Senior Parent Night

Kathy Mortensen Guidance Department Chair

mortensenk@duvalschools.org

School Counselor, A-GI ext. 119 School Counselor, GL-O ext. 117
johnsonk13@duvalschools.org dannas@duvalschools.org

Karen Johnson Sarah DAnna Brenda White Dale Mack Revlon Lewis

School Counselor, P-Z ext. 116 Part Time Counselor Records Clerk
whiteb1@duvalschools.org mackm@duvalschools.org lewisr2@duvalschools.org

ext. 191 ext. 118

Filing Clerk/Office Asst. ext. 191 ph 904-346-5620 fax 904-346-5636 http://www.da-arts.org

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

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) State University Schools in Florida
Florida Bright Futures GPA (half of a quality point for

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

Meet with your counselor! Study senior year grades are important Post Secondary Readiness Take 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 View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at www.flvc.org Research and apply for scholarships Apply for Bright Futures in December at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

12th Grade Checklist Fall

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 scholarship bulletins and should visit the DA guidance webpage, Counselor Corner Blog, and Senior Page) 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

12th Grade Checklist Fall

Meet with your counselor! Study senior year grades are important Take 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 schoolspecific websites
Letters of Recommendation Write Essays Prepare Resume

Request transcripts from guidance office View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at

www.flvc.org Research and apply for scholarships Apply for Bright Futures in December at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

 Extracurricular activities and community service are hot

Activities

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 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) 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

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 www.da-arts.org/guidance-department/index.html

Meeting College Costs

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Students must apply for Bright Futures and other state

scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Seniors will apply through their History class in February. Must meet minimum requirements for academic GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, and community service - Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) - 3.5 weighted Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT/29 ACT, 100 hours community service - Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) - 3.0 weighted Academic GPA (minimum 16 required academic credits), 1170 SAT/26 ACT, 75 hours community service Must maintain GPA in college

Meeting College Expenses

Need Based Financial Aid
GRANTS, LOANS, and WORK STUDY Many students and families receive need based financial aid. The 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 after graduation)
www.fafsa.ed.gov

Determines are EFC - Expected Family Contribution

www.act.org or www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

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Additional Important Websites

www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com www.douglasandersonseniors2014.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