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West Broward High School

• Mrs. Teresa Hall, Wallace Grant Intern Director
• Mr. Brad Fatout, Wallace Grant Intern Principal

Welcome Future Bobcats!

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A sincere “Thank you” to our students, staff, and families for helping our Bobcats earn this prestigious honor!

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7:30AM ~ Opening Bell 7:40AM – 2:40PM ~ Class Rotation A/B Schedule ~ 8 Classes “A” Day = Periods 1, 2, 3, & 4 “B” Day = Periods 5, 6, 7, & 8 90 Minute Classes 2 Lunch Sessions

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Your Florida High School Diploma

Minimum 2.0 Un-weighted GPA 40 Community Service Hours Pass the Grade 10 FSA ELA

Assessment

Pass the Algebra I EOC 1 “Full” Online Course

16 Required (Core) Courses + 8 Elective Courses 24 Credits

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Credits Required Subject Area RequiredCourses

4 English 4 Math Algebra Geometry 3 Science Biology 3 Social Studies World History US History US Government & Economics 1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 4 Options:

• 1. HOPE (1 credit)
• 2. Personal Fitness (online, .5 credit) & Any PE Course
• 3. 2 Full Seasons of JV or Varsity Sport
• 4. 2 Years of JROTC

1 Online Course

Must be a “full” course; not a recovery class.

8 Electives

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Subject Area EOC Exam EOC Weight

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Algebra I Geometry 30% of Final Grade & Must Pass 30% of Final Grade

Science

Biology 30% of Final Grade

Social Studies

US History 30% of Final Grade

• Standard Diploma: 24 Credit
• ACCEL Option:18 Credit Standard Diploma
• Must meet all the same requirements except:
• P.E. not required
• Online course not required
• Service Hours not required
• 3 Elective credits only

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Course ses Typic ical l 9th th Grad ade e Course se Optio ions ns

English lish I Regular ~ Honors Math Liberal Arts Math ~ Algebra I ~ Geometry ~ Algebra II Science ence Environmental Science ~ Biology Honors HOPE/PE PE (Uniform Required) Elect ctives ives (3 courses) Social al St Studies ies

~ ~ World Geography, AP Human Geography, Visions & Pursuits (US History to 1920)

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~ Spanish, Spanish Speakers, French

Fine e Arts

~ Band, Chorus, Art, Guitar, Theater, Keyboard, Music Tech, Music Theory

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~ ~ Engineering, Marketing, Early Childhood, Vet Assist., TV Prod., Culinary, or Digital Media

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~ ~ JROTC, Latinos in Action, Student Government

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• Advanced Placement (AP) courses are

college level courses offered at WBHS.

• Students must pass AP exams (in May) to

earn college credit.

• 27 AP courses offered at WBHS!
• AP Capstone Program
• Dual Enrollment

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Wha hat t can an AP & & Dua ual En Enrol

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• Achievement
• Earn college credit and stand out in the admissions

process

• Preparation
• Develop better study habits, improve writing skills and

sharpen problem-solving abilities...skills vital to success later in college

• Confidence
• Increase your ability to tackle academic challenges you

may not have thought possible

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St Stay ay Up Updated dated

• For the latest and up-to-date

information, visit browardschools1.com/westbroward

• Click on “Course Selection 2018-

2019” for more information.

• Courses and Activities are

contingent upon state budget funding and enrollment each year.

“Go, Bobcats! Go!”

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The ESE Department will provide support for West Broward High School and its Exceptional students and families to build a collaborative structure that promotes academic achievement and encourages personal growth in students with all exceptionalities.

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 Encourage the development of life-long learners.  Foster creativity, cooperation, and collaboration within our

school community.

 Work with students to promote 24/7 learning across the

curriculum.

 Teach on-line & information literacy skills.  Promote Digital Citizenship  Advocate a love of reading, research, technology, &

libraries.

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English Speakers of Other Languages Vision: Support our culturally diverse population to compete in a global workforce. Mission: The ESOL Program is committed to providing rigorous academics, promoting community involvement, and delivering quality services to English Language Learners, multilingual families, schools, and district offices. WBHS: The mainstream model of instruction helps these students to develop communicative and academic skills necessary for meeting national, state, and district educational standards.

