WSHS

Class of 2022

Graduation Requirements

26 Specified Credits

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2.0 minimum GPA unweighted

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Online Learning Course

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Assessments:

FSA Reading

Algebra 1 EOC

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Geometry (30%)

U.S. History (30%)

Biology (30%)

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The 26 Required Credits

4 - English

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4 – Math

• Algebra I (required)
• Geometry (required)

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4 – Science 3 must include a lab

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• Biology (required)

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3 - Social Studies

• World History
• U.S. History
• U.S. Government and Economics

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1 – Performing Fine Art - (Dance, TV Production, Drama, Drawing, etc.)

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1 – Physical Education – (Personal Fitness and P.E. course)

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9 – General Electives

In High School

World Language Requirement

Two years of a world language is NOT required to graduate.

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However, it is required to:

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• Receive the Scholars Diploma; 3 years of the same world language is required to receive the Scholars with Distinction Diploma

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• Enter a 4 year State University

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• Receive Florida Bright Future Scholarships

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• Clearinghouse – NCAA

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FAILED A CLASS?�DON’T WORRY!

Students should use any of the options listed

below to make up a class they have failed:

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• Seminole County Virtual School – www.flvs.net
• PLATO Credit Retrieval Lab during the school day (space limited)
• PLATO Credit Retrieval Lab after school when it begins

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It is very important for students to meet with their counselor to discuss these options if they failed a course.

Monday, MAY 2nd

Last day for:

Plato

Virtual School

Volunteer Service Hours

2 Year College or 4 Year University

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Research colleges/universities for your intended major before you apply!

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2 Year:

• Get an AA then you can transfer to a 4 year university

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4 Year:

• Stricter admissions
• Earn a Bachelor's degree
• Generally more expensive

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College Application Process

Begin your college search NOW!

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!

Apply to more than one college!!!

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It is YOUR responsibility to review the college application process for each college you are interested in and complete ALL REQUIREMENTS to include essays, letter of recommendations, submitting transcripts and test scores.

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Be aware of deadlines! Missed deadlines can cost you money, scholarships, housing, books, etc.

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Be aware of last years Freshmen entrance scores, GPA etc of your desired colleges.

College Application Requirements

General Requirements

• Transcripts
• Test scores
• GPA
• Essay(s) – passion and unique abilities
• Sometimes letters of recommendation
• Good conduct

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Helpful Application Sites

• Common App
• Coalition App
• Send Edu
• One general application for many college
• All of the general requirements
• Essay supplements for some colleges

Career Preparation/Exploration

• Identify your interests – What skills do you possess? (Cosmetology, Automotive, Military, etc.)

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• Get experience!
• Volunteer, shadow, work to gain experience

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• Prepare a resume.

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• My Florida Shines
• Values, interests, personality, skills inventories
• Browse careers and schools

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• Get experience!

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Military

• Research different branches for the right fit.

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• Take the ASVAB November 4th/April 5th

Register for ASVAB here!

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• Talk with active or retired military members to discuss their experiences.

Scholarships!

• Visit the SCPS Scholarship page!
• SCPS Scholarship
• Bright Futures
• Institutional Scholarships
• apply by priority deadline (Nov 1st)
• Scholarships.com

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What is YOUR responsibility:

• Checking the requirements (volunteer service, GPA, ACT/SAT test scores)
• Apply when available after October 1^st
• Check the website to see if you are still on track to receive the scholarship and if not, what you can do to ensure you receive it.

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What is your SCHOOL COUNSELOR’S responsibility:

• Remind you to check the website and requirements
• Remind you about volunteer service

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• One of the requirements for the Bright Future Scholarships, and other types of scholarships.

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• Recommended to complete college applications and resume building.

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• All paperwork can be found in the back of your 2022 Senior Packet.

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• Due to your counselor by Friday, May 2, 2022

(Application, Log, and Essay)

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TESTING: SAT & ACT

Students are encouraged to begin taking the SAT and/or ACT during the Spring of their Junior Year and again during their Senior year.

• Recommended to have all testing done by December of your Senior year!

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Fee waivers are available to students that have free/reduced lunch.

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Universities recommend that you send all scores to them via:

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(SAT) www.collegeboard.com

(ACT) www.actstudent.org

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SCHOOL CODE: 101905

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WSHS SAT SCHOOL DAY

Winter Springs High School-

FREE!!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021

During the standard school day

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

Winter Springs High School-

Auditorium

TBD

FAFSA HELP

Winter Springs High School-

Media Center

October 2, 2021

8:30am-12:00pm

WSHS SAT SCHOOL DAY

Winter Springs High School-

FREE!!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021

During the standard school day

NACAC National College Fair

Virtual College Fairs

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https://virtualcollegefairs.org/conventions

ASVAB Dates

Winter Springs High School-

Auditorium

Thursday, November 4, 2021

1st period

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Tuesday. April 5, 2022

1st period

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Register for ASVAB here!

Letters of Recommendation

• Ask first!
• If you are asking a counselor to complete a recommendation, you must first complete the Recommendation Request Form
• Available online on the WSHS website under Student Services
• Available in Student Services
• Give teachers/counselors time to complete-- 10 school days (not including weekend/holidays)

REASONS TO AVOID SENIORITIS

# 1 GRADUATION!!!

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# 2 CAN RESULT IN WSHS CONSEQUENCES

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# 3 Reason 🡪 Universities greatly frown upon it!

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Universities have the option to rescind your admission acceptance if:

• Grades decline.

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• GPA decline.

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• Drop/Add - Final transcript of courses do not match the

list of courses you indicated on your application.

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Senior Resource Guide