Information from the College Board website
If you’re in high school and you’re thinking about college, you should know that the courses you take now matter. That’s because college admission officers want to see a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college. To create that foundation, take at least five solid academic classes every semester . Start with the basics, and then move on to challenging yourself in advanced courses. The courses listed below should prepare you for success in college and beyond.
Courses we offer are highlighted below in red.
(Language Arts)
Take English every year . Traditional courses, such as
American and English literature , help improve your writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Improve your understanding of local and world events by studying the cultures and history that helped shape them.
Here is a suggested high school course plan:
* We offer four years of English Honors in addition to
American, British, Classical, and Contemporary Literature ,
Writing 1&2, and Creative Writing 1&2.
U.S. history (a full year)
U.S. government (half a year)
* World history or * geography (half a year)
(*our courses are each a full year)
An extra half-year in the above or other areas
We also offer economics (half-year)
Algebra and geometry help you succeed on college entrance exams and in college math classes. Take them early, so you'll have time for advanced science and math, which will help show colleges you're ready for higher-level work.
Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, learn to notice differences and similarities, and exercise your mind in unique ways.
Most colleges want students with three years of high school math. The more competitive colleges prefer four years . Take some combination of the following:
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
We also offer Financial Math
Science teaches you how to think analytically and how to apply theories to reality. Colleges w ant to see that you’ve taken at least three years of laboratory science classes. A good combination includes a year of each of the following:
Many colleges require or recommend one or two semesters in the arts. Good choices include studio art, dance, music and drama.
We offer speech and logic.
Solid foreign language study shows that you're willing to stretch beyond the basics. Many colleges require at least two years of study in the same foreign language, and some prefer more.
We offer Latin 1 and Latin 2.
Biology
Chemistry or physics
Earth/space science
We also offer Marine Science
We offer SAT prep, career planning, and health/life management skills in addition to other courses such as journalism, car maintenance and repair, and music theory taught privately.
Schools that are more competitive expect four years of lab science courses, which you may be able to get by taking advanced classes in these same areas.
Additional academic classes can also count as electives.
From https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/your-high-school-record/high-school-classes-colleges-look-for

Grades 9&10 1A
Course Code Course Title
1005320 American Literature
1009300
1001320
Writing 1
English Honors 1
2100320 U.S. History Honors
7063010
7063020
Latin 1 or
Latin 2 (1 credit)
Grades 11&12 2A
1020830
1020840
Classical Literature
Contemporary Lit
1009320 Creative Writing 1
1001380 English Honors 3 (1 credit)
2106320
2102320
American Government Honors
Economics Honors
1007300 Speech
1700370 SAT Prep
1700380 Career Research & Decision
Making
Grades 9&10 1B
10020850
1009310
World Literature
Writing 2
1001350 English 2
2103300 World Geography
70630010 Latin 1 or
70630020 Latin 2
Grades 11 & 12 2B
1020820 British Literature
1009330 Creative Writing 2
1001410 English 4
2109320 World History & Cultures
1700372 Logic & Thinking Skills
1700370 SAT Prep
1700380 Career Research & Decision
Making
Credits Texts Used
1 Various
.5 Strunk and White Elements of Style
1 Vocabulary Cartoons I
1 ABeka United States History
1
1
Cambridge Latin Units 1, 2, & 3
.5
.5
Various
.5 Strunk and White Elements of Style
1 Sadler-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop
.5
.5
ABeka
1 Essentials of Public Speaking
.5 Princeton Review Cracking the SAT
.5
1
.5
Various
Strunk and White Elements of Style
1 Vocabulary Cartoons II
1 ABeka World Geography
1 Cambridge Latin Units 1, 2, & 3
1
1 Various
.5 Strunk and White Elements of Style
1 Sadler-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop
1 ABeka World History and Cultures
1 Traditional Logic
.5 Princeton Review Cracking the SAT
.5

Upper Level Math and Science
Course Code Course Title
Math
1200310
1200320
1200330
1200340
1206310
1206330
1205370
1200500
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 Honors
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Consumer Math
Advanced Algebra with
Financial Applications
Credits Texts Used
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Science
2000310
2000320
2002800
2003340
2003350
2003310
Biology
Biology Honors
Marine Science 1 (IB)
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Physical Science
1
1
1
1
1
1
2003320 Physical Science Honors 1
For more information about State of Florida course codes, visit www.fldoe.org/students .
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) offers these classes online for free:

Creative Photography

Forensic Science: Secrets of the Dead

Law and Order: Intro to Legal Studies

Guitar 1

Driver Education/Traffic Safety

Critical Thinking and Study Skills

Journalism
Visit www.flvs.com
for more information.

Subject Area
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
World Languages
Credits
4
4
3
(2 labs)
3
2
24 Credit Program
4 credits with major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature
4 credits including
Algebra I
Geometry
(students graduating after 2015 must also have Algebra 2 or equivalent)
Biology 1
Chemistry or Physics
Another science on same rigorous level as Biology or Chemistry
1 credit World History
1 credit U. S. History
.5 credit U.S. Government
.5 credit Economics
Two years of same language or demonstrated proficiency
Your Checklist
English1 American Literature
English 2 British Literature
English 3 Classical/Contemporary Lit
English 4 World Literature
Writing 1 & 2 Creative Writing 1 & 2
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Financial Math
Other
Biology 1
Chemistry and/or Physics
Marine Science
Other
World History
U.S. History
U.S. Government
Economics
World Geography
Other
Latin 1
Latin 2
Other
Other
Speech
Other
Visual and Performing
Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts
Physical Education
Electives
1
1
Fine and Performing Arts
Speech and Debate
Practical Arts
Health Health/Life Management Skills
8
(or 2)
8 credits for 24 credit program
* 2 credits for 18 credit college prep program
SAT Prep
Career Counseling
Logic
Other
Total Credits 26/22
Information from UF website on admissions for Non-Accredited and Home Schools
The University of Florida welcomes applications from all prospective students. Every freshman applicant is required to submit scores from either the
SAT or ACT with Writing along with an official transcript of courses attempted, a measure of performance (traditionally course grades) and a validation of mastery or learning outcomes (usually expressed as credit earned). Students pursuing secondary preparation through a non-accredited or in a non-traditional manner where courses, grades and credits are not specified or monitored by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the
University of Florida are asked to provide evidence of mastery or learning outcomes through means other than, or in addition to, a transcript. Such means may include SAT Subject tests, courses completed and graded through Florida Virtual School, or coursework from a regionally accredited community college or university. Non-traditionally prepared students should be able to validate secondary learning outcomes in English, mathematics, science, social studies and a foreign language. Validation in English is accomplished with SAT Writing or ACT with Writing. Students planning to use SAT Subject Tests should present results from the Math Level 2 test. Credits above in bold are required for UF admission.
On the next attachment you will find a form for your high school transcript. You may type your information directly on this form. It is a good idea to start now listing credits, honors, community service, and anything
else that you need. See Mrs. Humphreys or Mr. Gabriel if you need more help.