STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS
New Barracuda Orientation – August 7 at 8:30 am
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September 15 at 6 pm, with “Mini” College Fair starting at 5:30
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Click HERE to view the welcome presentation
Click HERE to view the Bright Futures presentation
Click HERE to view the Financial Aid and Scholarships presentation
January 21 at 6 pm
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February 24 at 6 pm
Welcome to Barracuda Nation! 8th Grade Night
FRESHMEN:
September 22
Freshmen will learn about high school graduation requirements, why GPA’s are important, Bright Futures requirements, community service, what colleges/universities are looking for, post-secondary visit/college fair information.
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Click HERE to view presentation for 9th grade AICE program of choice students
SOPHOMORES:
October 1
One Year Completed Toward Graduation, What to Consider for Year Two!
Sophomores will learn about PSAT/NMSQT and how to earn college credit in high school we will review Bright Futures requirements, graduation requirements, and community service. Each sophomore will receive their credit detail report to take home.
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November 17
Students will learn about the many paths they can take after high school. Students will complete a career interest inventory via Xello.
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JUNIORS:
August 27
Why is My Junior Year Critical for Choices Beyond High School?
Each junior will receive their individual credit detail report and we will review information with them about: Bright Futures requirements, ACT/SAT/CLT information, graduation requirements, post-secondary options, community service, researching post-secondary education, and applying to post-secondary schools.
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April 15
Bright Futures, and College Applications
Juniors will receive their Bright Futures reports and learn what to expect during the college application process.
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Click HERE for Senior Year Checlist
SENIORS:
August 18 -August 25
Have I Met the Requirements to Graduate High School?
Each senior will receive a customized credit analysis to take home and meet individually with their counselor to go over their remaining graduation requirements.
September 8
Post-Secondary Application Process
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October 6
Financial Aid Seminars – Learn about federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid. Each senior will receive their Bright Futures evaluation and be guided in completing the Florida Financial Aid Application.
Students who do not have an English class at BHS, click LINK to sign up for this presentation
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Click HERE to view helpful hints guide to apply for Florida Financial Aid
September 15 and October 8 (4th, 5th, and 6th periods)
College Application Help Sessions – Students will be able to work on college, post-secondary and/or scholarship applications with help from their counselor. Seniors should come during lunch or modified period or with a pass from their teacher.