Underclassmen Parent Night

Kathy Anderson (A-F)

Allison Armstrong (G-M)
Shaneka Ferrell (N-Z)
Remind App for Class of 2021
Remind App for Class of 2020
Remind App for Class of 2019
 How Do School Counselors
Help in High School?
College and Career Planning financial aid, SAT/ACT, letters of
recommendation, transcripts

Academic Success scheduling, connecting students and parents with

study/tutoring resources, parent/teacher conferences, skill building

Personal/Social Development skill building, connecting

parents/student with resources, crisis/emergency management
 High School Expectations
High School Expectations: Take control of your own learning.
Are you an effective learner?
The art of following through.
Completing a task from start to finish.
Sometimes done is better than perfect.
Extracurricular activities are a great way to practice following through.
Time management
You will have a lot more on your plate.
What are your responsibilities as a student, family member, friend, or employee?
Focus on prioritizing your time.
Maximize the down time that you have.
Build Study Habits
 Duval County Graduation
Course Requirements
24 credits 2.0 unweighted GPA
4-English Pass ELA FSA Grade 10
4-Math Alg I, Geo, + 2 math Pass the Algebra 1 EOC
3-Science Complete one online high
school course
Bio, + 2 sci
3-Social Studies
World Hist, US Hist, Eco/Gov
2-Foreign Language
must be in same world language
1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*
1- HOPE
6-Electives*
 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) 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). Go to
www.floridashines.org
 What is on the Transcript?
Biographical Information
Official record of high school work
Cumulative: 9th - 12th grades (7th and 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
 High School Checklist
Meet with your counselor!
Study Every year counts
Begin building your GPA
Extracurricular Activities /Community Service
Increase involvement and document
Career Development & College Exploration
NAVIANCE, Big Future, and Florida Shines.
PSAT score report
Scheduling and curriculum mapping
ELA FSA, EOC, PERT, SAT, ACT and AP exams
College Ready!! Know the post secondary readiness scores!
Check academic and Bright Futures progress at www.floridashines.org
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 Community Service &
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities and community service are hot items! Participation
throughout grades 9-12 is most important (includes summer before ninth grade)
We advise for students to turn in verification forms for all service completed to date by end
of the first 9 weeks
Obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming community service from school counseling
office or counselor corner lunch table
Submit all completed documentation to the school counseling office & be sure to submit
copies of any NHS hours.
Make copies to keep for your records
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
 Resume
Activities and experiences sheet
School activities
Leadership positions
Community involvement/service opportunities
Awards, honors & achievements: a simple laundry list
Work experience
Activities - short, one sentence description, strong active verbs. List
leadership positions within if applicable
Can include one time special projects
Professional looking easy to read font
Page length, more of an outline not an essay, easy to follow bulleted list
 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 Assessments, Research, and Planning
Match Up the Results
This is an emotional and intuitive decision, not just a numbers game!!!
You dont need all the answers right now

Great sites
www.floridashines.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.naviance.com
 What is right for me?
University/four-year college
Private or public
In-state or out-of-state
Community college
Art Conservatory
Vocational-technical school
Private technical college
 Consider College Characteristics
Majors & educational Location & size
programs Costs & financial aid
Type of school & degrees College affiliation &
offered accreditation
Admission policy 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)
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)
 Develop a Financial Plan
Determine college costs
Investigate ALL possible resources
Parents
Savings
Summer earnings
Financial aid: scholarships (merit based and need- based), grants, loans &
work-study (needbased)
Other sources
Secure necessary forms and note deadlines
Apply for financial aid as early as possible
 State 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.
 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) starting
Oct 1 senior year at www.fafsa.ed.gov
To estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. Visit the FAFSA4caster
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimate or
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/how-calculated to get more
information on the your EFC - Expected Family Contribution (the amount of
federal student aid you are eligible to receive)
 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
Bright Futures
Weighted Academic GPA (16 college-preparatory credits & up to 2 additional
credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP fine arts courses)

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)

3.5 Bright Futures Recalculated GPA
29 ACT/1290 SAT
100 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
3.0 Bright Futures Recalculated GPA
26 ACT/1170 SAT
75 hours community service

