Class of 2022 Student/Parent Informational Meeting - A PDF of this PowerPoint is available - Sarasota County Schools

Class of 2022
Student/Parent Informational Meeting

 A PDF of this
 PowerPoint is available
 on the VHS website >
 Resources > Downloads

 This VIDEO is posted on
 RotaryFutures.org
 under Events.

Overall Goal

 Commencement
 May 20, 2022 8 p.m.
 Powell-Davis Stadium

Stay Informed of School News

➢ Family Access Portal – Student management system that tracks grades,
 attendance, etc. Parents and students have real-time access.
➢ Email – In the Portal, you may email teachers by clicking on “envelope icon” next to
 teacher’s name. Staff directory is on the VHS website, too.
➢ Blackboard
 ➢ 2022 Announcements
➢ Follow Ms. Wolfe’s Instagram
 ➢ VHS.21.22
➢ VHS Website
  www.sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/venicehigh/
➢ Pathfinder (VHS newsletter)
  Mailed home 4 times per year; also online at www.academypublishing.com
➢ Rotary Futures Website, Facebook, and Instagram
  www.RotaryFutures.org
➢ VHS Phone Number – (941) 488-6726

Nicole Wolfe
 Senior Activities Director
 School Counselor (A-Ce)

 Nicole.Wolfe@sarasotacountyschools.net

 LOOK FOR CLASS OF 2022
 INFORMATION POSTED ON VHS
 WEBSITE > RESOURCES >
 DOWNLOADS

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Cap and Gown Package

Cost is $55 until December 22nd
www.Jostens.com
Cap and gown package includes cap,
gown, diploma cover and tassel
Late fees apply after December 22nd

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Spring Senior Events

 Grad Bash
  Friday, April 1st at Universal Studios and Islands
 of Adventure
  Depart VHS at 2:30pm. Event 7pm-2am. Return
 to VHS by 4:30am.
  $135 online, check (made out to VHS) or cash
 Senior Prom
  April 9th at Hyatt Sarasota
  Cost is $90
  Dinner is provided
  Each senior may purchase ONE
 guest ticket

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Mandatory Senior Class Meeting on Monday, May 16th in the
 VPAC. Time TBA.

- Rehearsal at 8:45am on Friday, May 20th, 2022
- Graduation Ceremony at 8pm on Friday, May 7

 20th, 2022

YEARBOOK
 Faith Nellis Yearbooks on SALE
 Yearbook Advisor now! Lowest price of
 the year $65 until
 Room 4-102 9/17/2021.
 488-6726 ext. 65600 Order online at
 balfour.com

Email ALL yearbook materials to
vhswarrioryearbook@gmail.com

Yearbook Pictures
▪ SENIOR PICTURES are scheduled on campus in the
 OLD GYM (outside of school day hours you can park in
 front loop and go through Heritage Hall)
▪ Oct. 8th and 9th (Friday and Saturday)
 ▪ Students must make an appointment at
 cady.com/schedule
 ▪ All seniors MUST have their picture done by Cady to
 be in the yearbook.
 ▪ Simple, Standard, and Legacy Sessions are available
 on campus. Other sessions require you to go to the
 Tampa Studio.

Senior Yearbook Submissions
▪ Senior Legacy Page with Pictures –If a parent or
 grandparent is a VHS grad, you can submit their class photo.
 ▪ Identify (maiden) name and year of graduation from VHS
 ▪ Digital photos may be sent to
 vhswarrioryearbook@gmail.com
▪ Senior Baby Picture
▪ Senior Sibling Picture (if sibling is a current VHS student)
 ALL PHOTO SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 19th
 *A list of saved photos will be posted outside room 102
 December 6th through 10th. It is your responsibility to
 check that list to make sure we have your photo.
 Email all photos to vhswarrioryearbook@gmail.com

Senior Ads

• Parents can purchase personal ad space in the yearbook to
 congratulate their senior.
• Businesses may also purchase ad space in the yearbook.
• The deadline for Senior Ad submissions is November 19th
• Ads can be paid for on balfour.com or by cash or check to
 Ms. Nellis in room 102. Checks made payable to VHS
 yearbook.
• Flyers with ad price and submission details are available
 outside room 102 and on school website.

