Winter Springs High School

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Class of 2023

Junior Presentation

WSHS Student Services

CLICK HERE FOR STUDENT SERVICES VIDEO

HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY COUNSELOR? CLICK HERE!

Certified School Counselors:

Mrs. Durand- students with last names A-Fo

Ms. Lash- Pre-IB, IB, and students with last names Mo-Re

Mrs. McBryde- students with last names Fr- Mi

Ms. Spence- students with IEPs (ESE)

Ms. Urena- ESOL, students with last names Rh-Z

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Graduation Requirements

26 Specified Credits

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2.0 minimum GPA unweighted

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Online Learning Course (virtual course, Plato course, Am Govt/Economics Standard/Honors)

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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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Is my junior year really THAT important?

YES!!! Many would argue that this is the most important year so far in high school.

• work hard,
• study and take the SAT/ACT,
• establish relationships with your teachers, so they will write a letter of recommendation for you, and
• make good grades to improve GPA

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.

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
• Certificate programs

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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.

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

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

ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a career planning resource designed to help young people align their strengths and discover career options.

• Students in grades 10-12 and first/second year post-secondary are encouraged to participate.

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REGISTER TO TAKE THE ASVAB!!!

• Thursday, November 4, 2021 in the Auditorium 7:15-11AM
• Register for the ASVAB by clicking THIS LINK!
• ASVAB Career Exploration and Post Test interpretation will occur approximately 3 weeks after the test.

Scholarships & Financial Aid!

• Visit the SCPS Scholarship page!
• SCPS Scholarship
• Bright Futures
• Institutional Scholarships
• apply by priority deadline (Nov 1st)
• Scholarships.com
• FAFSA- Federal Student Aid Application
• Opens October 1st of your SENIOR year- do not do now!

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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 of your Senior year
• 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 2023 Junior Packet.

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• Due to your counselor:
• Application, Log, 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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JUNIOR RESOURCE GUIDE