Senior Workshop

Senior credit check; graduation requirements

Diplomas and transcripts
GPAs
College application procedure
SAT and ACT
Post secondary readiness
Community service vs. Volunteer service
College Fair October 10, Prime Osborn Center
Financial aid and scholarships (Bright Futures)
RED days for guidance activities

Graduation
24 credits*
Requirements

2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass the reading FCAT and Algebra 1
EOC
Take one on-line high school course
*see graduation requirement chart for grade level
specific credit requirements at www.duvalschools.org

Graduation Requirements

24 credits
4-English
4-Math (taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter) Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math
3-Science
Biology, 2 equally rigorous science
3-Social Studies
World History, American History, Economics, American Gov
2-Foreign Language
2 courses in same 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 accuracy

Academic History &

Transcript
Academic history and transcript:
biographical Information
official record of high school work
cumulative: 9th - 12th grades(8th grade if HS
course); all courses and final averages count
weighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY
Transcript only:
senior schedule
rank in class
community service hours
test results

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

Florida Bright Futures GPA (uses specific courses

and includes half of an extra quality point for each

honors, AP, or DE course). Go to www.flvc.org

12th Grade Checklist Fall

Meet with your counselor!
Study senior year grades are important
Post Secondary Readiness

Take SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org

NAVIANCE
Continue activities /community service and document
Apply for silver cord by November 2
Prepare college applications - Use www.flvc.org, the common

application, or school-specific websites

Letters of Recommendation
Write Essays
Prepare Resume

Request transcripts from guidance office

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org
Research and apply for scholarships
Apply for Bright Futures in December

2015-16 Test Dates

ACT TEST DATES

WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG

*COST: $39.50 (Reading & Math)/$56.50 with Writing Option

Test Date

Registration Deadline

Oct 24, 2015

2015
Dec 12, 2015
Feb 6, 2016
April 9, 2016
June 11, 2016

Sept 18, 2015

Nov 6, 2015
Jan 8, 2016
March 4, 2016
May 6, 2016

SAT TEST DATES

(Late Fee Required)

Sept 19Oct 2,

Nov 720, 2015

Jan 915, 2016
March 518, 2016
May 720, 2016

WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG

*COST: $54.50 (Reading & Math and Essay)- October 2015-Januaary 2016

*COST $43.00 (NEW Redesigned SAT)- March 2016 and thereafter

Test Date

Registration Deadline

Oct 3, 2015 Sept 3, 2015

Nov 7, 2015
Dec 5, 2015
Jan 23, 2016
March 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016

Oct 9, 2015
Nov 5, 2015
Dec 28, 2015
Feb 5, 2016
April 8, 2016
May 5, 2016

(Late Fee Required)

Sept 22 , 2015
Oct27, 2015
Nov 23, 2015
Jan 12, 2016
Feb 23, 2016
April 26, 2016
May 25, 2016

Meet with your counselor!

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org
Keep grades up, colleges may rescind admission for falling

grades
Continue to take the SAT/ACT
Apply for scholarships and financial aid (students will
receive senior
newsletters and scholarship bulletins
and should visit the DA
guidance webpage, Counselor
Corner Blog, and Senior Page)
Fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Attend Beacon financial aid workshop, financial aid night,
and senior
parent night
Follow up with colleges to confirm your attendance

Community Service
and Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities and community service are hot

items! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most

important (includes summer before ninth grade)
submit all completed documentation to Mr. Vetch or Mr.

Raeford (make copies to keep for records)

turn in each verification form for all service completed to
date by end of the first 9 weeks
obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming community
service from guidance (counselor corner lunch table)

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

Resume Tips

Activities and experiences sheet

School activities
Leadership positions
Community involvement/service opportunities
Awards, honors & achievements: a simple laundry list
Work experience
Activities - short, one sentence description, strong

active verbs. List leadership positions within if

applicable
Can include one time special projects
Professional looking easy to read font
Page length, more of an outline not an essay, easy to
follow bulleted list

Meeting College Expenses

Need Based Financial Aid
GRANTS, LOANS, and WORK STUDY
Many students and families receive need based
financial aid.
The Federal Government The Student Guide and
Funding your education www.ed.gov/finaid.html
Families complete FAFSA - Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
Do Not Send until after January 1 of senior year
(unless applying for summer after graduation)
www.fafsa.ed.gov

Determines are EFC - Expected Family Contribution

https://fafsa.ed.gov/help/fftoc01g.htm

Meeting College Expenses

Merit Scholarships
Based on talent or merit
Very competitive - national pool of applicants
High GPA and test scores
Academic
Artistic
Community service
Leadership
Essay competitions

Bright Futures Scholarship

Program
Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships senior year at

www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Must meet minimum requirements for academic GPA,

SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) - 3.5 weighted Academic GPA

(minimum 16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT/29 ACT

(excluding the writing section), 100 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted Academic
GPA (minimum 16 required academic credits), 1170 SAT/26
ACT (excluding the writing section) 75 hours community
service

16 college-preparatory credits and up to 2 additional

credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP

fine arts courses
Must maintain GPA in college

www.flvc.org
For Bright Futures Eligibility GPA and test

scores (community service is not listed here)

See a counselor at counselor corner OR go to the

school counseling office to see how many
community service hours you have on file

Click on Go to College, Click on Pay for

College" and proceed to Check your

eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship
Your Student Identifier Number is your social
security number followed by the x sign