60% - Summative

Test, labs, DIA

40% - Formatives

Reading logs, Class work, Home work

3 Language Arts

3 Math

3 Science

3 Social Studies

Reading is a district requirement

Student’s must pass 5 out of 7 classes in

order to be promoted to high school.

Our online grading system to keep

parents up to date and informed about

their students progress.

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Students taking Algebra I or Algebra II will receive high school credit and that grade will be calculated into their high school GPA.

Students who earn an A or B (final average) must go on to the next level in high school.

Students who earn a C, D, or F (final average) can repeat the class…will show as course attempted on their transcript.

All students enrolled in Alg. I and Alg. II will take an End of course Exam (EOC). This will be 30% of their final grade for the class.

Students must take four years of math once in high school.

Students taking Spanish I in place of reading will

receive a high school credit and a grade that will be calculated into their high school GPA.

Students who earn an A or B (final average) must go on to the next level in high school…if continuing with foreign language.

Students who earn a C, D, or F (final average) can repeat the class…will show as course attempted on their transcript.

Foreign language is not a graduation requirement but most universities require two consecutive years for admissions.

Civics Education course

› EOC constitute 30% of the final course grade

› If a student enrolls prior to the 2nd semester of

8th grade year, he/she must have Civics and take the EOC.

4 year high school plan was completed

through 8th grade History class in

November.

CHOICES.org – We explored career

interest and developed our online

profiles. The students will have access to

these accounts throughout high school.

www.flchoices.org

English/

Language Arts (ELA)

4 credits with major concentration in composition, reading for

information, and literature (must pass the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading or

earn a passing concordant score on the ACT or SAT)

Mathematics 4 credits, one of which must be Algebra 1 and one of which must be

Geometry (Algebra 1 EOC results count 30% of the final course grade;

student must pass the Algebra 1 EOC to earn a standard diploma;

Geometry EOC constitutes 30% of the final course grade)

Science 1 credit in Biology (Biology EOC constitutes 30% of the final course

grade)

1 credit in a Physical Science course (Earth/Space, Physical Science,

Chemistry or Physics)

1 credit in equally rigorous Science Course

Social Studies 1 credit in World History

1 credit in U.S. history

.5 credit in U.S. Government

.5 credit in Economics

U.S. History EOC constitutes 30% of the final course grade if enrolled in

the course beginning in the 2012-2013 school year and thereafter

World Languages Not required for high school graduation, but required for

admission into state universities

Fine and

Performing Arts,

Speech and Debate,

or Practical Arts

1 credit in fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or

Practical Arts (eligible courses specified in the Florida Course

Code Directory)

Physical Education 1 credit in Physical Education to include the Integration of

Health

Industry

Certification

Not required

Electives 8 credits

Grade Point

Average (GPA)

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Online Course 1 course within the 24 credits, excluding a Driver Education

course (unless the course was completed prior to July 1, 2013)

ACCEL Program (18 credits minimum)

Physical Education is not required

3 elective credits

Online course is required

All other graduation requirements for a standard diploma

must be met (per s. 1003.4282(3)(a)-(e), F.S.).

Standard Diploma

24 credits

Scholar Designation In addition to meeting the standard high

school diploma requirements:

Pass the ELA Grade 11 Common Core

Assessment, once implemented

1 credit in Algebra 2

Pass Algebra 2 EOC, once

implemented

1 credit in Statistics or an equally

rigorous Mathematics course

Pass the Biology 1 EOC

1 credit in Chemistry or Physics

1 credit in a Science course equally

rigorous to Chemistry or Physics

Pass the U.S. History EOC

2 credits in the same World Language

Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE

or a dual enrollment course

Merit Designation

In addition to meeting the

standard high school diploma

requirements:

Attain one or more industry

certifications from the list

established (per s.

1003.492, F.S.)

What’s an Academy?

A career academy is a small learning community that combines core classes with a career focus.

