Freshman

101

Mrs. Anderson (A-F)

Ms. Armstrong (G-M)
Ms. Ferrell (N-Z)
The Game of
Advantage
High School Expectations
High School Expectations: Take control of your own learning.
Are you an effective learner?
The art of following through.
Completing a task from start to finish.
Sometimes done is better than perfect.
Extracurricular activities are a great way to practice following through.
Time management
You will have a lot more on your plate.
What are your responsibilities as a student, family member, friend, or employee?
Focus on prioritizing your time.
Maximize the down time that you have.
Successful Studying
1. Don't attempt to cram all your studying into one session.
2. Schedule specific times throughout the week when you are going to study.
3. Study at the same time each day to create a consistent routine.
4. Each study session should have a specific goal.
5. Start with the most difficult subject first.
6. Block out distractions while youre studying.
7. Create a study group to learn from peers.
8. Teach others what you have learned.
9. Take a ten minute break to relax.
10. Review your notes and class materials over the weekend.
Improve Your Notetaking
1. Go to class prepared.
Use highlighters, markers, or different pen colors to make your notes visually appealing.
Notebook or binder is best so that your paper is not all over your back pack.
Read assigned material and review notes before class.
2. Improve your listening skills.
Go to class with a positive mindset.
Concentrate on concentrating.
Adapt to whatever direction the lecture takes.
Listen for main ideas and terminology.
3. Develop a note-taking method that works for you.
Start each new lecture on a new page, and date notes.
Add titles and subtitles.
Leave blank spaces. This allows you to add comments or note questions later.
Develop a system of abbreviations and symbols you can use wherever possible.
Note all unfamiliar vocabulary or concepts you dont understand.
4. Review and edit your notes.
Compare notes in your study group.
Growth Mindset
Growth mindset is a belief that a
persons abilities and intelligence can
be developed through practice, hard
work, dedication, and motivation.
AKA YOU HAVE THE FORCE IS WITHIN
YOU!
A fixed mindset is that intelligence and
talent alone lead to success.
Causes us to feel hopeless.
You can coach yourself to have a
growth mindset.
Train your thoughts.
When bad things happen dont give up!
Communication Skills
Self-Advocacy: the action of representing oneself or one's views
or interests.
Know yourself, know what you need, and know how to get it.
Your voice matters.
Find a trusted adult to help.
I Statements
Example
Example 1: He gives me too much work. The way he teaches doesnt make
sense. I cant learn from him.
Example 2: I feel frustrated when I am working on my homework because I feel
like my notes arent helping me. I need to improve my note-taking. Could I come
during PH so that we could review my notes together?
Freshman Checklist
Study GPA begins this year

Extracurricular Activities /Community service

Begin involvement and document (summer before 9th
counts)

NAVIANCE

Career Development, College Exploration

View your Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility at
www.floridashines.org
College ready! Know the post secondary readiness scores
Scheduling and High School Curriculum Mapping
AP, dual enrollment, honors
AP Scholars program
 Duval County
Graduation Requirements
24 credits 2.0 unweighted GPA
4-English Pass ELA FSA Grade 10
4-Math Alg I, Geo, + 2 math Pass Algebra 1 EOC
3-Science Complete one online high
Bio, + 2 sci school course
3-Social Studies
World Hist, US Hist, Eco/Gov
2-Foreign Language
must be in same world language
1-Practical or Performing Fine Art*
1- HOPE
6-Electives*
Grade Point Average
State, Unweighted, Graduation GPA (4.0 scale)

District, Weighted, Ranking GPA (5.0 scale)

Re-calculated, Academic GPA (includes half of an extra quality point for

each academic honors course, whole extra point for AP, DE) ie. State
University Schools in Florida.
(other colleges/universities recalculate based on their unique formulas)

Florida Bright Futures GPA (uses specific courses and includes half of an
extra quality point for each honors, AP, or DE course). Go to
www.floridashines.org
Bright Futures

Weighted Academic GPA (16 college-preparatory credits & up to 2 additional

credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP fine arts courses)

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)

3.5 Bright Futures Recalculated GPA
29 ACT/1290 SAT
100 hours community service
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
3.0 Bright Futures Recalculated GPA
26 ACT/1170 SAT
75 hours community service

Must maintain GPA in college

www.floridashines.org

For Bright Futures Eligibility GPA and test scores (community service is
not listed here)
District sends transcripts 3 times a year
Click on Go to College
Click on Pay for College"
Click Check Now under Bright Futures Scholarship
Your Student Identifier Number is your social security number
followed by the x sign
Community Service
Extracurricular activities and community service are hot items!
Participation throughout grades 9-12 is most important (includes
summer before ninth grade)
Find service opportunities that interest you
You can even connect your service to career exploration
Recommended to turn in verification forms for all service completed to date
Obtain pre-approval for current year/upcoming community service from
school counseling office or counselor corner lunch table
Submit all completed documentation to the school counseling office & be
sure to submit copies of any NHS hours to both
Make copies to keep for your records
Extracurricular Activities
What kind of activities are important?
Quality participation in one or few activities
Service to the community volunteering
Service and involvement in the school
Leadership and/or significant contributions
Reach out to your teachers to find out what clubs they sponsor.
Consider creating a club
Opportunity to develop leadership skills
Thank you
Class of
2021