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FSCJ Orientation for Juniors and Their Parent(s)

FSCJ Orientation for Juniors and Their Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Friday, Aug. 11^th

12:30-3:00 p.m.

Room D120, FSCJ Kent Campus

Students, please make every effort to be on time for this event! The agenda for this event is packed with important information and speakers. Plan for traffic, issues with parking, and a long walk from the parking lot to the room - which will all add time to your commute/arrival time. Thank you!  

This is a mandatory event for all Juniors (and a parent/guardian) taking classes at FSCJ this semester.

Frequently Asked Questions about Transcripts, Recommendation Letters, and College Applications

So exciting to hear about how many of you are applying for college admissions at this time of year! The application process brings up a number of questions. Some of your questions and the answers you are looking for are listed below. If you still have questions after reading this information, contact your school counselor for more information. 

Requesting an Official High School Transcript

Official transcripts should be requested through the REL Records Department. The request form is available here, on the REL411 website, and in the REL Main Office. It takes 48 hours to process the requests. Your official transcript includes all of your high school classes, dual-enrollment classes, weighted GPA, unweighted GPA, class rank (when available), and test scores (PERT, ACT, SAT, FSA). Current students may request up to five (5) transcripts for free. There is a fee for additional transcripts. Official transcripts can be picked up by the student or parent, can be mailed, and can be transmitted via FASTER, but can never be sent via email by school personnel.

Requesting an FSCJ, EWC, and Embry-Riddle Transcripts

FSCJ, EWC, and Embry-Riddle transcripts can be requested through your account with those colleges. The college transcript will include only college courses and your college GPA.

Note: Students requesting FSCJ transcripts must pay the one-time $25 fee to the FSCJ Business Office to release the transcripts. EWC and Embry-Riddle may also have fees to release transcripts. Contact the these schools for more information. 

Requesting an Academic History

Your Academic History lists all of your high school classes, dual enrollment classes, weighted and unweighted GPAs. There is no fee for the Academic History. These documents can be picked up from your counselor during Open Office Hours or during your Academic Conference. Academic Histories can be picked up by the student or parent. They are not mailed (except at the end of the school year) and cannot be emailed or faxed by school personnel. Students can also view a list of their completed courses through the grade portal under Course History.

Note: Transcripts officially update three times per year – beginning of August, end of January, and middle of June. 

Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

Most colleges require a letter of recommendation from your school counselor.

·         If there is an electronic form for a counselor to complete, please make sure you enter your enter your counselor's name and contact information correctly.

·         If you would like a hard copy of a letter, you can send a request to your counselor via email.

·         If you need a Recommendation Form filled out, you can leave it with your counselor during open office hours.

·         If you would like for your recommendation letter to include information about your community service projects and/or extra-curricular activities, you will need to provide a resume of your activities to your counselor.

It takes up to 48 hours to process requests for recommendation letters.

When should I work on college applications?
NOW, if you are a Senior! College applications should be completed as soon as possible once the college releases them for completion. Colleges use a "rolling admissions process" or a "submission deadline". 

·         Rolling admissions means the college reviews and accepts students as they receive the applications until their seats are full. This also means the college can cut-off accepting applications without advance notice. 

·         Submission deadlines means all applications are reviewed at one time, right after the posted deadline. It also often means no documents/applications will be accepted after the deadline. 

Review the college's website for more information about process, dates, and deadlines.

Requesting admission as a first-time college student or transfer student?

You should complete your college applications as a first-time college student with dual enrollment courses, if you have taken any dual enrollment courses in high school. If you earn your AA degree while in high school, you will present the degree to your college the summer after graduation. The college will then allow you to register for upper-level courses at their discretion. 

Do I qualify for a college application fee waiver?
Students can earn college application fee waivers by utilizing the SAT or ACT test fee waivers (check your test registration account), participating in programs such as Upward Bound (see your program advisor), and attending events such as NACAC (check the NACAC website). 

When should I complete Financial Aid forms?

Students should complete financial aid forms when provided directions by the college (usually after an admission decision is awarded). You can learn more about Financial Aid timelines and forms at Financial Aid Information Nights at REL. Dates for these sessions will be posted on the REL411 website as they become available.  

What if I need help with my college applications?

