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2015-2016 Graduate Information Night!

How we are different from a traditional high school:  Focus on diploma requirements, not electives  Flexibility to take portions of classes needed  Part-time schedules for students who do not need 8 full credits  Virtual classes may be necessary depending on your situation

Who to Contact… School Contact BTS Site Dean Counselor Number A. Philip Ms. Harley Ms. Warren 904-924- Randolph x198 x257 3011 Bridge Ms. Holmes- Ms. Morris 904-520- Main Jones 904-701-3073 7640 Campus Mr. Copeland Ms. Farjian 904-693- Ed White x2335 X2335 7620 Ms. Farmer 904-630- Jackson Dr. Williams X503 6950 Ms. Taylor Ms. Blackwell 904-924- Raines X184 or 251 x271 3049 Ms. McGee Ms. Owens 904-924- Ribault x1153 x1158 3092 Ms. Cohen Ms. Morris 904-573- Westside x1091 904-701-3073 1170 Mr. Dukes Ms. Negron 904-739- Wolfson x299 x288 5265 To request Transcripts, please contact Ms. Logan at the Main Campus x 1005.

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18 vs 24 Credit Diploma  Both are accepted as a full diploma by the military, community colleges, universities, and employers  The only limitation of the 18 credit diploma is when students do not take their 2 credits of World Language (some Universities require this for admissions)  The biggest difference is a lot of extra electives  By having students on an 18 credit diploma program- we have more flexibility to work with their GPA if needed

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English- 4.0 credits English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 Math – 4.0 credits Algebra I Algebra 2 Geometry Math for Readiness* Science- 3.0 credits Biology 1 Marine Science* Environmental Science* Social Studies- 3.0 credits World History US History Am. Government (0.5 cr) Economics (0.5 cr) Performing or Fine Arts Intro to Info Tech* Electives 3.0 Elective Credits *other classes can fulfill this requirement, these are the courses offered through BTS

English- 4.0 credits English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 Math – 4.0 credits Algebra I Algebra 2 Geometry Math for Readiness* Science- 3.0 credits Biology 1 Marine Science* Environmental Science* Social Studies- 3.0 credits World History US History Am. Government (0.5 cr) Economics (0.5 cr) Performing or Fine Arts Intro to Info Tech* Health/PE HOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education) World Language 2.0 credits in the same language Electives 6.0 Elective Credits *other classes can fulfill this requirement, these are the courses offered through BTS **One full course must be completed virtually in order to receive the 24 credit diploma (all 1112 cohort members and later). You may take a course online that meets both a specific subject area requirement and the virtual requirement.

How to Calculate Your Un-weighted Cumulative GPA - Only Final Averages (when credits are earned) are used to calculate your graduation GPA - Each final grade is worth quality points (A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, F=0 points) 1) For each final semester average multiply that by the amount of credit earned for that course (grade of A= 4 quality points for a 0.5 credit course; 4x0.5=2 quality points earned) 2) Add up all the quality points earned and divide by the number of credits attempted This is your GPA for that semester. To calculate your cumulative GPA follow the same steps with every semester of high school courses you have attempted. Be sure to include any high school courses taken in middle school. *this is not the same GPA used by colleges/universities to determine admissions. They recalculate your GPA using only specific classes. Colleges/universities may not all do this the same way so check with each one for which you are applying **Florida Bright Futures does not use this GPA. Go to http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ for those details ***NCAA uses a different formula to determine eligibility. Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org for details

Your Cumulative GPA to meet graduation requirements includes every high school course you have ever attempted. Here is an example: Course Semester Final Qty Points Credit Credit /Term Grade Earned Attempted Earned English 1 1 F 0.0 x 0.5 = 0 0.5 0.0 English 1 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Algebra I Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0 Biology Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0 World History 1 D 1.0 x 0.5 = 0.5 0.5 0.5 World History 2 D 1.0 x 0.5 = 0.5 0.5 0.5 Intro to Info Tech 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Intro to Info Tech 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Int. Reading 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Int. Reading 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Marine Science 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Marine Science 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 US History Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0 Quality Points Earned = 14.0 Total Credits Attempted = 8.0 Cumulative GPA = 1.75

Another Example: Course Semester Final Qty Points Credit Credit /Term Grade Earned Attempted Earned English 1 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 English 1 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Algebra I Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0 Biology Full year B 3.0 x 1.0 = 3.0 1.0 1.0 World History 1 B 3.0 x 0.5 = 1.5 0.5 0.5 World History 2 B 3.0 x 0.5 = 1.5 0.5 0.5 Intro to Info Tech 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Intro to Info Tech 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Int. Reading 1 A 4.0 x 0.5 = 2.0 0.5 0.5 Int. Reading 2 A 4.0 x 0.5 = 2.0 0.5 0.5 Marine Science 1 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 Marine Science 2 C 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 0.5 0.5 US History Full year C 2.0 x 1.0 = 2.0 1.0 1.0 Quality Points Earned = 20.0 Total Credits Attempted = 8.0 Cumulative GPA = 2.5

State Graduation State Reading Graduation Assessments Math Assessments 9 th Assessmen ACT Reading Concordant SAT Reading Concordant grad t(s) that ACT Math Concordant SAT Math Concordant e must be (Reading & Writing) 10 th Grade FSA ELA PERT Comparative FCAT 2.0 Reading entry passed Algebra 1 EOC FCAT Reading year 24 Credit FCAT Math and 18 credit 2013 10th Grade TBA TBA TBA 399 97 - FSA ELA 2014 (Reading/ and Writing) there Algebra 1 after EOC 2011 Grade 10 245 430 19 399 97 -12 FCAT 2.0 to Reading Algebra 1 2012 EOC -13 2010 Grade 10 245 430 19 -11 FCAT 2.0 Reading

BTS School Counselors will assist students to register for the December 12 th and February 6 th ACT  Eligible students may use 2 fee waivers  If we register you using one of your fee waivers and you don’t show up or are not admitted to testing, you have lost that waiver  Test registration is $39.50 for each testing date

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Potential Graduate means that you are scheduled to take all of your diploma requirements this year. You may graduate in June or August IF you pass all of your classes, pass your required assessments and have at least a 2.0 GPA!

June Commencement Ceremony – all requirements must be complete by May 24 th August Commencement Ceremony – all requirements must be complete by July 29 th

18 credit 24 credit Option Option 5 credits, 5 credits, including 1 including 1 10 English or 1 math English or 1 math 12 credits, 12 credits, including 2 including 2 English and any English and any 11 combination of 2 math combination of or science 2 math or science 18 credits, 12 credits, including 3 including 3 English and any English and any 12 combination of 4 math combination of or science & 1.5 GPA or 4 math and above science All Potential Graduates who successfully pass their 1 st semester courses will be promoted to 12 th grade at the end of the 1 st semester.

June Commencement:  Need 8 or less credits  If a student needs 8-10 credits to fulfill diploma requirements, they can take the additional courses on Florida Virtual School during their own time. See your School Counselor for approval  Finish all coursework by May 24 th  Any virtual coursework completed by May 13 th August Commencement :  Need 8-10 credits  Will take 1 or 2 credits during summer school  Finish all coursework by July 29 th

Credits + GPA = Certificate of Completion Credits + GPA + Test Scores = Diploma

Any potential graduate who has a class 3 offense or higher will NOT be allowed to participate in the Commencement Ceremony or any other school related activities. No refunds will be granted for any school activities that have already been paid for in this instance. Any Alcohol or Drug related offense will require successful completion of the Night Time Substance Abuse Program.