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Guidance

Guidance and Counseling Services

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Other Guidance-Related Services

SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY

1. At the beginning of the school year and at the beginning of the second semester, students will have a window period of seven days to make requests for schedule changes.

2. After the seven-day change request period, action on requests to adjust level of courses (e.g. Chemistry I Honors to Chemistry I standard, American Government Honors to American Government Standard) will be determined by the Assistant Principal for Curriculum following submission of a written request and a student/teacher/parent conference.  If teacher and counselor recommend change, it will be completed as follows:

    A. Semester course - no later that one week following issuance of the first quarter report card

    B. Full year course - no later than one week following issuance of semester report card.

3. At the end of the first semester, students who have not been successful in a full year elective course may drop the course and select a semester course (if space is available).  No credit will be assigned for the first semester.

4. Since there is no procedure that will allow all students/parents to select teachers, it is essential that the policy reflect the position that requests for selection of teachers cannot be honored.  When a request is received, however, parents should be assured that the administration of the school will work with all individuals to resolve the problem using all appropriate resource personnel (teachers, counselors, deans, Assistant Principal for Curriculum, etc.).  

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Verification of address in the Fletcher District 

2. Immunization Record - Florida HRS Immunization Guidelines state that students transferring from another state must present a Florida Immunization Certificate (HRS680) at the time of registration.  All students entering or repeating the 9th grade MUST MEET THE NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS. The new requirements are tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster given within the past five (5) years; a second dose of measles vaccine (preferably MMR); and the Hepatitis B vaccine (a series of three (3) doses).

3. Physical - All students entering a Florida school for the first time MUST have a current (dated within one year) school physical within 30 days of entering school.

4. Birth certificate.

5. Name and address of previous school.

6. Latest report card and/or transcript.

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING

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*Stand-by testing add $40.00

College Timeline

-presented by the Fletcher High Guidance Department

9^th Grade Year

§ Enroll in the most challenging academic courses you are capable of being successful in.

§ Your schedule should include a foreign language either this year or next year.

§ Develop good study habits and have good attendance.

§ Become involved with school and community service clubs.

§ Be aware of the requirements for Bright Futures eligibility. This begins with a 3.0 GPA.

§ Begin visiting college websites on the internet. Most search engines will lead you to college web addresses.

§ Begin exploring career interests on the internet on sites like www.florida.echoices.com

§ Make the best grades you are capable of.

§ Consider taking the PSAT in the fall.

10^th Grade Year

§ Continue taking challenging academics, building a good resume of school and community activities, and making good grades.

§ Continue in a foreign language or begin a foreign language.

§ Be aware of your GPA from ninth grade for Bright Futures qualification.

§ Consider visiting local colleges and universities.

§ Take the PSAT. It is currently free for our tenth graders.

§ Review your PSAT results. They usually arrive in December. Make note of the areas which you need to strengthen.

§ Continue looking at colleges and universities on the internet. Begin making a list of those you would like to visit during your junior year.

11^th Grade Year

July / August

§ Work hard! This is the last year you will be able to contribute grades to your high school GPA for college admission. Since you apply for college during your Senior year, admissions offices recalculate your GPA, based only on your academic courses, and foreign language, using your grades from 9^th through 11^th grade.

§ Again, take challenging classes and be active in your school and community.

§ Begin a resume of your accomplishments and awards, community service, school involvement, volunteer activities, and work experience.

September / October

§ Sign up in Guidance for colleges that are visiting Fletcher for student admission seminars. Pay attention to the school announcements. We add new colleges all year long.

§ Register and take the PSAT. In 11^th grade the PSAT also counts as the National Merit Scholars Qualifying Test (NMSQT). High scores can lead to scholarship money through National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

§ Check www.collegeboard.com on the internet for information to review for the PSAT.

November

§ Plan on attending the National College Fair at the Prime Osborn Convention Center with your parents. Collect information and handouts. Begin compiling a list of colleges you would like to consider visiting.

