College-Citizenship-Community CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 8 TH GRADE MATRICULATION Class of 2020
HIGH SCHOOL-THE BIGGEST CHAPTER TO YOUR FUTURE 9 th grade year will make or break you! You have to plan, pick, prepare and produce! Get Hands On!
Class of 2020 Graduation Requirements (24 credits) http://www.fldoe.org/bii/studentpro/pdf/grad1314.pdf 4 credits of English (Language Arts) 4 Credits, of Mathematics one of which must be Algebra 1, one of which must be Geometry, and two additional math credits. 3 credits of Science. 1 credit of Biology, 1 credit of Chemistry or Physics,1 credit in a science course equally rigorous. 1 credit World History 1 credit U.S. History.5 U.S. Government/.5 Economics with Financial Literacy 1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts (PPCHS currently offers Band, Art, Ceramics, Drama, Chorus, Debate, Journalism, A.P. Art History, Introduction to Information Technology, Drawing & Painting, pre-aice art, AICE Design) 1 credit of Physical Education with integration of Health (HOPE course) OR Personal Fitness/Dance Tech 8 elective credits Min. unweighted 2.0 Grade Point Average and 40 volunteer hours World Languages-not required for HS graduation but required for admission into state universities (count towards the elective credits needed for graduation)
Class of 2020 Assessment Requirements for Graduation Required by the Florida Department of Education Cohort-School year entering 9 th grade is 2016-2017, and thereafter (additional changes may occur pending annual legislation). PASS the 10th Grade Reading ELA test 1.0 Algebra 1 (EOC = 30% and Pass). MUST PASS ALGEBRA 1 END-OF-COURSE (E0C) exam! 1.0 Geometry (EOC = 30%) 1.0 Biology (EOC = 30%) 1.0 US History (EOC = 30%) 1.0 If a student registers for Algebra II (EOC=30%)
Diploma with Distinction (a sticker placed on your diploma) Scholar Diploma Designation Meet cohort graduation requirements.pass the following EOCs with a level 3 or higher: Algebra I Biology US History (if take AP US History then a 3 or higher must be earned on AP exam) ELA, Grade 10 Algebra II 1.0 Statistics or Equally Rigorous Math 1.0 Chemistry or Physics 1.0 Equally Rigorous Science 2.0 Same Foreign Language 1.0 AP, IB, AICE or dual enrollment
Course Selection for the 2016-2017 9 th grade school year PPCHS website: http://hs.pinescharter.net/ Select only courses from the yellow course selection card!!!! 1. READ the curriculum guide carefully (available at the high school website). 2. REVIEW the list of graduation requirements for the Class of 2020. 3. TALK to your parents and teachers about course selections and appropriate academic levels that will allow you to experience optimal success (General, Honors, Advanced Placement (future plans), AICE, or Vocational) 4. SELECT courses that align with your goals for the future. Consider your postsecondary plans. Course selection represents a commitment on the part of the student and parent to complete the schedule of classes chosen. Thus, students and parents should remember to carefully weigh the student s past performance, teacher recommendations, ability, motivation, and extra-curricular activities when selecting courses for the coming year.
Course Card-First use pencil to mark your selections Select ONE in each area on your course selection card. Language Arts Social Studies Science Math This course selection card is specific to the 9 th grade. Do not select a course that is not printed on the 9 th grade course selection card!
Elective Choices Let s talk more about: Intro to Information Tech (Perf. Fine Art Category) Multimedia Design 1 (formerly called Web Design) World Languages (2 credits in the same language) HOPE (graduation requirement) Dance/Pers. Fit Reading (based on 8 th grade Reading scores) Sociology/Psychology (Academic elective) Performing Fine Arts: Art Band Ceramics Drama Intro to Journalism Debate
Alternate Elective Choices WRITE the NAME of two alternate electives on the course card. The alternates should not be the same as your initial six classes circled on the card. These are courses that you may be assigned if there is a scheduling conflict. Remember in high school, everything is done by seniority. Seniors receive first choice for elective courses, then juniors, then sophomores, then freshmen! For example, if there are only two sections of Ceramics available, and 50 seniors sign up for it, there will not be any space for any other students. If you had selected it, we would have to place you in one of your alternate choices. Second example, American Sign Language (ASL), students who have not started their language requirement receive priority of this elective over students who have completed the requirement by taking two years of Spanish. You may receive your alternate elective (s)! Do not write down a course you cannot tolerate for the year! If it written on your course card, you may receive it (even if it is your 2 nd alternate choice).
