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• St. Augustine

High School 2014-2015 Registration

Graduation Requirements

1.

English – 4 credits

2.

Mathematics – 4 credits (Algebra 1,

Geometry) 3.

Science – 3 credits (Biology 1)

4.

Social Studies – 3 credits (World History, US

History, US Government & Economics)

5.

Fine Arts and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts – 1 Credit

6.

Physical Education – 1 credit (HOPE)

7.

Electives – 8 credits

8.

Virtual Course (at least one of the above

courses must be taken online)

9.

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

10.

State Assessment Requirements

1.

FCAT 2.0 Reading: Level 3 or above

2.

Algebra 1EOC: Level 3 or above

Typical 10th grade schedule

1.

English 2

2.

Geometry or Liberal Arts Math 1

3.

Biology

4.

World History

5.

3 Elective Choices

Typical Honors10th grade schedule

1.

English 2 H

2.

Pre-AICE Math 3

3.

Chemistry Honors

4.

World History Honors

5.

3 Elective Choices

Typical AICE 10th grade schedule

1.

AICE English Language

2.

Pre-AICE Math 3

3.

Pre-AICE Chemistry

4.

Pre-AICE World History

5.

Pre-AICE World Language (Spanish or French)

6.

AICE Global Perspectives

7.

1 Elective Choice (if in a Academy one would be your Academy elective)

Typical 11th grade schedule

1.

English 3

2.

Algebra 2 or Liberal Arts Math 2

3.

Earth-Space Science or Chemistry

4.

American History

5.

World Language

6.

2 Elective Choices

Typical Honors 11th grade schedule

1.

English 3 Honors

2.

AP Statistics or AICE Math

3.

Pre-AICE Physics

4.

American History Honors

5.

World Language

6.

2 Elective Choices

Typical AICE 11th grade schedule

1.

AICE English Literature 1

2.

AICE Math or AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus

3.

Pre-AICE Physics or AICE Level Science

4.

AICE U.S. History

5.

3 Elective Choices (if in a Academy one would be your Academy elective)

Typical 12th grade schedule

1.

English 4: College Prep

2.

AP Statistics or Math for College Readiness (Depending on PERT score)

3.

American Government (0.5)

4.

Economics(0.5)

5.

4 Elective Choices

Typical Honors 12th grade schedule

1.

AICE General Paper or Dual Enrollment English

2.

Dual Enrollment Math, AP Statistics, Pre-Calculus, or AICE Math

3.

American Government Honors (0.5)

4.

Economics Honors(0.5)

5.

4 Elective Choices

Typical AICE 12th grade schedule

1.

AICE English Literature 2

2.

AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, or Dual Enrollment Math

3.

AICE Level Science

4.

AICE European History

5.

3 Elective Choices (if in a Academy one would be your Academy elective)

World Language

(10th grade: Level 3 FCAT Reading)

Spanish

Spanish

The first level of each world language will introduce students to the basics of each language.

Students in Research class work on "cascarones", confetti filled eggs, as part of their cultural studies on "Carnaval" in Spanish- speaking countries.

French

French

The first level of each world language will introduce students to the basics of each language.

Students Prepare a 5 course French meal and show off French memorabilia.

American Sign Language

The first level of each world language will introduce students to the basics of each language.

Students to begin to acquire proficiency in American Sign Language through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning.

Performing Arts

Band

Band promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of high- quality, wind and percussion literature from different times and places. Please contact our Band Director, Mr. Beck if interested.

• Fair Share Donation:
• Concert Band - $100
• Marching Band - $300

Chorus

Chorus promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of beginning choral repertoire from a variety of times and places. Audition Level Chorus Classes are also offered – please contact Mr. Dodd if interested. No Fair Share for entry level chorus. Audition Level Chorus Classes: Fair Share Donation: $200

Musical Theater

Musical Theater focuses on, but is not limited to, acting, vocal performance, dance, non-dance movement, and staging, which transfer readily to performances in musicals and other venues. *Audition Only – If interested contact Mr. Dodd.

