SOPHOMORE CLASS VISITS

Spanish River Community High School

October, 2011

Guidance Department

MEET THE COUNSELORS

• ALL 9th grade Mrs. Rockwell

• A-F Mrs. Freedman

• G-Li Mrs. Loyacona(and ESE Students)

• Lo-Se Mrs. Towers

• Sh-Z Mrs. BarryGuidance Coordinator

Class of 2014 GOAL:

Graduation Requirements

• English - 4 credits• Math - 4 credits • Science - 3 credits • Social Studies - 3 credits• HOPE/Physical Education - 1 credit• Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit • Electives – 8 credits

F C A TReading

300 passing score required

EOC’sMath

Grade Point Average (GPA)

2.0 GPA in all creditsattempted for

Graduation

Many colleges require 3.0 and higher for admission

COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT

• 20 HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIRED• FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE

OFFICE• COMMUNITY SERVICE MUST BE TURNED

IN BEFORE Dec. 1 SENIOR YEAR• Keep in mind that MOST Scholarships

including Bright Futures will require 75 hours or more.

COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCES

Meet our College Planning Resource

MRS. MURSTEIN

Make an appointment in the Guidance Office

Career exploration materials are located in the Media Center.

Printed Materials

Internet Resources

Vocational Programs at SRCHS

Work-Experience Program (DCT/DECA)

PSAT

• PSAT scores will arrive in December• Review scores to study for next PSAT Junior

year for Scholarship possibilities—October– Identify weaknesses to study– Plan dates for SAT and ACT in Junior year

• Take SAT and ACT in Spring of Junior year

PSAT TOOLS

• Code provided on PSAT score report• Access www.collegeboard.com• MyRoad for career planning• Quickstart for college planning

GRADE VALUES

• A=4• B=3• C=2• D=1• F=0

CALCULATE YOUR GRADES

• Quarter 1 = 40% A• Quarter 2 = 40% B• Exam = 20% A• Total 18 points• Divide by 5 3.6• Semester grade A

CALCULATE YOUR GRADES

• Quarter 1 = 40% A• Quarter 2 = 40% B• Exam = 20% B• Total 16 points• Divide by 5 3.4• Semester grade B

Do you understand how to calculate semester grades now?

CALCULATE YOUR GRADES

• Quarter 1 = 40% F• Quarter 2 = 40% C• Exam = 20% C• Total 6 points• Divide by 5 1.2• Semester grade D

Grade Forgiveness

How can I make up Semester grades of D’s and F’s…

•FLVS•E2020- Credit Lab

GRADES and ATTENDANCE

• Students who have more than 10 absences per semester must pass at least one nine-week grading period and the semester exam to earn credit.

• This applies to both excused and unexcused absences.

GPA and HPA

• GPA – grade point average• HPA - honor point average

–Honors Advanced Placement–A = 4.5 A = 6.0–B = 3.375 B = 4.5–C = 2.25 C = 3.0–D = 1.125 D = 1.5

• Bright Futures and Universities review HPA

INTERNET RESOURCES

Websites for Smart SharksCollegeboard.com/studentFACTS.org

SEMESTER EXAMS

• Count 20% of semester grade• 2-hour exams at the end of 2nd

quarter

• STUDY consistently• Don’t wait until the night

before!

Handouts

• Community Service• Smart Sharks Websites/Facts.org• NEXT Magazine