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Mrs. Kim ScottMrs. Kim Scott A – DaA – Da Bright Bright Futures & DHFutures & DH

Mrs. Kim BrumageMrs. Kim Brumage De – He De – He Career Career SpecialistSpecialist

Ms. Alice MathisMs. Alice Mathis Hi – Me Hi – Me ESOL, Special ESOL, Special & & Summer ProgramsSummer Programs

Mr. Ron CallahanMr. Ron Callahan Mi - Sc Mi - Sc Referral Referral CoordinatorCoordinator

Mrs. Teresa DennisMrs. Teresa Dennis Se – ZSe – Z ScholarshipsScholarships

Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance SecretaryMrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary

Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, RegistrarMrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

Counselor Roles Counselor Roles (How we can help you and your (How we can help you and your

student)student) Personal mattersPersonal matters School mattersSchool matters Academic advisementAcademic advisement Career and college advisementCareer and college advisement Scholarship informationScholarship information

Standard Diploma Graduation OptionsStandard Diploma Graduation Options A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, orA four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, or A three-year, 18 credit standard college preparatory A three-year, 18 credit standard college preparatory

program, orprogram, or A three-year, 18 credit career preparatory programA three-year, 18 credit career preparatory program

Standard 24 Credit Graduation RequirementsStandard 24 Credit Graduation Requirements English – 4 creditsEnglish – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its equivalent Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its equivalent

and Geometry)and Geometry) Science – 3 credits Science – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History, Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, US History,

Economics and US Government)Economics and US Government) Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1 Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)– 1

creditcredit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8

credits)credits) Earn a 2.0 GPAEarn a 2.0 GPA Earn Level 3 on Grade 10 FCAT II ReadingEarn Level 3 on Grade 10 FCAT II Reading Take Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC) which will Take Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC) which will

equal 30% of final gradeequal 30% of final grade

Practical Arts Courses at Chiles High SchoolPractical Arts Courses at Chiles High SchoolApproved to meet the Arts Graduation Approved to meet the Arts Graduation

RequirementRequirement

Web I, IIWeb I, II TV Productions I, II, III, IVTV Productions I, II, III, IV Communications Technology I, II, IIICommunications Technology I, II, III Engineering Technology I, II, IIIEngineering Technology I, II, III Culinary Arts I, II, IIICulinary Arts I, II, III

Grading SystemGrading SystemGrading ScaleGrading Scale

A A 90-10090-100BB 80-8980-89CC 70-7970-79DD 60-6960-69FF 0-59 0-59

Earning CreditEarning Credit.5 credit is earned for each semester course completed with a grade of D or .5 credit is earned for each semester course completed with a grade of D or

higher. Each nine weeks grade is 2/5 of the semester grade, the exam is 1/5.higher. Each nine weeks grade is 2/5 of the semester grade, the exam is 1/5.

GrdGrd Each Grading PeriodEach Grading Period Sem ExamSem Exam Semester Semester GradeGrade

AA 8 points 8 points 4 points4 points 18-20 pts. = 18-20 pts. = AA

BB 6 points 6 points 3 points3 points 13-17 pts. = 13-17 pts. = B B

CC 4 points 4 points 2 points2 points 8-12 pts. = C8-12 pts. = C DD 2 points 2 points 1 point1 point 3-7 pts. = D3-7 pts. = D F F 0 points 0 points 0 points0 points 0-2 pts. = F0-2 pts. = F

*Per grading period – *Per grading period – A student must earn at least 1 point in the second nine weeks or the A student must earn at least 1 point in the second nine weeks or the exam in order to receive credit for the semester.exam in order to receive credit for the semester.

This information is available on page 9 of the CHS Handbook/Planner.This information is available on page 9 of the CHS Handbook/Planner.

Check your student’s academic progress online with Parent Portal!Check your student’s academic progress online with Parent Portal!

Grade Combinations for Two Nine Weeks Grade Combinations for Two Nine Weeks and Examand Exam

Here is a chart showing all possible combinations and the FINAL grade Here is a chart showing all possible combinations and the FINAL grade results which will be computed automatically resulting in the student results which will be computed automatically resulting in the student earning 1/2 credit.earning 1/2 credit.

