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Jones High School Scheduling for Success Graduation Requirements Curriculum Celebration: Jan. 22 @ 6pm

Guidance Department Counselors: 9 th –12 th A-D: Mrs. Wells-Harris 9 th -12 th E-J: Mrs. Campbell 9 th -12 th K-Q: Ms. Gordon 9 th -12 th R-Z: Mrs. T Jones Safe Coordinator: Ms. Knauth Social Worker: Ms. Kaissar

Medical Magnet & IB programs Medical Magnet Coordinator: Mrs. Wells-Harris IB coordinator: Mrs. Brown Applications due Feb. 15 go to www.ocps.net > School Choice Magnet Fair: January 22; 6-8pm

CTE: Career Technical Education Mr. Tarantur: CTE Coordinator Engineering Culinary Arts Agriculture Video Productions Off campus Dual Enrollment: 11th & 12th grade Find out more... Curriculum Night: Jan. 22 @ 6pm

Extracurricular Programs Performing Arts- Marching Band, Chorus Fine Arts- Art Club Athletics Student Government Association (SGA) Yearbook National Honor Society (NHS) & Beta Club Future Farmers of America (FFA) Science Club Engineering Club…. and so much more!

High School Graduation Requirements • • • • • •

Ok, what classes are needed to graduate from high school? Subject Credits Needed English 4 Math 4 • Algebra 1 (1) • Geometry (1) • Math (1) • Math (1) Science 3 • Chemistry (1) • Biology (1) • Science (1) Social Studies 3 • World History (1) • United States History (1) • United States Government (.5) • Economics (.5) * HOPE 1 *HOPE Waiver = 2yrs ROTC Fine, Performing or Practical Arts 1 ( Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Speech ) Online Course 1 8 Other Electives

Do I need to pass an EOC? What score do I need to pass EOC Assessments ? 1. Algebra 1 (489) Level 3 2. Geometry (396) 30% of final grade 3. Biology (395) 30% of final grade 4. United States History (397) 30% final grade

I thought we were done with Testing ! • FSA -Florida Standards Assessment that you must pass in 10 th grade as a graduation requirement. • Also, your scores on FSA are a MAJOR FACTOR in determining which classes you get to take the following year. If you do poorly on the FSA, your chances of taking AP or honors class are not going to be very good. In addition, you are required to take an Intensive Reading class.

What is a GPA and why is it important ? • GPA stands for Grade Point Average • To graduate, play sports, and/or participate in any extra-curricular activities, you must have at least a 2.0 un-weighted GPA. • Most magnet programs require you to maintain a 3.0 GPA to stay in the program.

Each letter grade you get is Example: assigned a point value: A = 4 A = 4 D = 1 B = 3 B = 3 17/7= 2.43 C = 2 F = 0 D = 1 B = 3 F = 0 A = 4 +C = 2 To figure out your GPA, 17 you add the point value for This student’s GPA is each grade and divide by 2.43 un-weighted. the total numbers of classes you are taking.

What is a credit? • Credits are the points you earn for passing a class. This is TOTALLY DIFFERENT from GPA. • Every class you take is worth either .5 or 1 credit. – Classes that last the whole year (2 semesters or August –June) are worth 1 credit. – Classes that last ½ the year (1 semester or August-January OR January-June) are worth .5 credit.

So, what classes should I take as a Freshman ? All Freshmen should take the following: 1. English 1 (Regular or Honors) 2. Math (Regular or Honors) 3. Science (Regular or Honors) 4. Social Studies Elective 5. HOPE 6. Elective 1 7. Elective 2

Florida Virtual School and Orange County Virtual School One On-line class required before graduation Full year 1 credit or Semester .5 credit • www.flvs.net/www.ocvs.ocps. net • Own time • Conducted by full time online teachers • Including regular, honors and advanced placement courses • Classes are free for Florida students

Resources • College and Career Center (preparation for college; test scores (PSAT,ACT/SAT), GPA, foreign language, etc. • Tutoring (Speak with your individual teachers). • Monitor grades through https//progressbook.ocps.net • Request an appointment with your guidance counselor.

DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS • STANDARD DIPLOMA (2.0 GPA, 24 Credits, PASSING of the FSA, AND EOC ASSESSMENTS). • “NEW-” SCHOLAR DIPLOMA ( 1 CREDIT IN ALGEBRA 2, (passing EOC), 1 CREDIT IN STATISTICS OR EQUALLY RIGOROUS MATH COURSE, 1 CREDIT IN BIOLOGY (passing EOC), 1 CREDIT IN CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICS, PASSING EOC FOR U. S. HISTORY, 2 CREDITS IN THE SAME WORLD LANGUAGE ( SPANISH/FRENCH) 1 CREDIT IN AP, ACIE, IB, or dual course. • MERIT DIPLOMA ( ATTAIN 1 OR MORE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS UNDER s. 1003.492, F.S.

SCHOLARSHIPS/ POST-SECONDARY • Colleges and Universities 2 years, 4 years • VOCATIONAL (Tech Centers or Vocational School) • WORKFORCE (Employment) • MILITARY (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines)

So, it sounds like I need to be… • VERY ORGANIZED! • High school is much easier for students who know how to use time wisely and are organized. • Remember – high school is a new beginning – start off right and success will be yours!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT There is no traffic on the extra mile Push yourself to the max Work hard now so you can play hard later Your Attitude determines your Altitude Begin with the End in Mind