What you pick~sticks. Please do not select classes based on your friends or siblings, based on what lunch period you might have, or what teacher you think will teach the course. PPCHS cannot accommodate lunch changes, teacher requests, or I don t want PE first hour or English 3 rd hour, etc. Select six courses, write in 2 alternate electives. Grade 8 FSA Reading scores /FAIR scores will determine placement in Intensive Reading. Alternate electives may be selected due to scheduling conflicts or class capacity. Core academic classes receive priority for placement (English, Math, Science, Geography, and World Languages ) ALL English courses require Summer Reading each year. TA (TEACHER RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED) Parent Signature is required Do not use highlighters or white out on the card. initial next to the change. If a change is made, have your parent
ONLINE COURSE REQUIREMENT Digital Learning Now Act, Bill 1002.321, F.S. The bill requires students entering the ninth grade in 2011-12 and afterwards to complete at least one online course to meet graduation requirements. If the course selected is a full credit, you would have to take the full credit (ex: Music Appreciation) to meet the requirement. If the course is a.50 credit, you only have to take the.50 credit to meet the requirement. (ex: Parenting Skills). Suggestions: HOPE (full credit) Personal Fitness (.50) Personal Finance (.50 credit) PPCHS purchased the online software program Edmentum to meet the online course requirement for students who are not pursuing an AICE diploma. Students will be advised at how to meet this requirement after sophomore year. An online Dual Enrollment course meets this requirement too. Florida Law (1002.321) now makes it a crime for any person who knowingly and willfully takes an online course or examination on behalf of another person for compensation. This is now a misdemeanor punishable by jail and fines.
Three suggestions of schedules 9 th graders take 1. Algebra 1 2. Earth Space Science 3. English 1 4. Geography (or Reading) 5. Elective: HOPE or Dance/Pers Fit 6. Elective: Perf. Fine Art or Visual Art or Computers 1. Algebra 1/Honors 2. Biology 3. English 1/Honors 4. Pre-Aice Global Perspectives 5. Elective: PE/Perf. Fine art/hope/per fit & Dance 6. Elective: World Language 1. Math: Alg,Geom,Alg 2 (H) 2. Pre-Aice Bio 3. General Paper AS 4. Pre-Aice Global Perspectives 5. Elective: Psych/Soc pre-aice art:photo/fine art/computers 6. Elective: World Language
What is Honors? Honors courses are advanced high school courses that include a greater range and depth of subject matter, with an emphasis on higher level critical thinking skills. Honors courses carry a quality point, meaning that when calculating GPA an honors course gives the student a higher GPA value than a regular course in a weighted GPA. The additional point (if a C or higher is earned in the course) are called quality points.
What is Advanced Placement? Advanced Placement (AP) are rigorous college level courses offered at high school through the Advanced Placement teachers submit a syllabus to the College Board, which is reviewed and approved by college professors, insure the course is of comparable content and rigor to an introductory college course. All students that take an AP course will also take the national AP Exam in May. Colleges and universities often award college credit or advanced course placement for AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5 in a scale of 1 through 5. Each college has varying standards for scores as well as what type of credit they will award for a course, and in order to know those options visit the specific website for the university of your choosing. If a C or higher is earned in the course 2 quality points are issued to the weighted GPA.
