The following course guide contains all courses offered at Edgewood Jr./Sr. Brevard Public Schools twenty-six (26)-Credit (or thirty (30) credits at block schools) Graduation Option (see the following “High School Graduation Charts” for credits and optional Diploma designations), or.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LANGUAGE ARTS
MATHEMATICS
Students will use geometric models to represent and solve problems; use and understand an axiomatic system; explore relationships between plane and solid geometry; demonstrate an understanding of the algebra associated with coordinate geometry; and be aware of the differences between Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Includes developing an understanding of congruence, proof and constructions; similarity, proof and trigonometry; extends to three dimensions; connects Algebra and Geometry through coordinates;. and circles with and without coordinates.
SCIENCE
Includes scientific processes, structure and function of cells, genetics, classification and taxonomy, structure and function of plants and animals, ecological relationships, and biological changes through time.
SOCIAL STUDIES
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
WORLD LANGUAGES
Continued emphasis on conversing, understanding, and presenting information while increasing language skills in more content areas. Emphasis is placed on conversing, understanding and presenting information about areas of immediate need and interest.
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Designed for the student who has little or no previous band instrumental training or experience. Designed for the student who has completed the novice band with sufficient success or who can demonstrate the required competencies.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES and GENERAL ELECTIVES
Enables students with no experience at the elementary school level to develop entry-level skills on bowed instruments through the 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 the production of journalism across print, multimedia, web and broadcast/radio platforms and to become aware of journalism history, careers, ethics and management techniques that related to the production. of journalistic media.
EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION
HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Mid-year graduation – at the beginning of 1. semester of the last year, or if the exemption is approved in the 1st semester, as soon as the exemption is approved. Early graduation – at the beginning of 2. semester, or if the exemption is approved during the 2nd semester, as soon as the exemption is approved.
GUIDANCE STAFF
However, according to FSHAA (Bylaws 9.2.2.7), a student cannot participate in sports if he or she is not enrolled in school. 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.
REGISTRATION OVERVIEW
A student who graduates early must follow the rules and policies of the district school board regarding access to school facilities and property during normal business hours.
EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION REQUIREMENTS
ACCELERATION OPTIONS
Credit Acceleration Program (CAP)
Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement Coursed Offered at Edgewood
Brevard Public Schools Advanced Placement Diploma
AP Capstone Diploma
Dual Enrollment (DE)
- Academic Dual Enrollment
- Career and Technical Dual Enrollment
- Early Admission
- Full-time Dual Enrollment
Withdrawal due to inability to attend will not qualify for dual enrollment in the subsequent high school semester. Under limited circumstances, a student may be exceptionally permitted to enroll in a dual enrollment Early Childhood Education Program offered in high school with a lower than required GPA.
Early Admission (EA)/Full-time Dual Enrollment
EDGEWOOD PROCEDURES FOR ENROLLING IN DUAL ENROLLMENT
DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Bring the completed Edgewood registration course request sheet with you when you meet with your high school counselor. Your high school counselor will review your test results and complete the EFSC Dual Enrollment Registration Form.
High School Dual Enrollment Application Steps
You must have your Social Security Number (SSN), your unweighted high school GPA, and your major before completing the application. To accommodate your high school schedule, it is important to know what times you can take classes at EFSC on the right day.
High School Dual Enrollment Student Online Application Instructions
DISTANCE LEARNING
It is illegal for any person to knowingly and intentionally take an online course or exam on behalf of another person for compensation. Any person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
EDGEWOOD VIRTUAL SCHOOL GUIDELINES AND AGREEMENT
Both 1st and/or 2nd semester courses must be completed by the last school day at the latest, or the student may be asked to return to his home school. The course must be completed by July 1st or the student may be asked to return to their home school.
EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Took virtual school in 1st semester but did not graduate at the end of the EJSHS semester, received a Withdrawn Pass (WF) or Withdrawn Pass (WP). Dropped an EJSHS course sometime during the 2nd semester and did not finish by the end of the 2nd. semester, received a Withdrawn Pass (WF) or Withdrawn Pass (WP).
GRADING SCALE
Students must complete 1st and/or 2nd semester courses by the end of each semester as indicated by the current Brevard Public Schools calendar. 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 home school, with the exception of core middle school and high school retention courses.
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. 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 a case, the district's dismissal policy must permit substitution of the grade with a grade of "C" or higher earned subsequently in the same or comparable course. Any course grade not made up in accordance with the District School Board's dismissal policy will be included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average required for graduation.
HONOR GRADUATES / VALEDICTORIAN / SALUTATORIAN
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
Students cannot forfeit an early evaluation award unless they have earned a Florida standard high school diploma. For additional information and a complete list of academic requirements required for each award, students should contact their school counselor or visit the Bright Futures website at https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home.
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.
TESTING
Be enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program at an eligible regionally accredited Florida public or independent postsecondary educational institution during the fall academic term. A student may receive the incentive award for a maximum of 100 percent of the number of credit hours required to complete a bachelor's degree program, or until completion of a baccalaureate degree program, whichever comes first.
Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
A student may fulfill the FSA ELA or Algebra 1 EOC degree requirement by achieving a concordant or benchmark score on an approved assessment (see table below). FSAA is available for a small number of students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom the IEP team has identified and documented a need for alternative assessment.
College Entrance and/or Placement Tests
College Admission Testing Calendar
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
ADMISSION TO 2-AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
WHAT COLLEGES REQUIRE
This is your chance to express your individuality in a way that will set you apart from other applicants. This is your chance to personally express your background, your 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
- 1.0 credit 0701320X
This course is unique in its focus on encouraging students to be creative and encouraging the application of the creative process when developing computational artifacts. The primary content emphasis for this course relates to the study of concepts and processes in the national and international economic systems.
ART & DRAMA
Honors 0104350X
There is continued emphasis on conversing, understanding and presenting information and at the same time increasing language skills in several content areas. This type of design involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.
Theater 2 Theater 3 Honors Theater 4 Honors 1.0 credit
Allows students to acquire knowledge and skills in weight training that can be used in physical fitness to improve muscle strength and endurance and improve body image. This course offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in digital publishing positions.
MUSIC
Emphasis on learning Adobe Photoshop while incorporating the journalistic skills necessary to learn how to incorporate photography into digital publishing. It focuses on broad, transferable knowledge and skills and emphasizes understanding and presentation of the following elements of the digital publishing industry.
BAND
1.0 credit 1302320X
Targeted varied levels of instruction focused on the development of musicality and technical skills through the study of more advanced band literature. Students are exposed to in-depth study of the elements of music to further develop their aesthetic sensibilities.
ORCHESTRA
Honors 13024004
Introduces, develops, and applies knowledge of the styles and performance techniques of diverse contemporary and early jazz literature.
Honors 13024104
CHORUS
Honors 13033404
Honors 13033504
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
CAREER RESEARCH & DECISION MAKING
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 Guide). Decision-making 0.5 credit (the course also meets the requirements of Statute s) for Character Development Curriculum) Elective modules 8.5 credits (12.5 credits block schools).
DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION
History alternative assessment that will count for 30% of the final course grade - Results may be waived when mastery of standards is documented through a portfolio Performing Fine Arts 1.0 • 1.0 credit in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or practical arts. Performing Fine Arts 1.0 • 1.0 credit in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or practical art Physical Education 1.0 • 1.0 credit 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)