W I N T E R P A R K H I G H S C H O O L
SOPHOMORE PRESENTATION
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• 4.0 – I know how to be prepared for my junior/senior year and life after high school.
• 3.0 – I know what I need to accomplish to be prepared for junior/senior year and life after high school.
• 2.0 – I know some of the things I need to be prepared for success my junior/senior year and life after high school.
• 1.0 – I don’t know what I need to be prepared for success my junior/senior year and life after high school.
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW CAN I BEST PREPARE FOR MY JUNIOR & SENIOR YEAR AND LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELORSMs. Olivera: A-Cl
Ms. French: Co-Go
Ms. Ducharme: Gr-Li
Ms. Baker: Lo-Pe
Ms. Curry: Ph-S
Ms. Johnson: T-Z + VC and
UCF Dual Enrollment
Courses General Requirements for High School Graduation
English 4 credits
Mathematics 4 credits (one must be Algebra I and one must be Geometry)
Science 3 credits (one must be Biology I)
Social Studies 1 credit World History1 credit U.S. History.5 credit U.S. Government.5 credit Economics
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STATE OF FLORIDA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
24 Credit Standard High School Diploma
Courses General Requirements for High School Graduation
Foreign Language Not required for High School Graduation; 2 credits required for admission into most 4-year Colleges and Universities; 4 credits for selective Colleges and Universities
Practical Arts/Performing Fine Arts 1 credit
Physical Education 1 credit of HOPE
Electives 8 credits5
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONT’DAll Students must complete one online course to graduate
2.0 Unweighted GPA to graduate
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GPA REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Grade Range Unweighted Weighted Honors
Weighted AP & Dual Enrollment
90-100 = A 4.0 5.0 6.0
80-89 = B 3.0 4.0 5.0
70-79 = C 2.0 3.0 4.0
60-69 = D 1.0 1.0 1.0
Below 59 = F 0.0 0.0 0.0
Level 3 or higher on 10th Grade FSA ELA
Reading and Writing Combined
Practice Tests: www.fsaassessments.org
Alternative Tests:
SAT: 430 (Reading + Writing) OR 24 on Reading Subtest
ACT: 19
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READING ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION
Earn a Level 3 or higher on the Algebra I EOC OR
97 the PERT Math Exam
• Saturday School Algebra 1 EOC/PERT Prep (Saturdays 9-12) Registration forms in the front office
Transportation provided8
MATH ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION
• Summer School
• Orange County Virtual School
• Edgenuity Lab
(Not NCAA Approved)
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CREDIT RECOVERY/GRADE FORGIVENESS OPTIONS
WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING?
Academics• Talk to your teacher
• Talk to your school counselor• Saturday School (Saturdays 9-12, transportation provided)
• Tutoring during lunches and after school Tuesdays and Thursdays
Personal• Talk to your school counselor
• CHILL Counseling• Outside Counseling resources
• Mentoring Program• SAFE Coordinator
• School Nurse Practitioner
• Requirements are subject to change at any time• New Community Service Forms Required- WPHS Guidance website• Please note that Bright Futures calculates the GPA of your core classes (English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, World Language)• www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org – Bright Futures, among other state scholarships
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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPAcademic Scholars Medallion Scholars Gold Seal Vocational
Weighted GPA 3.5 Weighted GPA 3.0 Weighted GPA 3.0
Test Scores: SAT: 1290ACT: 29
Test Scores: SAT: 1170ACT: 26
Test Scores: SAT: 880ACT:E-17,R-19,M-19PERT:R-106,W-103,M-114
Service Hours: 100 Service Hours: 75 Service Hours: 75
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE AT WPHS FOR FREE!
• www.valenciacollege.edu/dual
• 3.0 Weighted GPA for Seniors (Must be 3.0 Unweighted for all other grades)
• College Ready Scores (FSA/Alg EOC, PERT, SAT/ACT)
• Must turn in application to Ms. Johnson at WPHS, DE Counselor
• May take up to 4 classes per semester
• Listen to announcements & check WPHS website for Deadlines/Registration (February 26-April 6, 2018)
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UCF DUAL ENROLLMENT• 3.8 Core GPA
• College Ready Test ScoreACT 26 composite
SAT 1270 composite
• Enrollment process handled through UCF
• May take 2 classes per semester (unless you apply Early Admission-full time)
• Junior or Senior
Apply online:
• http://fyae.sdes.ucf.edu/early/
• The deadlines to apply for admission are:
March 1 for SummerMay 1 for Fall
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• 3.6 unweighted GPA
• Junior or Senior
• One of the following test scores:
SAT 1100
PSAT 1130
ACT 22
• Application open now-May 11
• Apply online
http://dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu/
• Online Courses
• 2 courses per semester
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CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT• www.orangetechcollege.net
• 2.0 unweighted GPA
• Most courses are honors or AP weighted
• Industry Certification
• Free transportation to OTC from WPHS
• Articulation to Valencia State College for some programs
• Contact: [email protected] 313
• WP Programs
o Administrative Office Specialist
o CNC Production Specialist
o Computer Systems and Information Technology
o Hemodialysis Technician
o Hotel and Resort Business management (Lodging Operations)
o Medical Administrative Specialist
o Medical Assisting
o Pharmacy Technician
o Web Development
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• Public Universities
• Private Colleges
• State Colleges
• Career & Technical Education Centers
• Military
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OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
• Start Your College Search – Start with you: Make lists of your abilities, preferences & personal qualities. List things you may want to study & do in
college.
– Explore interests and careers utilizing Naviance
• Visit the College and Career Resource Center for assistance – The Center is open for walk ins every day before, school, after school and during lunch. You must have a pass if visiting
during class time. Email Mrs. Mora if you’d like to make an appointment.
– Sign up for college visits at the College and Career Center your Junior year
• Prepare for AP® Exams – Do well on AP Exams and receive credit, advanced placement or both at most colleges for qualifying scores.
• Plan Ahead for the Summer & Senior Year – Challenge yourself with honors and AP classes, keep a rigorous schedule
– Plan summer activities early - Enrich yourself by volunteering, getting an interesting job/internship, or signing up for summer learning programs.
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• Take the ASVAB
• Check out career paths in the College and Career Room
• Search careers in Naviance
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CAREER ASSESSMENTS
• Go to Naviance on your Launchpad
1. My Assessments
2. Interesting Things About Me
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NAVIANCE TASKS TO COMPLETE TODAY