9 weeks9 weeks

GRADE GRADE A,A A,B A,C A,D A,F B,B B,C B,D B,F C,C C,D C,F D,D D,F F,F A,A A,B A,C A,D A,F B,B B,C B,D B,F C,C C,D C,F D,D D,F F,F

EXAMEXAM A A A B B C B A A A B B C B B C C C C C C D DB C C C C C C D D

B A B B B C B B A B B B C B B C C C C D D D DB C C C C D D D D

C A B B C C B C A B B C C B C C C C C D D D FC C C C C D D D F

D B B B C C B D B B B C C B C C D C D D D D F C C D C D D D D F

F B B C C F C F B B C C F C C C F C D F D F F C C F C D F D F F

Grade Point AverageGrade Point Average Students start earning an official unweighted and weighted GPA Students start earning an official unweighted and weighted GPA

after the completion of one semester of a high school course.after the completion of one semester of a high school course.

UnweightedUnweighted is based on all courses awarded: is based on all courses awarded:A = 4A = 4 C = 2C = 2 B = 3B = 3 D = 1D = 1

WeightedWeighted is based on: honors and honors gifted awarded an extra is based on: honors and honors gifted awarded an extra .5 for a semester grade of a C or better. Advanced Placement and .5 for a semester grade of a C or better. Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester dual enrollment courses awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or higher. grade of C or higher.

Where and how we use GPAs:Where and how we use GPAs: Unweighted GPA (promotion/graduation)Unweighted GPA (promotion/graduation) Weighted GPA (class rank and academic awards)Weighted GPA (class rank and academic awards) 9 weeks GPA (on report card)9 weeks GPA (on report card) Semester GPA (on transcript)Semester GPA (on transcript) Cumulative GPA – weighted and unweighted (on transcript)Cumulative GPA – weighted and unweighted (on transcript) Chiles High School GPA Chiles High School GPA is different is different than GPAs computed by than GPAs computed by

Bright Futures, Colleges/universities and NCAA .Bright Futures, Colleges/universities and NCAA . 2.0 unweighted GPA required to participate in extracurricular 2.0 unweighted GPA required to participate in extracurricular

activitiesactivities

Sample transcriptSample transcript

Year 08-09 Grade Lev.08 School 37-0531Year 08-09 Grade Lev.08 School 37-0531 Year 09-10 Grade Lev.09 Year 09-10 Grade Lev.09 School 37-1141School 37-1141

-----------COURSE----------- -SEM------------COURSE----------- -SEM- -----------COURSE----------- --- -----------COURSE----------- ---SEM-SEM-

NUMBER NUMBER TITLETITLE 1 2 CREDIT 1 2 CREDIT NUMBER NUMBER TITLETITLE 1 2 CREDIT 1 2 CREDIT

07083408 SPANISH I07083408 SPANISH I B B 1.00 B B 1.00 21033000 21033000 W CULT GEO W CULT GEO B B 1.00 B B 1.000708350007083500 SPANISH II B B 1.00SPANISH II B B 1.0010013200 10013200 ENG HON I A h A h 1.00ENG HON I A h A h 1.001200310012003100 ALGEBRA I C C 1.00 ALGEBRA I C C 1.00 1506320115063201 HOPEHOPE B .50 B .501506320215063202 HOPE A .50HOPE A .502001320020013200 E/S SCI HON A h B h 1.00E/S SCI HON A h B h 1.00

GPA YR: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CRDT YR: 1.00GPA YR: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CRDT YR: 1.00 GPA YR: 3.17 WTD:3.33 GPA YR: 3.17 WTD:3.33 CRDT YR: 6.00 CRDT YR: 6.00

CUM: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 3.00 WTD:3.0 CUM CR : 1.00 CUM: 3.14 WTD:3.29 CUM: 3.14 WTD:3.29 CUM CR: 7.00 CUM CR: 7.00

Exam ExemptionsExam ExemptionsStudent must meet the following requirements during the semester:Student must meet the following requirements during the semester: “ “A” in both nine weeks grading period.A” in both nine weeks grading period. No referral resulting in ISS or OSS.No referral resulting in ISS or OSS. No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday No Class II or higher referral resulting in Saturday

School.School. Satisfactory citizenship in all classes.Satisfactory citizenship in all classes. Has parent permission to exempt exam(s).Has parent permission to exempt exam(s).

Non-academic elective coursesNon-academic elective courses – Students may – Students may exempt elective course exams both semesters. exempt elective course exams both semesters.

Academic coursesAcademic courses - Students are required to take - Students are required to take one semester exam in each academic subject area one semester exam in each academic subject area ((either the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam).either the 1st semester or 2nd semester exam). Academic courses include English, math, science, Academic courses include English, math, science, social studies and foreign languagesocial studies and foreign language

11stst semester exam week is December 13 - 17. semester exam week is December 13 - 17. There are not early release days during this week. There are not early release days during this week.