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• The English Department recognizes that literacy

is the gateway to all learning.

• Our mission is to mold the 21st Century learner by

equipping every student with the reading and writing proficiency necessary to succeed in the worlds of college and career.

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Regular Honors Regular Honors Regular Honors Debate Levels 1-6 Dual Enrollment Journalism: Yearbook Newspaper Advanced Placement

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• Students who do not have a passing score on the

most recent FSA ELA, will be required to be enrolled in a Reading courses.

• Reading courses count for Elective Credit.
• Placement is based on most recent scores and

will be adjusted as needed.

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• The Math department at West Broward High

School provides quality instruction for students in all levels of mathematics in order for students to be college and career ready.

• The ultimate goal is to offer challenging courses

that will enable each student to achieve their highest analytical level and prepare them to be productive citizens in this global economy.

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• Algebra I End of Course Assessment
• Students must pass exam with at least a Level

3 to graduate from high school.

• This exam counts 30% of final grade.
• Geometry End of Course Assessment
• This exam counts 30% of final grade.

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ilmed med, , Depar artmen tment t Chai air The Science Department focuses on:

• Developing their competence in scientific thinking.
• Understanding and applying scientific problem solving methods.
• Engaging in inquiry/problem-based learning.
• Engaging in experimental designs.

Our broad range of courses in science allow students to design a program that best fits their interests, educational, and career objectives.

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Environmental Science Environmental Science H Biology 1 & 1H Biology 2 H Chemistry 1 & 1H Chemistry 2 H Physics Physics H Marine Science 1 H Anatomy & Physiology H Forensic Science H

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Science Fair Chemistry Club Physics Club Robotics SECME (Robotics) Environmental Club Science National Honor Society Student Organization of Anatomy & Physiology (S.O.A.P.)

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• Social Studies offers you:
• 1 E.O.C. course: U.S. History – 11th grade.
• 5 different Academic Electives at Reg./Hon. Levels
• 8 different Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• Extra-curricular opportunities:
• History Fair competition
• Model United Nations
• Rho Kappa Honor Society
• Human Relations Club

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9th Grade *Academic Electives*

ELECTIVES: Regular & Honors Credits Regular & Honors Visions & Pursuits

(American History to 1920)

World Geography

(Local Honors)

AP Human Geography

10th Grade

REQUIRED: World History Regular World History Honors World History AP World History

11th Grade *EOC Course*

REQUIRED: U.S. History Regular U.S. History Honors U.S. History AP U.S. History

12th Grade

REQUIRED: Government & Economics Regular Government Economics AP Government w/ Honors Economics AP Government w/ AP Macro & AP Micro Economics

• S. Studies AP

Courses

AP Electives: Grades 10–12 AP Psychology AP European History Additional Electives:

Psychology, African-American Studies, & International Relations

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Fine Arts classes enrich your educational experience and allow you to communicate in a universal language through Music, Art, & Drama.

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All students must have one credit of performing/fine arts class to graduate. Elective Options AP Courses

Band Chorus Orchestra Guitar Keyboard Color Guard Music Tech Music Theory Theater 2D Studio Art AP Music Theory AP 2D Studio Art & Drawing

• The Goal of the World Languages

Department is to ensure that our students will achieve proficiency at their level in all 4 skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in the target language.

• Communication

skills and the cultural awareness will be enhanced in order to better prepare students to meet the challenges of a global economy.

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French I (New) Spanish Levels I - IV Spanish for Native Speakers II - III AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Spanish Literature & Culture

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World Language County Competition National Spanish Honor Society Ritmo y Sabor Latino Club French Club

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Preparing students to be Career Ready for the 21st Century

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• Career Exploration and Experience
• Laboratory Classrooms
• Internships/Real World Experience
• Industry Certifications
• Bright Futures Gold Seal Scholarships
• Only for students who pursue the same

program as a 2-year Technical School or AS Degree.