VHS PROJECT GRADUATION
 34 year!
 rd

 All-night, fun-filled celebration for
 graduating VHS Seniors, Class of 2022
 Immediately following commencement –
 Friday, May 20, 2022, 10:30 pm – 4:00 am

 Location to be determined!
 Contact:
 venicehighprojectgraduation@gmail.com
 We are on Facebook, too!

VHS PROJECT GRADUATION
 WE NEED…
 Donations of food and prizes
 VOLUNTEERS to help run concessions at sporting
 events. This is how we raise money!
 Volunteers for Project Graduation
 For more info., please contact…
 Contact
 venicehighprojectgraduation@gmail.com

Caitlin Joyner, Director
 Caitlin.Joyner@sarasotacountyschools.net

Heather Masden, Post-Secondary Advisor
 Heather.Masden@sarasotacountyschools.net
 VHS 941-488-6726 or Direct 941-480-3178

Rotary Futures College Resource Center

➢ Resource center for post-secondary decision making
 Community-based Non-profit Organization
 On the campus of Venice High since January 2002
 No other school has a Rotary Futures ☺
➢ We assist students with…
 College, technical/vocational school applications
 Financial Aid including…
 ➢ FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
 ➢ Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
 ➢ Private and Institutional Scholarships

Rotary Futures College Resource Center
 Located in the VHS Admin. Building

• Students may visit Rotary Futures anytime from 7:15am until
 3:30pm Tuesday through Friday. No appointments are required.
 • Parents – Please email or call us. We are confident we can
 answer all your questions and help your Senior with their post-
 secondary planning!
 Operating Hours
 Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
 Closed Monday and school holidays

Rotary Futures is on…

Click “Like” or “Follow” to get notices and reminders ☺

 REMIND Texts
 ▪ TO JOIN Rotary Futures’ Class
 of 2022 Remind texts…
@RF2021B
 ▪ Text @RF2022B to 81010
 Remind group sizes are limited, so please
 only sign up for one group. 

Post Secondary Education
▪ When we say “college”, we are referring to any
 education after high school.
▪ College is possible for every High School graduate
 ▪ Community College and Technical College only requires a
 standard HS diploma or GED
▪ 4-Yr. College is NOT right for everyone.
▪ Find a program right for you!
▪ We think EVERY student should leave high school
 with a plan for some type of post-secondary
 training or education.

College Applications
▪ How many college applications are enough?
▪ Apply to 4 - 8 colleges
 ▪ Reach School – “Dream” – All highly selective and schools
 where you are in the bottom 25% of admitted students.
 ▪ Target School – “Reality” – Your stats place you at the 50 th

 percentile.
 ▪ Safety School – You are in the top 25% of admitted students.
▪ Research schools to make sure it is a good FIT.
 ▪ Check out the “Freshman Profile”
 ▪ Does it offer programs of interest to you?

College Applications - Continued

▪ All applications are ONLINE.
▪ Application fees are $30 - $80 each!
 ▪ College Application Fee Waivers – Available to students who
 took the SAT with a fee waiver (CollegeBoard.org) or from
 guidance counselor (NACAC)
 ▪ Available to students who qualify for free or reduced
 lunch, or state/federal aid programs
▪ Take small steps, completing one application at a
 time. ☺
▪ Come to Rotary Futures to use our College
 Application checklists for all major Florida schools!

The Common Application

▪ The “Common App” is an online applications used by many but
 NOT all colleges/universities.
▪ Once it is completed, you can apply to any of the member
 colleges (for a fee).
 ▪ Supplemental information and essays may be required in
 addition to the Common App info/essays
▪ Transcripts are uploaded to the Common App after you
 provide your guidance counselor’s email.
▪ PLEASE go to each college’s website to review their
 Admissions Guidelines!
 ▪ It is important to understand the requirements and the
 admissions steps for each college.

Institutional Applications

▪ Colleges may have their own “institutional” application on their
 website.
 ▪ Sometimes, these applications tend to be simpler than the Common
 application.
 ▪ Most state universities have their own institutional applications.
 ▪ Use our College Application checklists to determine which application
 is best; we have done the work to see which applications are simplest!
▪ Many colleges will accept multiple applications.
 ▪ There is NO preferred application. All applications are equal.
 ▪ Please DO NOT apply to the same college with multiple applications.
▪ PLEASE go to the college’s website to review their Admissions
 Guidelines!

