Graduation

24 credits*
Requirements

2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass Grade 10 FSA ELA
Pass Algebra 1 EOC
Take one on-line high school course

Graduation Requirements

24 credits
4-English
4-Math (taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter) Algebra I,
Geometry, + 2
3-Science
Biology, 2 sciences
3-Social Studies
World History, American History, Economics, American Gov
2-Foreign Language
must be in same world language
1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*
1- HOPE
6-Electives*
*includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal

11th Grade Checklist

Meet with your counselor!
Study junior year grades are important
Register to take the October 14 PSAT sign up $15
Take the SAT and ACT in the spring www.collegeboard.com,

www.act.org
College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores
College Fair October 10
Continue activities /community service and document
NAVIANCE
Know the steps for applying to college:
Write Essays
Prepare Resume
Letters of Recommendation

Check academic and bright futures progress at www.flvc.org

Academic Histories &

Transcripts
Academic histories and transcripts:
biographical Information
official record of high school work
cumulative: 9th - 12th grades(8th grade if HS
course); all courses and final averages count
weighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY
Transcripts only:
senior schedule
rank in class
community service hours
test results

Grade Point Average

State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale)
District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)
Re-calculated, Academic GPA (includes half of an

extra quality point for each academic honors

course, whole extra point for AP, DE) State
University Schools in Florida

Florida Bright Futures GPA (uses specific courses

and includes half of an extra quality point for each

honors, AP, or DE course). Go to www.flvc.org

Community Service & Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities and community service are hot

items! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most

important (includes summer before ninth grade)
submit all documentation to Mr. Vetch or Mr. Raeford
(make copies to keep for your records)
turn in each verification form for all service completed to
date by end of the first 9 weeks
obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming community
service from guidance (counselor corner lunch table)
What kind of activities are important?
Quality participation in one or few activities
Service to the community volunteering
Service and involvement in the school
Leadership and/or significant contributions

Bright Futures Scholarship

Program
Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships senior year at

www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Must meet minimum requirements for academic GPA,

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) - 3.5 weighted Academic GPA

(minimum 16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT/29 ACT

(excluding the writing section), 100 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted Academic
GPA (minimum 16 required academic credits), 1170 SAT/26
ACT (excluding the writing section) 75 hours community
service

16 college-preparatory credits and up to 2 additional

credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP

fine arts courses
Must maintain GPA in college

www.flvc.org
For Bright Futures Eligibility GPA and test

scores (community service is not listed here)

See a counselor at counselor corner OR go to the

school counseling office to see how many
community service hours you have on file

Click on Go to College, Click on Pay for

College" and proceed to Check your

eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship
Your Student Identifier Number is your social
security number followed by the x sign

THE
NEW
SAT

It is one of the most widely used

college admission tests in the U.S.
Many schools also use it for
placement and academic
counseling, as well as scholarships
and merit aid.
It helps students show colleges
what they know and what they can
do.
Its fair. The questions are rigorously
researched and tested to make sure
students from all backgrounds who
have equal levels of preparation have
an equal chance to do well.

THE
NEW
SAT

More focused, clear, and useful.

Better reflects the work
students
are doing in school.
Better measures the skills
and knowledge needed to be
ready
for college and career.
Connects students with
opportunities, including free
practice tools on Khan Academy
and college application fee waivers
for income-eligible students.

2015-16 Test Dates

SAT TEST DATES

WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG

*COST: $54.50 (Reading & Math and Essay)- October 2015-Januaary 2016

*COST $43.00 (NEW Redesigned SAT)- March 2016 and thereafter

Test Date
Oct 3, 2015
Nov 7, 2015
Dec 5, 2015
Jan 23, 2016
March 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016

Registration Deadline
Sept 3, 2015
Sept 22 , 2015
Oct 9, 2015
Oct27, 2015
Nov 5, 2015
Nov 23, 2015
Dec 28, 2015
Jan 12, 2016
Feb 5, 2016
Feb 23, 2016
April 8, 2016
April 26, 2016
May 5, 2016
May 25, 2016

ACT TEST DATES

(Late Fee Required)

WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG

*COST: $39.50 (Reading & Math)/$56.50 with Writing Option

Test Date
Oct 24, 2015
Dec 12, 2015
Feb 6, 2016
April 9, 2016
June 11, 2016

Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
Sept 18, 2015
Sept 19Oct 2, 2015
Nov 6, 2015
Nov 720, 2015
Jan 8, 2016
Jan 915, 2016
March 4, 2016
March 518, 2016
May 6, 2016
May 720, 2016

THE NEW SAT

New SAT
Total testing time:
3 hours (+50 minutes if taking the SAT with Essay)
2 sections (3 with SAT Essay):
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math
Essay: Optional
No penalty for guessing
Score scale: 400 to 1600;
Essay scored separately

SAT FEE WAIVERS WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO USE WITH EITHER VERSION OF THE SAT.

ABOUT THE
NEW SAT
Rights-only
scoring

Students earn points

for each correct answer.
Theres no penalty
for guessing.
Students are encouraged to read
each question and select the
answer they think is best.

ABOUT THE
NEW SAT

The new SAT focuses on words

students are most likely to use
again throughout college and
career.
Students wont see words like
prevaricate or sagacious.

No
obscure
vocabulary

They will need to understand

how
words like synthesis or
alleviate
are used in context.

ABOUT THE
NEW SAT

Focuses on the math skills

most widely used in college and
career.
Most questions are multiple
choice.

More
focused
math

Calculators are allowed on only

one section. Some questions are
easier to solve without a calculator.

ABOUT THE
NEW SAT
Analysis,
not
opinion

The SAT Essay will ask students to read

a passage and:
Provide a written analysis of the
text.
Use critical reasoning skills to
show how the author builds an
argument.
Use evidence from the text to
support their analysis.
Students should check individual
college websites to see if schools
theyre interested in require the SAT
Essay.

ABOUT THE
NEW SAT

Free Official SAT Practice on Khan

Academy created in partnership with
the College Board.

satpractice.org

Free
world-class
test practice
for all

Personalized practice pathways

provided to each student.
Full-length practice tests and
thousands of sample questions.
Accessible through any
computer with Internet access.
Materials also available to print.

THE SAT
HAS BEEN
REDESIGNED,
BUT WHAT
ABOUT THE
PSAT/NMSQT
AND PSAT 8/9?

THE
REDESIGNED
PSAT/NMSQT

Aligned with the new SAT; common

score scale with the SAT and PSAT 8/9.
October 2015 is the first
administration. The PSAT 10 (the
same test as the PSAT/NMSQT) is
administered to sophomores in the
spring.
More scholarship opportunities,
connections to challenging course
work, and access to fee waivers.
Tightly aligned with the SAT and
PSAT/NMSQT; common score scale.
Establishes a baseline for college
and career readiness as students
enter high school.
Offered in the fall and spring.

STUDENTS SHOULD TALK TO THEIR SCHOOL COUNSELOR IF THEYRE INTERESTED IN TAKING THE PSAT/NMSQT.