Dance

Students in these courses learn foundational and advanced skills in multiple dance styles. Audition Level classes also available please see Ms. Nelson-Armstrong if interested. No Fair Share for Introduction to Dance.

Fair Share Donation: $200

Drama

Drama promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects of theatre. Audition Level classes also

• ffered – See Mr. Beaman

if interested. No Fair Share for Introduction to Drama. Audition Level Drama: Fair Share Donation: $75

Performing Arts

Guitar

Guitar

Guitar develops basic guitar skills and knowledge, including simple and full-strum chords, bass lines and lead sheets, barre and power chords, foundational music literacy and theory, major scales, simple finger- picking patterns, and ensemble skills for a variety of music.

Audition Level Guitar Courses also offered – See Mr. Brewer if interested.

 Guitar 1-3  Fair Share Donation: $50  Guitar Ensemble:  Fair Share Donation: $100

AP Music Theory Theory

 The purpose of this course is to develop

the student’s ability to recognize and understand the basic materials and processes in any music that is heard or read in score.

 Students are expected to take a final AP

exam.

Jazz Ensemble

Students with experience on an instrument suited for jazz ensemble explore the fundamentals of performance practices, improvisation, and music theory through a diverse repertoire of high- quality jazz literature. Audition Only Course. See Mr. Brewer if interested.

Keyboard

Keyboard builds piano techniques and skills through reading music, acquiring and applying knowledge of music theory, and exploring the role of keyboard music in history and culture. Upper levels are also

• ffered please see Mr.

Dodd if interested. Keyboard 1 Fair Share: $25 Keyboard 2-4 Fair Share: $50

Performing Arts Stagecraft

Stagecraft focus on developing the basic tools and procedures for creating elements

• f technical theatre,

including costumes, lighting, makeup, properties (props), publicity, scenery, and sound.

Please contact Mr. Beaman if interested. Fair Share Donation: $75

Journalism

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the production of journalism across print, platforms and to develop knowledge of journalism history, ethics use, and management techniques related to the production

• f journalistic media.

Jacket Journal by Teacher Recommendation Only. See Mr. Benyacko if interested.

Visual Ar isual Arts ts

Students will recognize the properties, possibilities, and limitations of clay by creating functional and nonfunctional works of ceramics and pottery. Fair Share Fee: $20

Ceramics and Pottery



Upper levels offered



Audition required – See Mrs. Smith if interested.



Ceramics and Pottery/Sculpture 1-4: Fair Share Donation: $30



AP/AICE Level Ceramics: Fair Share Donation: $50

Commercial Art / Digital Art

Upper level Commercial/Digital Art classes offered see Mrs. Wilkins or

• Mrs. Forsythe if

interested.

Fair Share Donation:

• Com. Art 1

$15

• Com. Art 2

$20 Pre-AICE Art $30 AICE /AP $50

Yearbook

Recommendation from your School Yearbook teacher/advisor or current Commercial Art teacher required. Please see Mrs. Forsythe with any questions.

Draw/Paint 1 – Entry Level Fair Share Donation: $10 Draw / Paint 2 & 3

• Audition Level

Fair Share Donation: $20 AP / AICE Art – Audition Level Fair Share Donation: $50

Drawing & Painting

Army JROTC

CHARACTER, TRUST, TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, SERVICE.

 Our mission is to MOTIVATE

AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER CITIZENS, as such JROTC training is in NO WAY related to preparing you for enlistment in the military. It is “Citizenship Training for REAL LIFE.”

 We teach leadership and life

management skills needed for a successful career, and future!

If you have any

questions please contact either CW5 Castiglione, or 1SG Brown

Physical Education

Weight Training

The purpose of this course is to develop the physical skills necessary to be competent in many forms of movement as it relates to weight training. If interested, contact Coach Grall or Coach Ripley.