College Essay Workshops
• Need help deciding which essay prompt to select?
 Need help deciding on your topic? Need someone to
 proofread your essay and give you input?
• Come to Mrs. Joyner’s college essay workshops,
 offered weekly in Rotary Futures.
• Students may also stop by to chat about their essays
 with Mrs. Joyner.
 • Mrs. Joyner is a former VHS AP English teacher. In recent
 years, she has worked with many area students on college
 admissions essays.
 • Caitlin.Joyner@sarasotacountyschools.net
 • Rotary Futures – 941-480-3178
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EMAIL
• STUDENTS –
 ▪ If you do not have one, create a
 PROFESSIONAL email address.
 ▪ Check it EVERY DAY!
 ▪ Check your Junk/Spam Folder, too.
 ▪ Colleges WILL use your email address to
 communicate important information.
 ▪ Your email address will be VERY
 important in the scholarship process, too.

Check Your Transcript on the
 Family Access Portal
• Did you take classes at SCF?
• Grades are only posted to your VHS transcript upon
 receipt of an official SCF transcript.
 ▪ Tip – When ordering, send by email to the registrar,
 Debra.Colombo@sarasotacountyschools.net
 ▪ Email Mrs. Colombo to make sure she has received the
 transcript.
• Order on SCF website – Cost is $7.00
• SCF courses/grades must be on the VHS transcript
 before transcripts are sent to colleges/universities.
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Transcript Requests
 Rotary Futures handles transcript requests.

▪ Form available on the VHS website > Resources > Venice
 High Downloads. Hard copies available in Rotary Futures.
▪ Depending on the college, transcripts are sent…
 ▪ Electronically by the registrar
 ▪ Paper hard copies printed by the registrar
 ▪ Through the Common or Coalition Application
 ▪ Your School Counselor will upload the transcript once you
 enter their email address on the Common or Coalition
 Application.
 ▪ Self-Reported – completed and submitted by Student
▪ Complete ONE transcript request form and return to
 Rotary Futures. We will update form as you request
 additional transcripts.

Self-Reported Transcripts
 (Completed by the Student)
▪ Nine State Universities are using Self-reported Transcripts
 ▪ EIGHT State Universities use the SSAR – Self-Reported Student
 Academic Record.
 ▪ UCF uses the SPARK – Self Provided Academic Record for
 Knights
▪ Students list all courses and grades that have been attempted,
 or will be attempted, for high school credit, and then they link
 the Self-Reported Transcript to the college application.
▪ Since accuracy is critical, you must have a copy of your high
 school transcript available to use as a reference when you
 create your Self-reported Transcript.
 ▪ USE THE TRANSCRIPT ON THE FAMILY ACCESS PORTAL
 ▪ Report final grades and not plusses or minuses.
 ▪ Review instructions and FAQs or visit Rotary Futures ☺

Dual Enrollment
• College applications and Self-Reported Transcripts will
 ask you to list ALL classes you plan to complete this
 school year (your Senior schedule).
• If you are taking classes at SCF, make sure to list the
 classes you plan to take 2nd Semester!
 • If you have to take a different class, you will contact the college
 or university to let them know you made a change.

• Even though SCF grades will be on your final VHS
 transcript, final SCF transcripts must be sent directly to
 the college you plan to attend.
 • Order online – www.scf.edu

SAT / ACT
 Test scores are NOT on your official transcript!

▪ Some colleges allow students to Self-Report test scores and
 submit official scores if admitted. Review the college’s
 admissions guidelines to understand the process.
▪ Most colleges will require official scores be sent as part of
 the admissions process.
 • Send 4 FREE when you register for the SAT or ACT
 • Cost $12 - 13 per school to have them sent later
▪ We strongly recommend that a student take BOTH tests.
 ▪ You may do better on one, and colleges will consider either test.
▪ College scholarships may require SAT or ACT scores.
▪ State Colleges (SCF) use scores for advisement only.

