Class of 2017

Fall Senior Parent Meeting

AGENDA
Jacquelyn Cinotti-Dirmann
Welcome
Assistant Principal, Curriculum
Denise Harbin, Senior Class Sponsor

Introduction of Senior Class President

Jason Puthusseril, Senior Class President

Introduction of Class Officers

School Counselors
Kathy Anderson, Department Chair
Brooke Rimondi, Shaneka Ferrell
Graduation Requirements
College Admission Process
Scholarships/Loans
Charles Raeford, Dean

Attendance, Conduct Issues

School Counseling Office

Kathy Anderson

Department

Chair

School Counselor, A-F

Brooke Rimondi

School

Shaneka Ferrell

School

Counselor, G-M
Counselor, N-Z

Dayle Mack

Records Clerk

Patti Lara

Office Clerk

ph 904-346-5620
fax 904-346-5636
http://www.da-arts.org

Welcome to the
Guidance Informational
Session for Students
and Parents
Douglas Anderson
School of the Arts

Senior Workshop
Senior credit check; graduation

requirements
GPAs
NAVIANCE
College application procedure
SAT, ACT and Post-Secondary Readiness
Community service vs. Volunteer service
College Fair October 15, Prime Osborn
Center
November BEACON financial aid program
Financial aid and scholarships (Bright

NAVIANCE senior to do
list
Personalized account - Username: email

address
password is likely: s followed by student
number
Compile list of colleges applying to
Request transcripts
Use with the Common Application (request
common app teacher recommendations)
Access links to college websites/on line
apps
Complete senior rec information form and

Duval County Graduation

Course Requirements

24 credits
2.0 unweighted
4-English
gpa
4-Math Alg I, Geo, + 2 math
Pass ELA FSA
3-Science
Grade 10
Bio, + 2 sci
Pass Algebra 1 EOC
3-Social Studies
World Hist, US Hist, Eco/Gov Complete one
online high school
2-Foreign Language
course
must be in same world language
1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*
1- HOPE
6-Electives*
*includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal

What is on the
Transcript?
Biographical Information - check for

accuracy
Official record of high school work
Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (8th grade if
HS course); all courses and final averages
count
Senior schedule
Weighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY
Rank in class
Community service hours only
Test results
Is reviewed by counselors yearly for

Grade Point Average

State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0

scale)

District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)

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/universities recalculate based on
their unique formulas)

Florida Bright Futures GPA (uses specific

courses and includes half of an extra quality

12th Grade Checklist Fall

Meet with your counselor!
Study senior year grades are important
Take SAT and ACT
Continue activities/community service - document and submit
Prepare college applications - Use NAVIANCE with the common

application/school-specific websites/wwwfloridashines.org
Request transcripts through Naviance; pick up transcripts to be mailed
Write essays, resume, letters of recommendation

Attend the College Fair @ Prime Osborn Center

View Bright Futures scholarship eligibility

Research and apply for scholarships

Apply for Bright Futures and FAFSA starting October 1

Financial aid night October 24

BEACON financial aid workshop November 8 and 9

ACT- www.actstudent.org
COST: $42.50 (Reading & Math only)/ $58.50 (with Writing- required for University Admissions)
Test Date

Registration Deadline

Late Fee Required

September 10, 2016

August 5, 2016

August 6-19, 2017

October 22, 2016

September 16, 2016

Sept. 17-30, 2016

December 10, 2016

November 4, 2016

Nov. 5-18, 2016

February 11, 2017

January 13, 2017

January 14-20, 2017

April 8, 2017

March 3, 2017

March 4-17, 2017

June, 10, 2017

May 5, 2017

May 6-19, 2017

SAT- www.collegeboard.org
COST: $45.00 (Reading & Math only)/ $57 (with Writing- required for University Admissions)

*Students

on
free/reduced
lunch are eligible
for SAT and ACT
waivers.
Visit the school
counseling office
for more
information.

Test Date
October 1, 2016

Registration deadline
September 1, 2016

Late fee required

September 20, 2016

November 5, 2016

October 7, 2016

October 25, 2016

December 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

November 22, 2016

January 21, 2017

December 21, 2016

January 10, 2017

March 11, 2017

February 10, 2017

February 28, 2017

May 6, 2017

April 7, 2017

April 25, 2017

June 3, 2017

May 9, 2017

May 24, 2017

12th Grade Checklist

Spring
Meet with your counselor!
View Bright Futures scholarship eligibility
Keep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for

falling
grades
Continue to take the SAT/ACT, Post-secondary readiness
Continue to apply for scholarships & other aid (seniors
receive senior newsletters and should visit the DA
school
counseling webpage, counselor corner blog,
senior page)
Attend senior parent night
Follow up with colleges to confirm your attendance

General Tips
Establish Notebook with Dividers
Transcript
Resume
Divider for Each School with check list

Create College folder system

Get the name of your Admission Reps and keep it
Establish a calendar of deadlines for each school
Maintain Senior Year Grades

Community Service &

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities and community service are hot items!

Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most important (includes

summer before ninth grade)
turn in verification forms for all service completed to date by end of

the first 9 weeks

obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming community service

from school counseling office or counselor corner lunch table

submit all completed documentation to the media center or school

counseling office & be sure to submit copies of any NHS hours to

both
make copies to keep for your records

What kind of activities are important?

Quality participation in one or few activities
Service to the community volunteering
Service and involvement in the school
Leadership and/or significant contributions

When Should I Apply?

The earlier you apply in your senior year
the better!
Most Florida State Universities have already
accepted a majority of their students by
December or their priority deadline has
passed.
By February some are still accepting students.
Some colleges have rolling admissions.

Apply for Admission &

Observe Deadlines

Narrow your choices

Review college admission test requirements
Know application fees and deadlines
Know scholarship requirements
Submit application materials
(paper/electronic)
Application for admission
High school transcript
Recommendations
Admission test results

Develop a Plan
to Finance Your Education
Determine college costs
Investigate ALL possible resources
Parents
Savings
Summer earnings
Financial aid: scholarships (merit based and
need- based), grants, loans & work-study
(needbased)
Other sources
Secure necessary forms and note

deadlines
Apply for financial aid as early as possible

www.fafsa.ed.gov, contact school financial

Review and Finalize

Your Plans
Show initiative and be assertive
Talk with your parents and counselor
Select a college that meets your needs and

preferences
Follow up with colleges to which you have
applied

Bright Futures Eligibility

Apply at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org starting October 1

senior year
Weighted Academic GPA (16 college-preparatory credits & up to 2
additional credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP
fine arts courses)
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
3.5 GPA
29 ACT/1290 SAT (Old SAT is Critical Reading and Math

while new SAT is combined Evidenced-based Reading and

Writing and Math)
100 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
3.0 GPA
26 ACT/1170 SAT (Old SAT is Critical Reading and Math
while new SAT is combined Evidenced-based Reading and
Writing and Math)