Must maintain GPA in college

 Additional Important Websites
www.da-arts.org
www.douglasandersonguidance.blogspot.com
www.douglasandersonseniors2016.blogspot.com
www.cyberguidance.net
www.finaid.org
www.scholaraid.com
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
www.fastweb.com
www.zinch.com
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Bright Futures Initial Eligibility
2017-2018
High School Graduates
 Florida Financial Aid General Eligibility

Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen

Pursue an undergraduate degree at an eligible Florida postsecondary
institution
Begin using the scholarship funds within 2 years of high school graduation
(unless enlisted in military)
Graduate from a Florida public high school or FLDOE-registered private high
school (for GED, Out-of-State & Home Education exceptions see
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/ssfad/bf
Not be guilty of, or pled no contest to, a felony charge
Be enrolled for at least 6 non-remedial semester credit hours
Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August
31st after graduation
 Florida Academic
FLORIDA Scholars Award
FINANCIAL AID &
THE BRIGHT Florida Medallion
Scholars Award
FUTURES
SCHOLARSHIP
Florida Gold Seal
Vocational Award
 GPA
3.5 weighted GPA in required college preparatory
credits (not rounded)
Required Credits-- 16 college preparatory credits

Florida 4 English (3 with substantial writing)

4 Math (Algebra I level and above)
Academic 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
3 Social Science
Scholars 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same

Award language)
Community Service
100 hours approved by YOUR high school
counselor
Test Scores
1290 SAT Reasoning Test or 29 ACT National Test
 Florida
Academic One FAS award recipient per county
Scholars Ranked on BF GPA and SAT/ACT score
Award Award established annually by the Florida
Legislature in the General Appropriations Act
prorated by term and hours
Florida Determined end of fall term following HS
Top graduation and after term one
disbursements
Scholars Students and high school notified in
Award November following high school graduation
 GPA
3.0 weighted GPA in required college preparatory
credits
Required Credits--16 college preparatory credits
Florida 4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Math (Algebra I level and above)
Medallion

3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)

Scholars 3 Social Science

2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same
Award language)
May use up to 2 additional credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP, IB, or
AICE fine arts courses to raise GPA.

Community Service
75 hours approved by YOUR high school counselor
Test Scores
1170 SAT Reasoning Test or 26 ACT National Test
Scholarship Awards How Does It Work?

Public and Private Institutions

Students will receive the specified award amounts established
annually by the Florida Legislature in the General
Appropriations Act.
Funding begins the Fall following high school graduation.
Summer funding is not available
Forcurrent year award amounts visit:
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/awardamt.htm
 Eligibility Evaluations

Completed twice a year based on transcripts electronically sent to

the Florida Department of Education by the graduating high school:
Begins in March, after 7th semester (fall term) January 31st
Begins June/July, after 8th semester (graduation) June 30th

Note: Students MUST check eligibility ONLINE at

www.floridashines.org
 New Award Amounts Florida Academic Scholars
2017-2018 (FAS) will receive an award to cover 100%
of tuition and applicable fees and $300 for

Florida both fall and spring semesters for

additional educational expenses.

Academic Students attending a public institution will

have tuition and applicable fees covered.
Scholar These fees include activity and service fee,
Award health fee, athletic fee, financial aid fee,
capital improvement fee, campus

Amount access/transportation fee, technology fee

and tuition differential fee.
 www.FloridaShines.org

FloridaShines.org is Florida's official online one-stop-shop in transitioning students from

middle school through college.
It is an advising system that can assist high school students, college students, parents,
and even counselors to help plan and track educational progress in Florida.
Go www.floridashines.org
Click on Go to College
Click on Pay for College
Select Check Your Eligibility
Login Social Security Number or Florida ID # provided to the school
 For More Information.

www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
E-mail: OSFA@fldoe.org
1-888-827-2004 (Grants/Scholarships)
1-800-366-3475 (Student Loans)
 WWW.FASTWEB.COM

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 OTHER RESOURCES

Use www.finaid.org to search for available monies through scholarships and

grants nationwide
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
High School Counseling Office
Be aware of recent scholarship scams
Scams can be received via phone, letter in the mail, or E-mail
Visit the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website at www.ftc.gov for
additional information on scams, or contact the FTC by calling 1-877-FTC-
HELP (1-877-382-4357) or TTY 1-866-653-4261
Keep all copies of
your financial aid
documentation.
 THANK YOU!!

SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
armstronga@duvalschools.org
ferrells1@duvalschools.org
mortensenk@duvalschools.org
(904) 346-5620