F F,F

EXAMEXAM A A A B B C B A A A B B C B B C C C C C C D DB C C C C C C D D

B A B B B C B B A B B B C B B C C C C D D D B C C C C D D D DD

C A B B C C B C A B B C C B C C C C C D D D FC C C C C D D D F

D B B B C C B D B B B C C B C C D C D D D D F C C D C D D D D F

F B B C C F C F B B C C F C C C F C D F D F F C C F C D F D F F

If you earn exam exemption you will earn an If you earn exam exemption you will earn an AA for the semester for the semester grade.grade.

Exam ExemptionsExam ExemptionsStudent must meet the following requirements during the semester:Student must meet the following requirements during the semester: “ “A” in both nine weeks grading period.A” in both nine weeks grading period. No referral resulting in ISS or OSS.No referral resulting in ISS or OSS. No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday

School.School. Satisfactory citizenship in all classes.Satisfactory citizenship in all classes. Has parent permission to exempt exam(s).Has parent permission to exempt exam(s).

Non-academic elective coursesNon-academic elective courses – Students may exempt – Students may exempt elective course exams both semesters. elective course exams both semesters.

Academic coursesAcademic courses - Students are required to take one - Students are required to take one semester exam in each academic subject area (semester exam in each academic subject area (either either the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam).the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam). Academic Academic courses include English, math, science, social studies courses include English, math, science, social studies and foreign language.and foreign language.

11stst semester exam schedule semester exam schedule

Thursday, December 17, 2009 Thursday, December 17, 2009

1st pd.             7:30-8:201st pd.             7:30-8:20

22ndnd pd.              8:25-9:20 pd.              8:25-9:20

33rdrd pd.              9:25-10:15 pd.              9:25-10:15

44thth pd.              10:20-11:10 pd.              10:20-11:10

Lunch               11:10-11:55Lunch               11:10-11:55

55thth pd.              12:00-12:30 pd.              12:00-12:30

66thth pd.              12:35- pd.              12:35-1:00 1:00 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time)(Please note:  buses leave at regular time)

77thth pd. pd. examexam    1:05-2:45 (    1:05-2:45 (Last day of the semester for 7Last day of the semester for 7thth period class period class))

Friday, December 18, 2009Friday, December 18, 2009

(All students are required to be in class at 7:30 unless exempting the first (All students are required to be in class at 7:30 unless exempting the first exam of the day.)exam of the day.)

11stst pd. class      7:30-8:30 pd. class      7:30-8:30

11stst pd. pd. examexam    8:35-10:15    8:35-10:15

22ndnd pd. class     10:20-11:20 pd. class     10:20-11:20

Lunch               11:20-12:05Lunch               11:20-12:05

22ndnd pd. pd. exam exam    12:10-   12:10-1:50 1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time)(Please note:  buses leave at regular time)

Continuation of 1Continuation of 1stst semester exam semester exam scheduleschedule

Monday, December 21, 2009Monday, December 21, 2009

(All students are required to be in class at 7:30 unless exempting the first exam of the day.)(All students are required to be in class at 7:30 unless exempting the first exam of the day.)

33rdrd pd. class     pd. class     7:307:30-8:30-8:30

33rdrd pd. pd. exam exam    8:35-10:15   8:35-10:15

44thth pd. class     10:20-11:20 pd. class     10:20-11:20

Lunch               11:20-12:05Lunch               11:20-12:05

44thth pd. pd. examexam    12:10-    12:10-1:50 1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time)(Please note:  buses leave at regular time)

Tuesday, December 22, 2009Tuesday, December 22, 2009

(All students are required to be in class at 7:30 unless exempting the first exam of the day.)(All students are required to be in class at 7:30 unless exempting the first exam of the day.)

55thth pd. class     pd. class     7:307:30-8:30-8:30

55thth pd. pd. examexam    8:35-10:15    8:35-10:15

66thth pd. class     10:20-11:20 pd. class     10:20-11:20

Lunch               11:20-12:05Lunch               11:20-12:05

66thth pd. pd. exam exam    12:10-   12:10-1:50 1:50 (Please note:  buses leave at regular time)(Please note:  buses leave at regular time)

IMPORTANT POINTSIMPORTANT POINTS

For attendance purposes, if a student exempts an exam he or she is not required to attend For attendance purposes, if a student exempts an exam he or she is not required to attend the classthe class

period preceding the exam.period preceding the exam.

