Melbourne Central Catholic High School HONORS DIPLOMA APPLICATION Completed application due to Guidance by: March 10, 2017 *This application includes

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1 Melbourne Central Catholic High School HONORS DIPLOMA APPLICATION Completed application due to Guidance by: March 10, 2017 *This application includes Honors Diploma and FIT Partnership.

2 Honors Diploma Melbourne Central Catholic offers a four year honors diploma for the advanced college bound student. This program of study challenges students across all areas of academic disciplines. Applications must be submitted prior to the end of the junior year. Student must have a 3.8 gpa to apply. MCC Honor s Diploma is available to students who meet the following academic requirements: Application and Acceptance to the Honors Diploma Program to include Florida Tech Honors Partnership admissions. You do not need to complete Honors Partnership Application. The Honors Diploma is sufficient. A minimum of two (6 credit hours) of FIT classes through the MCC/FIT. Honors Partnership A minimum of 14 Honors or Advanced Placement courses which must include a minimum of 2 Advanced Placement courses 3 consecutive years of the same foreign language 4 years of Math to include a class equivalent to Honors Calculus or above 4 years of Science to include a class equivalent to Honors Physics or above A minimum weighted grade point average of a 3.8 after 8 semesters No semester grade lower than a B beginning with the Class of 2018

3 Melbourne Central Catholic High School Section A. Name: Last First Middle Initial Address: Street Address City Zip Code Phone Number: Address: Section B. Cumulative grade point average: Section C. List all honors and Advanced Placement courses and grades in which you have enrolled in since your 9th grade year:

4 Section D. Students must enroll in 2 classes (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the MCC/FIT Honors Partnership. Classes listed are only a sampling of classes that are offered. Final placement will not be determined until after admittance into FIT and FIT course schedule is published. Please indicate the area and courses in which you are interested in studying at FIT. Students will choose 2 classes: one class in the fall semester and one class in the spring semester. This does NOT enroll you in FIT courses. BUSINESS: Business: Choose 2 courses BUS 2211 Introduction to Financial Accounting BUS 2212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting BUS 1301 Basic Economics COMPUTERS: Computer Science/Software Engineering CSE 1301 Introduction to Computer Applications CSE 1502 Introduction to Software Development (Fortan) CSE 1503 Introduction to Software Development (C++) SCIENCE: General Chemistry 1 and 2 require a 3 hour lab once a week outside of regular MCC hours CHM 1100 Introduction to Chemistry CHM 1101 General Chemistry 1 CHM 1102 General Chemistry 2 EDS 1031 Survey of Science 1: Physical Science EDS 1032 Survey of Science 2: Life Science Biological Discovery 1 and 2 require a 3 hour lab once a week outside of regular MCC hours BIO 1010 Biological Discovery 1 BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2 MATHEMATICS: MTH 1001 Calculus 1 (Prerequisite Math Placement or Calc AB Score) MTH 1002 Calculus 2 PSYCHOLOGY: PSY 1411 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1551 American Criminal Justice LIBERAL ARTS: Please indicate 2 FIT course name and number in which you are proposing to enroll. Courses must be in the same discipline and will only be approved based on course availability. Course 1: Course ID Course Name Course 2: Course ID Course Name

5 Section E. In a well developed essay, please explain why you wish to be an Honors Diploma student. Elaborate on your future college and career goal and discuss how the rigor and the courses you have taken will help you in your future educational plans. You may type your essay and attach or handwrite below. Please limit your essay to no more than two pages.

6 In a well developed essay, please explain why you wish to enroll in classes at FIT. Elaborate on why you have chosen the area of specialization and discuss how these courses will help you in your future educational goals. You may type your essay and attach or handwrite below. Please limit your essay to no more than two pages.

7 Section F. Please provide 2 recommendations from your teachers. Teacher Recommendation: Teacher s Name Subject Signature Teachers Comments: Teacher Recommendation: Teacher s Name Subject Signature Teachers Comments: I certify that all information submitted to be true and accurate. I understand if accepted into the MCC Honors Diploma, I must also be accepted it FIT Honors Partnership. I must meet all requirements prior to Graduation. Textbooks and materials required for FIT classes are not included in the MCC Technology/ Textbook fee. Student Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: