Guidance

HCHS students may participate in Academic Dual Enrollment through North Florida College (NFC) and Career and Technical Dual Enrollment through RIVEROAK Technical College.

To qualify for Academic Dual Enrollment through NFC students must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Must be an HCHS Student
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 unweighted scale
• Must have 4 High School Credits 
• 1 credit in Algebra 1 and 1 credit in English 1 are required
• Must have College Entry Assessment scores (SAT, ACT, or PERT) in Reading, English/Writing and Mathematics

To qualify for Career and Technical Dual Enrollment through RIVEROAK students must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Must be an HCHS Student
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 unweighted scale

Students and Parents should contact Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell with questions concerning Dual Enrollment.

HCHS students may take the PERT Exam free of charge at HCHS. All testing occurs in the Testing Lab (Room 418) unless otherwise specified. Students may sign up for the PERT by contacting Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell.

21-22 PERT Testing Schedule

Wednesday, August 25th 3:15pm

Wednesday, September 22nd 8:00am

Wednesday, September 29th 3:15pm

Wednesday, October 27th 3:15pm

Wednesday, November 10^th 8:00am

Wednesday, November 17th 3:15pm

Thursday, December 16th 12:15pm

Wednesday, January 19^th 8:00am

Wednesday, January 26th 3:15pm

Wednesday, February 16th 3:15pm

Wednesday, March 30 3:15pm

Wednesday, April 13^th 8:00am

Wednesday, June 1^st 9:00am *Summer

Visit www.herffjones.com

HCHS graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 21^st. Students MUST order a cap and gown from Herff Jones in order to participate in HCHS graduation ceremony.  All students are required to wear a cap and gown purchased exclusively through Herff Jones. Students may not wear borrowed regalia or regalia purchased from alternative vendors.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Federal Financial Aid)

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Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance (State Scholarship and Grant Programs)

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program establishes lottery-funded scholarships to reward Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement. Go to https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN find out more information about Florida Bright Futures Scholarships. Click each link below to find specific details for each Bright Future Scholarship.

Florida Academic Scholarship (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS)

Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship (GSC)

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (CSV)

This scholarship will be awarded to a winning student in the form of a 529 Savings Plan Scholarship for $2500.

How can my students be considered for the Financial Foundations Scholarship?

Students complete at least one lesson from of EVERFI's Venture: Entrepreneurial Expedition course and complete the short essay scholarship application.

How can my students complete these lessons?

Contact Mrs. Leslie Carter at HCHS: 386-792-8105 or [email protected]

A $1,000 Scholarship For Those Affected By Life-Changing Accidents

The Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad who have had their life altered due to a bodily injury from an automotive or pedestrian accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Certa Law Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an accident has had on their life.

Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. This is not a standardized test. While spelling, punctuation, and general cohesiveness will make your essay easier to read, and therefore judge, you are not being graded. The winning submission will be one which clearly conveys a non-fictional story of your life before and after an auto accident.

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 15th of each year.

To learn more please visit: https://www.certalaw.com/certa-law-personal-injury-wrongful-death-scholarship

Comedy TABC Scholarship

Deadline: May 31^st every year

Available to: High School Freshmen through College Undergraduates

Award Amount: $1500

Write  a short story of a time you were peer pressured to drink alcohol, how you handled it, and what the effects were.

Learn more about the Scholarship Contest: https://comedytabc.com/#scholarships

The OppU Achievers Scholarship celebrates achievement in its many forms and honors those who create opportunity for themselves and others. Founded in 2016, the scholarship provides $2,500 for current or future education costs.

To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must:

• Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.

To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. In 500 words or fewer, please tell us why you’re an achiever. How have you created opportunity for yourself? How have you created opportunity for others? Did you start a small business? Are you the founder of a community program? How did you overcome the odds and make your dreams—or the dreams of others—come true? Please include links to any relevant material that demonstrates your accomplishments.

Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant’s essay response. Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.

To apply visit https://www.opploans.com/oppu/scholarship/

This resource shares 45+ financial aid scholarships for future and current students as well as potential graduate students to supplement the cost of education or professional development endeavors. Information on where to find scholarships and grants is supplied. Also highlighted within the resource are opportunities dedicated to specific demographics such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Students, Native Americans, and much more. The featured scholarships are current and are provided by trusted organizations. The resource will constantly be updated to ensure students can apply to the most accurate scholarships available. 

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