The following course guide contains all courses that will be offered at Edgewood Jr./Sr. Brevard Public Schools 26-Credit (30 credits in block schools) Graduation Option (see "High School Graduation Charts" below for credits and optional degree options), or.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LANGUAGE ARTS
MATHEMATICS
Students will use geometric models to present and solve problems; use and understand an axiomatic system; explore the relationship between plane and solid geometry; demonstrate an understanding of algebra related to coordinate geometry; and be aware of the differences between Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries.
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
WORLD LANGUAGES
1.0 credit 0708350X
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Designed for the student who has little or no previous band instrumental experience. Designed for students who have successfully completed an intermediate string course at the elementary level.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES and GENERAL ELECTIVES
Enables students with no elementary school experience to develop entry-level stringed instrument skills through performance and refinement of a variety of orchestral literature in an ensemble setting. The aim of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in producing journalism in print, multimedia, web and broadcast/radio platforms and to become aware of journalism history, careers, the use of ethics and management techniques related to production. of journalistic media.
EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL 2019-2020 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL SECTION INTRODUCTION
HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Exceptions to the number of years spent in the 9-12 range for reclassification may be granted to students pursuing a planned acceleration program. Credit for grade level classification may be waived for students approved for early or mid-year graduation or for students enrolled in an approved performance-based degree plan through the Alternative Education Program.
GUIDANCE STAFF
REGISTRATION OVERVIEW
EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION
ACCELERATION OPTIONS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Maintenance of a minimum unweighted high school GPA (which includes Dual Enrollment and High School courses). Early admission and dual enrollment full-time students are expected to enroll in and complete (2.0 unweighted college GPA) at least 12 credit hours each semester. Effective early admission and dual enrollment full-time students must take four (4) but no more than five (5) courses, totaling at least twelve (12) credit hours each semester.
EDGEWOOD PROCEDURES FOR ENROLLING IN DUAL ENROLLMENT
FIRST-TIME STUDENTS ENROLLING IN EFSC DUAL ENROLLMENT
DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
You will need your Social Security Number (SSN), your state's unweighted high school GPA, and your major before completing the application. Bring the completed Edgewood Registration Course Request Sheet back with you when you meet with your high school counselor. Your high school counselor will review your test scores and complete the EFSC Dual Enrollment.
High School Dual Enrollment Application Steps
If you bring your ACT or SAT login and password to the Admissions Office, one of our specialists can help you download your official placement scores. For instructions on how to schedule a counseling appointment online, visit: eastflorida.edu/go/online. When you meet with an academic advisor to register for classes, please bring your signed EFSC Dual Enrollment Registration Form.
High School Dual Enrollment Student Online Application Instructions
Application Checklist - If all checklist items have a red check mark, click the "Application is Complete" button. Application Fee Waiver - To waive the application fee, select "Expedited High School Edition." and click Continue. Confirmation Page - Print this confirmation page and bring it to a Dual Enrollment Orientation with your stamped transcript.
DISTANCE LEARNING
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly and intentionally take an online course or exam on behalf of another person for compensation. Anyone who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, which is punishable under Art.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL GUIDELINES AND AGREEMENT
He completed virtual school for the 1st semester but did not complete it by the end of the EJSHS semester, receiving a grade of Fail (WF) or Fail (WP). Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 courses must be completed by the last day of school or the student may be asked to return to their home school. The course must be completed by July 1 or the student may be asked to return to their home school.
EDGEWOOD PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete 1st and/or 2nd semester courses by the end of each semester as determined by the current Brevard Public Schools calendar. Dropped an EJSHS course sometime during the 2nd semester and did not finish by the end of the 2nd semester, received a Withdrawn Fail (WF) or Withdrawn Pass (WP). The course must be completed with a grade of C or better by August 1, or the student will have to return to his/her school; except for high school and high school retention courses.
GRADING SCALE
The student must continue to follow a full day schedule at Edgewood until assigned a teacher. With the exception of 9th grade students scheduled for Edgewood's on-campus virtual lab, all students scheduled for a virtual school class must leave campus. The student is on probation and must take the failed course at a virtual school over the summer for the grade to be forgiven.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GRADE FORGIVENESS POLICY
In all cases of grade forgiveness, only the new grade is used in the calculation of the student's average grade. Any course grade that is not replaced under the district school board's forgiveness policy will be included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average required for graduation. All courses and grades passed must be included on the student's transcript as an accurate reflection of the student's achievement data.).
RANK-IN-CLASS
In such cases, the district's forgiveness policy shall allow substitution of the grade with a grade of "C" or higher subsequently earned in the same or comparable course. The authority for the school board to adopt a forgiveness policy does not provide authority to amend a student's record to delete the course and grade forgiven. The school board does not have the authority to delete the student's record in order to delete the first grade.
