Six very important things your should do:

1. Attend school regularly
2. Develop good study habits
3. Seek tutoring if needed
4. Become familiar with your counselor and guidance department
5. Focus on academics. Challenge yourself with Honor and AP courses.
6. Develop long term goals (What would you like to be after High School?)

Tools

Florida 's Guide to Public High School Graduation

Check students grades

Bright Futures Scholarship
FCAT
SAT
ACT
FACTS

9th Grade

For the freshmen, carefully plan your tenth grade classes by considering graduation requirements and post secondary goals. Use the EPEP four year planner for help with this. Always remember that the courses taken in high school will be part of your school record and transcript. Familiarize yourself with graduation requirements and options. You must choose your graduation option by the end of your ninth grade year. Also check out the Bright Futures Scholarship program. Prepare yourself for the FCAT and become knowledgeable about alternative ways to earn credits.

Alternative ways to earn credits are:

Student Athletes- Learn the requirements for qualifying for the NCAA Scholarship.

10th Grade

For the sophomore, carefully plan your eleventh grade classes by considering graduation requirements and post secondary goals. Use the EPEP four year planner for help with this. Don't forget you take the PSAT in October. Students check your academic history to be certain that you’re meeting graduation requirements. Also, apply for scholarships if applicable. Remember college entrance requirements are more demanding than the State of Florida graduation requirements. College requires a minimum of 18 academic credits; including Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2, two credits in the same foreign language and ACT or SAT test scores. Prepare for the SAT and ACT using the online course on the College Board web site. Don't forget to prepare for FCAT.

1. Check your eligibility status for the Bright Futures Scholarships
2. Check your course status meeting the 18 credits needed for college
3. Use the Florida Choice Planner
4. Check on Colleges and trade schools
   

11th Grade

For the junior, carefully plan your twelfth grade classes by considering graduation requirements and post secondary goals. Use the EPEP four year planner for help with this. Don't forget you take your PSAT in October. Students check your academic history to be certain that you’re meeting graduation requirements. Also, apply for scholarships if applicable. Plan on taking the SAT, ACT, and CPT. Remember college entrance requirements are more demanding than the State of Florida graduation requirements. College requires a minimum of 18 academic credits; including Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2, two credits in the same foreign language and ACT or SAT test scores. Community Colleges require a CPT test. Prepare for the SAT and ACT using the online course on the College Board web site.

Florida's Guide to Public High School Graduation

Student Athletes- Need to complete a NCAA clearinghouse form at the end of their junior year.

12th Grade

For the senior, be sure you're meeting all graduation requirements: 24 Credits, 2.0 GPA, passed the FCAT reading and math, and met the Algebra 1 requirement. Remember college entrance requirements are more demanding than the State of Florida graduation requirements. College requires a minimum of 18 academic credits; including Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2, two credits in the same foreign language and ACT or SAT test scores. Community Colleges require a CPT test. Apply for Colleges, Community Colleges, or Vocational-Technical Schools by the end of their stated deadline. Apply for Scholarships and meet Application deadline. Don't forget to complete financial aid applications. Students try your best to visit all college and career fairs, financial aid night and senior information night. You must also turn in your community hours to Mr. Lineberger.

Student Athletes - Need to complete the NCAA clearinghouse form at the beginning of your senior year if not already sent.

Florida's Guide to Public High School Graduation

Promotion Requirements

Polk County School Board Policy
(Subject to Change Based on School Board Directive)

9th to 10th Grade ........................................................................... 5 Credits and 1 year 10th to 11th Grade .......................................................................11 Credits and 2 years 11th to 12th Grade .......................................................................17 Credits and 3 years

All graduating classes must earn a cumulative 2.0 in all courses taken.

Grade Reporting to Parents

Students at Kathleen High School will receive interim/progress reports at 4 ½, 9, and 13 ½ weeks. These grades are cumulative grades and are posted to the student’s academic history as follows:

Quarter/Semester Courses (9-week courses) will receive a final course grade at the end of the 9-week period.

Term Courses (18-week courses) will receive a final course grade at the end of the 18-week term (Report Cards are printed in January and in May.)

Grading System

Letter Grade Numerical Score Description
A 90 – 100 Outstanding Progress
B 80 - 89 Above Average Progress
C 70 – 79 Average Progress
D 60 - 69 Lowest Acceptable Progress
F 0 - 59 Failure

Students and/or their parents/guardians may request a computer printout of the student’s progress from teachers or counselors as needed.

Parents can receive on-line reports for student attendance and academic performance by completing an application available in any school office.

Kathleen High School makes every effort to notify parents if the student is not maintaining a “C” average in any of his/her courses at the Interim/Progress Report Intervals.