Promotion to 10th gradePromotion to 10th grade

5 credits5 credits

1.0 unweighted GPA1.0 unweighted GPA

Standardized tests are used for academicStandardized tests are used for academic placement placement (FCAT)(FCAT)

Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance counselor to discuss retake options.counselor to discuss retake options. Options include: Options include:

Adult Education – Leon County SchoolsAdult Education – Leon County Schools Leon County Virtual SchoolLeon County Virtual School Florida Virtual SchoolFlorida Virtual School Private Schools – summer onlyPrivate Schools – summer only

*All of these options require approval from your *All of these options require approval from your student’s guidance counselor.student’s guidance counselor.

1010thth grade Progression grade Progression English IIEnglish II ScienceScience MathMath World HistoryWorld History

10th grade AP Accel Progression10th grade AP Accel Progression

English IIEnglish II ScienceScience MathMath Advanced Placement Course – Advanced Placement Course – options may options may

include AP European History, AP Human include AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP World History or AP Art Geography, AP World History or AP Art HistoryHistory

Options during the next three yearsOptions during the next three years

Advanced Placement CoursesAdvanced Placement Courses Dual Enrollment CoursesDual Enrollment Courses Lively Dual EnrollmentLively Dual Enrollment Gifted Externship ProgramGifted Externship Program DCT Work Study ProgramDCT Work Study Program

State of Florida University SystemState of Florida University System Minimum standardsMinimum standards

3.0 recalculated academic GPA, plus SAT or ACT3.0 recalculated academic GPA, plus SAT or ACT OROR

2.5 – 2.99 recalculated academic GPA, plus at least a minimum score in all 2.5 – 2.99 recalculated academic GPA, plus at least a minimum score in all three sections of the SAT or ACT as outlined below:three sections of the SAT or ACT as outlined below:

SAT – Critical Reading >= 460 or ACT – Reading >= 19,SAT – Critical Reading >= 460 or ACT – Reading >= 19,SAT – Math >= 460 or ACT Math >= 19, andSAT – Math >= 460 or ACT Math >= 19, and

SAT – Writing >= 440 or ACT English/Writing >= 18.SAT – Writing >= 440 or ACT English/Writing >= 18.

ALL students must complete the secondary academic unit ALL students must complete the secondary academic unit requirements:requirements:

4 units of English4 units of English 4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher. Liberal Arts, . Liberal Arts,

Integrated and Informal Geometry are not counted. Algebra IA & IB = Integrated and Informal Geometry are not counted. Algebra IA & IB = 1 unit together 1 unit together

3 units of science3 units of science 3 units of social science3 units of social science 2 sequential units of the same foreign language2 sequential units of the same foreign language 2 elective units, preferably English, math, science, social science, or 2 elective units, preferably English, math, science, social science, or

foreign languageforeign language

State universities use the same method for weighting academic courses earning a “C” State universities use the same method for weighting academic courses earning a “C” or better : or better :

1.0 weighted for AP and dual enrollment , .5 weighted for honors1.0 weighted for AP and dual enrollment , .5 weighted for honors

Florida State UniversityFlorida State University

Fall Admissions Middle 50% Fall Admissions Middle 50% 3.6 - 4.2 academic GPA3.6 - 4.2 academic GPA 1750 - 1970 SAT1750 - 1970 SAT 26 - 30 ACT26 - 30 ACT

Average # of academic units: 22.5Average # of academic units: 22.5Academic Profile: GPA, strength Academic Profile: GPA, strength

of curriculum (# of honors, AP of curriculum (# of honors, AP and DE courses, advanced and DE courses, advanced foreign language), test scores, foreign language), test scores, essayessay

University of FloridaUniversity of Florida Admissions Middle 50%Admissions Middle 50%

4.1 - 4.4 academic GPA4.1 - 4.4 academic GPA 1870 - 2100 SAT 1870 - 2100 SAT

28 - 32 ACT28 - 32 ACT Current freshmen admitted at UF:Current freshmen admitted at UF:

87.5% of students with a 4.0 and 87.5% of students with a 4.0 and

above academic GPA were admittedabove academic GPA were admitted

74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic units were 74.1 % with 26 – 30 academic units were admittedadmitted

FAMUFAMU Middle 50% for AdmissionMiddle 50% for Admission

2.74 – 3.412.74 – 3.41 academic GPA academic GPA1300 - 1540 SAT1300 - 1540 SAT18 - 22 ACT18 - 22 ACT

