1 Transitioning from Middle to High School with Skills for Successcha Lezcano South Miami Middle School Center for the Arts Student Services Principal: Ms. Fabiola Izaguirre A.P.’s: Dr. Ingrid Perez-Sanz, Ms. Ileana Artime, Mr. Lee Hawkins Counselors: Ms. Tina Marshall, Ms. Lourdes Botana
2 Topics To Cover Middle School Graduation RequirementsEarning Senior High School Credits in Middle School Eighth Graders Applying To Magnet High Schools High School Graduation Requirements Honors, Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Classes High School Standard Diploma Chart To Understand Grade Point System Explore What You Can Do Today Resources
3 Middle School Graduation RequirementsA summary of required courses at the middle school: GRADE LANG. ARTS MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL PHYS. ED. ELECTIVES TOTALS 6* 1 Y 2 6 7* 8* iReady (reading and math) is directly correlated to FSA scores. *Students are require to enroll in a course listed in the Florida Course Code Directory. *Scores on the Florida State Standards (FSA) will determine the student’s placement in an Intensive Reading Class. iReady (reading and math) is directly correlated to FSA scores. Civics EOC must be taken…EOC assessment results make up 30% of students’ final course grade.
4 Earning Senior High School Credits in Middle SchoolFace-to-Face Algebra 1 Honors Physical Science Honors Biology in the future iPrep Geometry Honors Note: High School courses with End of Course exams (EOC’s) are as follows: Biology, U.S. History, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry Magnet Applications…check out high school prerequisites 30% of final grade is affected by the EOC; FLVS foreign language
5 8th Graders Applying to Magnet High SchoolsFrom Parent Portal or YourChoiceMiami.org Complete and submit the online Miami-Dade County Magnet Schools Application (starts October 1st through January 15th) Some Schools have their own separate application that must be completed as well (like our magnet school) Contact the High Schools that you are applying to or go on their websites for instructions and program requirements Take school tours of the desired High Schools…and inquire about “in house High School Academies.” Also check out your child’s Home School!!! Register and Create an account through MyCareerShines.org Apply up to 5 magnet schools…results mid March November 3rd (Thursday) High School Academic Fairs for 8th grade
6 High School Graduation Requirements24 Credit Option ENGLISH credits MATHEMATICS credits SCIENCE credits SOCIAL SCIENCE credits WORLD LANGUAGES Not Required PERFORMING/FINE ARTS OR PRACTICAL ARTS credit PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH credit (0.5 pers. fit, 0.5 PE elective) ELECTIVES GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) Unweighted = C MINIMUM GRADE TO EARN COURSE CREDIT D ANTICIPATED TIME TO COMPLETION years TESTING FSA, ELA & EOC test(s) COMMUNITY SERVICE Minimum of 75 hours for Bright Futures Scholarship DIGITAL LEARNING (FLVS.net) online class Universities are now made accountable for a graduation time line as well. Sports…minimum 2.0 to play…Senior year – can turn 19 ONLY after Sept. 1st to play. (Grade + 5)
7 Honors, Advance Placement & Dual Enrollment ClassesHonors Classes These are courses accelerated from the regular school curriculum and provide additional critical thinking skills. Honors courses generate extra credit that can be used towards high school graduation. In high schools, all core subject areas offer honors-level courses. Advance Placement (AP) Classes These courses offer challenging, college-level course work for high school students. Although some students enroll in AP courses as early as grade 9, most students take AP courses in grades 10 through 12. Knowledge gained is assessed through the College Board AP Exam administered in May of each school year. Most colleges and universities will award students college credit for their AP course, if they have scored a three or above on the AP exam. Dual Enrollment Classes These courses allows qualified students to enroll in college courses through local and state colleges and universities while still in high school. Credit earned through DE can be used towards fulfillment of a high school graduation requirement and can also be used as college credit. Students who qualify may enroll in a college course, and the tuition and textbook cost is waived. No transportation is available. Most students take courses after regular school hours in addition to the courses they are enrolled in at their high school. In order for a high school student to qualify for dual enrollment, they must have a 3.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA), and meet all the college/university criteria for admission.
