Dear Parents:
Welcome to the City of Hialeah Educational Academy where students are
privileged to new and exciting opportunities in the areas of Criminal Justice,
Forensic Science, First Responder and Firefighting. We are extremely excited to
be the first high school to offer the academies of Public Administration, Law and
Legal studies, and Education. The knowledge and experiences they will gain
through the Academy are second to none. We are committed to preparing our
students for a successful transition into post-secondary education through a
dynamic career-oriented curriculum. It is our mission to establish an
environment that strives for academic achievement, character development and
public service within our community.
Parents, I truly want to make every effort to involve you in the process of
educating your child. Research shows that when parents actively participate in
their child‘s education, student achievement and attitude improves. Our students
need parental guidance and school support as they face the challenges and
stresses of today‘s society. As Principal, it is my objective to support our students
and their families in our common educational goal. I invite you to play an active
role in all facets of this Educational Academy—together we can make a difference.
I am pleased to present the City of Hialeah Educational Academy‘s ParentStudent Handbook for 2014-2015. Please take time to review its contents and
discuss it with your child. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Best wishes for a successful and rewarding school year!
Carlos O. Alvarez
Principal
City of Hialeah Educational Academy
City of Hialeah Educational Academy Staff
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To contact the following staff, please call (305) 362-4006 and then the extension
shown below:
Administration
Principal
Carlos O. Alvarez
carlosalvarez@dadeschools.net
Extension: 13
Assistant Principal
Ivelisse Puente
ipuente7@dadeschools.net
Extension: 15
Student Services Chairperson/CAP Advisor
Doris Gonzalez
dorisfg15@dadeschools.net
Extension: 16
Registrar/Administrative Assistant
Martha Morales
marthamorales@dadeschools.net
Extension: 12
Activities Director
Lianette Diaguez
ldiaguez@dadeschools.net
Extension: 19
Athletic Director
Kevin Fricke
Klfricke9@dadeschools.net
Extension: 11
Reading Coach
Amy C. Simpson
acsimpson@dadeschools.net
Extension: 21
Cafeteria Manager/Accounting Manager
Leslie V. Rovirosa
lvrovirosa@dadeschools.net
Extension: 14
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Table of Contents
Vision and Mission Statement
...................................................................................................................................5
Academic Program
...................................................................................................................................5
Academic Progress
...................................................................................................................................5
Classroom Placement
...................................................................................................................................6
Honor Code
...................................................................................................................................6
City of Hialeah Educational Academy Cell Phone Policy
...................................................................................................................................7
City of Hialeah Educational Academy Uniform Policy
...................................................................................................................................8
2014-2015 Middle School Guidelines & Course Requirements
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10
2014-2015 Graduation Guidelines & Course Requirements
.................................................................................................................................14
Admission to the Florida State University System
.................................................................................................................................29
Florida's Bright Futures Scholarship Program
.................................................................................................................................31
Requirements for all scholarship levels
....................................................................................................................………….32
Career Planning / College Entrance Examinations
.................................................................................................................................37
High School Diplomas / Certificates
.................................................................................................................................38
Grading Student Performance
.................................................................................................................................40
Provisions for Acceleration
.................................................................................................................................43
Homework Policy
.................................................................................................................................45
City of Hialeah Educational Academy Attendance Policy
.................................................................................................................................46
Eligibility Requirements for Participation in Interscholastic
Extracurricular Athletics and Activities................................................................47
Student Rights and Responsibilities
.................................................................................................................................50
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
.................................................................................................................................51
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Clubs, Sports, and Organizations
.................................................................................................................................53
Academies
.................................................................................................................................54
City of Hialeah Educational Academy Course Catalog
.................................................................................................................................60
Language Arts
.................................................................................................................................60
Mathematics
.................................................................................................................................61
Science
................................................................................................................................62
