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SENIOR HANDBOOK Table of Contents Page Number Topic 1 Graduation Requirements 2 Pre-College Checklist 3 Important Dates -PASOS, NACAC 4 Important Dates -College Night, Financial Aid 5 SAT Test Dates and Information 6 ACT Test Dates and Information 7 SAT/ACT Comparisons 8 SAT Test Prep/Bigfuture 9 Bright Futures Requirements 10 Community Service for Bright Futures 11-12 Hi-Tec Centers 13-14 HCC Senior Timeline 15 Financial Aid Checklist 16 Application Checklist 17-18 Scholarship Quick Reference Guide 19 Scam Alerts & Financial Aid Info 20 Helpful Websites 21 State University System Map 22 Private Colleges & University System Map GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TH STUDENTS ENTERING 9 GRADE IN THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR 24 CREDIT PROGRAM 18 CREDIT COLLEGE PREP 18 CREDIT CAREER PREP English 4 required 4 required 4 required English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV Mathematics 4 required 4 required 4 required including 1Algebra I or its equivalent including 1Algebra I or its equivalent or a including 1Algebra I or its equivalent and Geometry higher level math course and Geometry and Geometry Science 3 required 3 required 3 required two must have a laboratory component two must have a laboratory component two must have a laboratory component Social Studies 3 required 3 required 3 required World History, 2United States History, World History, 2United States History, World History, 2United States History, United States Government (.50) and United States Government (.50) and United States Government (.50) and Economics (.50) Economics (.50) Economics (.50) Fine Arts 1 required Not required Not required in Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or an approved Practical Arts course Physical 1 required Not required Not required Education HOPE Reading .50 credit required Not required Not required World Language Not required for graduation, but at 2 required Not required least 2 credits in the same language in the same language or demonstrate are required for admission into four proficiency in a second language year colleges and universities Electives 7.50 required 2 required 4 required 3 in one career/technical program and 1 elective, or 3 credits in one career/technical dual enrollment program and 1 elective, or 4 credits in career/technical courses (3 must be in one sequential career and technical program) Minimum 24 credits 18 credits 18 credits Graduation Credit At least 6 of the 18 credits must be Requirement Honors, Dual Enrollment, AP, IB or AICE. Assessment Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading, (or concordant ACT or SAT Reading, or concordant ACT or SAT Reading, or concordant ACT or SAT score) and Writing score score GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 in the Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 in the courses required for the college prep courses required for the career prep program and earn at least a (B) in each program and earn at least a (C) in each of the 18 required credits of the 18 required credits Bonus Points .04 Points per .50 honors credit (final grade must be C or above) .08 Points for Dual Enrollment and AP per .50 credit (final grade must be C or above) 1Algebra I End of Course (EOC) Exam - 30% of student’s final grade 2United States History End of Course (EOC) Exam – 30% of student’s final grade Elective credit details for Bright Futures Scholarships, go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org. Two credits of JROTC can substitute for HOPE and Performing Fine Arts. Special Note: All courses earned toward the three-year, 18-credit college preparatory program must satisfy admission requirements for the State University System (SUS). To determine which courses meet SUS admission requirements, please use the Comprehensive Course Table. 1 October Before Senior Year Attend a College Night Ensure you take the appropriate college prep Pasos al Futuro - Attend a College and courses Financial Aid Meeting (Spanish Only) Visit college campuses Send college applications off by the end of Research and attend college summer the month sessions for high school students Apply for Hillsborough Education Ensure you practice for the SAT/ACT Foundation scholarships Develop and research some ideas of what Apply for scholarships (Discover, etc.) you might want to study in college Visit Colleges Log on and search scholarships through search engines November Attend high school meetings on college. November 23 – Strides for Scholarships Summer Before Senior Year Walk Start college applications online December Start application essays Visit college campuses Must submit all 4-year college applications Research and attend college summer Apply for Bright Futures @ sessions for high school students floridastudentfinancialaid.org Search and organize