SAT / ACT – Continued
➢Register online –
 SAT: www.collegeboard.org – $55.00
 ACT: www.act.org – $60.00
➢ NO universities in Florida require the optional essay or
 writing. Check out-of-state college websites for test
 requirements.
➢ Students who qualify for “free or reduced lunch” are
 eligible for a waiver of the test fees. Waivers are available
 in Rotary Futures.

Recommendations

▪ The only Florida public universities that require letters
 of recommendation are Florida Poly, New College and
 FAMU.
 ▪ Some schools may ask for them later if student is deferred.
▪ Ask your counselor or teacher before sending them a
 recommendation request through the Common App.
▪ You MUST give your references AT LEAST 10 working
 days notice.
▪ Colleges may call counselors, teachers and club sponsors
 to verify information. ☺

Upcoming Deadlines
▪ University of Florida
 ▪ November 1st ~ Decision Late February
▪ Florida State University
 ▪ November 1st ~ Decision February 18th
▪ Florida Gulf Coast University
 ▪ Early Action (non-binding): November 1st – Decision by January
 ▪ Priority scholarship consideration
 ▪ Regular Decision – Apply after Nov. 1st – Decision Jan-March
▪ Many schools have priority deadlines for scholarship
 consideration – some as early as November 1st.
▪ All of these deadlines are listed on our handy College Application
 Checklists for each Florida school. Come to Rotary Futures to
 check them out! ☺

 2021 SUS Admissions Matrix 
 Copies available in Rotary Futures

 Freshman Fall 2020
 SAT/ACT and Academic GPA (middle 50% / average)
▪ Univ. of Florida (UF) 1340-1480 / 30-33 4.4 – 4.6 weighted*

▪ Florida State Univ. (FSU) 1290-1410 / 29-32 4.1 – 4.5 weighted*

▪ Univ. of Central Fla. (UCF) 1250-1370 / 26-30 3.96–4.46 weighted*

▪ Univ. of South Fla. (USF) 1270-1340 / 28-30 4.1– 4.4 weighted*

▪ Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) 1080-1230 / 21-26 3.51-4.26 weighted*

 SUS weights differently from Sarasota County Schools.
 SUS = Honors/Pre-IB classes - .5 pt.
 AP, IB, and DE - 1.0 pt.

State University System (SUS)
 Admissions
▪ Residency
 ▪ Residency is determined by the PARENT/GUARDIAN
 ▪ Scholarships may be affected by residency filing
 ▪ Merit scholarships awarded early to Florida residents
 ▪ Bright Futures awarded only to Florida residents

▪ AA degree transfers
 ▪ Associates of Arts degree recipients guaranteed acceptance into
 ONE of the SUS schools (not necessarily the one of your choice).
 ▪ Limited access programs at universities have GPA and course
 pre-requisites

Senior Year
 SCHEDULE CHANGES

• Colleges may rescind offers due to…
 • Changes in Senior schedule after the application was submitted
 • Notify the College immediately if schedule is changed.
 • Explain the reason for the change
 • “I didn’t need the credit” IS NOT A GOOD REASON TO DROP A CLASS!
 • Unable to schedule a DE class, but registered for another DE class.

 • Self-Reported Transcript does NOT match official transcript
 • Poor or failing grades on final transcript
 • All acceptances are “conditional” and subject to the satisfactory
 completion of courses, etc.

College Rep Virtual Visits

▪ Due to Covid-19 safety restrictions, college
 representatives are not visiting high schools.

▪ Colleges are scheduling virtual (Zoom, etc.) presentations
 DURING the school day just for VHS students. ☺
 ▪ Excellent opportunity to hear directly from admissions
 counselors and ask questions!

▪ We will have an updated calendar of these visits in our room
 and on our website. We are happy to email the schedule, too!

Visits to Colleges/Schools
▪ Visiting colleges / schools is important to making
 your choice about where to apply or attend.
▪ Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many schools require
 reservations for tours. Also, look for virtual tours
 on the college website.
▪ If you are able to make an “in person” visit,
 contact the VHS Attendance Office in advance to
 learn what is needed for an “excused” absence.
 Otherwise, the absence will be “unexcused.”