Social Studies
.................................................................................................................................63
Foreign Language
.................................................................................................................................64
Physical Education
.................................................................................................................................65
Academy Elective Courses
.................................................................................................................................66
Prerequisites for Advanced Academic Courses
.................................................................................................................................68
Dual Enrollment Annex
.................................................................................................................................70
Florida Department of Education Resources
.................................................................................................................................71
Appendix
.................................................................................................................................74
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Vision Statement
The vision of the City of Hialeah Educational Academy High School is to provide
a high quality, rigorous career oriented curriculum that will prepare students for
successful progression into post-secondary education and productive
employment within a multilingual work environment.
Mission Statement
The City of Hialeah Educational Academy High School is committed to setting an
environment that strives for academic achievement, develops character and
maintains the goal of preparing students to serve and give back to their
community in the field of public service.
Academic Program
The curriculum of City of Hialeah Educational Academy is designed to serve
students of all ability levels. Students performing at grade level will have access to
the full range of academic courses.
Students who wish to pursue an advanced academic program will be provided
with honors courses. All students at the school will be encouraged to maximize
their academic potential. City of Hialeah Educational Academy‘s course of study
for all high school students will include: four years of each of the core academic
courses (language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies); at least two
years of a foreign language, the required courses in performing and practical art,
physical education and health, and eight additional electives, four of which must
be from their major area of interest to complete the 24 credits required to earn a
high school diploma.
Academic Progress
Students need to have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 to graduate
from high school in the State of Florida. Also this is the minimum requirement
for participation in sports and activities. City of Hialeah Educational Academy, as
part of our Code of Excellence, will enforce stricter rules. Students who score a
Level 1 or a Level 2 on the FCAT in mathematics and/or reading will be placed on
a district mandated Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP). If a student receives a Level
1 or 2 in writing or science, their writing or science teachers may recommend that
the student be placed on a PMP.
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Classroom Placement
One of the responsibilities we take most seriously is the proper class placement of
each student. The one word, which might best explain our approach, is
―individualization. This is both a formidable task and a weighty responsibility.
Each child is evaluated individually and in depth. We look at test scores, we
evaluate past performance, and we consider personality, development and state
and district requirements. Classroom assignments are made by the school. We
are not obligated to honor special requests. Assignments are often tentative and
are made for the benefit of the child. Please encourage your child to read this
bulletin before making decisions for next year‘s classes.
Honor Code
We believe that a safe, character developing change learning environment is of
utmost importance. When children behave in a respectful, honorable, and
responsible manner, they learn more and develop into responsible adults whose
―character counts.‖
The City of Hialeah Educational Academy Honor Code is a school-wide plan that
clearly outlines student expectations. Model student behavior is recognized and
consequences are given for not adhering to the Honor Code. As a Miami-Dade
County Public Charter School, the City of Hialeah Educational
Academy uses the Code of Student Conduct published and distributed
by the Miami- Dade County Public School Board. In order to ensure a
safe and orderly learning environment, Educational Academy is
enforcing stricter standards for its students.
Each parent must play an active role in supporting this plan. We want our
children to learn to be responsible citizens in our community. It is in the
children‘s best interest that parents and staff work together to ensure a safe and
productive learning experience where all students can maximize their potential.
The City of Hialeah Educational Academy Honor Code requires students to be
honest, kind, respectful, patient, proud, and courteous. Educational Academy
encourages children to believe that mistakes may occur, and what is most
important is that we learn from mistakes and commit not to repeat those errors.
If a student does not follow our “Honor Code,” the consequences are
as follows:
Classroom Consequences:
1st Consequence - VERBAL WARNING
2nd Consequence - PARENT CONTACT
3rd Consequence - CLASSROOM EXCLUSION AND/ OR DETENTION
4th Consequence - REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Consequences:
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1st Consequence - Student is sent to the principal‘s office with a referral notice
and the parent is notified. Dependent on the incident- reprimand, detention,
work detail, physical training, indoor suspension, and outdoor suspension will
be considered as acceptable forms of punishment.
2nd Consequence – In School Suspension/ Work Detail/ Contact mentor
3rd Consequence – 5 paragraph essay on character development
4th Consequence – Outdoor Suspension and Placed on a Behavioral Contract
A severe clause can be enacted automatically when the student
performs one of the violations listed below.
Severe Clause Violations - Fighting, Use or involvement of Drugs and/or
Weapons, Use of Profanity, Defiance of School Personnel, Assault upon a Staff
Member, Continuous Disruptive Behavior. The Parent/guardian will be called to
pick up the student. Any infraction within the Severe Clause will result in an
immediate 7-10 day outdoor suspension, student will have to reapply for
upcoming school year.
Cell Phone Policy
