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Contents
· Student Services Contact Information
· Meeting With Your School Counselor
· Schedule Change Requests
· Course Offerings
· Transcript Requests
· Recommendation Letters
· Tech Issues and Support
· FLVS/OCVS Virtual School Registration
· Dual Enrollment
· Late Arrival/Early Release
· Community Service
· Graduation Requirements
· SAT/ACT Registration and Waivers
· Magnet Information
· Social/Emotional Support
Student Services Contact Information
Meeting With Your School Counselor and Career and College Specialist
Students must schedule a time to meet with their school counselor. Meetings will currently be held by phone or video conference. Use the links below to schedule.
Mrs. Mells - Calendly.com/counselor-mells
Mrs. Campbell - Calendly.com/counselor-campbell
Mrs. Cadette - Calendly.com/counselor-cadette
Mr. Brown - Calendly.com/counselor-brown
Mr. Taunton – Calendly.com/jhsccs
Schedule Change Requests
· Deadline to submit a schedule change request – August 13, 2021.
· Continue to check Skyward for any changes to your schedule. Changes can take up to 48 hours to update on Canvas.
· Counselors are working through the schedule change request list and will eventually send students an email if their request was denied and will indicate the reason.
· Schedule changes are based on availability and are not guaranteed.
· Valid schedule change requests include: missing a class period, scheduled for a class you have already taken or do not have the prerequisite for, change in level, elective change (limited and based on progression and availability).
· Invalid schedule change requests include: preference of teacher, class period, lunch time.
· Schedule changes can potentially alter other class periods, teachers, or lunch times. You accept this condition if completing a schedule change request.
Course Offerings
Review course offerings below before requesting a schedule change.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qePxGExUW_Sv1ADLaN2Z4h6GfCcYDvpd8518mArjiH8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcript Requests
Please contact the school registrar, Ms. Hicks ([email protected]), about picking up or sending transcripts to colleges or universities.
Seniors, email your school counselor regarding Commonapp, Coalition, and SendEdu. School counselors send transcripts through these platforms.
***Transcripts cannot be emailed***
Recommendation Letters
Please email your counselor regarding recommendation letters. Be sure to include your student profile or resume. This should contain information on academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, employment and volunteer history, and any other information you would want shared with admission representatives.
FLVS/OCVS Virtual School Registration
Go to ar.flvs.net to register for class on Orange County Virtual School.
Recommended courses that meet the online course graduation requirement include Driver’s Ed and Peer Counseling.
For students new to FLVS, use the following link for step by step directions:
https://ocvs.ocps.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_503810/File/OCVS%20New%20Student-Registration%20Guide.pdf
For returning students, use the link for step by step directions to add a new course:
https://ocvs.ocps.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_503810/File/OCVS%20Current%20Student%20Registration%20Guide.pdf
Dual Enrollment
Use the following link for information on Valencia Dual Enrollment.
https://valenciacollege.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/
Requirements for Valencia DE include a 3.0 unweighted GPA for 9-11th, a 3.0 weighted GPA for 12th, and college-ready test scores on PERT, SAT, or ACT. Be aware of test score deadlines when applying as it can take several weeks for scores to be delivered and processed by Valencia.
Contact Mr. Tarantur at [email protected] for information on dual enrollment through Orange Technical College.
Late Arrival/Early Release
Requirements for late arrival or early release include:
· Seniors only
· 2.5 unweighted GPA
· Met all required test scores needed for graduation
· On track with credits needed for graduation
· Have an acceleration credit (industry certification, dual enrollment, AP/IB scores)
Other considerations include post-secondary plans and strength of senior schedule when applying to colleges or universities.
Community Service
Community service is not a graduation requirement but it is required for the Bright Futures Scholarship and other scholarship opportunities. Follow the steps below so that your community service hours can be counted and logged into Skyward.
***All community service must be pre-approved by your school counselor***
Step 1: Complete the Community Service Proposal Form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14NxDmJCu4bQK6fV4JCzDj4YtV4sUjooH/view?usp=sharing
Step 2: Email the completed proposal form to your school counselor for pre-approval.
Step 3: Use the Community Service Log and Reflection form to log your hours.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yNb1gzELbQcD2r2cObfi20SlMyEiwp3T/view?usp=sharing
Step 4: Complete the log form with reflection and signatures and email to your counselor.
Graduation Requirements
2.0 Unweighted GPA
24 Credits
4 English
4 Math (Required = Algebra 1 and Geometry)
3 Science (Required = Biology)
4 Social Studies (Required = World History, US History, Government/Economics with
financial literacy)
1 HOPE
1 Fine/Performing Arts
8 Electives
1 Online Course - must finish both semesters if a 1 credit course
FSA ELA and Algebra 1 passing test scores or concordant score (see grade level tracking sheet for required scores)
Additional 4 Year University/Bright Futures Scholarship Requirement - 2 years of the same
foreign language
Senior Credit Tracking Sheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ER53naf4H2o2VggU4yiHf3jaP4X49JaS/view?usp=sharing
Junior Credit Tracking Sheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iScoutS1UztKKq4XO7W47-pITOvUfZTx/view?usp=sharing
Sophomore Credit Tracking Sheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RU1Si2FsmQxW7oZUvktrCW7mi60mV3BJ/view?usp=sharing
Freshmen Credit Tracking Sheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsBRR1wURC7ZWZg-py0nkJ1Eqe43aHiO/view?usp=sharing
SAT and ACT Registration and Waivers
Register for SAT at https://www.collegeboard.org/
Register for ACT at https://www.act.org/
Contact Mr. Taunton regarding waivers at [email protected]
Magnet Information
Jones High School has a Medical Magnet and an International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The magnet application for the 2021-2022 school year will open on November 1, 2020 and will close on February 15, 2021. Students do not have to reapply if they are currently enrolled in a program.
***Please note that only incoming freshmen can apply for the Medical Magnet as the 9th grade class is now a requirement***
For more information on the magnet process, please visit the link below.
https://www.ocps.net/departments/school_choice/magnet_programs/magnet_application_process
Social Emotional Support
Students can contact their school counselor regarding social/emotional support or personal concerns. The school counselor can also refer students for longer term mental health counseling services through Orange County Public Schools and participating SEDNET providers.