6 th Grade- Mrs. Kauffman 7 th Grade- Ms. Rogers 8 th Grade- Mrs. - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

presented by HMS School Counselors 6th Grade- Mrs. Kauffman 7th Grade- Ms. Rogers 8th Grade- Mrs. Scully

3 Language Arts 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies (including Civics*)

A student cannot go to high school until these courses have been completed

• The End Of Course (EOC) exam will

constitute 30% of the student’s overall grade in the course

• Students who fail the EOC exam

and/or the course, may re-take the EOC exam

*Only students who enroll after the 1st semester of 8th grade are exempt from this requirement.

• All high school courses completed in middle school

must meet the standards established for earning high school credit

• Students who earn an A or B (final average) must go
• n to the next level in high school. The course cannot

be re-taken for grade forgiveness.

• Students who earn a C, D, or F (final average) can re-

take the class for grade forgiveness.

The initial course will be listed in the transcript as an attempt and it will be calculated in the student’s rank-in-class cumulative gpa.

Participation in a career-planning course (embedded in the U.S. History class) Completion of a 4-year academic plan

The plan will be completed during the 8th grade year (prior to high school registration) and will be used as a planning tool to guide high school course selections.

Diploma Types

Standard Diploma* Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction* International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Additional information available at www.fldoe.edu

• Regular
• Honors (similar to middle school “Advanced”)
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• International Baccalaurate (IB)
• Dual Enrollment

1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D Regular Honors AP IB Dual Enrollment

Courses Credits

English 4 Math 4 (including Algebra 1* and Geometry*) Science 3 (including Biology* and a physical science) Social Studies 3 (including World History, American History*, Government & Economics with financial literacy) Fine/Performing Art 1 (see FL DOE’s Course Code Table) Physical Education ½ Personal Fitness and ½ P .E. (a variety of selections are available) Electives 8 At least 1 of the 24 courses must be an on-line course

*The EOC Exam will constitute 30% of final grade for the course.

• Must Earn the minimum of a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.
• Must Pass Grade 10 ELA

(or receive concordant ACT/SAT score)

• Must Pass Algebra 1 EOC

(or receive concordant P.E.R.T. score)

• Must Take EOC’s in all classes that have them
• Must Take at least one course on-line*

It is a graduation requirement in the State of Florida that at least one high school course must be completed virtually (through an online learning venue).

• Free to students enrolling in Volusia Virtual School

(www.volusiaonlinelearning.com) and/or in Florida Virtual School (www.FLVS.net)

• Can be taken:
• At home during the school year
• At home during the summer
• In school during high school

Courses Credits

English 4 Math 4 (including Algebra 1* and Geometry*) Science 3 (including Biology* and a physical science) Social Studies 3 (including World History, American History*, Government & Economics with financial literacy) Fine/Performing Art 1 (see FL DOE’s Course Code Table) Physical Education ½ Personal Fitness and ½ P .E. (a variety of selections are available) Electives 8 At least 1 of the 24 courses must be an on-line course

*The EOC Exam will constitute 30% of final grade for the course.

• Application Required
• Weighted AP G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
• Must pass Grade 10 ELA assessment (or receive concordant ACT/SAT scores)
• Must pass (or receive concordant ACT/SAT scores) Algebra 1 EOC assessment
• Must complete 4 AP courses over 2 different content areas
• Earn a score of 3 (or higher) on 3 or more AP exams
• Complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service
• Must participate in the SAT or ACT as a Junior in high school
• Must Take at least one course on-line*

Requirements Details English 4 credits with major concentration in composition and literature Math 4 credits including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 Science 3 credits Social Studies 4 credits including Theory of Knowledge World Language 3 credits Electives 7 elective credits and 1 credit in additional content area State Assessment Earn a passing score on State Assessments (or on a concordant standardized test) in Reading, Writing, and Math. Earn a passing score on the End of Course assessments in: Algebra, Geometry, Biology and U.S. History Additional Complete 150 hours of Community Action Service Submit an acceptable Extended Essay Sit for required examination in six subjects Earn a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

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This course of study may lead to the student earning both high school and college credit. A student will receive high school credit based on the grade received in the IB class. Students who make a four or higher on the IB examination may also receive college credit from a college which accepts IB credits.

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All students enrolled in IB courses should be working toward an IB Diploma or an IB Certificate. In order to earn an IB Diploma the student must pass at least three high-level examinations and three standard-level examinations (for a total of six), complete 150 hours of CAS hours, complete a Theory Of Knowledge (TOK) course, and submit an acceptable Extended Essay. IB students working toward an IB Certificate must fulfill all Standard Diploma graduation requirements.

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Receipt of an IB Diploma is accepted in lieu of all other requirements to earn the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

(can be added to a Standard Diploma or to a Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction)

Merit Designation

Complete all requirements for a Standard Diploma Complete at least one industry certification

Scholar Designation

Complete all requirements for a Standard Diploma Complete additional & advanced courses Earn prescribed test scores

Courses Credits

English 4 Math 4 (including Algebra 1* and Geometry*) Science 3 (including Biology* and a physical science) Social Studies 3 (including World History, American History*, Government & Economics with financial literacy) Fine/Performing Art 1 (see FL DOE’s Course Code Table) Physical Education ½ Personal Fitness and ½ P .E. (a variety of selections are available) Electives 8 (must complete an industry certification) At least 1 of the 24 courses must be an on-line course

*The EOC Exam will constitute 30% of final grade for the course.

Specific Courses Additional Requirements

English Must pass the ELA assessment Math to include Algebra 2 & Statistics (or an equally rigorous course) Must pass the Algebra II EOC assessment Must pass the Geometry EOC assessment Science to include Chemistry or Physics or an equally rigorous course Must pass the Biology EOC assessment

*a student enrolled in an AP or IB Biology course (who takes the respective AP or IB assessment and earns the minimum score necessary to earn a college credit) may meet this requirement without having to take the Biology EOC assessment

Social Studies Must pass the US History EOC assessment

*a student enrolled in an AP or IB US History course (who takes the respective AP or IB assessment and earns the minimum score necessary to earn a college credit) may meet this requirement without having to take the US History EOC assessment

Electives Must earn at least one credit in an AP , IB, or Dual Enrollment course and Must earn two credits in the same Foreign/World Language

Further Questions?

Please view the High School Planning PowerPoint presentation located on the HMS website under the “Parents” Link

• r contact the school counselor

6th Grade- Mrs. Kauffman 7th Grade- Ms. Rogers 8th Grade- Mrs. Scully