An academy provides unique learning opportunities through business partnerships, integrated instruction, hands-on learning, field studies, service learning, career shadowing, and internships.

Your academy teachers and business partners provide the real world skills necessary for you to be successful in today's work environment.

Atlantic High School

› Academy of Law and Government

› Horticultural, Environmental and Marine Science Academy (HEMS)

› Communications and Arts In Performance Academy

Mainland High School

› Academy of Communication and Multi-Media

Technology

› Academy of Design and Manufacturing

Technology

› Academy of Science and Medicine

› Sport Science Academy

› Academy of Simulation and Robotic Technology

› Hospitality and Culinary Arts

New Smyrna Beach High School

› Agritechnology and Environmental

Resources Academy

› Entertainment and Sports Marketing

› Academy of Engineering and Design

› The Medical Academy

Seabreeze High School

› Academy of Drafting and Design

› Academy of Culinary Design

› Web and Digital Media

Spruce Creek High School › Academy of Finance

› Academy of Information Technology and Robotics

www.career-connection.org Applications available online after

December 12, 2014

Algebra 1 Required by 8th Grade

Spanish Not Required in 8th Grade

3.o GPA

One Time To Apply - Deadline is

January 30, 2015

Parent/Guardian Information Sheet

Student Information Sheet

Teacher Recommendations

Copy of 8th Grade First Semester Report Card

7th Grade FCAT Scores or Other Standardized Test Scores

Essay – January 15, 2015 or January 17, 2015

• DECEMBER 11, 2014 Application posted to: www.sprucecreekib.weebly.com

• DECEMBER 11, 2014 High School Showcase-Volusia Co. Fairgrounds 5pm

• JANUARY 13, 2015 Academy Showcase at Spruce Creek 6-7:30pm

• JANUARY 15, 2015 Essay writing, 5PM OR JANUARY 17, 2015 10AM.

• JANUARY 30, 2015 IB and Academies Applications deadline

• FEBRUARY 23, 2015 Acceptance Letters Mailed FEBRUARY 25, 2015 9TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE

• MARCH 13, 2015 Student Decisions

• APRIL 2, 2015 List of selected students due to county.

Registration Night

March 10th and March 12th

5:00 – 7:00 PM

This distinction is available at all high schools.

The diploma requires a minimum of 4 Advanced Placement (AP) courses over 2 different content areas.

Students must earn a score of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams.

GPA requirements are a weighted AP G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.

The diploma requires a minimum of 100 hours of community service.

Honors course typically require

homework and nightly reading, daily

class work, essays, test and major

projects. These courses are weighted,

therefore, they carry a higher value in

your GPA.

The College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a nationwide program consisting of more than 30 college-level courses and exams offered at participating high schools. Subjects range from Art to Statistics. Students who earn a qualifying grade of 3 or above on an AP exam can earn college credit or advanced placement or both, depending on the college or university. Students in Florida's public secondary schools enrolled in AP courses do not have to pay to take the exams.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

www.career-connection.org

Applications will be available the day after the showcase. Applications are due….

http://www.atlanticsharks.com/

http://www.sprucecreekhigh.com/

http://mainlandhighschool.org/

http://seabreezehigh.org/

http://www.nsbhigh.com/

December 11, 2014 – High School Showcase › Academy and IB applications will be available.

January 7, 2015 (2:45 -3:45 PM) – Help/Question session for completing Academy applications in the media center. Sue Chance IB Coordinator will be there to discuss any questions/concerns.

January 30, 2015- All applications for Academies and IB are due to schools.

February 23 – 27, 2015– High Schools will notify students of their admission status via mail.

March 13, 2015– Students will declare their intent to enter a specific Academy or IB program

Take a deep breath!

Remember to check our 8th grade bulletin board for important dates.

Call Ms. Jackson 322-6175 ext. 36485

tnjackso@volusia.k12.fl.us

Call the high school’s School counselor’s office.