May admit under state May admit under state minimum requirementsminimum requirements

University of Central University of Central FloridaFlorida

Middle 50% for admission:Middle 50% for admission:3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA

1700-1890 SAT1700-1890 SAT 25 – 28 ACT25 – 28 ACT

Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scoresscores

University of South University of South FloridaFlorida

Fall admissions middle 50%Fall admissions middle 50% 3.5 – 4.1 academic GPA3.5 – 4.1 academic GPA

1620-1910 SAT 1620-1910 SAT 24 -28 ACT24 -28 ACT

Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test Quality and level of coursework, GPA and test scoresscores

Selective CollegesSelective Colleges

Grades in academic coursesGrades in academic courses Strength of curriculum Strength of curriculum ACT/SAT and often SAT IIACT/SAT and often SAT II Class RankClass Rank Extracurricular activities/college resumeExtracurricular activities/college resume Leadership positions heldLeadership positions held Community service/volunteer experiencesCommunity service/volunteer experiences Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation

Community CollegeCommunity College Admission based on Regular high school diplomaAdmission based on Regular high school diploma

Florida community colleges Florida community colleges recommendrecommend that that students take the same core high school courses that students take the same core high school courses that are are requiredrequired for state university admission for state university admission

Students who take college prep courses in high Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. school are more likely to be successful.

A student with an AA degree is guaranteed admission A student with an AA degree is guaranteed admission to state university (not necessarily university or to state university (not necessarily university or program of your choice), acceptance of 60 credit program of your choice), acceptance of 60 credit hours towards your BA/BS degree and junior hours towards your BA/BS degree and junior standing.standing.

Everyone must take a placement test. The CPT will Everyone must take a placement test. The CPT will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It is be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores. It is generally recommended for students to take the SAT generally recommended for students to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year.and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year.

SAT:SAT: 440 verbal and 550 math 440 verbal and 550 math ACT:ACT: 17 English, 18 17 English, 18 reading, 21 mathreading, 21 math

NCAA Requirements NCAA Requirements Required for any student athlete who wants to play Required for any student athlete who wants to play

at a Division I or II collegeat a Division I or II college Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior Clearinghouse form should be sent at end of junior

year. (online application and fee)year. (online application and fee) Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT Minimum 2.0 GPA in 16 core courses and SAT/ACT

scoresscores Sliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scoresSliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT test scores Core CoursesCore Courses

4 credits in English4 credits in English 3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher)3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 credits in Science (1 lab if offered by the 2 credits in Science (1 lab if offered by the

school)school) 2 credits of Social Science2 credits of Social Science 1 credit of additional English, math, science1 credit of additional English, math, science 4 additional academic credits4 additional academic credits

Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net “Prospective Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net “Prospective Student Athletes” for more information.Student Athletes” for more information.

Bright Futures ScholarshipsBright Futures Scholarships Academic Scholars AwardAcademic Scholars Award - - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. post secondary institution. Requirements:Requirements: 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT or 29 ACT and 75 hours of community service. 1290 SAT or 29 ACT and 75 hours of community service. Forms and Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles Guidance website. Guidelines available on Chiles Guidance website.

Florida Medallion Scholars AwardFlorida Medallion Scholars Award - - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Florida post secondary institution. Requirements:Requirements: 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) and 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) and 1050 SAT or 23 ACT. 1050 SAT or 23 ACT.

16 required academic credits include:16 required academic credits include:4 English4 English4 Math 4 Math (Algebra I level and above which does not include Liberal (Algebra I level and above which does not include Liberal

Arts, Integrated Arts, Integrated or Informal Geometry). Algebra IA or Informal Geometry). Algebra IA and IB = 1 credit togetherand IB = 1 credit together

3 Science3 Science3 Social Science3 Social Science2 Foreign Language (in the same language)2 Foreign Language (in the same language)

View scholarship award amounts at: View scholarship award amounts at: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awardamt.htmwww.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awardamt.htm

Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester.25 per semester for honors and AP for honors and APcourses with a “C” or higher. Honors foreign language is not honors for BF GPA courses with a “C” or higher. Honors foreign language is not honors for BF GPA

calculation.calculation.

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars AwardFlorida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - - Pro-rated per hour Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. RequirementsRequirements: : 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program and a graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading & ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading & Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra) Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra) Gold Seal is a two year scholarship.Gold Seal is a two year scholarship.

