Timber Creek High School Junior Class of 2019 Information
Agenda includes welcome, introductions, graduation requirements, college information, post-secondary planning, and Bright Futures information. Guidance department details school counselors, 504 coordinators, college & career specialists. Graduation information outlines credit requirements for a standard diploma, online course requirements, and Scholar Diploma Designation criteria. Additionally, Scholar Diploma Designation, Merit Diploma Designation, and course options for Class of 2019 are provided.
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Welcome to Timber Creek High School Junior Class of 2019
Agenda Welcome and Introductions Graduation Requirements College Information, Post & Secondary Planning Naviance-College and Career Bright Futures Information Questions
Timber Creek High School Guidance Department School Counselors: Jill Weems Heather Ashby Allison Howard Shawn Smith Fi-Joh ext 7839 Marilina Simon-Savage Angelica Atehortua Dyionna Dierks 504 Coordinators: Donna Austin Lucia Aloyo-Cruz College & Career: Colleen Hemann Technical College Specialist: Shawna Sherry A-Can Cap-Fe Jon-Mel ext 7832 ext 7863 ext 7830 Men-P Q-So Sp-Z ext 7824 ext 7865 ext 7829 504 504 & CCT ext 7823 ext 7825 ext 7841 ext 7856
Graduation Information 2019 Subject Area Credit total Minimum Graduation Requirements for Standard HS Diploma Earn 24 credits Passing score on FSA Reading (or SAT 430 EBRW or 24 Reading or ACT 19 Reading or higher) Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC or Math PERT 97 or higher A cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher Online course English 4.0 Math- Algebra 1 Geometry 2 math additional courses Science Biology 2 additional equally rigorous (not Forensics) Social Studies World History (1.0) American History (1.0) American Government (.5cr) Economics (.5cr) Practical/Fine Arts 4.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 HOPE 1.0 Electives 8.0 World Language 0 (Not required)
Graduation On-Line Requirement for Class of 2019 Online class (if it is a full credit class, you must take the whole course half credit classes count for this requirement). Ideas: Driver s Ed, Social Media, Personal finance, Parenting. OCVS classes through FLVS.net OC teachers Blended American gov t class senior year can be used as online requirement.
Scholar Diploma Designation Algebra II Statistics or Equally rigorous math Chemistry or Physics 1 credit in Equally rigorous to chemistry or physics 2 credits in same world language Earn 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment course. Pass Biology EOC Pass Geometry EOC Pass U.S. History EOC A student is exempt from the Biology or US History EOC if student is enrolled in an AP, IB or AICE Bio or history and takes the AP, IB or AICE assessment and earns min score for college credit
Merit Diploma Designation Meet the standard HS diploma requirements Attain one or more industry certifications Autodesk Adobe Microsoft office specialist JavaScript Vet Assisting CIW Network Tech Associate
Competitive Admission Expand Your Limits Admission into Florida s State Universities is limited by space available. To increase their chances for admission into college, students should exceed the minimum high school diploma requirements. Research Early Action/Early Decision for each university you are interested in. Take honors and AP classes when available BUT DO NOT DROP THEM ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION.
Post Secondary Process College Application (typically online) completed during the fall term of senior year. Transcripts to be sent (order through School Pay) SAT/ACT scores to colleges JUNIORS MUST TAKE SAT/ACT SPRING term of their JUNIOR YEAR!!!! SAT School Day Administration for Juniors will be March 7th. 11thgrade is the year to increase your GPA (class rank is calculated in September of your senior year). NOTE: Even if you are taking the SAT/ACT again, apply in Fall and then check the box saying you are taking the test again.
Information about State Universities SUS Matrix (this document compares the 12 State Universities in Florida) http://www.flbog.edu/ Top 10 UCF Knights Program (automatic acceptance if in top 10% of class weighted rank). Must apply by their specified deadline. Talented 20 If you are in the top 20% of your graduating class you are guaranteed admission given space and fiscal limitations to one of the 12 state universities. In State - www.floridashines.org In and Out of Florida - www.collegeboard.org
Valencia College, Seminole State and 2 Year Programs AA Program transitions to state universities as juniors Direct Connect Valencia to UCF Bridges to Success Scholarship (summer program) full tuition for 2 years at Valencia. Apply during your senior year. You must apply to Valencia first, then apply for the scholarship. Valencia s Honors programs-(HSU 3.0 GPA and above). OCPS Technical College (Mid Florida, Avalon, Winter Park, & Orlando Campus) example: Pharm tech, Patient care, medical assisting, and welding technology.
Technical College Dual Enrollment What do you want to DO after you leave TCHS? Head start on a career path Learn a skill that can earn your more money FREE to juniors and seniors while in high school AP weighted credit in most programs Earn Industry Certification Articulation to Valencia College We have programs for EVERYONE. Contact Shawna Sherry at Shawna.Sherry@ocps.net for more information
Military Options Army Air force Navy Marines Coast Guard
TCHS College and Career Center Open daily from 7:00am 2:45pm Testing materials: SAT/ACT College Catalogs College Visits specifically for Juniors - coming this Spring Career Information Military Information Scholarships Access to computers for career and college research Located in the Guidance Office Room 802 Students and parents are welcome!!! TCHSccc@gmail.com Remind 101 To: 81010 Message: @tchsccc Like us on Facebook @TimberCreekCCC Follow us on Twitter@tchsccc
SELF-DISCOVERY Understand their unique strengths Connect their interests to careers Set goals Develop self-knowledge and personal motivation Naviance helps high school students: Understand college possibilities Explore high school specific college admissions stats Match to best-fit colleges Identify ideal college majors
What careers are best for me? What colleges offer my intended major? How do I create a r sum ? And, so much more! FIND NAVIANCE ON YOUR LAUNCHPAD ON YOUR SCHOOL-ISSUED LAPTOPS. Parent log-ins were sent out in September. If you didn t receive your log-in, contact Mrs. Hemann in the CCC.
Bright Future Scholarship Program Students will apply senior year with counselors. http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm
2018-19 High School Graduates and Bright Futures (BF) Scholarships There are Three Different Award Categories 1. Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) 2. Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) 3. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) 20
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CREDITS COLLEGE GPA To continue the award COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TEST SCORES AWARD GPA ACT 4 English (3 must include substantial writing) 4 Math (3 must include substantial writing) 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) 3 Social Science (3 must include substantial writing) 2 World Language (sequential, in same language) 29 (Comp) Florida Academic Scholars 3.5 weighted 3.0 100 hrs SAT 1290 (Reading/Math only) ACT 3.0 weighted 26 (Comp) Florida Medallion Scholars 2.75 75 hrs SAT 1170 (Reading/Math Only) English 17 Reading 19 Math 19 3.0 Weighted non elective courses STANDARD DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS plus a minimum of 3 FULL CREDITS in a single Career and Technical Education Program ACT Gold Seal Vocational Scholars 30 hrs 2.75 Critical Reading 440 Math 440 SAT 3.5 Unweighted Reading 106 Writing 103 Math 114 PERT Career Education courses
Websites and Financial Aid Night Visit the website www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/ Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Financial Aid Night at Timber Creek will be during the Fall semester of their senior year
Thank You for Coming TCHS Guidance Office
