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Navigating Your Way Through High School
Tavares High School
Counselors:Seniors: Mrs. CrokerJuniors: Mr. Stevens
Sophomores: (A-L) Mr. Stevens(M-Z) Ms. Carter
Freshman: Ms. Carter
Graduation RequirementsCourses, Assessments, Credits, GPA
Course RequirementsEnglish (4 credits) Math (4 credits)English 1English IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV
Algebra I (or Alg 1 A/B) w/ passing score on EOC
Geometry (EOC 30% of grade)
Algebra II (not required to graduate)
Math of your choice
Course RequirementsSocial Studies (3 credits)
Science (3 credits)World HistoryAmerican History (EOC
30% of your grade)American
Government/Economics with Fin. Lit.
Biology (EOC 30% of your grade)
Science of your choiceScience of your choice
Course RequirementsElectives (8 credits) Foreign Language (2
credits)Your choice Required for entrance
into colleges/universities (this will count as 2 elective credits) NOT REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Course RequirementsHOPE (1 credit)
Fine/Practical Art (1 credit)
Online Course (at least .5 credits): You MUST complete ENTIRE class. Ex. If you take World History, you must take Segments 1 & 2 = 1 credit
(Art, Piano, Chorus, Band, Musical Theatre, Commercial Foods 2, Game Foundations, Intro. To IT)
Assessments You Must Pass to GraduateAlgebra I EOC-must
pass for credit
Must take the following EOC’s-worth 30% of your grade (not pass/fail for credit)
Geometry Biology U.S. History Algebra II (if enrolled)
ELA FSA (2017, 2018 graduates) *In April*
FCAT Reading (2015, 2016 graduates)
*If you cannot pass FCAT Reading, you must obtain concordant scores on SAT or ACT.
Credits9th 10th: 5 credits + 1 ELA or Algebra
credit 10th 11th: 11 credits 11th 12th: 17 credits
Graduation: 24 credits(assuming you have finished required courses, passed required assessments,
and have a 2.0 GPA)
GPA2.0 is required for graduation, as well as the
participation in any sports
For the purpose of scholarships, we recommend attaining at least a 3.0
For Honors: Add 1 point For AP: Add 2 points
Dual EnrollmentFree college!
Requirements3.0 unweighted GPAPass PERT Test: In order to pass this, you must have first taken
Algebra IIMeet with counselorSubmit application to LSSC
You may only dual enroll part time (2 classes a semester). You can attend during the Fall, Spring, or Summer.• Free classes, free textbooks• Must have your own transportation
• Seniors can enroll in the Early Admissions program. Requirement: 3.5 GPA, all classes taken at Lake Sumter
Bright FuturesFlorida Academic Scholars Award
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
3.5 weighted GPA 3.0 weighted GPA 3.0 weighted GPA
100 community service hours
75 community service hours
30 community service hours
GPA's are calculated differently for Bright Futures. GPA on report card/transcript are not what Bright Futures look at. Everyone receives a Bright Futures brochure their senior year. Refer to Fl.
Dep. of Ed. web site for more information.
Community Service HoursMany scholarships require community
service hoursSee the guidance web site or visit the
guidance office for opportunitiesFill out log, have supervisor sign off,
complete the reflection on the back, turn into your counselor
www.lake.k12.fl.us/thsPlease visit our web site under “Guidance”
tab
Graduation Requirements (including this PowerPoint)
Community Service HoursDual Enrollment InformationScholarshipsCollege VisitsAnnouncements/Events