What is Dual Enrollment? The dual enrollment program with Broward College allows eligible high school students who have completed: have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school level courses. Meet min. test scores through the ACT/SAT/PERT test Course selection is approved by the high school and both the high school and college credits are awarded credit after successful completion of dual enrollment courses. Additional information is available at the Broward College website. Dual enrollment courses provide two additional quality points to a weighted grade point average (like Advanced Placement courses). http://www.broward.edu/academics/cpl/dual/pages/default.aspx
Cambridge AICE curriculum and diploma started in the 2014-2015 school year http://www.cie.org.uk/
What is the Cambridge Program? University of Cambridge in England offers an international curriculum for grades K-12 known as Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) AICE is a rigorous, internationally recognized pre-university curriculum provided by Cambridge University in England. The AICE program of study offers students one of the most demanding and rigorous college preparatory programs in the world. AICE courses and examinations in the United States are equivalent to first-year college and university courses.
What is the Cambridge program CIE is the world s largest provider of international qualifications for 14-19 years old Each year there are 2 million subject entries for Cambridge exams Cambridge offers the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE Diploma)
The Cambridge student Good Attendance High test scores, including writing!!! Passing grades with A/B average Wants a challenging environment Highly motivated, academically driven
AICE Diploma Receive 7 credits between 4 groups of courses Group 1: Mathematics and Science Group 2: Languages Group 3: Arts and Humanities Group 4: Global Perspectives *Required course (max of two credits) Take at least one course per group and pass exam. AS Level one credit towards diploma A Level two credits towards diploma Pass 7 credit examinations, Global Perspectives required. Diploma must be earned within 3 years of starting AICE course (9 TH -11 TH OR 10 TH -12 TH )
AICE Diploma Groups Group 1 Biology AS Environmental Management AS Marine Science AS and A Psychology AS Group 2 Spanish Language AS English Language AS Group 3 Art & Design: Photo AS Environmental Management AS International Studies AS US History AS English Literature AS Psychology AS Sociology A Geography AS Group 4 Global Perspectives AS/A General Paper AS Max of 2 points towards diploma For Group D Mandatory Course to earn AICE Diploma
Cambridge Examination Exams are during the months of May and June and may be scheduled after the school year ends! Must sit for each examination no exceptions. If you miss the exam, there is no make-up date. Failure to sit for examinations could result in removal from program/courses If students do not pass the examination, there is a retake exam in November, but cannot be taken after a student graduates. Retake exams are at the cost of the student.
AICE Diploma Planning Track (letters representative categories) Each student is different, this is a general suggestion of choices 9 th grade *suggest 1-2 IGCSE Global Perspectives/AICE Geography (3) IGCSE Biology Math English I/H/AS General Paper (4) Elective: World Language/HOPE/Perf. Fine Art Elective: pre-aice Art Design: PHOTO/World Language/HOPE/Perf. Fine Art/AS Sociology (3) 10 th grade *Suggest 2-3 AS Biology (A)/Marine Science (1) Math AS General Paper (4) or AS English Language AS International History(3) Elective possibilities: AICE Spanish Lang (B) AS Global Persp. (4) AS Psych (1 or 3) 11 th grade *Suggest 2-3 Honors Chemistry AS English Language (2) or AS English Lit (C3 Honors US History AS Global Persp. (4) Math Elective: AS Psychology (1/3) **Students must earn diploma within 3 years of starting AS level courses!!!!!! 12 th grade (for students who start taking AICE level in 10 th gr, not 9 th ) AS English Literature (3) Honors Government/Econ Math Science: AS Envi Management (1/3) Elective:
AICE What s the difference between the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and AICE? While the AP program provides college credit for completed AP exams, the AICE provides the opportunity to earn an international diploma where students can earn up to 40 hours of college credit taking the whole AICE curriculum. Students can earn this international diploma through AICE and is administered by a nonprofit department (CIE) of the University of Cambridge in England. What are the benefits of AICE? AICE not only prepares students for university admission (possibly with up to 40 hours of college credit), but it also provides them with the skills required to be successful once there. *Prestigious universities have decided to max out how many courses can be transferred in from credit-by-exam Does earning the AICE Diploma qualify students for the Florida Bright Futures scholarships? Yes, students who earn the AICE Diploma and complete 100 service hours during their high school careers automatically qualify for the Florida Bright Futures (*may change pending state legislation). Students completing the AICE curriculum can still earn the Bright Future scholarship if GPA, test scores, and volunteer hour requirements are met. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/aice.htm
AICE What is the difference between an AS and an A Level exam? Advanced (A) Level syllabuses and exams cover approximately two years of college level curriculum in a subject. The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level syllabus and exam covers the first year of the two year Advanced (A) Level curriculum. An AS level exam counts for one credit towards the AICE Diploma. The A Level exam counts for an additional one credit. What does students have to do to earn an AICE Diploma? Students must pass seven credits worth of examinations. At least one examination must come from each of the three subject groups: Mathematics and Sciences, Languages, and Arts and Humanities. Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level exams count for one credit and Advanced (A) Level exams count for two credits. Students who are on track by September of Senior year Currently, students who earn the AICE Diploma receive a waiver for the HOPE requirement and the online course requirement. A review of seven semesters (senior year), if a student is not on target, the student is mandated to take the HOPE online course through PPCHS Edmentum program.
