WHS ADMINISTRATION • PRINCIPAL – MICHAEL BARWICK • A. P . STUDENT SERVICES – PRISCILLA TUCKER • A. P . OF CURRICULUM – SHERRY LOHMEYER • A. P . STUDENT AFFAIRS – JOHNNY GRAHAM • A.P . STUDENT AFFAIRS – LOGAN CROUCH • ATHLETIC DIRECTOR – MIKE SMITH
STUDENT SERVICES A.P . STUDENT SERVICES – PRISCILLA TUCKER A.P . OF CURRICULUM – SHERRY LOHMEYER ASSOCIATE DEAN SENIORS/JUNIORS (A-K): AMANDA CAMPER ASSOCIATE DEAN SENIORS/JUNIORS (L-Z) & DUAL ENROLLMENT: MICHELLE PEDDIE ASSOCIATE DEAN SOPHOMORES/NCAA: TIM WHEELER ASSOCIATE DEANS FRESHMAN: SONIA CLARK-ROSIER STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST: SUE HUTCHINS CAREER SPECIALIST: DALYNDA VAUSE REGISTRAR: MICHELLE AVERA GUIDANCE SECRETARY: NOREEN BRITT GUIDANCE RECEPTIONIST: CHRISTINA HALL
DOES YOUR STUDENT KNOW WHAT THEY NEED TO GRADUATE? * JUNIOR CHECK-INS HELD DECEMBER & JANUARY SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS WITH DEANS Amanda Camper Michelle Peddie amanda.camper kimberly.peddie@ @wcsb.us wcsb.us (850) 926-7125 ext. 8622 (850) 926-7125 ext. 8623
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TESTING 4 English CREDITS 24 TOTAL STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS 4 Math • GRADE 10 ELA (OR ACT/SAT CONCORDANT • Algebra 1 and Geometry are required SCORE) 3 Science • ALGEBRA 1 END-OF-COURSE (EOC) AND THE • Biology is required RESULTS CONSTITUTE THIRTY PERCENT OF THE FINAL COURSE GRADE (OR ACT/SAT/PERT 3 Social Science CONCORDANT SCORE) • World History, US History, US Government, & Economics • STUDENTS MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE EOC 1 Performing Art ASSESSMENTS, AND THE RESULTS CONSTITUTE 30 PERCENT OF THE FINAL COURSE GRADE IN 1 Physical Education THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: • BIOLOGY 1 • Must include health • GEOMETRY 8 Electives • U.S. HISTORY • Must include online course GPA-2.0 •
NCAA Examples: *New requirements Core GPA SAT ACT - Changes: 2.3 minimum GPA 3.0 620 52 DIVISION I - 16 Core Courses 2.5 820 68 4 years of English. 3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2.3 1010 86 2 years of Science 1 year of additional English, Math or Science See www.ncaa.org for complete scale 2 years of Social Science. 4 years of additional academic courses Students will have to complete the application with the Eligibility Center and submit a transcript release form to our Registrar, Mrs. Sliding Scale for Core GPA/Test score Avera. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to The SAT combined score is based on the Verbal and Math NCAA from the testing programs. sections only. *See Coach Wheeler if you have questions. ACT uses a sum score of the four sections, not the composite(average). Register: http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp The writing section is not used on SAT or ACT.
POST SECONDARY
POST SECONDARY OPTIONS WORK MILITARY VOCATIONAL SCHO HOOL 2 YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4 YEAR COLLEGE/U /UNIVERSITY
MINIMUM MUM ADMISSI SION ONS S REQUI UIREME MENTS S FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSI SITIES S IN FLORIDA • 4 Math • 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) • 4 academic electives • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of Science • 3 credits of Social Science *WHS recommends surpassing the minimum requirements! (I.e. upper level math, foreign language, additional science and social studies.) These requirements vary by college/university
STATE TE OF FLORI RIDA DA UNIVERSIT ERSITY Y SYSTEM EM MINIMUM STANDARDS 3.0 RECALCULATED ACADEMIC GPA, PLUS SAT OR ACT OR 2.5 – 2.99 RECALCULATED ACADEMIC GPA, PLUS AT LEAST A MINIMUM SCORE IN ALL THREE SECTIONS OF THE SAT OR ACT AS OUTLINED BELOW: SAT – CRITICAL READING >= 460 OR ACT – READING >= 19, SAT – MATH >= 460 OR ACT MATH >= 19, AND SAT – WRITING >= 440 OR ACT ENGLISH/WRITING >= 18.
