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Are you ready?
Behaviors for Success
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 Attendance is Critical
 Come prepared
 Be engaged and attentive in class
 Take notes
 Study and complete homework
 Ask for help if you do not “get it”
 Know what is expected of you
 TAKE OWNERSHIP!
Junior Class
TO-DO
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 Take rigorous courses  Research Colleges,
Military, Tech. School
 Earn good grades
 Visit the campus
 Complete Volunteer
 Refine your search
Work
 Take the ACT or SAT  Explore Scholarship
Opportunities
once this year (Spring)
 Stay connected – join
 Complete online
a club, play a sport.
course (if needed)
Choose the right option
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4 year College
Bachelors Degree
Housing & travel costs
Usually higher costs
Stricter admissions
requirements
 Translates to a salary range
between $28,000 and $60,000
or higher**
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Community College
Associates Degree
Can live at home
Lower cost
May direct connect to colleges for
Bachelors Degree
 Translates to a salary between
$20,000 and $40,000**
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**Salary ranges are approximate and largely depend on the career field
and economic conditions. There is not a guarantee.
*Counselor will email Matrix to teachers (posted on Schoology)
More options
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Work
Technical School
Short in Duration
A “Hands on” approach
Low-cost programs
Nursing, Automobile,
Cosmetology, Welding,
Police, Fire, EMT, and more.
 Salaries from $18,000 $36,000**
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Develop on-the-job skills
Network with people
Earn money right away
Build a resume’
Minimum wage – translates
to less than $16,000 per year
**Salary ranges are approximate and largely depend on the career field
and economic conditions. There is not a guarantee.
Military
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BENEFITS
 Training and Valuable
Experience
 Salary and Health
Benefits
 Money for College
 Free Housing
 Promotions
 Retirement Benefits
 VA Loans and Assistance
TO DO
 Take Rigorous Classes
 Take the ASVAB
 Earn a High School
Diploma
Bright Futures Scholarship
Requirements (sign form)
Florida Academic
Scholarship
4 English
4 Math Algebra 1 and higher
3 Science (2 w/ lab)
3 Social Studies
- World History
- Am. History
- Gov’t/Economics
2 Foreign Language
GPA -3.5 weighted
Qualifying Test Scores
ACT = 29
SAT = 1290
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Florida Medallion
Scholarship
4 English
4 Math Algebra 1 and higher
3 Science (2 w/lab)
3 Social Studies
- World History
- Am. History
- Gov’t/Economics
2 Foreign Language
GPA -3.0 weighted
Qualifying Test Scores
ACT = 26
SAT = 1170
Florida Gold Seal
Scholarship
4 English
4 Math (Algebra 1 and Higher
3 Science (2 w/ lab)
3 Social Studies
- World History
- Am. History
- Gov’t/Economics
1 Practical/Performing Arts
1 Hope
3 Vocational Courses
(Must be a vocational program
completer with a min. 3.5 GPA in 3
courses.)
GPA—3.0 weighted
who are on to track to graduate in 2018 will apply after October 1st of 2017.
Students can track their progress toward Bright Futures eligibility by registering on FLVC.net
Volunteer Hours—100 hours for Florida Academic , 75 hours for Florida Medallion, 30 hours for
The Bright Futures Scholarship program is regulated by legislative changes annually.
You can learn more by visiting www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
Dual Enrollment
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Lake Sumter
 Junior or Senior Only
 3.0 unweighted GPA
 Passed FSA Reading
 Qualifying Scores on
the PERT test
 Must meet with
counselor to discuss
 Limited Course
offerings
Lake Tech
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Junior or Senior Only
2.0 GPA or higher
On track for graduation
Have chosen career goals
See a counselor
Take the TABE test
Options include:
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Automobile Service or Collision
Nursing: CNA, HHA, PCT, Med
Assist.
Cosmetology, Nail Specialty
Public Safety – Police, Fire, EMT,
Paramedic
Early Graduation EGO
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 To qualify:
 Students must be on track to graduate
 Students must have passed the Reading FSA
 Students must complete an “Intent to graduate Early” form
it is available on the website.
 Students must meet with counselor to discuss and to fix
schedule appropriately
 Please Consider the following:
 Graduating early comes at a cost.
 You are no longer eligible to participate in school activities
or sports.
Graduation Requirements
 4 English
 4 Math
  *1 HOPE credit
 (Algebra I & higher)
 3 Science
 Must have Biology
 1 World History
 1 American History
 .5 American
Government
 .5 Economics
 *One course through
online learning
 1 Fine, performing, or
practical art
 *8 electives
 *Must total at least 24
credits
 GPA must be 2.0 or
above
* Not needed for 18 credit ACCEL Diploma (see counselor)
Assessment Requirements
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Passing Score on FSA Reading
 Level 3 (350)
Or ACT Reading concordant score – 19
Or SAT Reading concordant score - 24
Passing score on
Algebra 1 EOC
 Level 3 (497)
Raise.me
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Micro-Scholarship
https://vimeo.com/167314777
Register on Raise.com for a chance to earn scholarships!
Senior Year – TO DO
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 Fall – Continue to take rigorous course & earn good grades.
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Apply for scholarships
Take the ACT or SAT for the 2nd time
Meet with your counselor
Complete College Applications
Take the ASVAB for Military
Apply for Bright Futures after December 1
 Winter – Avoid Senioritis
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Complete the FASFA after January 1
Continue doing well in classes
Graduate
Last time to take ACT/SAT for Bright Futures is June test dates
Track your graduation status!
Thank you for your time.
Contact me at [email protected] for questions.
Guidance Corner: Wednesdays to schedule appointments.