DR. MICHAEL M. KROP

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME TO YOUR

SCHOOL!

Why Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior

High School?

Dr. Michael M. Krop is a neighborhood,

comprehensive high school with a student

population of about 2400. With all the

educational options out there these days,

why should you send your child to Krop?

Why Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior

High School?

We continually excel in the four As!

• ACADEMIC Success – Krop is a College

Prep High School!

• Traditional High School – Full Slate of

Extra-Curricular ACTIVITIES and ATHLETICS

• S.T.A.R. Academy Visual & Performing

ARTS Magnet

Academics

A graduation rate of approximately 95% for the past decade (in 2018, national average was 84% and state of Florida average was 86%)(in 2020, MDCPS average was 89.6%)

96% of graduating seniors attend a two or four yearuniversity

Academics

Krop Senior offers programs for EVERY student

- Gifted - Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

- Honors - Additional Assistance for Remediation &

- Bilingual Test Preparation

Academics

Over the past twenty years, graduating seniors have

received 113 Silver Knight awards, Coca Cola

Scholarships, Prudential Awards, NASSP Leadership

Awards, and have garnered millions of dollars in

scholarship money

Every year graduating seniors have

been accepted to every Ivy League

college & numerous top tier universities.

Advanced Academics

Honors and Gifted/Honors in every department

24 Advanced Placement Courses Approx. 65% pass rate (which is higher than the district,

state, national, and world averages)

Industry Certification in Microsoft Office & Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Quickbooks and ServSafe (Culinary Arts)

Dual Enrollment Courses in Mathematics, Social Science, Fine Arts and Physical Education through FIU and MDC.

Advanced Academics –Advanced Placement Testing

The average number of Krop students passing (defined

as receiving a 3, 4, or 5) their AP tests in 2019

compared to the average national pass rates:

Subject Matter Krop Average National Avg.

Biology 84.6 64.6

Calculus AB 93.1 58.3

Research 94.2 76.2

US History 83.3 54.3

Psychology 77.6 64.6

Chemistry 73.7 54.6

Art 2-D 100 86.4

National Academies

Krop has two NAF (National

Academy Foundation)

Academies: The Academy of

Hospitality & Tourism and The

Academy of Finance.

Academy of Finance

Digital Information Technology(E49) - 9th grade

Accounting – 10th grade

Financial Operations – 11th grade

Personal Financial Planning – 12th grade

Internship during summer of Junior Year

Students should take at least 2 years of

Foreign Language in high school

AP Capstone

AP Capstone Diploma Program:

- students take AP Seminar in 10th grade and AP Research in 11th grade – the courses equip students with independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills

- students earning a score of 3 or higher on each of the above exams, as well as on four additional AP exams of their choosing receive a specialized AP Capstone Diploma

Enrichment Programs

ACADEMIC ELECTIVES in each department:

Language Arts – Humanities, Creative Writing (Adobe)

Mathematics – Statistics, Calculus, Trigonometry

Science – Forensic Science, Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology, Botany/Zoology

Social Science – Psychology, International Relations, African American History, Law Studies

Career and Technical Education - Digital Information Technology/Accounting, Coding, Gaming, and Robotics

Academy of Hospitality and Tourism - Culinary Arts

Communications Technology – Graphics / Digital Design

NJROTC - Naval Science

Magnet Fine Arts – Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Photography, Band/Orchestra, Chorus, Drama/Theatre, Dance

Foreign Languages – Spanish and French

Journalism and Yearbook

Physical Education, Weight Training, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Aerobics, and Sports Officiating

Activities

Something for EVERYONE

We offer 13 honor societies, 2 service clubs,

2 equal access groups, 6 government

associations, 27 interest clubs, and 4

performing groups

Clubs meet after school. The schedule is

available at kropseniorhigh.org on the

Activities Tab (Activities Chart 2020)

Athletics

FALL WINTER SPRING

Bowling Basketball Badminton

Cross Country Soccer Baseball

Football Wrestling Softball

Golf Tennis

Swimming Track

Girls’ Volleyball Boys’ Volleyball

Water Polo

Girls’ Flag Football

Athletics

Our athletic program has been

ranked nationally and has won

numerous State, District, and

GMAC Championships!

STAR Academy Magnet

(Students Training in the Arts

Repertory

Magnet Schools of America Excellence Program

Strands in:

Art 2D - Dance

Art 3D - Drama

Band - Orchestra

Chorus - Photography

Magnet applications are due each year by January 15th. They can be found on dadeschools.net. Students are accepted by audition and will take all their electives in one of the above talent areas.

Our magnet students consistently receive superior ratings in District and State competitions.

The Basics

School lunch costs $2.50

School begins at 7:20 and ends at 2:20

Bell Schedule for 2020-2021 full block

Alternating Odd and Even Period days

Dress Code (our school’s website will provide more specifics)

Uniforms –

Shirts are v-neck or polo in purple, black, white, or gray.

Bottoms – khakis in beige, black, gray, or white; blue, black, gray, or white jeans; beige or black shorts; beige or black capris; black sweatpants

Check Us Out!

Krop’s website has a wealth of information –

kropseniorhigh.org.

Follow Us on Social Media –

Instagram – @kropshs

Twitter – @kropshs

Facebook – Krop Athletics and Activities

Basic Academic

Requirements

EVERYTHING COUNTS! You must pass each class. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to participate in athletics and activities AND TO GRADUATE!

Passing scores on specific state mandated, standardized tests are graduation requirements

- English Language Assessment in

Reading and Writing (FSA ELA)

- Algebra EOC (End of Course) Exam

One virtual school class

Basic Academic

Requirements

24 credits

- 4 math - 1 physical education/personal fitness

- 4 language arts - 1 fine art

- 3 science - 8 electives

- 3 social science

We HIGHLY recommend two years of a foreign language

as it is required for admission to college! They count as

elective credits.

(For more information and additional diploma options go to

http://fldoe.org/academics/graduation-

requirements/)and

9th Grade Courses

English 1

World History

Math: Algebra 1 or higher

Science: Physical Science

or higher level

Personal Fitness & Fitness Issues

Elective or Intensive Reading

Course Selection

The following criteria are used by

school counselors to match the

student with the appropriate

course in each subject area:

Grade Nine

Subject Selection Form

Grade Nine

Electives

Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High

School

When Lightning Strikes,

Magic Happens!