December

§ Review your results from the PSAT. Note the areas you need to strengthen for the SAT and/or the ACT.

§ Start considering the dates you plan on taking the SAT and/or the ACT during the second semester this year. Remember you can register on line.

ACT - www.act.org                                                             SAT- www.collegeboard.com

January/February/March

§ Begin registering for the SAT and/or the ACT.

§ Junior Week - Take advantage of the seminars offered for Juniors which cover many topics related to college entry, financial aid, the military, etc.

§ If a student plans on applying to a military academy, they should write for an application. If interested in ROTC money for college, talk with a military recruiter on campus.

§ Visit the college campuses you are considering applying to next year. Have your parents call admissions offices to find out when colleges offer tours and have open houses.

April/May

§ Students should have taken, or be schedule to take, the SAT and/or the ACT.

§ Students will be meeting with their counselor to select classes for your senior year.

§ Finish strong! Remember, you are creating the transcript you will send to colleges when applying your senior year.

12^th Grade Year

July/August

§ Check the records that are mailed home to you at the end of your Junior year. Make sure that your list of classes for your Senior year contains all of the requirements and credits you need for graduation and college entry. Check the box that says "Cumulative Summary". There is a column labeled ‘Total Remaining’ under the Credit summary. You should be scheduled for all of these requirements (the ‘elective’ category contains the number of credits remaining to meet the 24 total credits required for graduation. It does not necessarily mean you are required to have that many electives).

§ Remember, selective colleges are looking for a serious senior schedule including Advance Placement (AP), Honors, Dual Enrollment, and other academic classes.

§ Students should now be reducing their list of colleges to 3 -5 schools for serious consideration.

§ Students should now be checking with the admissions offices of these colleges or universities. The easiest way to do this is to visit their web site. You will want to note application deadline dates and begin requesting applications. REMEMBER – Many (most) colleges now prefer that you apply on-line.

September/October

§ Register to re-take the SAT and/or the ACT if you need to raise your score. Concentrate on the test which you did the best on. Remember to check on the required scores for Bright Futures.

§ Sign up for the seminars with the college representatives who are visiting Fletcher.

§ SCHOLARSHIP BULLETINS outlining scholarship opportunities will be sent to Senior English teachers starting in the fall. These will be up-dated every 3 – 4 weeks throughout the year as we receive scholarship offers. Continue to check this scholarship notebook in you Senior English class for these scholarship requirements and deadlines.

§ Up-date your resume.

§ Begin talking with teachers from this year and your Junior year who you may be asking for a letter of recommendation. Remember - letters of recommendation are not normally required for state universities.

§ Counselors will be meeting with all of our Seniors through English classes. We will be providing them with a great deal of information concerning graduation credit reviews, Bright Futures qualification requirements and application instructions, college application, scholarship application processes, post graduation plans, and many other subjects.

§ Check on "Early Decision" and "Early Action" dates for the colleges you are serious about applying to. Remember, some Early Decision applications are binding and require that you withdraw applications to other universities if you are accepted via Early Decision.

§ TRANSCRIPTS - Come to the registrar’s office in Guidance and request that your transcripts be sent to any colleges you are applying to.

November/December

§ Begin taking or re-taking the ACT and/or the SAT.

§ Begin completing college applications and writing essays, if required, for regular application deadlines. Remember to come to Guidance and request that your transcripts be sent to the colleges you are applying to!

§ BRIGHT FUTURES - Go on-line to apply for Bright Futures and/or other State of Florida scholarships:

www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org

§ Attend the college fair with your parents to speak with college representatives about any final questions you may have.

§ Prepare for final exams in semester courses.

§ If applying to selective schools, contact them to see if they require SAT II (subject area) tests. If so, find out which ones they require.

§ Most military ROTC applications are due in January. Students should talk to a recruiter at school or by phone.

January/February

§ Parents and students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This should be completed by all Seniors. Paper copies will be available in Guidance. You can also complete the FAFSA on-line at- www.fafsa.ed.gov Workshops and evening meetings are offered at Fletcher for completing the FAFSA.