scholarship options Apply for Hillsborough Education Foundation Scholarship before the deadline. Senior Year Gather Tax information for Financial Aid (FAFSA) application August Attend a Financial Aid Meeting Sign up for SAT/ACT Fall testing January Sign up for SAT/ACT Prep courses Attend High School College Meetings Attend a Financial Aid Meeting Organize scholarships opportunities Apply for Scholarships (Southern Housing, Establish contacts at colleges. (professors, Workforce Alliance, etc.) staff, or alumni) Apply for Financial Aid (FASFA) Gather application information. Gather at least three letters of February/March recommendations. Finalize college application Essays Attend NACAC College Fair at the Finalize college applications Convention Center Some colleges will send out acceptance September letters Apply for housing Finish Application materials Last chance to apply to some 4-year Check Edsby at least once a month universities Apply for scholarships Apply for scholarships Apply to scholarships (Coca Cola, Wendy’s High School Heisman, etc.) April Attend Senior Meetings at your school Schedule college orientation sessions Check up on your financial aid packages Apply for scholarships May Commit to attend a college Attend orientation session Pay deposits and schedule courses 2 PASOS AL FUTURO PROGRAMA PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL AT 6:30 PM Other Important Dates October 1, 2013 November 12, 2013 Alonso High School Plant City High School 8302 Montague Street One Raider Place Tampa, Florida 33635 Plant City, Florida 33563 October 8, 2013 November 14, 2013 Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Hillsborough High School Tampa Bay Tech High School Sponsored by NACAC 5000 Central Avenue 6410 Orient Road September 30, 2013 Tampa, Florida 33603 Tampa, Florida 33610 7:00 - 9:00 PM Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County October 10, 2013 November 19, 2013 Convention Center East Bay High School Spoto High School 7710 Old Big Bend Road 8538 Eagle Palm Drive Gibsonton, Florida 33534 Riverview, Florida 33578 October 15, 2013 March 6, 2014 Gaither High School Lennard High School 16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy 2002 E. Shell Point Rd National College Fair Tampa, Florida 33618 Ruskin, Florida 33570 Sponsored by NACAC October 22, 2013 February 23, 2014 March 20, 2014 12:00-3:00 pm Jefferson High School Strawberry Crest High School Tampa Convention Center 4401 Cypress Street 4691 Gallagher Road Tampa, Florida 33607 Dover, Florida 33527 October 29, 2013 March 22, 2014 Lennard High School (Saturday 9:30 am) 2002 E. Shell Point Rd Wharton High School Ruskin, Florida 33570 20150 Bruce B. Downs Tampa, Florida 33647 November 7, 2013 Leto High School 4409 W. Sligh Avenue Tampa, Florida 33614 All sessions will be held in the school auditorium with the exception of the Saturday Pasos at Wharton which will be held in the Cafeteria. 3 COLLEGE NIGHTS DISTRICT COLLEGE AND CAREER 6:00 PM FINANCIAL AID MEETINGS 6:00-8:00 PM Auditorium . Monday, September 23, 2013 December 3, 2013 January 16, 2014 Plant City High School Jefferson High School Sickles High School One Raider Place 4401 Cypress Street 7950 Gunn Highway Plant City, Florida 33563 Tampa, Florida 33607 Tampa, Florida 33626 (813) 631-4742 December 5, 2013 January 23, 2014 Freedom High School Gaither High School 17410 Commerce Park Blvd 16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Tampa, Florida 33647 Tampa, Florida 33618 Plant High School 2415 S. Himes Avenue December 10, 2013 January 28, 2014 Tampa, Florida 33629 Alonso High School Riverview High School (813) 272-3033 8302 Montague Street 11311 Boyette Rd Tampa, Florida 33635 Riverview, Florida 33569 Wednesday, September 25, 2013 January 30, 2014 Chamberlain High School January 14, 2014 Brandon High School Hillsborough High School 9401 N. Boulevard 1101 Victoria Street 5000 Central Avenue Tampa, Florida 33612 Brandon, Florida 33510 Tampa, Florida 33603 (813) 975-7677 Thursday, September 26, 2013 Brandon High School 1101 Victoria Street Brandon, Florida 33510 All sessions will be held in the school auditorium. Find out (813) 744-8120 information on how to complete the * FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as well as other financial aid opportunities. 4 Division of Instructional Support Department of Guidance Services For College 1290: Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) Admissions/Scholarships (Critical Reading/Math) 1170: Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) SAT REGISTRATION (Critical Reading/Math) Online: www.collegeboard.org 440: Critical Reading 440: Math: Florida Gold Seal Phone: 1-866-756-7346 Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) Cost: $51.00 Additional $27.50 for late registration Free or reduced lunch students are eligible for fee waivers TEST DATES & LOCATIONS Visit your Guidance