TV Productions ITV Productions I Communication Technology ICommunication Technology ITV Productions IITV Productions II Communication Technology IICommunication Technology IITV Productions IIITV Productions III Communication Communication Technology IIITechnology III

Culinary Arts ICulinary Arts I DCT IDCT ICulinary Arts IICulinary Arts II DCT IIDCT IICulinary Arts IIICulinary Arts III DCT IIIDCT III

Engineering Technology IEngineering Technology I Computing for College and CareersComputing for College and CareersEngineering Technology IIEngineering Technology II Web Design IWeb Design IEngineering Technology IIIEngineering Technology III Web Design IIWeb Design II

Criminal Justice ICriminal Justice ICriminal Justice IICriminal Justice IICriminal Justice IIICriminal Justice III

******Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.Pathways Bulletin.

ePEP- Personal Education ePEP- Personal Education PlannerPlanner Florida has a one-stop student advising website at Florida has a one-stop student advising website at

www.FACTS.org.www.FACTS.org. There’s a special section just for There’s a special section just for high school students.high school students.

Freshmen are required to update their ePEP Freshmen are required to update their ePEP this year.this year.

Students can:Students can: See what options they have for courses during each year See what options they have for courses during each year

of high school.of high school. See their high school transcript and find out whether See their high school transcript and find out whether

they are taking the right courses to graduate.they are taking the right courses to graduate. Take a Career Interest Inventory called CHOICES.Take a Career Interest Inventory called CHOICES. Check out different careers and see what kind of Check out different careers and see what kind of

education or training is required.education or training is required. See what courses will make them eligible to go to See what courses will make them eligible to go to

college or to qualify for a Bright Futures scholarship to college or to qualify for a Bright Futures scholarship to help pay for college.help pay for college.

Plan courses for each year of high school, so they can Plan courses for each year of high school, so they can help lead them to where they want to go.help lead them to where they want to go.

Bright Futures and State University System Bright Futures and State University System Course Requirements Evaluation Tracking Course Requirements Evaluation Tracking

ToolsTools on on www.FACTS.ORGwww.FACTS.ORG

FACTS.orgFACTS.org offers exciting options for students offers exciting options for students and parents to compare transcript information and parents to compare transcript information to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, to the B.F. Scholarship award requirements, college admissions requirements and more. college admissions requirements and more.

This is not an official application or notice of This is not an official application or notice of award/admissions.award/admissions.

It is only as accurate at the records are on the It is only as accurate at the records are on the date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year).date the transcripts are transmitted (3x a year).

Statewide Testing Statewide Testing ProgramProgram

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)· Measures student achievement of New · Measures student achievement of New

Generation Sunshine State StandardsGeneration Sunshine State Standards· Focusing on Reading and math· Focusing on Reading and math· High-level Standards· High-level Standards

Graduation Requirement – Grade 10 FCAT II Graduation Requirement – Grade 10 FCAT II Reading - Level 3Reading - Level 3

Graduation Requirement – Algebra I EOC – 30% of Graduation Requirement – Algebra I EOC – 30% of final gradefinal grade

At Chiles, we use scores for placement purposes. We At Chiles, we use scores for placement purposes. We offer remediation in reading and math for students offer remediation in reading and math for students with low test scores.with low test scores.

Action Plan For Freshmen:Action Plan For Freshmen: Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and

begin to formulate a plan for 10begin to formulate a plan for 10thth grade. Plan to take a strong grade. Plan to take a strong curriculum but maintain a balance.curriculum but maintain a balance.

Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a Get involved in activities at school and in the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc.folder with activities, awards, etc.

Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of Start researching scholarship opportunities. A number of underclassmen opportunities have been available in the underclassmen opportunities have been available in the guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. guidance office. Often Essay contests, poster contests, etc. Available on our web site.Available on our web site.

Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and Take a career inventory to help identify strengths and weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these weaknesses and to research possible majors and careers in these areas. Recommend FACTS.orgareas. Recommend FACTS.org

Choices PlannerChoices Planner and CollegeBoard's and CollegeBoard's MyRoadMyRoad programs at programs at www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad.www.apps.collegeboard.com/myroad.

Take the PSAT as a 10Take the PSAT as a 10thth grader and as an 11 grader and as an 11thth grader for last grader for last SAT preparation and National Merit Scholarship Program SAT preparation and National Merit Scholarship Program consideration.consideration.

FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year. FCAT for graduation in spring of sophomore year.

SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.SAT/ACT in spring of junior year.

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