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Culinary Arts Marketing (DECA)

Culinary Arts 1 Culinary Arts 2 Culinary Arts 3 (H) Culinary Arts 4 (H) Directed Study Marketing Essentials Marketing Applications (LH) Marketing Management (LH) e-Commerce Marketing

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Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education 1 Early Childhood Education 2 & 3 (H) Early Childhood Education 4(H) Directed Studies

Principles of Teaching Guided Workplace Internship

• Hawkes Bluff Elementary
• Chapel Trail

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Television Production Digital Media Technology

Television Production Levels 1 – 2 Levels 3 – 7 (H) Digital Media Technology Levels 1 - 4

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Emergency Medical Responder Pathways to Engineering*

Offered for Grades 10-12: Health Science 1 (H) or Anatomy & Physiology (H) Health Science Found. (LH) First Responder III (LH) Grade 9 Intro to Engineering Grade 10 Principles of Engineering Grade 11 Digital Electronics and Civil Engineering & Architecture Grade 12 Engineering Design & Development

*Recommended strong math and science skills.

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Veterinary Assisting Veterinary Assisting 1 - 5 (H) Guided Workplace Internship

(Veterinary Clinic Partners)

Agricultural Science Directed Studies

JROTC ~ Leadership Education & Training 1SG Sosa, JROTC Instructor 4 Levels:

LET 1: Freshmen LET 2: Sophomores LET 3: Juniors LET 4: Seniors

Curriculum:

• Leadership
• Citizenship
• Physical Fitness
• Teamwork
• Self Esteem
• Public Speaking

2 Years of JROTC will satisfy the graduation requirements for:

Physical Education and Performing Fine Arts

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The goal of the Physical Education Department is to promote an educational experience that will impact students’health, fitness, nutrition, and sports skills; thereby creating life-long learners of health awareness.

• HOPE PE (Health Opportunities through Physical

Education)

• Uniform required for all P.E. classes
• PTSA is selling uniforms in the cafeteria.

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WEST BROWARD ATHLETICS

The mission of the Athletics Department is to allow the student-athletes

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sportsmanship, teamwork, community and solid competition in both athletics and academics.

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Spo ports rts Eligibil ligibility ity

• Physical Exam – EL2
• Parent Consent – EL3
• Concussion/Heat Illness – EL3CH
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of Current Insurance
• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 UNWeighted GPA

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At Athle hletics tics by by Sea Season son

Fall (Aug-Nov) Winter (Oct-Feb) Spring (Jan-Apr)

Cross Country Football Swimming Golf Volleyball (Girls) Cheerleading Basketball Wrestling Soccer Cheerleading Baseball Softball Tennis Track Flag Football Volleyball (Boys) La Crosse

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Honor Societies English Math (Mu Alpha Theta) Science Social Studies (Rho Kappa) Spanish Music National Thespian

Student Government Presents Clubs and Activities

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But wait!! There’s more…

Still more clubs and activities … to name a few  Florida Future Educators (FEA) Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) HOSA Human Relations International Club Key Club MUN Club (Model United Nations) JROTC: Color Guard, Drill, Raider, & Rifle Teams Ritmo y Sabor Latino Robotics SECME S.O.A.P. Club Spoken Word Club Student Government Women of Tomorrow Yearbook & Newspaper

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Tour the campus Meet Class of 2022 peers Learn HS success strategies Set goals for graduation and beyond!

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Date: To Be Announced Cost: $25 per student Includes T-shirt, Lunch, and a full day of activities!

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In support of the WBH Mission, "Promoting integrity, respect, and dignity by creating lifelong learners in a safe and trusting environment," the 9th Grade Center has a core group of teachers who are working with the PASL Initiative. PASL is a way of working with our students to promote Personalization for Academic and Social Emotional Learning.

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Responsibility:

• Be prepared to learn.
• Take ownership of your actions … and non-actions.

Integrity:

• Stay true to your value-based decisions.
• Follow the honor code. Honesty matters.

Safety:

• When in doubt, report it out loud!
• Report bad. Do good.

Excellence:

• Complete all work and manage your time for success.
• Set your goals. WORK towards your goals!

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Gro rowth th Min ind d Set et

What Matters?

• Value-based Decisions
• Emotions are temporary.
• Choices are yours.
• Consequences are not.
• One Question:
• Will this decision, behavior, or action get me to

graduation?

• One Job: Graduate!

EVERYTHING Matters!

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We Welcom come e to

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2022!! 2!!

• We look forward to working with you!
• Please visit our Activities & Athletics Showcase in the

Cafeteria