Class of 2020 - George Jenkins High School
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Class of - 2020
Mrs. Chancey Co-F
Department Chair
Mrs. Figarella K-M Mr. Jones N-Sc Mrs. Norgan Se-Z
Mrs. VanCamp Ms. Amber Success Coach College Intern
Mr. Patton Mrs. Emmerling
Mr. Jenkins
Mr. Hiers
Mrs. Crosby Mr. Rawson
Mrs. Werrick
Deputy Stevens
SRO
4 year/24 Credits Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 Math : Must include Alg. 1 and Geometry 3 Science: Must include Biology 3 Social Studies: Must include World History (10th) US History,(11th) US Gov & Econ (12th) . 1 Fine/Performing Arts 1 Physical Education: Must include Personal Fitness or HOPE ( Online Learning Course ) 8 Electives Passing score on Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment) Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC Cumulative 2.0 GPA Online Learning Course 2 World Languages (required for admission to State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)
Take Responsibility! You are provided several ways to track your progress toward graduation. Use them! Use your Student Portal, your Report Card and Scholastic Record to stay informed of your progress.
Track your progress on your Scholastic Record (SSR)
Track your progress on your Scholastic Record (SSR)
Track your progress on your Report Card Student information
Track your progress on Student Portal
Student’sGrade Point Average (GPA) Class Letter Grade Points Class: English 1 Grade: B Points: 3 GPA= Total points earned/Total of classes taken Grade points ◦ A = 4 PTS ◦ B= 3 PTS ◦ C= 2 PTS ◦ D= 1 PTS ◦ F= 0 PTS Weighted GPA ◦ Honors = .5 point ◦ Advanced Placement = 1 point ◦ Dual Enrollment = 1 point
Promotion Requirements
SEMESTER YEAR
Individual Class .5 credit(A,B,C or D) 1 credit (A,B,C or D)
Total Classes 3.5 credits (A,B,C or D) 7 credits (A,B,C or D)
10th grade – 5 Credits earned & completed 1 year in HS
11th grade – 11 Credits earned & completed 2 years in HS
12th grade – 17 Credits earned & completed 3 years in HSOnline Virtual Education
Graduation Requirement
Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net
(complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)
Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for Florida Virtual School
Class’ form to the Guidance Office.
Your counselor will check to make sure you have requested the correct course
and approve the course.
FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a few weeks. PVS may
take only a few days.
Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.TESTS PSAT ◦ PSAT was administered October 25th NO FEE ( result will be emailed) ◦ PSAT may be retaken in the Fall of the Junior Year to be considered for the National Merit Scholars Program ( cost $16.00 ) ◦ PSAT results should be used as SAT prep through: ◦ www.satcollegeboard.com ◦ www.mycollegequickstart.com FSA is administered in Spring of Sophomore Year EOCs for Sophomore courses administered in Spring Mid Terms at end of 1st semester Final Exams at end of 2nd semester
End of course exams
EOC’s
Passing scores required:
◦ Grade 10 FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
◦ Algebra 1 EOC
In subject’s requiring an EOC, the EOC counts for 30% of the final grade
◦ Algebra 1
◦ Geometry
◦ Biology
◦ US HistoryCalculating Course Grades
EOC’s
All EOCs counts for 30% of the FINAL course grade.
• Administered at the end of the school year
• EOC = End of Course Exam
Semester Semester EOC
Grade Grade Results
35% of 35% of 30% of
Course Course Course
Grade Grade Grade
85B 80B 65D
*PCSB will convert EOC scores to calculate final course grade*Diploma Designation
in addition to standard High School Diploma
Scholar Designation Merit Designation
Pass the ELA Grade 10 statewide assessment • Attain one or more
industry certifications
Earn 1 credit in Algebra II
Pass the Geometry EOC
Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous
mathematics course
Pass the Biology EOC
Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to
Chemistry or Physics
Pass the U.S. History EOC
Earn 2 credits in the same world language
Earn at least 1 credit in an AP or Dual-EnrollmentDual Enrollment The dual enrollment program allows academically talented high school students to take college classes while still in high school. Some of the benefits of program participation are broadened educational opportunities, increased depth of study, and accelerated attainment of post-secondary educational goals — at zero cost. Before you begin, read the Dual Enrollment Agreement and the addendum appropriate to your high school experience, found at www.polk.edu
7 Steps to Dual Enrollment
Steps 1 – 4 are completed once. Steps 5 – 7
are completed prior to every semester.
