Academic Success Strategies for High School Students
Academic success strategies for high school students include meeting graduation course requirements, maintaining a specific GPA, engaging in extracurricular activities, building academic skills like time management and growth mindset, and participating in community service. These strategies aim to help students excel academically, prepare for college or career paths, and develop vital life skills for their future.
- Academic Success
- High School Students
- Graduation Requirements
- Extracurricular Activities
- Community Service
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Duval County Graduation Course Requirements 24 credits 4-English 4-Math Alg I, Geo, + 2 math 3-Science Bio, + 2 science 3-Social Studies World History, US History, Gov/Econ 2-World Language Must be in same language 1-Practical or Performing Fine Art* 1- HOPE 6-Electives* 2.0 unweighted GPA Pass ELA FSA Grade 10 Pass the Algebra 1 EOC Complete one online high school course
Meet with Your Counselor Scheduling a meeting Scan QR codes around campus or in the Counseling Office DA website to book an appointment How we can help Academic Skills College/Career Planning Social/Emotional Development Map out High School Curriculum Rigorous coursework and balance
Grade Point Average Re-calculated, Academic GPA Includes half of an extra quality point for each academic honors course, whole extra point for AP, DE) State University Schools in Florida (other colleges recalculate based on their unique formulas) State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale) Florida Bright Futures GPA Uses specific courses and includes half of an extra quality point for each honors, AP, or DE course. District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)
Building Academic Skills Building Academic Skills Time Management Modeling how we manage our time Open-ended questions Prioritization Study Skills Study each night by reading notes Diffused thinking vs. cramming Create a study goal for each session Create a study group Have your student teach you what they have learned
Building Academic Skills Build a Growth Mindset Growth mindset is a belief that a person s abilities and intelligence can be developed through practice, hard work, dedication, and motivation. Best Practices for Absences Email your teachers Schedule a time to retake any quizzes or tests you may have missed. Submit any outstanding assignments. Check their Teams, website, or Focus to find out what the upcoming homework assignment is. Turn in a note for an excused absence to the front desk.
Extracurricular Activities Community Service What activities are going to give you a meaningful experience? Dedicated involvement over time Students taking on leadership opportunities Club List on the DA website Internships and summer programs Create a goal of completing at least 25-50 hours each school year Find service opportunities that interest you You can even connect your service to career exploration Check School Counseling Teams and Instagram for opportunities
College Exploration Attend the College Fairs Go on virtual or in person college tours College Representative in Cafeteria Pre-College Programs Research courses within a major Resources: Fiske Guide Big Future CollegeEd College Essay Guy Social Media- Facebook groups
How Can Parents/Guardian Help? Develop a financial plan Get to know the financial aid process Searching for scholarships Have discussions about what is feasible Create a college savings account Empower student s voice Encourage extracurricular and community service exploration. Student should reach out to college admissions officers. Build boundaries around discussions of college Find the Best fit Values GPA & Test Scores Major
Thank you! DA School Counseling Department
