Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines [K-12]'s School Counselor (9-12)

Welcome to Franklin Academy’s High School Guidance Department. Our counselors are here to assist students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development. We are committed to helping each student reach his/her personal goals.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Ms. Daijaa Williams, Last Names A-Ge williams.daijaa@franklin-academy.org

Ms. Segane Robinson, Last Names Gi-Pa robinson.segane@franklin-academy.org

Mrs. Falicia Preval, Director of Guidance, Last Names Pe-Z p reval.falicia@franklin-academy.org

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Be Kind To Your Mind

Suicide Prevention
Need Help? Call or Text 988

CALCULATING HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER AND EOC GRADES
Calculating Semester Grades:

Courses are broken down into parts called semesters. Semester grades determine whether the course is passed and .5 credit is earned. Each semester grade comprises three (3) grades: two quarter grades and the exam grade.
2 Out of 3 is a Must!
To receive a passing grade for the semester, the student must earn a passing grade in a) both quarter grading periods, or b) one quarter grading period and the semester examination.
These three grades are combined as follows to calculate the final semester grade:

Semester 2: Q3 = 37.5% of semester grade Q4 = 37.5% of semester grade E2 (semester exam) = 25% of the semester grade.

Semester 1: Q1 = 37.5% of semester grade Q2 = 37.5% of semester grade E1 (semester exam) = 25% of the semester grade.
Calculating EOC Final Grades:

EOC classes are full-year courses calculated for one final grade and earn 1.0 credits. These courses include Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, and US History. These courses are calculated with the following percentages:

Q1 = 15% Q2 = 15% Midterm = 10% Q3 = 15% Q4 = 15% EOC = 30% (End of Course exam)

The Broward County Grade Calculation tool can be found at https://www.bee-man.us/school/broward_grades.php
BROWARD VIRTUAL COUNSELOR
Students can access their academic information by logging into their Broward Virtual Counselor account. Academic information includes cumulative GPA, test scores, academic history, graduation information, and community service hours. Students may email their school counselor to receive their 06 Broward County student number and password.
http://bcps.browardschools.com/VirtualCounselor/

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

The Children's Services Council offers resources for parents through the Broward County Parent Resource Guide. Information regarding education, basic needs, family support, health and mental care, financial assistance, disability services, employment, and abuse can be found by the link below.

https://cld.bz/2Hk8oT/8/

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Broward College has not yet issued the Spring 2024 deadlines. Students interested in participating in Broward College Dual Enrollment for the first time during the Spring 2024 Term must meet the academic and testing requirements. Please schedule a meeting with your guidance counselor for further information.

Dual Enrollment Info

Dual Enrollment Zoom Recording

Dual Enrollment PowerPoint

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

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COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

Most colleges use SAT and ACT test results to help determine admission eligibility. Both tests are widely accepted. Students will be asked for our school code when registering: 100023

Where to register:
- SAT
- ACT
The following websites are great places to get free practice:

BIG FUTURE

Finding your Path

Different Pathways

COLLEGE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP

Federal Student Aid- FAFSA

Scholarship Programs

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP

Bright Futures Scholarship

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Eligibility Chart

FFAA Application Step-by-Step Reference Guide

FFAA Student Handbook/Application Essentials

STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE

40 Hours are Required to Graduate!!!
- You must ensure that you are performing your hours with a non-profit agency.
- STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE STUDENT VOLUNTEER SERVICE APPLICATION AND APPROVAL FORM for all organizations outside of Franklin Academy for hours to be accepted.
- For opportunities and acceptable locations, ask your guidance counselors or check-out Hands On Broward, DoSomething, and VolunteerMatch
- Additional hours are required for the Bright Futures Scholarships:
- 100 hours for Florida Academic Scholarship
- 75 hours for Florida Medallion Scholarship
- Student Volunteer Service Application and Approval Form
- Student Service Volunteer Hours Log Sheet
- Community Service Learning Guidelines