Class of 2019
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Cover Letter and Designation Letter
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Cover Letter and Designation Letter
You must bring these forms home, get
them signed by a parent or guardian,
and return them to your History
teacher or guidance counselor.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Language Arts (English)
Math
Science
Social Studies
The Arts
Physical Education (HOPE)
Electives
4 Credits
4 Credits (Algebra 1 & Geometry required)
3 Credits (Biology required)
3 Credits
1 Credit
1 Credit
8 Credits
Total Credits
24 Credits
Virtual Learning Requirement
1 “Course” must be completed online
*World Language
2 Credits for Bright Futures and
Colleges/Universities
Make sure you are scheduled to meet
these credit requirements! This includes
registration for night school, ELP, and/or
FLVS if necessary!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grade Point Average
Weighted?
2.0 Unweighted
Unweighted
Weighted
Honors
Weighted
AP/DE
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
A = 4.5 points
B = 3.5 points
C = 2.5 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
A = 5 points
B = 4 points
C = 3 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Statewide Assessments
Students MUST pass:
Students MUST participate in:
Grade 10 FSA ELA,
Algebra 1 - 30% of the final course grade.
or earn a concordant score on the SAT,
or earn a concordant score on the ACT
Geometry - 30% of the final course grade.
Algebra 1 EOC,
or earn a concordant score on the PERT
Algebra 2 - 30% of the final course grade.
Biology 1 - 30% of the final course grade.
U.S. History - 30% of the final course grade.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Diploma Designations
Scholars
Merit
• 1 credit in Algebra 2 (must pass
EOC)
• Pass the Geometry EOC
• 1 credit in statistics or equally
rigorous math
• Pass the Biology EOC (or AP exam)
• 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
• 1 credit in a course equally
rigorous to Chemistry or Physics
• Pass the US History EOC (or AP
• Attain one or more industry
certifications from the established
list.
exam)
• 2 credits in same World Language
• At least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE, or
dual enrollment
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit Recovery and Grade Forgiveness
There are various ways to
recover a credit or fix a grade:
1. Night School
2. Extended Learning
Program (ELP)
3. Florida Virtual School
(FLVS)
4. Pinellas Virtual School
(PVS)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Tutoring Availability
Getting help with course
work is always a good
idea – no matter when
it happens. However,
starting early to work
regularly with a tutor –
especially for a difficult
subject – can make a
significant difference.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
or in other words…MONEY!
Local
PEFSA
Pinellas County
FFAA
State
Florida
FAFSA
Federal
United States
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Bright Futures:
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
awards $103.00 per Credit Hour
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
awards $77.00 per Credit Hour
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (GSV)
awards $39-48.00 per Credit Hour
Financial Aid & Scholarships
STATE
What should you be doing as a Sophomore
for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program?
1. Start your volunteer paperwork for community service hours if
you haven’t already.
2. Earn the highest grades possible in your academic core
courses.
3. Read about eligibility requirements:
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
4. Visit www.floridashines.org to view your Bright Futures
Evaluation.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
STATE
“Wait, how do I get the
Bright Futures volunteer paperwork?”
Visit the OFHS website
and click on the
“Guidance” link under
“Resources.”
Click on “Seminars &
Resources” then scroll
down until you see the
“Community Service
Paperwork” link.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
STATE
Community Service Hours
Bright Futures:
Florida Academic Scholars
100 hours
Florida Medallion Scholars
75 hours
Florida Gold Seal Vocational
30 hours
Financial Aid & Scholarships
STATE
FloridaShines
To view your Bright
Futures eligibility,
please visit
FloridaShines,
www.floridashines.org.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
STATE
Please fill this slip out now.
We will come around to collect it.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
STATE
PCSB Office of Financial Aid
The Pinellas County
Schools’ Office of Financial
Aid offers many helpful
links regarding financial
and post-secondary
planning, such as
Scholarship Opportunities.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
LOCAL
St. Petersburg College
High School Programs
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
Dual Enrollment
St. Petersburg College offers college classes to qualified high school students in Pinellas County at
no charge! These courses give students credits toward a high school diploma and a college
degree. Courses are available on SPC campuses and some local high school campuses.
Who is eligible?
 Students enrolled in grades 6-12 in Pinellas County public schools, private schools and homeeducation programs, and who meet the qualifying high school GPA and College Placement Test
score requirements.
What's required to enroll?
 For academic courses, a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or a 3.0 in the subject area to be
studied at SPC.
 For technical courses, a 2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or a 2.0 in the subject area to be
studied at SPC.
 Satisfactory scores on the PERT or SAT/ACT.
Contact your counselor to see if you are eligible to take Dual Enrollment classes at SPC!
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
Early College
The Early College program offers free college classes that
also fulfill high school graduation requirements. Courses
are only available on SPC campuses.
Application Deadline?
February 10, 2017
Visit http://www.spcollege.edu/central/earlycollege/ for
eligibility details and contact your counselor to apply to the
Early College Program at SPC.
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What are you doing AFTER high school?
Checklists & Timelines
Planning
The SUS Matrix
The FL College System
Florida's colleges remain the primary point of access to higher education in
Florida, with 65 percent of the state's high school graduates pursuing
postsecondary education beginning at one of Florida’s 28 colleges.
The 28 state colleges offer career-related certificates and two-year
associate degrees that prepare students to transfer to a bachelor’s degree
program or to enter jobs requiring specific skills. Many also offer
baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields.
Florida College System institutions have an open door policy. This means
students will be admitted to an associate degree program.
The Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida
The Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF) is a diverse
association of 30 private, not-for-profit, higher education institutions. All
are based in Florida and accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges & Schools (SACS). They serve more than 150,000 degree –
seeking students.
Nonpublic Postsecondary Schools/Colleges
There are also numerous institutions that have met the requirements of
the Commission for Independent Education to operate a nonpublic
postsecondary school/college in the state of Florida.
The Military
When it comes to learning about the Military, knowing where to start your
research may seem daunting. Don't worry — Today’s Military is there to
help.
The first steps to considering service include understanding the Military's
basic entrance requirements, exploring the different Service branches and
deciding between enlisted and officer career paths.
Today's Military overview pages show the various stages of a military
career, from the joining process to training, working and taking advantage
of military benefits.
Testing:
SAT
ACT
ASVAB
PERT
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information
Planners
Check our website first and then
e-mail your counselor with
any questions or fill out a
“Request to See Counselor” slip!
Mrs. Nymark A-G
nymarkk@pcsb.org
Ms. Jackson H-O
jacksontw@pcsb.org
Ms. Polizzi P-Z
polizzie@pcsb.org
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Class of 2019