School Counseling Office

• Shaneka Ferrell
• Department Chair School Counselor, N-Z

• Kathy Anderson
• School Counselor, A-F

• Allie Gellers
• School Counselor, G-M

• Dayle Mack
• Office Clerk

• Catherine Silsby
• Office Clerk

• Sherry Thompson
• Data Entry Clerk
Duval County Graduation
Requirements
24 credits
4-English
4-Math (Alg I, Geo, + 2 math)  2.0 unweighted GPA
3-Science (Bio, + 2 science)  Pass ELA FSA Grade 10
 Pass Algebra 1 EOC
3-Social Studies (World History, US History,
Eco/Gov)  Complete one online high
school course
2-Foreign Language (must be in same world
language)
1-Practical or Performing Fine Art
1- HOPE
6-Electives
 • State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0
scale)
Grade • District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0
scale)
Point • Re-calculated, Academic GPA

Average • Includes half of an extra quality point for

each academic honors course, whole extra
point for AP, DE
• State University Schools in Florida
• Other colleges/universities recalculate based
on their unique formulas

• Florida Bright Futures GPA (uses specific

courses and includes half of an extra
quality point for each honors, AP, or DE
course).
 Finding Their Fit
• Academic • Social/Emotional
• GPA • Virtually Tour colleges/universities
• Test Scores
• Ask faculty members what opportunities
• Intended Major
they typically offer their students.
• Two reach, Two home, and 2 safety
schools • What classes spark your curiosity?
• Financial • What academic supports do they offer?
• Investigate all possible resources • What clubs & activities could you see
• Savings yourself involved in?
• Summer job
• Working while in school?
How to help your Senior in
the Fall
• Recommend that your student meet with
their counselor
• Edit Applications
• Monitor Deadlines
• Schedule auditions
• Study with College Norms
• Admission can be rescinded
• Review Counseling materials with your
student
• Continue activities/community service
How to help your Senior in the Spring
• View Bright Futures Lock In
• January 31st, 2021
• Continue signing up for SAT and ACT
• Attend Senior Parent/Guardian Night
• Confirm Attendance
• Sign up for dorms
• Schedule Orientation
• Submit Financial documents
• Request Final Transcript
Parent/Guardian
Financial Planning
• Cost of application fees
• October 1st
• FAFSA application
• Bright Futures application
• CSS Profile
• Research scholarships
• BEACON Financial Aid Workshop
• Review financial aid packages
• Connect with Financial Aid Officers
• Financial Planning
• http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/paying/debtwi
zard
*Students on free/reduced
lunch are eligible for SAT
and ACT waivers.
Visit the school counseling
office for more information.
 Remaining Organized
• Excel Spreadsheet or Binder
• Transcript
• Resume
• Divider for Each School with check list
• Submit application materials (paper/electronic)
• High school transcript or complete SSAR
• Application for admission
• Personal statements/Essays
• Resume
• Send test results
• Recommendation
• Art portfolio or Prescreen
Bright Futures
• Complete the 16 college-preparatory
courses required for admission to a state
university​

• Florida Academic Scholarship​

• 3.5 BF weighted GPA​
• 1330 SAT or 29 ACT​
• 100 hours of community service​

• Florida Medallion Scholarship​

• 3.0 BF weighted GPA​
• 1210 SAT or 25 ACT​
• 75 hours of community service
Scholarship Search
• University​
• Financial Aid Page​
• Intended Major​
• Honors Program​
• Counselor Corner Blog​
• Tuition Tuesdays on Instagram​
• Involvement​
• Workplace, bank, community organizations, civic clubs such as Rotary.​
• Reliable Websites​
• Fastweb.org​
• Raise.me​
• Chegg.com​
• Pinterest​
• the U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search too
Thank You!