Good news! The REL School Counselors will be available to assist students with college applications the fourth Friday of every month at REL. Students can sign up for the help session through the following link:http://goo.gl/forms/8r46x2Wb5h 

FSCJ Textbook Pick-Up Times

If you are scheduled to take classes at any FSCJ campus this fall, please note the REL Dual Enrollment (REL DE) Textbook Room procedures below. Students who do not follow the procedures run the risk of not having textbooks purchased for them by DCPS. 

REL Dual Enrollment (DE) Textbook Room

• Location – 3^rd floor SEAM building
• The REL DE Textbook Room is only for FSCJ classes taken at an FSCJ campus.
• Students must pick up books during assigned times (below).
• Students must return FSCJ books and receipts to the REL DE Bookroom during assigned times.
• Students must return books before picking up new books.
• The cost of items not returned is added to the Student’s Debt List at the end of the school year.  

Textbook Request Form - complete and bring this form with you to the REL DE Bookroom. Textbook information should be available on the FSCJ My Books site.

Textbook Pick-up Times – Fall 2017

SENIORS

• Friday, August 11^th – 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, August 15^th – 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Monday, August 21^st - 8:00-10:00 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.

JUNIORS

• Friday, August 11^th – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 17^th – 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Monday, August 21^st - 8:00-10:00 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Summer EOC Administration - July 12-14, 2017

Attention Students who need to take or retake the Algebra 1, Geometry, US History, or Biology End of Course (EOC) Exam!

Summer EOC Test Administration 
July 12th-14th 
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
REL Media Center

Students must:

• have been enrolled at REL last school year
• have completed the course
• present an photo ID
• cannot be currently enrolled in the same course in DVIA (summer school)

Contact Mr. Bouchard for more information. 

REL Mark your calendar! REL Summer & Fall Dates

Below are some dates students and parents should be aware of as they plan for next school year:

June 29 - Students enrolled in the Early College Program must meet GPA requirements by this date.
July 4 - All DCPS schools and offices closed.
July 29 - 8:00 a.m. Athletic Prep Rally for any students interested in participating in sports during the 2017-2018 school year. Free sport physicals! 
July 31 - Students must complete FLVS courses to receive credit for fall semester (i.e. "not have the class on your schedule").
July 31 - Aug. 3 - Orientation ALL STUDENTS should plan to attend one of the sessions listed below, including students enrolled in the REL LEEders, Early College, SEAM, and AVID programs. 

• July 31 - 8:00-10:00a - SENIORS/Class of 2018, 11:00a-1:00p - JUNIORS/Class of 2019
• Aug. 1 - 8:00-10:00a - SOPHOMORES with last names beginning with the letters A-L, 11:00a-1:00p - SOPHOMORES with last names beginning with the letters M-Z
• Aug. 2 - 8:00-10:00a - FRESHMEN with last names beginning with the letters A-L, 11:00a-1:00p - FRESHMEN with last names beginning with the letters M-Z
• Aug. 3rd - 9:00-11:00a Make-up Orientation, open to all grade levels

August 1 - Students enrolled in Traditional Dual Enrollment must meet GPA requirements to enroll in courses at FSCJ. 
August 14 - First day of school for DCPS students
August 14 - Students enrolled in FSCJ classes at REL for Fall semester must meet test score requirements (ENC1101, AMH2010, and/or MAT1033)
August 28 - Fall classes begin at FSCJ (check your FSCJ schedule for more information)

PERT, ACT, SAT Test Score Information

Students interested in taking college-level courses while in high school must post college-ready scores listed below by designated deadlines. Please contact your school counselor for more information or view information about DCPS dual enrollment programs here: http://prezi.com/11bqixon5uqo/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy 

Dual Enrollment Test Score Eligibility

	PERT	ACT	SAT
Reading	106	19	24
Writing/ English	103	17	25
Math	114	19	24

• Students must meet test score eligibility in Reading and Writing to qualify for English classes, Social Science classes, and/or to take more than 12 credit hours. 
• Students must meet test score eligibility in Reading, Writing, and Math to qualify for Math and Science courses. 
• Math scores noted above are minimum qualifications for MAT1033, MGF1106, MGF1107, & STA2023. Other FSCJ math and science courses require higher scores and/or pre-requisite courses. 
• Students enrolled in the Early College program who do not earn college-ready scores on the PERT in 9^th grade (spring & summer administration), should take the ACT and/or SAT first semester of 10^th grade.