COLLEG EGE E ADMISSIONS NS : WH WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING NG FOR? • Grades in academic courses • Strength of Curriculum and Rigor • ACT/SAT scores • Extracurricular Activities and school involvement • Leadership and Community service experiences • Essays and Letters of Recommendation (if required) • May vary depending on college- “What do YOU have to offer them?”
WHY ARE SENIOR GRADES IMPORTANT? 1. SELECTIVE COLLEGES REQUIRE 1ST SEMESTER GRADES FOR ADMISSION 2. STATE UNIVERSITIES MAY REQUEST 1ST SEMESTER GRADES BEFORE MAKING AN ADMISSION DECISION 3. ALL SCHOOLS REVIEW FINAL SENIOR GRADES AND CAN REVOKE THEIR OFFER OF ADMISSION IF ACADEMIC GRADES HAVE DECLINED SIGNIFICANTLY 4. MAY DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
WHY CHOOSE STATE/COMMUNITY COLLEGE? • May be close to home, lower cost, smaller classrooms • Admission based on Regular high school diploma. Apply by January for admissions and scholarships! • Placement tests help with level placement (i.e. college credit vs. remedial non-credit class). PERT used unless exempted by SAT/ACT scores. • SAT: 440 verbal and 550 math - ACT: 17 English, 19 reading, 21 math • PERT: Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114 (Intermediate Alg) OR 123 (College Alg) • Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful on the tests and not need remediation .
WHY CHOOSE STATE/COMMUNITY COLLEGE? Two Primary Pathways • Associate of Arts (AA) degree = guaranteed admission to state university (not necessarily university or program of your choice-) acceptance of 60 credit hours towards your BA/BS degree and junior standing. You need to know your major, pre-requisite requirements, deadlines, etc. • Associate of Science (AS) or other certificate = training programs to earn certificates for world of work .*high school vocational classes taken for college credit may only be applied to this degree. TCC’s Previews– check website for dates and times. Features information on admissions, scholarships, financial aid, • degree and workforce programs, campus activities, information on Disability Support Services, and more. Take virtual tours @ https://www.floridacollegesystem.com/colleges.aspx
SO MANY DECISIONS!! WHERE DO I START??? FLORIDASHINES HTTPS://WWW.FLORIDASHINES.ORG/
WWW.FLORIDASHINES.ORG THIS WEBSITE IS A TRACKING TOOL FOR THE FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS. THIS WEBSITE ALSO INCLUDES INFORMATION REGARDING RESOURCES FOR STUDENT ADVISING, CAREER PLANNING TOOLS, COLLEGE LOCATOR, DEGREE PROGRAM SEARCH, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, ONLINE APPLICATIONS, FINANCIAL AID AND MORE.
Big Future www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
POST SECONDARY VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS Schools with specific job training opportunities (I.e. Lively, • Aveda, Job Corps, TCC) Students earn certificates to begin career after completing • program. (Welding, Auto, Business, Air Conditioning, etc.) Lively Dual Enrollment • Often require TABE or PERT testing • Many offer financial assistance (Complete a FAFSA ) •
POST SECONDARY MILITARY • WHS offers Naval ROTC program • WHS has military recruiters representing the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines. • Great opportunities for college scholarships and job training. • Juniors are encouraged to take the ASVAB if they have an interest in joining the military.
POST SECONDARY WORK Students may enter the workforce directly following high school • graduation Consider, however, by 2020, 65 percent of all jobs in the economy will • require postsecondary education and training beyond high school. Fastest growing occupations also have highest demand for post- • secondary training (STEM, healthcare and community services Complete academy pathway while in high school • (https://cew.georgetown.edu/wpcontent/uploads/2014/11/Recovery2020.ES_.Web_.pdf)
POST SECONDARY FINANCIAL RESOURCES
COST OF EDUCATION INCLUDES: • Tuition • Fees (Health, parking, lab, tech, etc.) • Room • Board • Books • Transportation • Personal Expenses
Financial Aid Overview SOURCES OF AID: TYPES OF AID: FEDERAL GRANTS (FREE MONEY- MAY BE BASED ON NEED) STATE LOANS INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS PRIVATE SOURCES WORK STUDY FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID – EVERYONE NEEDS TO APPLY BEGINNING OCTOBER 1 ST WITH THIS EARLIER DEADLINE MANY COLLEGES ARE ALSO CREATING EARLIER FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES AT WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV . SUBMITTING AN ERROR FREE A FAFSA WILL HELP IN DETERMINING YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
FAFSA-HTTPS://FAFSA.ED.GOV
OSFA- HTTP://WWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG/
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