As a reminder, all students must remain with their teacher throughout the entire exam As a reminder, all students must remain with their teacher throughout the entire exam period.period.

Grade Point AverageGrade Point Average Students start earning an official unweighted and weighted Students start earning an official unweighted and weighted

GPA after the completion of one semester of a high school GPA after the completion of one semester of a high school course.course.

UnweightedUnweighted is based on all courses awarded: is based on all courses awarded:A = 4A = 4 C = 2C = 2 B = 3B = 3 D = 1D = 1

WeightedWeighted is based on honors and honors gifted awarded an is based on honors and honors gifted awarded an extra .5 for a semester grade of a C or better. Advanced extra .5 for a semester grade of a C or better. Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses awarded an extra 1.0 Placement and dual enrollment courses awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or above.for a semester grade of C or above.

How and where we use GPAs:How and where we use GPAs: Unweighted GPA (promotion/graduation)Unweighted GPA (promotion/graduation) 2.0 unweighted GPA required to participate in extracurricular 2.0 unweighted GPA required to participate in extracurricular

activitiesactivities Weighted GPA (class rank and academic awards)Weighted GPA (class rank and academic awards) 9 weeks GPA (on report card)9 weeks GPA (on report card) Semester GPA (on transcript)Semester GPA (on transcript) Cumulative GPA – weighted and unweighted (on transcript)Cumulative GPA – weighted and unweighted (on transcript) Chiles High School GPA Chiles High School GPA is different is different than GPAs computed by Bright than GPAs computed by Bright

Futures, Colleges/universities and NCAA .Futures, Colleges/universities and NCAA .

Sample transcriptSample transcript

Year 00-01 Grade Lev.08 School 37-0531Year 00-01 Grade Lev.08 School 37-0531 Year 01-02 Grade Lev.09 School 37- Year 01-02 Grade Lev.09 School 37-11411141

-----------COURSE----------- -SEM------------COURSE----------- -SEM- -----------COURSE----------- ---SEM- -----------COURSE----------- ---SEM-

NUMBER NUMBER TITLETITLE 1 2 CREDIT NUMBER 1 2 CREDIT NUMBER TITLETITLE 1 2 CREDIT 1 2 CREDIT

07083408 SPANISH I07083408 SPANISH I A A 1.00 A A 1.00 0400310004003100 DRAMA IDRAMA I A A A 1.00 A 1.00

0708350007083500 SPANISH II A B 1.00SPANISH II A B 1.00

10013200 10013200 ENG HON I B h A h 1.00ENG HON I B h A h 1.00

1200310012003100 ALGERBRA I B C 1.00 ALGERBRA I B C 1.00

1501300115013001 PERS FITPERS FIT B B .50.50

1700330017003300 RESEARC A .50RESEARC A .50

2001320020013200 E/S SCI HON C h C h 1.00E/S SCI HON C h C h 1.00

GPA YR: 4.00 WTD:4.0 CRDT YR: 1.00GPA YR: 4.00 WTD:4.0 CRDT YR: 1.00 GPA YR: 3.00 WTD:3.42 CRDT YR: 6.00 GPA YR: 3.00 WTD:3.42 CRDT YR: 6.00

CUM: 4.00 WTD:4.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 3.13 WTD:3.50 CUM CR: 7.00CUM: 4.00 WTD:4.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 3.13 WTD:3.50 CUM CR: 7.00

Promotion to 10th gradePromotion to 10th grade

5 credits 5 credits

1.0 unweighted GPA1.0 unweighted GPA

Standardized tests are used for academicStandardized tests are used for academic placement placement (FCAT) ((FCAT) (honors, Intensive classes honors, Intensive classes

–SO DO YOUR BEST!–SO DO YOUR BEST!