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
 For the most up-to-date information, go to the Bright Futures website:
 www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf
 (Google “Florida Bright Futures”)
▪ Your report card GPA is NOT your Bright Futures GPA.
 ▪ Only academic classes are used in calculating your BF GPA
 ▪ 16 core credits –
 ▪ 4 English
 ▪ 4 Math – Algebra 1 and higher, Alg 1A and 1B count as 1 credit
 ▪ 3 Science
 ▪ 3 Social Studies
 ▪ 2 Foreign Language (same language)
▪ Keep your grades up. Academic classes through senior year are used.
 Want to know your current Bright Futures GPA/status?
 Make and appointment – RotaryFutures.YouCanBook.Me or Email Us. ☺

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

▪ Florida Academic Scholar (FAS):
 ▪ 3.5 GPA in core
 ▪ 1330 SAT OR 29 ACT
 ▪ 100 hours of community service
 ▪ Award = 100% of TUITION
▪ Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS):
 ▪ 3.0 GPA in core
 ▪ 1210 SAT OR 25 ACT
 ▪ 75 hours of community service
 ▪ Award = 75% of TUITION at a Florida 4-yr. or 2-yr. college

 NOTE – TEST SCORES CHANGES FOR
 THE CLASS OF 2021!

Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
• The Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (GSV) may only be
 used at Florida public or eligible Florida private postsecondary
 institutions (Suncoast, SCF, etc.) to complete one of the
 following programs:
 • Applied Technology Diploma
 • Technical Degree Education Program,
 • Career Certificate Program

• 3.0 GPA in core AND 3.5 GPA in CTE Pathway (3 credits)
• Qualifying test scores…
 • SAT 24 reading, 25 writing/language, and 24 math OR

 • ACT 17 English, 19 Reading and 19 Math OR

 • PERT 106 Reading, 103 Writing, and 114 Math

• 30 hours of community service

Community Service Hours
▪ Volunteer hours are NOT required for high school graduation,
 BUT they are very important for Florida Bright Futures and
 other scholarships.
▪ MUST complete the ONLINE Sarasota County application and
 be approved to obtain credit for the Florida Bright Futures
 scholarship program.
 ▪ Step-by step instructions:
 ▪ VHS website > Resources > Downloads > Community Service Hours Info.
▪ Hours MUST be served with a NON-PROFIT organization.
▪ Turn in hours as soon as possible.
 ▪ Instructions for turning in hours is on the VHS website > Resources >
 Downloads > Community Service Hours Info.
 ▪ Email PDF of Log Sheets and Community Plan Evaluation (see
 instructions) or visit us at Rotary Futures, and we will scan them for
 you! ☺

Student Scholarship Management System (SSMS)
 Scholarship Database
 (for Seniors Only)
▪ ONLY accessible in Rotary Futures
▪ Contains 500 scholarships—local, national,
 institutional
▪ Student enters personal information
 ▪ GPA, test scores, interests, etc.
▪ Student obtains list of potential
 scholarships to review
▪ Student must still complete scholarship
 applications ☺

Upcoming Virtual Presentations
• FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION
 • We will post this presentation to RotaryFutures.org
 Look for announcements through Remind, Facebook
 and Instagram.
 • The presentation will review…
 • Federal, State, and Institutional Aid;
 • FAFSA federal aid application
 • How is aid awarded
 • What is “financial need”
 • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
 • Local and National Scholarships

Questions?
 Please do not hesitate to contact us! ☺
PRINCIPAL Zoltan KERESTELY

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS SCHOOL COUNSELORS

 AP-A Ryan SHURLEY A - CE Nicole WOLFE
 AP-C Lindsay GALLOF CH – F Nancy HOPPER
 A–F Matthew GRUHL G-K Mike Bartlett
 G-O Rosemary SCHMIDT L-O Brenda Bartlett
 P-Z Danielle TANAKA P - SL Mia SLATON
 Sm - Z Morgan TAYLOR

 Rotary Futures College
ESE LIAISONS
 Resource Center
 A-L Betsy Summerlee Caitlin.Joyner@sarasotacountyschools.net
 M-Z Seth Jones Heather.Masden@sarasotacountyschools.net
 Behavior Angela Alexander

 Book appointment at
 RotaryFutures.YouCanBook.me