GUIDANCE INFORMATION 904-346-5620

Kathy Mortensen Department Chair Grades 10, 11, 12 A-K School Counselor Grades 10,11,12 L-Z Ext. 119
mortensenk@duvalschools.org

Ext. 116
dannas@duvalschools.org

Sarah DAnna

Karen Johnson

School Counselor Grade 9

PT Counselor

Ext. 117
johnsonk13@duvalschools.org

Ext. 191 Brenda White

whiteb1@duvalschools.org

Ext. 118 Gerry Freeman Records Clerk

freemang@duvalschools.org

Ext. 191 Deloris Edwards Filing Clerk/Office Asst.

edwardsd1@duvalschools.org

Graduation Requirements
24 credits 2.0 overall unweighted gpa

Pass the reading FCAT

Graduation Requirements Continued

24 credits 4-English 4-Math (taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Additional Math 4-Science (2 physical, one biological, 1 additional) Earth Space, Biology, Chemistry, Additional Science OR Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Science 3-Social Studies World History, American History, Economics, American Government 2-Foreign Language Consecutive courses in same language 1-Practical or Performing Fine Art 1- HOPE 5-Electives

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

Students who score a Level 1 on the FCAT Science SSS but who meet all other criteria for promotion from Grade 11 to Grade 12 will be eligible for promotion at the end of the first semester during the year following the administration of the FCAT Science SSS.

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PSAT in October

Grade Checklist

Study Junior year is most important EOC and AP exams Continue Activities SAT/ACT in Spring (register for January test)
College ready!

Continue Career Development/College Exploration

Meet with Counselor

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org

College Ready Know the scores!

SAT ACT PERT

Critical Reading*

440

Reading*

18

Reading*

104

Math*

440

Math*

19

Math*

113

English

17

Writing

99

Summer To Do list
Self Assessment and Career Exploration

Narrow list of colleges

Draft essays Visit colleges

Start college and scholarship applications

Compile deadlines Draft resume Decide on letters of recommendations Continue service

Senior Workshop

Counselors will visit senior English classes in early fall to discuss:

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

 Meet with your counselor!

12th Grade Checklist Fall

Study senior year grades are important View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org

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

Continue activities /community service and document Prepare college applications - online is preferable. Use

www.flvc.org, the common application, or school-specific websites

Letters of Recommendation Write Essays Prepare Resume

Request transcripts from guidance office Research and apply for scholarships Apply for Bright Futures in December at

www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

12th Grade 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 (students will receive senior newsletters and students should visit the DA guidance webpage and Counselor Corner Blog) 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

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 Students schedule Weighted GPA and unweighted GPA ONLY Rank in class Community service hours only Standardized test results Is reviewed by counselors yearly for accuracy Students can obtain copy through guidance

Grade Point Average

State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (whole quality point for

each honors, AP, DE course)

Re-calculated, Academic GPA (half of a quality point for

each honors course, whole point for AP, DE) State University Schools in Florida

Florida Bright Futures GPA (16 core academic credits and

up to 2 additional academic credits and/or AP arts credits half an extra quality point for each honors and AP course)

Activities
Community service is a hot item! Participation in

activities in grades 9 through 12 is most important Make sure you get pre-approval from media center! Submit documentation to the media center by deadline What kind of activities are important? Quality participation in one or few activities Service to the community vs. volunteering Service and involvement in the school Leadership and/or significant contributions

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. 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.

Important Websites

www.duvalschools.org www.da-arts.org/student-services/bulletin-board www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com www.cyberguidance.net www.finaid.org www.scholaraid.com www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.flvc.org www.fastweb.com www.zinch.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