FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HONORS PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION Completed application due to the front office by: March 13, 2015
Melbourne Central Catholic High School and Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne Central Catholic has established a partnership with Florida Institute of Technology to offer a variety of accelerated college level classes. Students who choose to participate in FIT classes may earn college credit at no additional tuition cost. MCC students will attend class on the FIT campus. FIT courses are taught by highly qualified faculty members. Students are expected to do college level work and will be held to college standards for grading. All grades will be recorded on an official FIT transcript and the MCC transcript, where they will earn 1.0 weighted designation. Entrance requirements include a minimum of a B in related high school coursework, competitive SAT or ACT scores, and a counselor recommendation. A SAT minimum of a 550 Math for Math classes and 550 for English classes is required. Comparable ACT scores are also acceptable. Section A. Name: Last First Middle Initial Address: Street Address City Zip Code Phone Number: Email Address: Section B. Cumulative Weighted Grade Point Average: Section C. Please indicate test dates and scores if applicable: SAT: Dates: Score: month/year Critical Reading Math Writing Dates: Score: month/year Critical Reading Math Writing ACT: Dates: Score: month/year English Reading Math Science Dates: Score: month/year English Reading Math Science
MCC and FIT Section D. Students can 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. 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
MCC and FIT Section E. 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.
Section F. Please provide 2 recommendations from your teachers. One must be from the core area of specialization in which you are applying to take classes at FIT. This teacher should be one who knows your ability in the chosen area of specialization. Core Teacher Recommendation: MCC and FIT 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/FIT Honors Partnership, I must also meet all admissions requirements of FIT. Textbooks and materials required for Florida Tech classes are not included in the MCC Technology/Textbook fee. Student Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: