Graduation Requirements

• Complete 24 credits
  • 18 in the required academics
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Passing Score on FCAT Reading
• A full credit of Geometry

Credits

• 4.0 Credits of English
• 4.0 Credits of Mathematics (1 credit must be Algebra 1)
• 3.0 Credits of Science
• 3.0 Credits of Social Studies: World History, American History, American Government (1/2 credit), Economics (1/2 credit)
• 1.0 Credit of Physical Education/Health (HOPE): Can be waived with 2 years of JROTC Or with participation in a JV or Varsity sport and C or above on a personal fitness competency test.
• 1.0 Credit of a Fine Arts: Fine Arts can be waived with 2 years of JROTC

State Assessment

• FCAT Reading only
• Passing score of 1926/300

Concordant Scores:

• ACT Reading – 18
• SAT Verbal – 420

End of Course Exams

• Algebra 1 – 30% of final grade
• Geometry – 30% of final grade
• Biology – 30% of final grade

Bright Futures

• Every student in the state of Florida is eligible for this scholarship
• You need to start thinking about it now!
• Step 1 is to complete your application for a student community service project. All community service projects must be approved by your Counselor. See your Counselor for the packet.
• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Info Sheet 2014 Graduates (Link to pdf named BF 2014)

Testing

PLAN

• Practice for ACT
• Shows you your strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading, and Science
• Let’s you know if you’re on target for college
• Helps you find careers that match your interests

ASVAB

• Armed services entrance exam
• Free to all students
• December 14, 2011
• Sign up in your Counselor’s office

PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test)

New College Placement Test

• Computer based test used to determine eligibility for dual enrollment
• 3 subtests – Reading, Writing, and Math
• Testing will be done in April of 2012

FCAT: April 2012