Freshman Sophomore Fall Assembly Presentation
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School Counseling office
located on the second floor of the main building
Mrs. Anderson – School Counselor (last names A-K)
Ms. Koffler – School Counselor (last names L-Z)
Ms. Hnath – Part Time School Counselor
Ms. Silsby – School Counseling Secretary
How Can We Help?
• Academic Development
• Social & Emotional Development
• College & Career Readiness
School Counselors "Lunch & Learn" 11:25-12:25pm
Where: Foundations Room (off the Cafeteria)
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Stay up to Date
• Instagram: @daschoolcounseling
• DA web: www.da-arts.org
• Counselor Blog
• TEAMS – DA Students School Counseling
@daschoolcounseling
linktr.ee/daschoolcounseling
Graduation Requirements
English: 4 Credits Unweighted GPA: 2.0
Math: 4 Credits (Algebra 1, Geometry,
+2 Math Credits
Science: 3 Credits (Biology, +2 Science Credits)
Social Studies: 3 Credits (World History, U.S. History, Reading Testing Requirement:
Government/Economics
Pass FAST Grade 10 ELA Reading or concordant
Personal Financial Literacy & Money Management: (ACT/SAT/CLT)
.50 Credit (current 9th, 10th, 11th)
World Language: 2 Credits in same language
Physical Education: HOPE 1 Credit Math Testing Requirement:
Pass B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC or concordant
Practical/Performing Arts: 1 Credit (ACT/SAT/CLT/PSAT/Geometry EOC)
Electives: 6 Credits
Virtual Learning Platforms
Duval Flex: Students needing to take an approved course online during the
school year will use the Duval Flex platform. Instructions to sign up can be
find on the DA school counseling website.
Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Approved summer courses can be taken on
FLVS. Make sure your school is set to Douglas Anderson in your account
profile.
New graduation requirement: Personal Finance and Money Management
(.5 credit)
Promotion Criteria
To Grade Credit Requirement Other
10 5 Credits: Including1 English and 1 Math N/A
12 Credits: Including 2 English and any combination of 2
11 N/A
Math and/or Science
18 Credits: Including 3 English and any combination of
12 1.5 GPA or above
4 Math and/or Science
Academic Probation
Earn less than a "C" in an
academic or arts course; &/or
have < 2.0 Cum Unweighted GPA
Strategies for Success: Create an
"Academic Action Plan" and a
"Lunch & Learn" Schedule.
Most importantly: We want to
ensure your academic success!
EXTRACURRICULAR COMMUNITY SERVICE:
ACTIVITIES: Not required for graduation
175 hours to earn silver cord
What activities are going to give you a Create a goal of completing at least 25-50 hours
meaningful experience? each school year
Dedicated involvement over time Find service opportunities that interest you
• Students taking on leadership • You can even connect your service to
opportunities career exploration
Check School Counseling Team & Instagram for
Club List on the DA website
opportunities
Arts area performances/activities count
After school programs and activities, Can use for Bright Futures (& paid work hours)
summer programs • Community service vs. volunteer service
Blended Learning
What Students Can Do with Xello
🎓 College & Career Exploration
• Research colleges and careers
• View job profiles with salary & education info
• Save your favorites
📝 College Applications & Scholarships
• Track applications and deadlines
• Request transcripts & recommendation letters
• Explore scholarships
💡 Self-Discovery Activities
• Complete interest & personality assessments
• Create your “About Me” profile
• Build and export a resume
Resilience and
Growth Mindset
Resilience
• Resilience is the ability to recover from setbacks. It
is an essential skill for navigating life’s inevitable
challenges and is critical to success.
• “You can't change how people treat you or what
they say about you. All you can do is change how
you react to it.”
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Building Resilience
Prioritize Self-Care: Engage in regular exercise, maintain a balanced
diet, ensure adequate sleep to support mental and emotional well-
being.
Accept Change: Recognize that change is a part of life and learn to
adapt to it.
Maintain Perspective: Acknowledge your accomplishments and
keep a positive attitude.
Reach Out for Support: Connect with trusted friends or family
members during challenging times.
Engage in Meaningful Activities: Participate in activities that align
with your core values & foster a sense of purpose.
“Education is the
passport to the
future, for
tomorrow
belongs to those
who prepare for
it today.”
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Growth mindset is a
belief that a person’s
Build a abilities and intelligence
can be developed
Growth Mindset through practice, hard
work, dedication, and
motivation
"Life is 10%
what happens to
us and 90% how
we react to it."
Communication
Styles
"It's not
always
what you
say but how
you say it."
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Plan for Success
Communicate specific needs: Talk to your teachers, reach out to your counselors,
COMMUNICATE
attend Lunch & Learns, check TEAMS
Manage time (create a schedule & set reminders), designate a space to study,
MANAGE
create a study group, record how you use your time, DON'T PROCRASTINATE!
BE PRESENT Be mindful, set goals, be prepared for class, be at school!
Bright Futures, GPA, Academic Course Choices, College/Career Exploration,
PLAN EARLY
Community Service, Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
• @DASCHOOLCOUNSELING
• Website - DA-arts.org