Team Sports

The purpose of this course is to develop the physical skills necessary to be competent in many forms of movement, knowledge of team sports concepts such as offensive and defensive strategies and tactics, and appropriate social behaviors within a team or group setting. If interested, Contact Coach Brossart

Women’s Fitness

The purpose of this course is to develop the physical skills necessary to be competent in many forms of movement as it relates to aerobic and weight training. If interested, contact Coach Brossart

Unified Arts

Play Writing

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use creative writing and language skills for play writing in a variety of public performance formats. If interested, contact

• Ms. Latka

• St. Johns Virtual

School

• AP Art History
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Computer Science A
• Creative Photography
• Critical Thinking and Study Skills
• Computing for College and

Careers

• Computer Programming – 1
• Driver Education/Traffic Safety (0.5

Credit; Does not satisfy Online Graduation Requirement)

• Fitness Lifestyle Design (0.5 credit)
• Health/Life Management Skills (0.5

credit)

• Journalism
• Personal Fitness (0.5 credit)
• Psychology I (0.5 credit)
• Reading for College Success
• Web Design I
• Web Design II

Executive Internship (1-3 Periods)

11th/ 12th Grade Only You must provide your own transportation and be able to show appropriate hours

• n a bi-weekly basis.

The purpose of this course is to provide a practical introduction to the work environment through direct contact with professionals in the community. Must be employed. Paperwork required before course can be placed on schedule. If interested, contact Mr. Billette

Modified Schedule

12th Grade Only This parent permission form must be completed before you will be allowed to request a modified schedule. Please select Period 1

• r Period 7 to be your

modified class period. You may NOT be on campus during this time.

ACADEMIC ELECTIVES

College Success Skills

Strategies for acquiring, storing and retrieving information, time management and

• rganizational skills, critical

thinking operations and processes, strategies for oral and written communication, and problem solving skills including test taking skills are an integral part of this course. This course will also enable students to make informed career choices and develop the skills needed to successfully plan and apply for college or a job. If interested, contact Ms. Likens.

Psychology

Through the study of psychology, students acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals. If interested, contact Mr. Ladwig.

SCIENCE ELECTIVES

Anatomy & Physiology (or Honors) AICE Biology AICE Chemistry AICE Physics AICE Environmental Science *With Science Teacher Recommendation

AICE Electives

• AICE Thinking Skills
• AICE General Paper
• AICE European

History

• AICE Psychology
• AICE Global

Perspectives

AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Application and interview required. If interested, contact

• Ms. Freeman in

Guidance.

Aerospace Technologies

In partership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,

• St. Augustine High

School offers an introduction to the career tracks of Aviation and Aerospace

• Engineering. Most

students may earn dual enrollment credits from Embry-Riddle, a savings

• f up to $20,000.

If interested please see

• Mrs. Maltby.

Teacher Assistant

The four-year curriculum embraces a core of exploratory teaching courses which allow students the advantage to begin student teaching while in high school. Fair Share: $30 See Mrs. Maltby or

• Mrs. Cullipher if

interested

First Coast Technical College

2-3 periods required Courses –

Landscaping Early Childhood Education Administrative Office Specialist Cosmetology Carpentry Digital Design Culinary Arts Applied Welding Technologies Medical Administrative Specialist Automotive Service Technology Pharmacy Technician (Summer Session Required) Dental Assisting (Evening Hours only)

Student Verification Sheets

Front Page of the Student Verification Sheet

Recommended courses are listed. Bring this sheet home and review with your guardian, then have them sign.

Bring this form to your Registration Appointment

Want to change an academic course? Speak to your teacher, then have them contact the Registrar & your Guidance Counselor. Don’t want recommended Elective? Mark through the Elective course ONLY and decide on a first choice substitution before your registration appointment.

*Remember to select all of your courses carefully.

Back of the Student Verification Form This is where you will rank your elective choices. Be sure to RANK your top 1-8 elective choices. You may not receive your first choice. Remember:

1.

Review this with your guardian(s)

2.

BRING this to your Registration Appointment Back Page of the Student Verification Sheet

Questions?

• ALL Completed forms are due to your

Guidance Counselor at your Registration Appointment.

• Registration will take place through your

English classes February 4th -18th.

• Each appointment is 5-6 minutes. If you

need longer, please set up a guidance appointment through the guidance secretary.

Reminder…