Frequently Asked Questions About ACT and SAT
Do I have to take both sections of the test?
Yes, students register and pay for Reading and Math sections.

Do I have to take the Optional Writing Test for dual enrollment?
No, students do not need to take the Optional Writing Test for dual enrollment classes.

How do I register for the ACT or SAT?

Students register for the test online.While most of the registration questions are easy for students to answer independently, they may need parent/guardian assistance when it comes to selecting a test date, a test location, and payment.

ACT - www.ACTstudent.org click here for ACT Registration instructions

SAT - www.CollegeBoard.org click here for SAT Registration instructions

Do I qualify for a Test Fee Waiver and how do I get one?

Seniors and Juniors qualify for test fee waiver. Contact Mrs. Crowden-Richardson (crowden-rl@duvalschools.org) for more information.

How do I prepare for these tests?

Participate in your REL classes, ACT/SAT Boot Camps, and practice online (ACTstudent.org and CollegeBoard.org). See your school counselor or Mrs. Crowden-Richardson for more information.

	SAT TEST DATES WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG
Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Additional fee required
Aug. 26, 2017	July 28, 2017	July 29-Aug. 15, 2017
Oct. 7, 2017	Sept. 8, 2017	Sept. 9-27, 2017
Nov. 4, 2017	Oct. 5, 2017	Oct. 6-25, 2017
Dec. 2, 2017	Nov. 2, 2017	Nov. 3-21, 2017
March 10, 2018	Feb. 9, 2018	Feb. 10-Feb. 28, 2018
May 5, 2018	April 6, 2018	April 7-25, 2018
June 2, 2018	May 3, 2018	May 4-23, 2018

ACT TEST DATES     WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG  Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Additional fee required Sept. 9, 20167 Aug. 4, 2017 Aug. 5-18, 2017 Oct. 28, 2017 Sept. 22, 2017 Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2017 Dec. 9, 2017 Nov. 3, 2017 Nov. 4-17, 2017 Feb. 10, 2018 Jan. 12, 2018 Jan. 13-19, 2018 April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10-23, 2018 June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5-18, 2018 July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 16-22, 2018

PERT Administration - Reminder

PERT Summer Administration - Any students who were enrolled at Lee High School last school year (Aug 2016-May 2017) are eligible to take the PERT at Lee June 20th or June 21st starting at 8:00 a.m. each day. Students must BRING A PHOTO ID to be admitted to the testing room. 

REL Report Cards & PERT Testing Reminder

DCPS High School Report Cards will be pushed out to Parent Portal within the next 24 hours. REL will mail a copy of the report card to all students home next week.

DCPS Final Transcripts have been sent electronically to schools in the State University System. This includes FSCJ, FAMU, UNF, FSU, UF, etc. If you requested to have a transcript mailed, it will be mailed by the end of this week. If you requested to pick up a copy, it will be ready for pick up next week. 

PERT Summer Administration - Any students who were enrolled at Lee High School last school year (Aug 2016-May 2017) are eligible to take the PERT at Lee next week. Test will be given June 20th & 21st starting at 8:00 a.m. each day. Students do not need to register or call the school to sign up, but they must BRING A PHOTO ID to be admitted to the testing room. 

REL Orientation Dates - Summer 2017

Orientation is an excellent opportunity to meet the administrative team of Robert E Lee High school, to sign up for clubs/extra-curricular activities, and to pick up textbooks, IDs, and student schedules. ALL STUDENTS should plan to attend one of the sessions listed below, including students enrolled in the REL LEEders, Early College, SEAM, and AVID programs. 

