Graduation Requirements
How many credits do you need to graduate?
24
What does GPA mean?
Grade point average
True or False: There is a community service requirement for graduation?
False
What is Bright Futures?
A scholarship for Florida high school students.
False
What is the lowest GPA you can have for graduation?
2.0
What is unweighted GPA?
What other experience can satisfy community service?
Student work hours count toward community service.
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS)
Florida Merit Scholar (FMS)
True or False: You can take the SAT or ACT for free
True, talk to your school counselor about getting a waiver to take the SAT & ACT.
How many credits should you have as a Junior?
18 credits
What is a weighted GPA?
It is honors, AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment classes on a 4.5-5.0 scale.
Does the community service site need to be a non-profit?
Yes, the community service site does need to be a non-profit.
What is the award for the FAS?
100%
True or False: You need 100 community service hours to qualify for the Florida Academic Scholar
True
What is the new course required for graduation?
Personal Financial Literacy
What is the required GPA for the Bright Futures FMS?
FMS: 3.0
Name 3 examples where you can do community service
Answers may vary
What is the award for the FMS?
75%
True or False: You need 100 community service hours for the Florida Merit Scholar
False, you only need 75
Name the EOC's needed to graduate
Geometry, Reading, and Biology
What is the required GPA for Bright Futures FAS?
FAS: 3.5
Identify 3 benefits of community service
Builds character
encourages empathy and compassion
encourages a deeper understanding of different life experiences
improves leadership skills
increase exposure to different career paths
improves communication
improves team work
improves problem solving
improves time-management
networking
Identify the 3 test that will qualify you for Bright Futures?
SAT, ACT, & CLT
One goal you want to complete before the end of your Junior year. Answer must be SMART goal.
Answers will vary.