Guidance

EOC 2012 SCHEDULE:

May 23- US History

AP 2012 SCHEDULE:

May 17- World History

May 23- late exams for Government and World History

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION READINESS TEST (PERT)-

The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) is Florida's customized common placement test. The purpose of the P.E.R.T. is accurate course placement based on the student's skills and abilities. The P.E.R.T. is aligned with the Postsecondary Readiness Competencies identified by Florida faculty as necessary for success in entry-level college credit coursework. The P.E.R.T. assessment system includes Placement and Diagnostic tests in mathematics, reading and writing.

Scores needed-

Reading- 104, Math- 123, Writing- 99

Community Service Opportunities!

1) The Villages Polo Club is looking for several committed students to volunteer selling tickets on Sundays, April 1-May 27.

2) Lake Sumter Kids' College: www.LSCC.edu/KidsCollege

*See Guidance for more information

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS:

Students are encouraged to take both the ACT and SAT beginning in their Junior year. It is recommended that students take each test more then once because colleges will combine your highest scores to make an overall composite score used for admissions.

HS CODE: 101833- Please use this number when registering for the SAT/ACT, this is to ensure we will receive your test scores!

FEE WAIVERS: Student on free and reduced lunch qualify for 2 free ACT and SAT tests. Please see Guidance for the form.

SAT-VHS is a test site for the SAT. Please arrive no later than 7:45 AM using the Main Entrance. Please bring your admissions ticket, photo id, pencils and a calculator.

ACT- *VHS is not a test site for ACT. When you are registering for the ACT make sure you use our high school code in order for VHS to receive your test scores.

Registration deadlines-

TEST	TEST DATE	REGISTRRATION DATE
SAT	JUN 2	MAY 8
ACT	JUN 9	MAY 4

HELPFUL STUDENT RESOURCES:

State University System of Florida: http://flbog.org/

College & Career search: www.facts.org (log-in from Guidance is required)

Private Colleges/Universities of Florida: http://www.pcuf.net/

Homework/test help: http://brightstorm.com/

FCAT test prep: www.fcatexplorer.com (log-in from Guidance is required)

College Athletics information (Junior year): www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

College planning tips for Juniors: http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/collegeprep/juniortips.htm

College planning tips for Seniors: http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/collegeprep/seniorcalendar.htm

PLEASE CHECK THE PDF DOCUMENTS BELOW FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, COLLEGE TESTING, COLLEGE/CAREER INFORMATION, AND UPCOMING EVENTS.

ALSO, PLEASE UTILIZE THE "COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL AID" WEBPAGE IN ADDITION TO THIS WEBSITE. THERE YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ON CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ON-CAMPUS COLLEGE/CAREER VISITS.

IF YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO YOUR CHILD'S COUNSELOR, PLEASE E-MAIL OR CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT 259-3777.

Contact:

Grades 9-12, last name K-Z - Kathryn Kendall (Kathryn.Kendall@tvcs.org)
Grades 9-12, last name A-J - Erica Schuster (Erica.schuster@tvcs.org)

PDF Files

2011 SUS MATRIX - 2011 College requirements
ACT 2011-2012 - Test dates and registration information
Graduation Requirements - FCAT/EOC
LSCC Kids' College 2012 - community service opportunity
NCAA Eligible Center (juniors and seniors) - How to play college sports
Pathways to Success - College and Career Readiness
SAT 2011-2012 - Test dates and registration information

May 2012