Jensen Beach High School - Class of 2025 - Senior Presentation - Graduation Requirements, Community Service and Scholarships

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Senior Presentation for Jensen Beach High School Class of 2025, covering key planning items for students and families. It explains how to stay current with senior updates via Schoology, daily announcements, and senior counselor guidance. The presentation details graduation requirements (course credits and minimum 2.0 GPA), state testing expectations, community service rules including Bright Futures requirements, and the scholarships process using XELLO/FOCUS, with a Bright Futures overview of scholar categories, service hours, GPA, required credits, application dates, and test score submission.

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Graduation Requirements

Course Requirements-24 credits

Minimum GPA Requirement-2.0 GPA

State Testing Requirements

Community Service

Scholarships

Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Jensen Beach High SchoolClass of 2025 Senior Presentation August 28,2024 JBHS Cafeteria JBHS School Counselors(11th/12th) Ms.TiffanyJonesA→F Ms.DianaGutierrez Mrs.MelanieJennings,Guidance Secretary Mrs.LeeKing-SearfossP→Z G→0 Representing the Class of 2025… Mrs.Corinne DictorGraduation Specialist11th &12th Grades Mr.Aaron GilbertSenior ClassFaculty Sponsor Ms.Lauren ChathamSenior ClassFaculty Sponsor Principal Lori VogelSenior ClassAdministrator How do I know what's happening? There are several ways to stay current on all SENIOR information: >Join the Senior Schoology:NHXF-97K7-DPN59 >Regular updates are posted daily from your administrators,your class sponsors,and your counselors! Check the JBHS website for daily Beach announcements Daily Announcements from The Beach |Jensen Beach High School (martinschools.org) >Senior appointments-Start in September! >These are brief appointments to make sure seniors are on-track for graduation and to answer questions.Students are encouraged tojot down questions NOW to be prepared for their appointment.Counselorswill review current GPA and class rank,progress toward graduation requirements,post-secondaryplanning,the college admissions process,how to access scholarship information,Bright Futures status,etc. # Graduation Requirements ## Course Requirements-24 credits □ 4 credits in English/Language Arts □ 4 credits in Math(to include Algebra and Geometry) □ 3 credits in Science(to include Biology) □3 credits in Social Studies:World History,US History,Economics(.5)/Government (.5) □ 1credit in a Practical,Performing,or Fine Art course □ 1 credit in HOPE □ This requirement can be waived by completing 2 seasons of a high school sponsored JVor varsity sport,2 years of JROTC,or participating in Band* □ Band requires completion of a 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness on FLVS □ If claiming a waiver,a signed waiver must be submitted to your counselor for verification.口Band requires completion of a 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness on FLVS □ 8 elective credits *REMINDER*—An online course requirement is no longer required ## Minimum GPA Requirement-2.0 GPA # Graduation Requirements State Testing Requirements 10th Grade English/LanguageArts Assessment(FSA/FAST) Algebra 1 End-of-Course Exam(EOC) ·FSA/FAST ELA Reading-247● BEST/FSA Algebra I EOC- ● SAT EBRW-480● Geometry EOC-Level 3 or higher ● ACT English &Reading subtests● PSAT/NMSQT Math-430(9-11(avg)-18grades only)CLT Verbal Reading &● SAT Math -420Grammar/Writing Section(sum)-● ACT Math -1636·CLT Quantitative ReasoningSection-11 # Community Service Is community service required for graduation?NO However,there are scholarships that require and/or prefer applicants withcommunity service experience.Colleges like to see community serviceinvolvement as well. Is community service required for the Bright FuturesScholarship?YES Students must complete service hours,paid work hours,or a combination ofboth,for a total of 75-100 hours(depending on award level) How do students log community service hours?In FOCUSStudent Community Service |MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT(martinschools.org) # Scholarships Martin County School District seniors are encouraged to apply for LOCAL scholarships availablethrough XELLO,the Community Foundation of Martin and St.Lucie,the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin,and any additional scholarships available.Post-secondary education is attainable for all. https://www.martinschools.org/page/scholarships-for-after-high-school All seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education after graduation are encouraged to apply forlocal scholarships being offered.The LOCAL scholarships(hosted on XELLO this year)openOctober 1,2024.The deadline to apply for most scholarships occurs during the month ofDecember. Seniors,use this Local Scholarship Timeline to help YOU prepare the best application(s)possible toshowcase yourself! All scholarship

FAQs

How can seniors stay informed about all senior information and updates?

Students can join the Senior Schoology and rely on daily updates posted by administrators, class sponsors, and counselors. The JBHS website also provides daily Beach announcements and senior appointment information starting in September.

What are the course credit and GPA requirements to graduate?

Graduation requires 24 credits, including specific credits in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, a Practical/Performing/Fine Art course, HOPE, plus elective credits. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required.

Is community service required, and how do Bright Futures scholarship requirements affect it?

Community service is not required for graduation, but scholarships may prefer applicants with experience. For Bright Futures, students must complete 75–100 hours total service/work (depending on award level) and log hours in FOCUS prior to high school graduation in May 2025.

What should students know about applying for Bright Futures and submitting test scores?

The Bright Futures application opens October 1, 2024, with a Bright Futures deadline of August 31, 2025. Students can submit eligible test scores taken through August 31, 2025, and must send scores to a university so Bright Futures can access them from the state repository.

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