Summer school options are limited. Summer school options are limited. Students who fail a course first (or second) Students who fail a course first (or second) semester, need to meet with their semester, need to meet with their guidance counselor to discuss summer guidance counselor to discuss summer options. options.

Adult Education – Leon County SchoolsAdult Education – Leon County Schools Florida Virtual SchoolFlorida Virtual School Private SchoolsPrivate Schools

All of these options require prior approval from your All of these options require prior approval from your guidance counselor.guidance counselor.

1010thth grade Progression grade Progression English IIEnglish II Science (often Biology)Science (often Biology) MathMath World HistoryWorld History

10th grade AP Accel Progression10th grade AP Accel Progression English IIEnglish II Science (Biology or Chemistry)Science (Biology or Chemistry) MathMath AP Art History, AP European History, AP World AP Art History, AP European History, AP World

History, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology History, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology

Options during the next three yearsOptions during the next three years

Advanced Placement CoursesAdvanced Placement Courses Dual Enrollment CoursesDual Enrollment Courses Lively Dual EnrollmentLively Dual Enrollment Gifted Externship ProgramGifted Externship Program DCT Work Study ProgramDCT Work Study Program

State University System State University System

Minimum standardsMinimum standards Sliding scale GPA and test scores – Sliding scale GPA and test scores –

minimum 2.5 GPA & 1010 SAT or 21 ACTminimum 2.5 GPA & 1010 SAT or 21 ACT Grade Point Average is recomputed using Grade Point Average is recomputed using

academic courses only.academic courses only. 19 high school academic units19 high school academic units

4 English4 English 4 Math (Algebra I level and higher) 4 Math (Algebra I level and higher) Algebra IA & Algebra IA &

IB = 1 unitIB = 1 unit 3 Science3 Science 3 Social Science3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language2 Foreign Language 3 additional academic units3 additional academic units

Weighting used for all state universities:Weighting used for all state universities: - 1.0 weighted for AP and dual - 1.0 weighted for AP and dual

enrollmentenrollment - .5 weighted for honors- .5 weighted for honors

Florida State UniversityFlorida State University

Fall Admissions Middle 50% Fall Admissions Middle 50% 3.67 - 4.2 academic GPA3.67 - 4.2 academic GPA

1730 - 1960 SAT1730 - 1960 SAT 26 - 29 ACT26 - 29 ACT

Average # of academic units: 22.5Average # of academic units: 22.5Academic Profile: GPA, strength Academic Profile: GPA, strength

of curriculum (# of honors and of curriculum (# of honors and AP, DE courses, advanced AP, DE courses, advanced foreign language), test scores, foreign language), test scores, essayessay

University of FloridaUniversity of Florida Largest University in the StateLargest University in the State Admissions Middle 50%Admissions Middle 50% 4.3 - 4.4 academic GPA4.3 - 4.4 academic GPA 1970 - 2090 SAT 1970 - 2090 SAT

30 - 32 ACT 30 - 32 ACT Current freshmen admitted at Current freshmen admitted at

UF:UF:

87.5% of students with a 4.0 87.5% of students with a 4.0 and above academic GPA and above academic GPA were admittedwere admitted

74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic 74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic units were admittedunits were admitted

FAMUFAMU

Middle 50% for Middle 50% for AdmissionAdmission3.05 academic GPA3.05 academic GPA1350 SAT1350 SAT19 ACT19 ACT

University of Central University of Central FloridaFlorida

Middle 50% for Middle 50% for admission:admission:

3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA 1150-1290 SAT CR and 1150-1290 SAT CR and

MathMath 25 – 28 ACT25 – 28 ACT

Quality and level of Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test coursework, GPA and test scoresscores

University of South University of South FloridaFlorida

Fall admissions Fall admissions middle 50%middle 50%

3.58 – 4.12 academic 3.58 – 4.12 academic GPAGPA

1120-1280 SAT CR and 1120-1280 SAT CR and Math 540 – 620 SAT Math 540 – 620 SAT WritingWriting

