Transcript Navigating Your Way Through High School

Tavares High School
Counselors:
Seniors: Mrs. Croker
Juniors: Mr. Stevens
Sophomores: (A-L) Mr. Stevens
(M-Z) Ms. Carter
Freshman: Ms. Carter
Courses, Assessments, Credits, GPA
Course Requirements
English (4 credits)
Math (4 credits)
 English 1
 Algebra I (or Alg 1 A/B) w/
 English II
passing score on EOC
 Geometry (EOC 30% of
grade)
 Algebra II (not required to
graduate)
 Math of your choice
 English III
 English IV
Course Requirements
Social Studies (3 credits)
Science (3 credits)
 World History
 Biology (EOC 30% of your
 American History (EOC 30%
grade)
 Science of your choice
 Science of your choice
of your grade)
 American
Government/Economics with
Fin. Lit.
Course Requirements
Electives (8 credits)
Foreign Language (2 credits)
 Your choice
 Required for entrance into
colleges/universities (this will
count as 2 elective credits)
NOT REQUIRED FOR HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATION
Course Requirements
HOPE (1 credit)
Fine/Practical Art (1 credit)
 (Art, Piano, Chorus, Band,
Musical Theatre, Commercial
Foods 2, Game Foundations,
Intro. To IT)
Online Course (at least .5 credits): You MUST
complete ENTIRE class. Ex. If you take World
History, you must take Segments 1 & 2 = 1
credit
Assessments You Must Pass to
Graduate
 Algebra I EOC-must pass
for credit
 ELA FSA (2017, 2018
graduates) *In April*
 FCAT Reading (2015, 2016
graduates)
 Must take the following EOC’s-
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worth 30% of your grade (not
pass/fail for credit)
Geometry
Biology
U.S. History
Algebra II (if enrolled)
*If you cannot pass FCAT
Reading, you must obtain
concordant scores on SAT or
ACT.
Credits
 9th  10th: 5 credits + 1 ELA or Algebra credit
 10th  11th: 11 credits
 11th  12th: 17 credits
 Graduation: 24 credits
(assuming you have finished required
courses, passed required assessments, and
have a 2.0 GPA)
GPA
 2.0 is required for graduation, as well as the
participation in any sports
 For the purpose of scholarships, we recommend
attaining at least a 3.0
For Honors: Add 1 point
For AP: Add 2 points
Free college!
Requirements
 3.0 unweighted GPA
 Pass PERT Test: In order to pass this, you must have first taken Algebra
II
 Meet with counselor
 Submit application to LSSC
You may only dual enroll part time (2 classes a semester). You can attend
during the Fall, Spring, or Summer.
• Free classes, free textbooks
• Must have your own transportation
• Seniors can enroll in the Early Admissions program. Requirement: 3.5
GPA, all classes taken at Lake Sumter
Bright Futures
Florida Academic
Scholars Award
Florida Medallion
Scholars Award
Florida Gold Seal
Vocational Scholars
Award
3.5 weighted GPA
3.0 weighted GPA
3.0 weighted GPA
100 community service
hours
75 community service
hours
30 community service
hours
GPA's are calculated differently for Bright Futures. GPA on report card/transcript are not what Bright Futures look at.
Everyone receives a Bright Futures brochure their senior year. Refer to Fl. Dep. of Ed. web site for more information.
Community Service Hours
 Many scholarships require community service hours
 See the guidance web site or visit the guidance office
for opportunities
 Fill out log, have supervisor sign off, complete the
reflection on the back, turn into your counselor
www.lake.k12.fl.us/ths
 Please visit our web site under “Guidance” tab
 Graduation Requirements (including this PowerPoint)
 Community Service Hours
 Dual Enrollment Information
 Scholarships
 College Visits
 Announcements/Events