Robert E. Lee High School

Happy Holidays! As we head into another busy season, it is important to stay mindful of how quickly the first semester of the school year is coming to a close. FSCJ's semester ends in less than a month (Dec. 13) and DCPS's semester ends soon after students return from the holidays (Jan. 16). This is a critical time of year for students to stay on top of their assignments and ace their finals. This newsletter is chocked full of information regarding upcoming events and other information regarding the closing of our semester. If you have any questions regarding this information, please email me or the contact person listed in the article.

Here's to a great semester closing! - Dr. Keefe

Parents, we strongly encourage you to have your child log into FSCJ Connections and/or the MathLab systems to check grades and assignment status! Many classes have final projects or exams pending. The more you know, the more you can help your student ace this semester!

Remember, the final grade for each class will post to the student's high school and college transcript. A final grade of "D" or "F" is considered a failed course for FSCJ, while a "D" is considered passing for DCPS. If a student posts two or more Ds, Fs, Ws, or WFs in one semester, they will be withdrawn from spring FSCJ courses and expected to return to Lee High School campus. The final grades will also impact the student's GPA. A student must maintain a 3.0+ high school GPA and a 2.0+ college GPA to enroll/remain enrolled in FSCJ courses.

Students are required to come by Lee High School between Jan. 6-10 to print out a grade report from the Connections system. This document cannot be scanned, emailed, or faxed to the school. This information will be uploaded into your DCPS record. Students may drop by the school between 10:00-12:00 and 2:00-3:00 any day between Jan. 6-10 to print out a grade report.

Remember, the final grade for each class will post to your high school and college transcript. A final grade of "D" or "F" is considered a failed course for FSCJ, while a "D" is considered passing for DCPS. If a student posts two or more Ds, Fs, Ws, or WFs in one semester, they will be withdrawn from spring FSCJ courses and expected to return to Lee High School campus. Final grades will also impact the student's GPA. A student must maintain a 3.0+ unweighted cumulative high school GPA and a 2.0+ college GPA to enroll/remain enrolled in FSCJ courses.

ALL books (including manuals, workbooks, etc) must be returned*. Holds will be placed on student records as of December 23rd, if books have not been returned or paid for. Textbook Return will take place at each Campus on the following dates/times:

• Thursday, Dec. 12th—8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 13th— 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 16th—8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Look for the Dual Enrollment signs! For bookstore locations and contact information, please visit: http://www.fscj.edu/mydegree/bookstore/

Textbooks picked up from Lee High School, must be returned to Lee High School between Dec. 9-18th.

*Books that are a continuation for Spring term (example Anatomy and Physio, some Foreign Language, Cosmetology, etc.) should not be returned until the end of Spring, if a student is taking the 2nd part of the series.

The process for Spring 2014 Textbook pick-ups will be the same as for the Fall Term for students taking DE courses online or at one of the campuses.

• Go to a campus bookstore between Dec. 13th - Feb. 14th. Present your student ID, schedule, and tell the bookstore staff you are a dual enrollment student.
• If a text is available for rental, then you must rent. Otherwise, your name will be on a list for a book advance. This amount will be $70/per credit hour.
• If your books exceed the $70/credit hour total, you should email Ms. Brazzeal at ali.brazzeal@fscj.edu. Provide your full name, DOB, and total amount you need for books. Ms. Brazzeal will coordinate the advance amount increase process. This process takes at least 48 hours (not including weekends).
• All book purchases must be made by Feb. 14th. There will not be an extension. After that date, you must purchase your own books.

Campus bookstores will be open during the college’s winter break. Please check for specific holiday operating hours by visiting: http://www.fscj.edu/mydegree/bookstore/ or calling your closest bookstore.

Wondering where your senior/family should be in the college application process? Check out the timelines suggested by

• College Board - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parents

or

• ACT - http://www.actstudent.org/college/checklist/

If assistance is needed with completing college or scholarship applications, there are counselors available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:00 in Rm. 827.

Once college applications have been submitted, it is time to set sights on financial support!

• Check out scholarships on the web (see buttons below for hot links).
• Complete the FAFSA (http://studentaid.ed.gov/). Information/assistance provided at Lee High School on Jan. 16th and at College Goal Sunday (date TBA).
• Complete the college's financial aid paperwork. Schools often have private scholarships available only for their students.

Need more help navigating the college financial aid system? Contact your school's Financial Aid Office. Most can answer questions via phone or email. Some offer "open house" type of events to help students.

*Emailed Nov. 26, 2013
*Second email Jan. 7, 2014