24 -29 ACT24 -29 ACT Quality and level of Quality and level of

coursework, GPA and test coursework, GPA and test scoresscores

Highly Selective CollegesHighly Selective Colleges

Grades in academic coursesGrades in academic courses Strength of curriculum Strength of curriculum ACT/SAT and often SAT IIACT/SAT and often SAT II Class RankClass Rank Extracurricular activities/college resumeExtracurricular activities/college resume Leadership positions heldLeadership positions held Community service/volunteer experiencesCommunity service/volunteer experiences Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation

Community CollegeCommunity College Admission based on Regular high school diplomaAdmission based on Regular high school diploma

Florida community colleges Florida community colleges recommendrecommend that that students take the same core high school courses students take the same core high school courses that are that are requiredrequired for state university admission for state university admission

Students who take college prep courses in high Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. school are more likely to be successful.

Of students who have taken Algebra I, Geometry Of students who have taken Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II, and Algebra II, 95% will pass algebra portion of 95% will pass algebra portion of the CPT and go directly into college credit work.the CPT and go directly into college credit work.

Everyone must take a placement test. The CPT will Everyone must take a placement test. The CPT will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It is generally recommended for students to take the is generally recommended for students to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year.SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year.

SAT:SAT: 440 verbal and 550 math 440 verbal and 550 math ACT:ACT: 17 English, 18 17 English, 18 reading, 21 mathreading, 21 math

NCAA Requirements NCAA Requirements Required for any student athlete who wants to play Required for any student athlete who wants to play

at a Division I or II collegeat a Division I or II college Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior

year. (online application and fee)year. (online application and fee) Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT

scoresscores Sliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scoresSliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scores Core CoursesCore Courses

4 credits in English4 credits in English 3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher) 3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher) Alg IA Alg IA

& IB = 1 credit& IB = 1 credit 2 credits in Science2 credits in Science 2 credits of Social Science2 credits of Social Science 1 credit of additional English, math, science1 credit of additional English, math, science 4 additional academic credits4 additional academic credits

Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net “Prospective Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net “Prospective Student Athletes” for more information.Student Athletes” for more information.

Bright Futures Bright Futures ScholarshipsScholarships Academic Scholars AwardAcademic Scholars Award --Pays percentage of tuition at a Pays percentage of tuition at a

Florida public or private institution. Florida public or private institution. Requirements:Requirements: 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1270 SAT or 28 ACT and 75 hours of academic credits), 1270 SAT or 28 ACT and 75 hours of community service.community service.

Florida Medallion Scholars AwardFlorida Medallion Scholars Award - - Pays percentage of Pays percentage of tuition at a Florida public or private institution.tuition at a Florida public or private institution.Requirements:Requirements: 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) and 970 SAT or 20 ACTcredits) and 970 SAT or 20 ACT

16 required academic credits include:16 required academic credits include:4 English4 English4 Math (Algebra I level and higher) 4 Math (Algebra I level and higher) Algebra IA & Algebra IA &

IB = 1 creditIB = 1 credit3 Science3 Science3 Social Science3 Social Science2 Foreign Language (in the same language)2 Foreign Language (in the same language)

Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester.25 per semester for honors, AP and for honors, AP and DEDE

courses with a “C” or higher. Advanced foreign language is not honors for BF.courses with a “C” or higher. Advanced foreign language is not honors for BF.

Gold Seal Vocational Gold Seal Vocational ProgramsPrograms Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars AwardFlorida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - - Pays percentage of tuition Pays percentage of tuition

at a Florida public or private institution. (2 year scholarship)at a Florida public or private institution. (2 year scholarship)RequirementsRequirements: 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for : 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program and a graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading & math, ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading & Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra) Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra)

TV Productions ITV Productions ITV Productions IITV Productions IITV Productions IIITV Productions III

Culinary Arts ICulinary Arts I DCT IDCT ICulinary Arts IICulinary Arts II DCT IIDCT IICulinary Arts IIICulinary Arts III DCT IIIDCT III

Engineering Technology IEngineering Technology I BST IBST IEngineering Technology IIEngineering Technology II Web Design IWeb Design IEngineering Technology IIIEngineering Technology III Web Design IIWeb Design II

Communication Technology ICommunication Technology I Criminal Justice ICriminal Justice ICommunication Technology IICommunication Technology II Criminal Justice IICriminal Justice IICommunication Technology IIICommunication Technology III Criminal Justice IIICriminal Justice III

****** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.Bulletin.

ePEP- Personal Education ePEP- Personal Education PlannerPlanner

Did you know that the courses you’re taking right now may affect how Did you know that the courses you’re taking right now may affect how much money you make as an adult? Hard to believe, but it’s true. much money you make as an adult? Hard to believe, but it’s true.