8 High School Standard DiplomaThe purpose of the standard diploma is to certify that the student has met all District and State standards for graduation Students must: Pass the Grade 10 ELA assessment Pass the Algebra 1 End Of Course (EOC) assessment Earned the required 24 HS credits Attained the grade point average (unweighted 2.0 GPA) Scholar Diploma Designation…ie: pass Alg II and its EOC, at least one AP, IB,AICE or Dual Enrollment, 2 credits world lang. Merit Diploma Designation…ie: attain an industry certification ACCEL 18 credit option…less electives, no OnLine, no P.E.
9 Chart to Understand the Grade Point SystemBasic Point System Teachers Grading Systems A = 4 A = % or B = 3 B = 80-89% or C = 2 C = 70-79% or D = 1 D = 60-69% or View Botana’s Chart Point System below in order to achieve the desired Final Grade in a Middle School class. (High School calculations encompass the “2nd semester rule.”) Annual Course Semester Course Min. Points needed Min. Points needed 14………………….A…………………7 10………………….B…………………5 6 ………………….C…………………3 4 ………………….D…………………2 Example: Report card shows a C, B, B for the 1st through 3rd nine weeks…What is the minimum grade needed on the 4th nine weeks in order to End with a Final Grade of a “B?” Answer: You need a “C” on the 4th nine weeks in order to end with a final grade of a “B.” Why?: C (2) + B (3) + B (3) = All that is now needed is at least 2 more points…a C…in order to reach 10 points for a B.
10 Explore Students are to research different occupations…Find career information on duties, education & training, and pay Research the different degrees or certifications needed such as: Postsecondary Vocational, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, and Master’s or Higher Degree Students are to ask adults relevant questions such as: “What do you like or dislike about your job?” and “What education did you need for your job?” Share results to encourage “Career Talk” If not done yet, start a college savings account Find out Tax advantages of saving for college… studentaid.ed.gov Floridashines.org & Bls.gov The Occupational Handbook (US bureau of labor statistics) Share findings with others (Raise.me) FAFSA4caster to find out how much federal student aid your child might receive… fafsa.ed.gov Floridastudentfinancialaid.org…Bright Futures Scholarships Average in-state tuition for a state university in Florida is $6,336 for 30 credit hours…in state colleges is 2/3 amount of universities.
11 What You Can Do Today Get Organized – Set a routineGet set up for the Parent Portal Monitor the Parent Portal on an ongoing basis Communicate with Teachers and grade Team Leader Communicate with your child’s Counselor Set aside quiet time for Study time/Homework time Make sure homework is getting done – see agenda Make sure your child is in school, on time, properly dressed – EVERYDAY Monitor cell phone usage Ensure a good night’s sleep and breakfast (free school breakfast) Utilize resources to help your child Be your child’s Cheerleader…It’s Great to have tried and failed, it’s learning Talk to your child about school everyday!!! Khanacademy.com theparentacademy.net, PTSA
12 Resources TED.com Sal Khan: Let’s teach for mastery – not test scoresKhanacademy.org Floridashines.org MyCareerShines.org Collegeboard.org Fafsa.ed.gov StudentAid.ed.gov Raise.me FloridaJobs.org BLS.gov Fldoe.org Oat.dadeschools.net TED.com Sal Khan: Let’s teach for mastery – not test scores Julie Lythcott-Haims: How to raise successful kids - without over-parenting Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? BLS = US Bureau of Labor Statistics Fldoe.org= Florida department of Ed Oat.dadeschools.net= office of academics and transformation New way to bank scholarship $ for college 1)Founder of Khan Academy (removes walls); 2)former dean of admissions at Stanford University; 3) Retired Professor
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