• July 31st
• 8:00-10:00a - SENIORS/Class of 2018
• 11:00a-1:00p - JUNIORS/Class of 2019

• Aug. 1st
• 8:00-10:00a - SOPHOMORES with last names beginning with the letters A-L
• 11:00a-1:00p - SOPHOMORES with last names beginning with the letters M-Z

• Aug. 2nd
• 8:00-10:00a - FRESHMEN with last names beginning with the letters A-L
• 11:00a-1:00p - FRESHMEN with last names beginning with the letters M-Z

• Aug. 3rd - 9:00-11:00a Make-up Orientation, open to all grade levels

REL Summer 2017 Reading Assignments

English 1, English 1 Honors, and Early College 9^th grade students

• Text:  The Freedom Writers Diary
• Assignment: Dialectical Journal

English 2 and English 2 Honors

• Text: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
• Assignment: Create a visual representation that conveys one or more of the core themes.

Early College 10^th grade and students enrolled in ENC1101

• Text: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
• Assignment: Presented first day of class.

English 3

• Text: The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri
• Assignment: Dialectical Journal

AP Lang

• Text 1) “How to Mark a Book” by Mortimer Adler   http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/adler.html
• Text 2) Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion by Jay Heinrichs (Chapters 1-4)
• Assignment: Columnist Assignment

English 4

• Text: 1984, by George Orwell
• Assignment: Dialectical Journal

AP Lit

• Text: Choose ONE from the following…
• The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• The Color Purple by Alice Walker
• Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
• Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
• Assignment: Discussion and a written assignment upon your return to school

Go to www.duvalschools.org/lee to see a detailed outline of all Summer Reading Assignments

End of Report Cards - DELAYED

Parents, Guardians, and Students in Grades 6-11:

Please be aware that we will be unable to run secondary report cards until we receive End of Course (EOC) scores from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). These scores are necessary to process final averages for courses ending with these exams. This will cause a delay in receiving secondary report cards. Once final grades are calculated and report cards are prepared you will receive notice from your child's school concerning next steps. We will also update this message to let you know when final grades and electronic report cards are available in FOCUS.

Thank you for your patience as we wait to receive these scores from the FDOE-

DCPS Information Management

End-of-the-school-year & Summer Notes

Attention REL Students! Here are a few things for your End-of-School-Year and Summer To-Do Lists:

• Check your Mailing Address in FOCUS. Many important items are mailed home over the summer. Please make sure your address is correct!
• Community Service – earn community service hours for scholarships this summer (requirements range from 25-100 hours). A good place to find community service projects is https://www.volunteermatch.org/ Service guidelines and forms can be found here: http://rel411.blogspot.com/
• If you are enrolled in FSCJ classes, monitor your FSCJ:
• email account – Textbook information will be sent to you via FSCJ email this summer. 
• schedule – If you notice a class changes or disappears, please notify your school counselor via email ASAP.
• FLVS courses – students who need to improve their GPA or need to retake a course (earned a D or F during the school year) should sign up for FLVS – Flex-time classes: www.FLVS.net
• Sign up for scholarships – go to https://www.raise.me/ and build a profile today! Add activities, classes, and grades as you go through summer and senior year. This can turn into a nice bundle of money for college, all just for tracking what you are already doing!
• PERT Summer Administration – June 20 or June 21. Students may pick the day that works best for them, but can only take the test one one time in June. Students should report to the Media Center by 7:30 a.m. of the day they would like to test.
• Practice/prep for ACT and SAT – Plan on taking the ACT and the SAT Spring semester Junior year and Fall semester senior year. Check out www.ACTstudent.org and www.collegeboard.org for more information.
• Start looking at college websites – Plan on applying to at least five colleges your senior year. Take virtual tours of schools through the internet this summer so you know what schools will be looking for on your high school transcript (classes, grades, test scores, community service, etc.)
• Read at least one book for fun, go outside, do something fun, do one thing that has nothing to do with school – Everyone needs a break from school. Make sure you do something fun this summer that helps you recharge your batteries J

Announcements - Cap&Gown, Breakfast, & NHS cords

Announcements

• Cap and gown - If you did not get to pick up your cap and gown today, please contact Mrs. Morrison for alternate pick up times. 
• Senior Breakfast - rescheduled for Thursday
• NHS Seniors may pick up their stoles/cords from Mrs. Sambol in the main office Wednesday, May 24 from 7-8:30 and 2-3 or Thursday, May 25 she will be available from 12:30-2. All stoles/cords unclaimed by 2 Thursday will be brought to graduation Friday morning. Mrs. Sambol will be at the arena by 7am.