By age 27, people who took rigorous courses in high school earned 13.1 By age 27, people who took rigorous courses in high school earned 13.1 percent more money than students who didn’t--whether they went to percent more money than students who didn’t--whether they went to college or not.college or not.

College graduates make 66 percent more in wages than workers with only College graduates make 66 percent more in wages than workers with only a high school education. A college degree is not a requirement, but some a high school education. A college degree is not a requirement, but some sort of post secondary professional training is!sort of post secondary professional training is!

College admissions officers say that student success in the most College admissions officers say that student success in the most challenging high school courses available is the single most important challenging high school courses available is the single most important factor in getting admitted to college.factor in getting admitted to college.

If you aren’t sure which courses to take or what you might want to do If you aren’t sure which courses to take or what you might want to do after high school, Florida’s one-stop student advising website at after high school, Florida’s one-stop student advising website at www.FACTS.org can help. There’s a special section just for high school www.FACTS.org can help. There’s a special section just for high school students. students.

You can:You can: See what options you have for courses during each year of high school.See what options you have for courses during each year of high school. See your high school transcript and find out whether you’re taking the right See your high school transcript and find out whether you’re taking the right

courses to graduate.courses to graduate. Check out different careers and see what kind of education or training is Check out different careers and see what kind of education or training is

required.required. See what courses will make you eligible to go to college or to win a Bright See what courses will make you eligible to go to college or to win a Bright

Futures scholarship to help pay for college.Futures scholarship to help pay for college. Plan your courses for each year of high school, so they lead you where you Plan your courses for each year of high school, so they lead you where you

want to go.want to go.

You owe it to yourself to make informed choices about your education. It’s You owe it to yourself to make informed choices about your education. It’s youryour

future. Don’t leave it to chance. Log on at FACTS.org today! future. Don’t leave it to chance. Log on at FACTS.org today!

Bright Futures and State University System Bright Futures and State University System Course Requirements Evaluation Tracking Course Requirements Evaluation Tracking

ToolsTools on on www.FACTS.ORGwww.FACTS.ORG

FACTS.orgFACTS.org offers exciting options for students offers exciting options for students and parents to compare transcript information and parents to compare transcript information to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, college admissions requirements and more. college admissions requirements and more.

This is not an official application or notice of This is not an official application or notice of award/admissions.award/admissions.

It is only as accurate at the records are on the It is only as accurate at the records are on the date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year).date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year).

Action Plan For Freshmen:Action Plan For Freshmen: Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and begin

to formulate a plan for 10to formulate a plan for 10thth grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum but maintain a balance.but maintain a balance.

Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc.folder with activities, awards, etc.

Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of underclassmen opportunities have been available in the guidance underclassmen opportunities have been available in the guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. Available on our office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. Available on our web site.web site.

Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend FACTS.orgRecommend FACTS.org

Choices PlannerChoices Planner and CollegeBoard's and CollegeBoard's MyRoadMyRoad programs at programs at www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad.www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad.

Visit schools.Visit schools.

Take the PSAT as a 10Take the PSAT as a 10thth grader in October 2010. grader in October 2010.

FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year. FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year.

SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.

Helpful WebsitesHelpful Websites www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.uswww.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us www.FACTS.orgwww.FACTS.org www.florida.echoices.comwww.florida.echoices.com www.firn.edu/doe/brfuturewww.firn.edu/doe/brfuture www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.orgwww.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com www.act.orgwww.act.org www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com www.scholaraid.comwww.scholaraid.com www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov www.review.comwww.review.com www.collegequest.comwww.collegequest.com

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