Step 1 — Meet eligibility requirements
Dual Enrollment – (taking up to 11 credits per term as a part-time
student while in grades 6-12)
• Earned 6 high school credits
• Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0
• Approval from a high school counselor
• Placement test at college-level ( PERT –SAT- ACT )
Early Admission – (taking 12-15 credits per semester as a full-time
college student) Option for Senior Year.Dual Enrollment
Step 2 —
Complete the Polk State College online admission application
www.Polk.EDU
• A valid personal email address
• Your own Social Security number (If you don’t have one, you can still
apply but do not use your parent’s Social Security number.)
When you complete the application, print your admission letter or
record your PSC IS #. A PSC ID # is required to obtain a PERT testing
ticket.Dual Enrollment Step 3 —Submit official scores from an approved placement test PERT, ACT, or SAT scores are acceptable. ACT & SAT Official scores must be sent directly to Polk State College. A copy of PERT scores must be provide to your GJHS counselor. Your scores cannot be older than two years from the first day of the semester you plan to attend. Step 4 – Complete the College’s student orientation Complete the online orientation at WWW.POLK.EDU, this must be competed prior to registration.
Dual Enrollment
Step 5 — Complete course selection, approval, and registration
Use the DELTA portal and meet with a high school counselor each
semester.
◦ Select courses through DELTA (https://delta.polk-fl.net).
◦ Student logs in using GJHS student portal login & password
◦ Update contact information, under course requests, add new college, Polk State
College, select term, and agree to the terms and conditions
◦ Parent logs in using GJHS Parent Portal login & password and agrees to the terms
and conditions
◦ Register for courses through PSC personnel at PSC or the PSC
Registration event at GJHS
Step 6 — Submit course schedule to high school counselor
If registering at PSC, bring copy of schedule to GJHS counselor
Step 7 — Acquire textbooks
If taking courses at PSC, bring copy of schedule to Mrs.
Iatarola in the GJHS Media CenterDual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment courses grades are included in the high school and college
transcripts
All Dual Enrollment course grades will impact your college and high school
GPA
College-Ready Cut Scores
Subject PERT ACT SAT
Reading 106 19 490
English 103 17 490
Mathematics 114 19 480Bright Futures www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Florida Academic Scholarship Florida Medallion Scholarship Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship Always refer to the website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for changes in scholarship requirements ***Bright Futures requirements are subject to change
Bright Futures: FAS/FMS
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLAR & FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLAR
18 academic units is a minimum requirement; most universities prefer
more ( 21.5 or greater)Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
1 Fine/Practical Art
1 Physical Education
3 CTE Credits
3.0 weighted GPA overall
3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses
30 CSH
• Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an
AA or AS are excluded.State University System
Core Admission Requirements
Planning to go straight to a 4 yr. college after
high school?
18 academic units is the minimum requirement most universities prefer
more ( 21.5 or greater)
What is an academic (core) credit?
• English – Math – Science – Social Studies – Foreign Language (state college also required)
State University Admissions tests!
ACT - www.actstudent.org
SAT - www.collegeboard.org
Needed for college applications and Bright Futures
Should take the SAT/ACT in the Spring of your Jr yearFlorida College System
#1 in accessing higher education
Florida 2 + 2 system to earn a bachelor’s (4 yr) degree
◦ Earn an Associate of Arts (2 yr) degree at a Florida College System institution, then transfer
to a 4 yr institution
◦ AA degree at a Florida college guarantees students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s
degree at a university or Florida college offering 4 yr degrees
more information visit www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdf
Florida Colleges offer Associate of Science (2 yr) degrees,
Certificate Programs, and Applied Technical Diplomas
◦ Lead directly to employment
◦ Potential to earn more money than with some 4-yr degreesCareer & Technical Centers
Traviss & Ridge Career Centers
◦ Architecture & Construction
◦ Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
◦ Business, Management & Administration
◦ Health Science
◦ Hospitality & Tourism
◦ Human Services
◦ Information Technology
◦ Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
More information visit www.traviss.edu and
schools.polk-fl.net/ridgeEducation Pathways
Florida College System (for example Polk State College)
A.S. in Computer Related Careers
Florida Earnings:
Top Average Annual Wage $84,430
Entry Annual Wage $42,000
Experienced Annual Wage $109,500
Career & Technical Education (for example Traviss Career Center)
Lakeland Average Annual Wage
Electrician: $55,500
Phlebotomist: $32,700
Hairstylist: $28,500
Fire Safety Investigator: $60,500Begin to think about what you will do after high school ◦ college, ◦ vocational training, ◦ field of study Maintain good attendance, grades and a discipline record Take school work seriously because every year and course counts Take advantage of after school tutoring if needed Know your graduation requirements and monitor your academic progress on www.flshines.org Build relationships with your teachers, they are here for you Get to know your counselor and become familiar with all that GJHS can offer you
HTTP://WWW.GEORGEJENKINSHS.COM/GUIDANCE
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