AICE Do students have to earn the full AICE Diploma in order to earn college credits? No. Students receive General Certificate of Education (GCE) subject certificates for AS and A Level examinations passed. Colleges award credit on a subject by subject basis according to grades earned on individual examinations passed. Do many universities give college credits for AICE exams passed? Yes. All public universities and community colleges in Florida award up to 40 hours of college credit for AICE exams passed. University of Cambridge International Examinations publishes a list on their website (go to www.cie.org.uk click on the Education link on the top, click on the sub-link called Recognition and then select Cambridge AICE in the drop down menu and click Go to look up US universities that have provided written statements of their AICE recognition policy). If a university admissions counselor is unfamiliar with AICE, it is suggested you ask to speak to the international admissions counselor.
College-Citizenship-Community Please note: The AICE program is not for everyone! The intention of this presentation is to provide you information to plan for YOUR high school career, not to pressure you into any specific program. ALL course choices require commitment from the STUDENT, regardless if a student is in regular, honors, advanced placement, or vocational courses. AICE DIPLOMA MUST BE EARNED IN 3 YEARS FROM FIRST AICE COURSE. A 9 TH GRADER TAKING AICE MUST EARN THE DIPLOMA BY THE END OF 11 TH GRADE An AICE diploma is not the same as the Florida Standard High School Diploma, it is a program within the high school system but state mandated graduation requirements still must be met (such as passing EOCs, GPAs, and credits in specific subject areas).
Academic Record Choice of Classes (Rigor) GPA Academic Test Scores SAT & ACT Writing Skills Extracurricular Activities Personal accomplishments (leadership, sports, clubs/school involvement) Employment/Volunteer Work Letters of Recommendation (varies by school, some only require Secondary School Report).
Bright Futures Scholarship http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ Funded by the Florida Lottery FAS-100 hours of community service. 3.5 weighted GPA in 16 college prep academic courses. SAT 1290 or ACT composite 29. FMS -75 hours of community service. 3.0 weighted GPA in 16 college prep academic courses. SAT 1170 or ACT composite 26. GSV-30 hours of community service. 3.0 weighted GPA using the 16 core credits listed for a 4-year Diploma and a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a minimum of 3 Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program. SAT/ACT scores considered college ready by PERT requirements. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/. These requirements are for the Class of 2014 High School Graduates and beyond and are subject to change with each legislative session. The Florida Academic Scholars awards now cover only a portion of the tuition at Florida public institutions. This same dollar amount will also be awarded to students attending accredited private colleges in Florida. Detailed information may be found at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awardamt.htm. *Bright Futures weighting for more challenging, higher level courses is prescribed by law as.50 per course per year.
CARDS DUE TO YOUR 1 ST PERIOD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH Mrs. Anne Thomas, Director of Student Services, Testing Specialist: athomas@pinescharter.net The 9 th grade counselor for next year (our current 12 th grade counselor) is Mrs. Krystle Maycock, she is on maternity leave until April 2016. Please discuss your curriculum questions with your current middle school counselor.
Welcome Class of 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3y5brzffu4 Be Somebody