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RHS School Counselor Connection- Aug 2018
Stay Informed...
RHS School Counseling Website: Click here for the School Counseling Website
Subscribe to our Remind Text messaging service for specific grade levels- see Parent Resources Page
Follow us on Instagram @rhsschoolcounseling
School Supplies
**You will need to purchase your own PLANNER. You will not be provided one this year and this is an important tool to stay organized.**
Student Schedules
Schedule changes-- each grade level has a scheduled day to come and ask for any changes. If you are scheduled into an incorrect academic class, you can contact your School Counselor via email (see the end of this newsletter for addresses) and we will attempt to fix it prior to the first day of school. If you want to change your elective classes, you must wait until the scheduled day for your grade level to come and request the change. We do not guarantee that a change will be made but we will do our best to meet your request if it is appropriate and there is space available in the class.
Please do not come to the school to meet with your School Counselor between now and the first day of school. We are currently registering new students and checking details to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
Schedule change dates:
Tues, Aug 14th- new student's and anyone missing classes on their schedule
12th grade- Wed Aug 15th
11th grade- Thur Aug 16th
10th grade- Fri Aug 17th
9th grade- Mon Aug 20th
Schedule Pick-Up & Open Campus Time- August 10th @ 10:30 am
*Teachers and School Counselors will not be available to meet with students or parents at this time*
First Day
Parking Passes
Gym Lockers & Uniforms
$$$$ Lunch Accounts $$$$
To add money to your account go to https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home
The Free/Reduced Lunch application must be completed each year and is now online at http://claycountyfns.com/index.php?sid=1528302669977&page=lunchapps
** New for the 1819 School Year- Student ID Requirements **
**Changes for the 1819 School Year- Money Collection**
Please visit the RevTrak page to see what may already be available for purchase at https://oneclay.revtrak.net/High-Schools-19/ridgeview-high-school/#/list
Many clubs, athletic teams and other organizations already have items available for purchase on the new site.
Athletic Clearance to Play
CLICK HERE for a copy of the required Physical Form.
If you have any questions about the process or need assistance, please contact:
RHS Athletic Director John Sgromolo at john.sgromolo@myoneclay.net or 904-336-8891 or Mrs. Flynn at kathi.flynn@myoneclay.net
School Counseling Department- Contact Us!
Pre-IB & IB Students
(904) 336- 8912
Lori.feathergill@myoneclay.net
Maria Littlejohn
Student Last Names A-E
(904) 336- 8904
Maria.littlejohn@myoneclay.net
Jackie Welch
Student Last Names F-L
(904) 336- 8903
Jacquelyn. welch@myoneclay.net
Margo Whyte
Student Last Names M-R
(904) 336-8902
Tabbatha Johns
Student Last Names S-Z
(904) 336-8906
Stay Informed!!!
The School Counseling Department will be using the Remind text/email notification system to keep you and your student informed about important events and information. Please follow the directions listed below to subscribe to the appropriate grade level notification system.
We will keep these notifications limited to what is relevant to your student and you can cancel your subscription to the system at any time. When you activate your subscription, it will give you an alert that "Standard messaging rates apply." Please do not worry. This subscription is free. They are just reminding you that if you are charged per text message by your mobile provider there may be a cost involved. You will only receive notifications from the School Counseling office. No other users will have access to your information or be able to send you notifications.
Three Options to Subscribe:
A- download the Remind Mobile App
Go to the site listed below for the appropriate grade level on the web browser of your smartphone. You will then be prompted to download the app and enter your information.
RHS Class of 2022- rmd.at/b2bfhk
RHS Class of 2021- rmd.at/bg688
RHS Class of 2020- rmd.at/4g38ec
RHS Class of 2019- rmd.at/7c3c3e
RHS IB Class of 2020- rmd.at/db294fe
RHS IB Class of 2019- rmd.at/cbbh489
B- Subscribe to Text Notifications
Text the code listed below for the appropriate grade level to 81010 or (904) 297-3780
RHS Class of 2022- @b2bfhk
RHS Class of 2021- @bg688
RHS Class of 2020- @4g38ec
RHS Class of 2019- @7c3c3e
RHS IB Class of 2020- @db294fe
RHS IB Class of 2019- @cbbh489
C- Subscribe to Email Notifications
Go to the site listed below for the appropriate grade level on a desktop computer to sign up for email notifications
RHS Class of 2022- rmd.at/b2bfhk
RHS Class of 2021- rmd.at/bg688
RHS Class of 2020- rmd.at/4g38ec
RHS Class of 2019- rmd.at/7c3c3e
RHS IB Class of 2019- rmd.at/cbbh489
Graduation Requirements
Looking at the Big Picture
How Grades are Calculated
High school classes finalize at the end of each semester (unless they have a state End of Course (EOC) exam). That means that at the end of each semester, your average becomes final and is put on your permanent transcript. These will be the grades used in your GPA and the grades that colleges, universities, military recruiters, scholarship committees and many others look at to determine your future options.
1st Qtr (45%) + 2nd Qtr (45%) + semester exam (10%) = 1st semester average
3rd Qtr (45%) + 4th Qtr (45%) + semester exam (10%) = 2nd semester average
For yearlong EOC classes (Algebra 1, Biology, Geometry & US History):
1st Qtr + 2nd Qtr + 3rd Qtr + 4th Qtr = 70% of year average
State End of course exam = remaining 30% of year average
Preparing for Bright Futures Scholarship
Bright Futures Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement to current Florida high school graduates who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at a public college or university in the state. Scholarship amounts vary based on GPA, scores on college entrance exams, community service hours and other factors. Bright Futures consists of multiple different scholarships that require varying levels of GPA, test scores, community service hours and high school course work.
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)- This award covers 100% of tuition and applicable fees and $300 for both fall and spring semesters for additional educational expenses. Students attending a public institution will have tuition and applicable fees covered. These fees include activity and service fee, health fee, athletic fee, financial aid fee, capital improvement fee, campus access/transportation fee, technology fee and tuition differential fee. Students attending a nonpublic institution will receive a comparable amount as noted in the Private Award Chart.
FAS Requires: 16 core academic credits to include 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Natural Science, 3 Social Science, 2 World Language; minimum 3.5 weighted GPA (based on just the core classes required), minimum college entrance exam scores (29 ACT composite/ 1290 SAT composite) and 100 community service hours
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)- This award covers a specific dollar amount per credit hour depending on the institution that you attend. The specific award amounts can be found in the Bright Futures Handbook.
FMS Requires: 16 core academic credits (same as above); minimum 3.0 weighted GPA (based on just the core classes required); minimum college entrance exam scores (26 ACT composite/ 1170 SAT composite), and 75 community service hours
Gold Seal Vocational (GSV) & Gold Seal Cape (GSC)- Both scholarships may be used only at postsecondary institutions that offer technical certificates or degree programs. For specifics, visit the Gold Seal Vocational Handout or the Gold Seal Cape Handout.
Quick Links:
Community Service Hours
Community service is required for all three Bright Futures award levels: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). All initial applicants must meet the community service requirement, as approved by the school district. No waivers of this requirement can be granted regardless of the method used to qualify (National Merit and Achievement Scholars and Finalists, National Hispanic Scholars International Baccalaureate Diploma recipients). The required community service hours to be completed for the following awards are:
AWARD COMMUNITY SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENT
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)- 100 hours
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)- 75 hours
Gold Seal Vocational Award (GSV)- 30 hours
CLICK HERE to check out our page for ideas on earning community service hours