WELCOME TO THE GUIDANCE INFORMATIONAL SESSION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

School Counseling Office 904-346-5620

Kathy Mortensen
Karen Johnson Department Chair A-GI School Counselor GL-O School Counselor P-Z Part time Counselor Ext. 119
mortensenk@duvalschools.org

Ext. 117
johnsonk13@duvalschools.org

Sarah DAnna

Ext. 116
dannas@duvalschools.org

Brenda White

Ext. 191
whiteb1@duvalschools.org

Dayle Mack

Records Clerk

Ext. 118
mackm@duvalschools.org

Revlon Lewis

Filing Clerk/Office Asst.

Ext. 191
lewisr2@duvalschools.org

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
24 credits 2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass the FCAT and/or EOC

For student entering grade 9 for the first time in 2011-2012 and thereafter, at least credit must be in an online high school course.

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, 1 Physical Science, + 1 equally rigorous science 3-Social Studies World History, American History, Economics, American Gov 2-Foreign Language Consecutive courses in same language 1-Practical or Performing Fine Art* 1- HOPE 5-Electives* *includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal

PROMOTION CRITERIA
To Grade 10 Credit Requirement 5 Credits: Including1 English and 1 Math Other N/A

11

12 Credits: Including 2 English and any combination of 2 Math and/or Science

N/A

12

18 Credits: Including 3 English and any combination of 4 Math and/or Science

1.5 GPA or above

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

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale) District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale) Re-calculated, Academic GPA (half of a quality point

for each academic honors course, whole point for AP, DE) i.e. State University Schools in Florida

Florida Bright Futures GPA (half of a quality point for

each academic honors, AP course, DE academic courses). Go to www.flvc.org

Junior Checklist
Register to take the PSAT Study every year counts; good year to build GPA

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org
Take the SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.com,

www.act.org
College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores! Meet with your counselor Continue activities /community service and document Know the steps for applying to college EOC and AP exams

Senior Checklist Fall

Meet with your counselor! Study senior year grades are important Attend senior parent night Take SAT and ACT again www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org
College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores!

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org Apply for Bright Futures in December Continue activities /community service and document Prepare and send college applications - online is preferable. Use www.flvc.org, the common application www.commonapp.org, or school-specific websites

Write essays Prepare resume Letters of recommendation Request transcripts from guidance office

Research and apply for scholarships

Senior Checklist Spring

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 visit the DA guidance webpage, counselor corner blog, and senior page senior newsletters scholarship bulletins 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 AP and senior final exams

SENIOR WORKSHOP

Counselors will begin visiting senior English classes to discuss:

Senior year Diplomas and transcripts College application procedure SAT and ACT Financial aid and scholarships RED days for guidance activities College Fair

THE COLLEGE PORTFOLIO

Copy of Transcripts College Application College Entrance Essay Letters of Recommendation Resume College Portfolio Rubric

PREPARE YOUR MATERIALS

Summer Beginning of Senior Year

Write Essays Decide on Letters of Recommendation Create a Resume Submit Admissions Applications

Request Transcripts from Guidance Request Letters of Rec Submit Remaining Applications

What can I be doing now?

Work on your GPA every year!

Examples of middle range GPAs for fall admission to state universities:
FSU UF UNF UCF 3.7-4.2 4.0-4.4 3.53-3.78 3.4-4.1

Take the ACT and SAT beginning in your Junior year!

Examples of middle range SAT and ACT scores for fall admission to state universities: SAT ACT FSU 1100 1240 23-27 UF 1070 1300 22-28 UNF 1030 1060 21-22 UCF 1040 1150 22-24

Build your resume with ACTIVITIES

Extracurricular Activities/Community Service

Extracurricular activities and community service are hot items! Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most important (includes summer before ninth grade) submit all documentation to Mr. Vetch or Mr. Mahan should try to 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 during counselor corner. 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

SIX STEPS TO THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

1)
2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

Know yourself and your reasons for attending College Consider College characteristics List, compare, and visit Colleges Apply for admission and observe deadlines Develop a plan to finance your education Review and finalize your plans

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

Interest Inventories Aptitude Testing Career Research Matching Up the Results This is an emotional and intuitive decision, not just a numbers game!!! You dont need all the answers right now

What is right for me?

A university/four-year college

Private or public In-state or out-of-state

A community college A vocational-technical school A private technical college

CONSIDER COLLEGE CHARACTERISTICS

Majors & educational programs Type of school & degrees offered Admission policy

Location & size Costs & financial aid College affiliation & accreditation Campus activities Support services

FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

Primary focus is first getting bachelors degree.

Opportunities to further education beyond the bachelors degree (4 year degree).

Entrance requirements vary by school.

Attending school fulltime = 12 credits per semester (most classes are 3 credits each)

Universities offer a wide variety of majors.

State College Community College

Associate of Arts 2+2

Associate in Science

A good fit for students who want to transfer to a university or college to pursue a bachelors degree. Guaranteed acceptance to a state university.

A good fit for students who want to enter a professional or technical field in two years.

You can also continue on to a bachelors degree if you choose.

LIST, COMPARE, AND VISIT!

Compile information from several resources:

Internet/Websites College catalogs, bulletins, videos, and computer-based services College representatives & college fairs Counselors and teachers Parents, students, and alumni

Prepare a college comparison checklist Weigh advantages & disadvantages Contact the office of admission Schedule appointments for your campus visits

GENERAL TIPS

Establish Notebook with Dividers

Resume Divider for Each School with check list

Create Folder System

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

COLLEGE VISIT PROCEDURE

If the visit causes you to miss class(es) at DA, the absence will be excused if the following procedure is followed: For Juniors and Seniors only Pick up an application in the Deans Office Obtain work from teachers prior to leaving Turn in the application to the Attendance Office at least two weeks prior to the college visit Approval will only be granted for formal invitations and open houses Upon return to school bring a note signed by both a university representative and your parent/guardian

CHECKLIST FOR A CAMPUS VISIT

Meet with an Admission Counselor Verify admission requirements Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour

Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a class Talk with students and faculty Discuss your chances for success:

admission, graduation, placement

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 needbased), grants, loans & work-study (needbased) Other sources

Secure necessary forms and note deadlines Apply for financial aid as early as possible(for FAFSA must wait until January 1 of senior year unless applying for summer after graduation)

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

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

MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSES

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org during spring of senior year

Must meet minimum requirements for recalculated

GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, and community service

Must maintain GPA in college

BRIGHT FUTURES ELIGIBILITY

Graduation Year SAT 2013-2014 1290

FAS
Hours 100 ACT 29 SAT 1170

FMS Hours 75 ACT 26

2014-2015

1290

100

29

1170

75

26

2015-2016

1290

100

29

1170

75

26

MEETING COLLEGE EXPENSES

NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID
GRANTS, LOANS and WORK STUDY
Many students and families receive need-based

financial aid. 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 session after graduation)
o www.fafsa.ed.gov

Determines EFC - Expected Family Contribution o www.act.org or www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

www.duvalschools.org www.da-arts.org www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com www.cyberguidance.net www.finaid.org www.scholaraid.com www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.flvc.org www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.flchoices.org

THANK YOU!

Questions?
Phone : 904-346-5620 Fax: 904-346-5636 http://www.da-arts.org www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com