WELCOME TO THE GUIDANCE

INFORMATIONAL SESSION FOR

STUDENTS AND PARENTS

DOUGLAS ANDERSON
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS


School Counseling Office
904-346-5620

Kathy Mortensen
Department Chair
A-GI
Ext. 119
mortensenk@duvalschools.org

Brooke Rimondi

School Counselor
GL-O
Ext. 116
rimondib@duvalschools.org

Sarah DAnna

School Counselor
P-Z
Ext. 117
dannas@duvalschools.org
Brenda White Part time Counselor
Ext. 191
whiteb1@duvalschools.org

Loretta Nicholson Records Clerk
Ext. 118
Nicholson@duvalschools.org

Revlon Lewis
And Lee McLaughlin
Filing Clerk/Office Asst.
Ext. 191
lewisr2@duvalschools.org
mclaughlih1@duvalschools.org




NAVIANCE
Highschool and College Planning
Given account information during classroom guidance in history
class. Created resumes and explored NAVIANCE
View highschool transcripts
Track college planning
Discover scholarships
Set goals
Explore careers
Create a resume
Utilize tools for time management, study skills, decision making
and more

24 credits

2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass the ELA and Algebra 1 EOC

Take one on-line 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
6-Electives*
*includes the 12 specific arts courses for DA arts seal

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
PROMOTION CRITERIA
To Grade Credit Requirement Other
10 5 Credits: Including1 English and 1 Math 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 (8
th
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 (includes half of an extra
quality point for each academic honors course, whole
extra point for AP, DE) i.e. State University Schools in FL

Florida Bright Futures GPA (includes half of an extra
quality point for each academic honors, AP course). Go
to www.flvc.org

FRESHMAN CHECKLIST
College Fair October 11 @ Prime Osborne Center
Study GPA begins this year
Extracurricular Activities /Community service
Begin involvement and document (summer before 9
th
counts)
Career Development, College Exploration
Online course graduation requirement
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org
NAVIANCE
High School curriculum mapping
FCAT, EOC exams
SOPHOMORE CHECKLIST
College Fair October 11 @ Prime Osborne Center
PSAT October 15
Study Good year to build GPA
Extracurricular Activities /Community service
Increase involvement and document
Continue Career Development, College Exploration
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org
Parent, Student, Counselor Conference!
College Ready!!
FCAT, EOC and AP exams


Register to take the PSAT
College Fair October 11 @ Prime Osborne Center
Study every year counts; good year to build GPA
View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility @ 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
NAVIANCE
Continue activities /community service and document
Know the steps for applying to college
EOC and AP exams




Junior Checklist

Work on your GPA every year!


Take the ACT and SAT beginning in your Junior year!


Build your resume with ACTIVITIES

What can I be doing now?
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 (make
copies)
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


Community Service
and Extracurricular Activities
SIX STEPS TO THE
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
1) Know yourself and your reasons for attending
College
2) Consider College characteristics
3) List, compare, and visit Colleges
4) Apply for admission and observe deadlines
5) Develop a plan to finance your education
6) 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

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

What is right for me?
FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

Primary focus is first
getting bachelors
degree.

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


Universities offer a wide
variety of majors.


Entrance requirements
vary by school.

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




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.



Associate of Arts 2+2

Associate in Science
State College Community College
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 recaclulated GPA,
SAT/ACT test scores, and community service
Must maintain GPA in college
BRIGHT FUTURES ELIGIBILITY
16 college-preparatory credits and up to 2
additional credits from courses in these academic
areas and/or AP fine arts courses
SAT/ACT test scores, and community service
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) - 3.5 weighted
Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academic
credits), 1290 (critical reading and math) SAT/29
ACT, 100 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted
Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academic
credits), 1170 (critical reading and math) SAT/ 26
ACT, 75 hours community service


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