§ Parents and students should attend the Financial Aid evening workshop.

§ Students should continue to check the scholarship bulletins in your English class. Scholarship searches are also available on-line at sites such as www.fastweb.com .

§ Remember, ROTC applications must be completed and turned into a military representative if a student is interested in an ROTC scholarship.

§ Students who are planning to attend Florida Community College at Jacksonville ( FCCJ - www.fccj.edu ) should try to apply before February 28^th. Although students may apply later, FCCJ has incentives for students who apply by the end of February.

§ February 28^th is also the deadline for FCCJ scholarship applications. Information will be available in Guidance in January.

§ All students who are applying to colleges and universities should apply or have applied. Check college websites, or references in Guidance, for application deadline dates. Remember to come to Guidance to have your transcript sent to the colleges you are applying to!

§ Students should check with the registrar in Guidance if they would like a mid-year report sent to any of the colleges to which they have applied.

March/April

§ Students should be expecting to hear from colleges for acceptance status. Many colleges let you check your status on-line if you applied on-line. Students should respond to the college they intend to enroll in and request information on housing, orientation dates, financial aid, etc. Also, notify other colleges if you are declining their offer of acceptance.

§ Make sure you send in any required deposits.

§ If you have not heard from a college to which you have applied you should call their admissions office.

§ Seniors who qualify for Bright Futures at the end of the first semester will be receiving notifications from the state, if they went on-line and applied (see ‘November/December’). Some students will qualify for Bright Futures based on their final grades. These students will be notified in the summer, after graduation.

May

§ Study for, and take, the appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) tests.

§ Seniors will be completing a form for Guidance to report which college they are planning to attend, and any grants or scholarships they have been offered.

§ Study for your final exams.

§ Come to Guidance and request that your final transcript be sent to the college you are planning to attend.

Congratulations, Graduate!

June

§ If you took any Dual Enrollment courses at Fletcher, go to an FCCJ campus and have your transcript sent to the college you are planning to attend.

§ Make appointments to attend your college’s orientation and speak to your freshman advisor.

§ Make sure you have submitted all of the required deposits.

§ Let you advisor know if you have a pre-paid college plan.

§ Also let them know if you are a Bright Futures scholarship recipient.

Come back to visit Fletcher next year to let us know how you are doing in college!

§ Let us have your phone number, e-mail, and the college you are attending, if you would like to volunteer to come back and sit on a college panel to speak to our Juniors in February.

Florida BRIGHT FUTURES

Scholarship Program

www.firn.edu/doe/brfutures/

General Eligibility Criteria

• Florida Resident

• Florida High School Graduate

• Not Guilty of a felony

• Use Award Within 3 years of High School Graduation

• Attend a Florida College or University

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Florida Medallion Scholars

(75% Tuition)*

SAT 970 or ACT 20 and GPA 3.0

Florida Academic Scholars

(100% Tuition and $600)*

SAT 1270 or ACT 28 and GPA 3.5

GPA in 15 academic classes

(Courses are weighted .5 points for full credit courses,

or .25 for Semester ½ Credits, for Honors and AP courses.

No weighting for Foreign Lang.)

ENGLISH (4 CREDITS)

MATH (3 CREDITS) (Alg. I and above, Not LAM)

SCIENCE (3 CREDITS) (Any 3 Sciences)

SOCIAL STUDIES (3 CREDITS) (Any 3)

FOREIGN LANG. (2 CREDITS) (In the same language –not weighted)

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC (May add up to 4 ‘A’s in academic

credits to raise GPA)

Tuition- Fl. Public post-secondary institution –

For those enrolled in a Fl. PRIVATE post-secondary institution, the amount will be the average of tuition at a public institution.

§ Let us have your phone number, e-mail, and the college you are attending, if you would like to volunteer to come back and sit on a college panel to speak to our Juniors in February.

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