HONOR GRADUATES / VALEDICTORIAN / SALUTATORIAN
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
A student initially eligible in the 2012-2013 academic year and beyond may earn a Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship for a maximum of 100% of the number of hours required to complete only one of the following programs at ' to complete a Florida public or eligible. Florida private postsecondary institution: (s.1009.536 F.S.). Created as an alternative to the current Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award for students graduating in the 2016-2017 academic year and beyond. Students may receive an award for specific applied technology diplomas, technical degree programs or career certificate programs.
BENACQUISTO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
An eligible student who is a National Merit Scholar or National Achievement Scholar and attends a Florida public postsecondary educational institution will receive an incentive award equal to the institutional cost of attendance minus the student's Florida Bright scholarship amount Futures and National Merit Scholarship or National Achievement Scholarship. An eligible student who is a National Merit Scholar or National Achievement Scholar and attends an independent postsecondary educational institution in Florida will receive an incentive award equal to the highest cost of attendance for a resident of of this state enrolled at a Florida public university, as reported by the Board of Governors of the State University System, minus the amount of the Florida Bright Future Student Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship or National Achievement Scholarship. A student may receive the incentive award for a maximum of 100 percent of the number of credit hours required to complete an undergraduate degree program, or until completion of an undergraduate degree program, whichever occurs first.
TESTING
A Geometry End of Course (EOC) assessment will be required for all students enrolled in Geometry or an equivalent course. A Biology End of Course (EOC) assessment will be required for all students enrolled in Biology or equivalent. Students will be required to take an end-of-course biology assessment after completing their first biology course or completing a three-course integrated science sequence.
The results of this test are used to determine potential for advanced placement courses (AP, AICE, and DE), to provide clear feedback on the skills needed to succeed in college, and as consistent/comparative scores for graduation. SAT: The SAT Reasoning Test is a test that measures the reading, writing and math level of high school and college students. Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/Advanced International Certificates of Education Programs: A series of college-level subject area tests taken after completion of an AP/IB/AICE course in high school.
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
It is recommended that students committing to college consider taking this test earlier in their high school career to maximize their performance on future college placement tests. ACT: A curriculum-based test that measures skills needed for college assignments in English, math, reading, and science thinking. Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT): A series of content-specific tests in reading, math, and writing to determine whether students need remediation before beginning college courses.
ADMISSION TO TWO AND FOUR YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
WHAT COLLEGES REQUIRE
As a courtesy, you should give people plenty of time to complete the recommendations and meet the college deadline. This is your chance to express your individuality in a way that sets you apart from other applicants. This is your chance to personally express your background, interests and goals, and why you are interested in the college.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LANGUAGE ARTS
- Honors 10013504
- Honors 10013804
- Honors 10014104
- Honors 1.0 credit 07083604
Provides students with an opportunity to study college-level mathematics under the guidelines of the College Board's Advanced Placement Program. This course is unique in its focus on encouraging students to be creative and encouraging the application of the creative process when developing computational objects. Expands the basics of Latin grammar, prose readings; the study of Roman civilization through its literature with an emphasis on politics, history, and mythology; and intensive derivational study to improve the student's English vocabulary.
ART & DRAMA
Honors 0104350X
AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for end-of-year assessment.
Theater 2 Theater 3 Honors Theater 4 Honors 1.0 credit
Improve the student's knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, safety practices and the opportunity to work on good sportsmanship. Offer students the opportunity to act both in front of and behind the television camera. Focuses on broad, transferable skills and emphasizes understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the digital publishing industry.
MUSIC
BAND
ORCHESTRA
Honors 13024004
Honors 13024104
CHORUS
Honors 13033404
Honors 13033504
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
CAREER RESEARCH & DECISION MAKING
DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Performing Fine Arts 1.0 credit in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or practical arts (eligible courses specified in the Florida Course Code Directory). Alternative history assessment, which will count for 30% of the final course grade - Scores may be waived when mastery of the standards is documented through a portfolio Performing Fine Arts 1.0 1.0 credit in fine arts or performing, speech and debate , or practical arts. Fine Arts Performance 1.0 1.0 credits in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or practical arts Physical Education 1.0 1.0 credits in Health Opportunities for Physical Education (HOPE).
COURSE SEQUENCES High School Mathematics
COURSE SEQUENCES High School English Language Arts
High School Science
COURSE SEQUENCES High School Social Studies
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Accelerated technical programs - dual enrollment - designed to allow high school students to earn elective credit toward graduation and graduate credit toward an A.S. A wide variety of CTE programs and dual enrollment technical courses are available on high school and state college campuses. CTE-CHOICE programs are available to students, by application, in grades 9-12, provided the required CTE courses are not already offered at their regular high school.
