a Florida Virtual School franchise 2009‐2010 Course Offerings To register for a virtual class, go to www.flvs.net and select courses under Palm Beach Virtual. Debra Johnson, Principal To learn more, visit http://www.PalmBeachVirtual.org 1310 N. Congress Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 640‐1100 2009‐2010 Palm Beach Virtual Middle School Course Offerings REGULAR TRACK 6th GRADE M/J Language Arts 1 M/J Mathematics 1 M/J Comprehensive Science 1 M/J World Cultures 7TH GRADE M/J Language Arts 2 M/J Mathematics 2 M/J Comprehensive Science 2 M/J World Geography 8TH GRADE M/J Language Arts 3 Algebra 1 (High School Credit) or M/J Mathematics 3 (LVL1 or LVL2 FCAT) M/J Comprehensive Science 3 M/J US History (8th) ADVANCED TRACK 6th GRADE M/J Language Arts 1 ADV M/J Mathematics 1 ADV M/J Comprehensive Science 1 ADV M/J World Cultures ADV 7TH GRADE M/J Language Arts 2 ADV M/J Mathematics 2 ADV M/J Comprehensive Science 2 ADV M/J World Geography ADV 8TH GRADE M/J Language Arts 3 ADV Algebra 1 Honors (High School Credit) M/J Comprehensive Science 3 ADV M/J US History (8th) ADV POSSIBLE ELECTIVE CHOICES 6TH – 8TH GRADE M/J Art 2D* M/J Keyboarding M/J Spanish 1 M/J Reading 1 *Courses taught by the Florida Virtual School District Middle school course offerings are suggested to reflect what a typical middle school would offer in accordance with the Middle School Student Progression Plan. Courses for Middle School credit begin with M/J. All 8th graders in Palm Beach County take Algebra 1. High school course offerings are suggested to coincide with the graduation requirements of the School District of Palm Beach County (listed on back). The graduation requirements are also covered in the High School Student Progression Plan. Both plans can be found at http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/curriculumlearningsupport 2009‐2010 Palm Beach Virtual High School Course Offerings REGULAR TRACK 9th GRADE English 1 Algebra 1 Global Studies* Earth Space Science 10th GRADE English 2 Geometry Biology Spanish 1 or Latin 1* World History 11th GRADE English 3 American History Algebra 2 or Liberal Arts Math Chemistry* or Marine Science* Spanish 2 or Latin 2* 12th GRADE English 4 Economics / Government Algebra 2 or Liberal Arts Math or Pre‐Calculus* HONORS TRACK 9th GRADE English 1 Honors Algebra 1 Honors World History Honors Earth Space Science Honors 10th GRADE English 2 Honors Geometry Honors Biology Honors Spanish 1 or Latin 1* 11th GRADE English 3 Honors or AP Language* American History Honors Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry Honors* Spanish 2 or Latin 2* 12th GRADE English 4 Honors or AP Literature* Pre‐Calculus* Economics Honors / Govern‐
ment Honors RIGOROUS TRACK 9th GRADE English 1 Honors Algebra 1 Honors World History Honors Earth Space Science Honors 10th GRADE English 2 Honors Geometry Honors Biology Honors Spanish 1 or Latin 1* 11th GRADE AP Language* AP US History* Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry Honors* Spanish 2 or Latin 2* 12th GRADE AP Literature* AP Calculus* AP Economics* / AP Govern‐
ment* POSSIBLE ELECTIVE CHOICES 9th ‐ 12th GRADE AP Art History* Computing for College and Careers Web Design 1,2* AP Computer Science A* Computer Programming/ Ba‐
sic 1* Chinese 1,2* Latin 3* Spanish 3* Fitness Lifestyle Design Life Management Skills Personal Fitness Critical Thinking /Study Skills AP Biology* Marine Science Physics 1* Psychology 1 *Courses taught by the Florida Virtual School District Diploma options available. Graduation requirements for students entering 9th grade after the 2006‐2007 school year I. Credits—24 credits in the following categories 4‐English 4‐Math (one credit from middle school can be used) 3‐Science 3‐Social Studies (World History, American History, Government/Economics) 1‐Fine Art 1‐HOPE (Health Opportunities for Physical Education) or 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness and 1/2 credit of Fitness Lifestyle Design 8‐Electives (any class not being used to fulfill a requirement listed above) II. GPA—2.0 Cumulative GPA of every course taken for high school credit III. FCAT—Pass the Reading and Math sections of the 10th grade FCAT IV. Community Service—20 hours completed during high school Students must earn a minimum number of credits in order to be promoted. The following number of credits are used to determine grade classification: 10th grade—5 credits; 11th grade—11 credits; 12th grade—17 credits Full time students in our diploma program must meet the above criteria in order to graduate. Palm Beach Virtual Debra Johnson—Principal Roger Pelser—Administrator (561) 640‐1105 ‐ pelserr@palmbeach.k12.fl.us Jason Smith—Guidance Specialist (561) 640‐1106—smithjas@palmbeach.k12.fl.us Juliana Davis—Instructional Specialist (561) 640‐1107—davisju@palmbeach.k12.fl.us For information about Home Education in Palm Beach County, please go to http://www.palmbeachschools.org/HomeEducation.htm Revised April 20, 2009