In addition to the schools standard electronic devices policy, City of Hialeah
Educational Academy has the following policy regarding cell phones.
Cell phones may not be turned on inside of the school building at any time. Cell
phones must be switched off, and left in the student’s book bag (cell
phones may not be in any students pocket/pants, shirts, etc.).
Turning the cell phone to “vibrate” is not acceptable. Cell phones may
only be used outside of school building and only outside of school hours.
Any student who is found to be in violation of this policy will have their cell
phone confiscated. Cell phones will only be returned to parents after 2:30 p.m. At
this time a parent/student conference will be required. Repeat violations of this
policy will result in further sanctions. Any phones not claimed by the beginning
of the following school year will be discarded.
Any student found to be using any phone or other device to take photographic
images, record sound, or to communicate with other students within the building
without prior permission from the administration will be subject to full
administrative proceedings.
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Dress Code Policy and Procedures
The appearance of the members of the City of Hialeah Educational Academy
family is of paramount importance to us as we believe that pride in our
appearance is fundamental to good character development and success.
The following is the uniform policy that is endorsed by the school.
Please Note: Students are required to follow this policy. Students
who are not wearing the correct uniform will be suspended indoors
until they are in compliance with the following code. Repeat violators
may be subject to outdoor suspension(s).
All Students
1. All students are required to wear straight cut, full length Khaki
pants. These pants may not have cargo pockets, unusual tailoring
and/or labels, may not be manufactured from jean material and
must be fitted to the student correctly. Pants that are too big or too
tight for the student are not acceptable and will be deemed in
violation of the uniform code.
2. Belts must be worn at all times; these belts must be plain, black or
brown leather belts and fastened securely at waist level. Pants must
be worn at waist level. Loose or low pants will not be tolerated.
3. High School students shirts must be Navy Blue or White oxford
shirts (short or long sleeved), bearing the City of Hialeah
Educational Academy logo for the Criminal Justice and Forensic
Science Academy may wear navy blue or white oxford shirts.
Students in the First Responder and Firefighting Academy may
wear Red or White oxford shirts (short or long sleeved), bearing
the City of Hialeah Educational Academy logo. No other shirt colors
or styles are permitted. All shirts must be correctly tucked into
pants at all times and secured in place with the belt. A maximum of
one (1) button may be left unfastened at the top of any shirt. If ties
are worn with oxford shirts, all buttons must be fastened.
4. For Middle School students shirts must be white or light blue
oxford shirts (short or long sleeve).
5. During cooler weather, navy blue sweaters may be purchased at
Ibiley. A variety of sweaters have been selected and bear the school
logo. Those are the only sweaters that may be worn. Hooded
sweatshirts and other hooded tops are not permitted and will be
confiscated.
6. Shoes must be closed, solid black or brown shoes. Matching laces
must be worn and fastened tightly at all times. No other colors or
stripes/logos may be on the shoes.
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7. Socks must be plain White or Khaki and are to be worn at midankle length.
8. Jewelry is limited to one (1) watch, one (1) ring, and one (1) small
chain. Chains must be worn inside of shirts and are not to be visible
except at the back of the neck.
9. All uniform must be clean and pressed at all times; good grooming
of hair, skin and fingernails is expected at all times.
10. Hair must not be dyed with unnatural colors, worn unusually, or
maintained in unacceptable condition. No Braids, Mohawks, or
Dreadlocks are permitted. Hair may not fall below ear or touch the
collar of the shirt (boys). The administration will send students
home whose hair is unacceptable in condition or length.
11. All headgear (hats, scarves, bandanas, scullies, etc.) is
forbidden on school property.
12. No buttons, tags, or labels may be worn on the school uniform
unless approved by the administration.
13.
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All 9 grade students may purchase only white oxford shirts (short of
long sleeved) bearing the City of Hialeah Educational Academy logo.
Boys Uniform
In addition to the above, boys may not:
 Wear earrings (real or clip-on) or have any other visible body piercing or
tattoos
 Wear any additional jewelry or clothing except as specified above.
 Girls Uniform
In addition to the above, girls may not:
 Wear make-up other than clear lip gloss and light powder. Make up that is
found to be in students‘ possession in school will be confiscated.
 Wear dark nail polish – only light pastel colors are acceptable
 Wear more than one (1) pair of earrings. Earrings must be plain stud type,
or small hoops (total size must be smaller than a dime). No other visible
body piercing or tattoos are allowed.
 Wear headscarves (see item 10). Hair should be maintained with clips,
bobbles or soft hair bands only. Hair ribbons must be school colors.
The following colors may not be worn on our campus at any time, unless
designated for a special event by the administration:
RED, PINK, PURPLE, BLACK*, BROWN*, BLUE (OTHER THAN
NAVY), GREEN,
*BLACK AND BROWN ARE DESIGNATED SHOE COLORS ONLY
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Required Courses for Middle School Students
2014-2015
The middle school curriculum is comprised of courses in core academic and
electives providing instruction based on the State‘s Next Generation Sunshine
State Standards. These subject areas include language arts/ESOL, mathematics,
social science, science, and physical education, music, art, theatre arts, dance,
foreign language and career and technical education.
In order to be promoted to senior high school, students must successfully
complete the following academic courses:
Courses/Subjects
Course
Requirements

English
Mathematics
Science
Three middle school
annual
courses

Additional
Information
The courses will
emphasize
instruction in
literature,
composition, and
technical text.
For English
Language Learners,
the required course
is M/Language Arts
through ESOL.
Three middle school
annual
courses
Three middle school
annual
courses

Three middle school
annual
courses
Social Science

Civics is one of the
required courses. It is
offered in 7th grade.

For 6th grade
students beginning
in the 2012-2013
school year, a Civics
course must be
successfully
completed.
During the 20132014 school year, a
student‘s score on
the Civics EOC
examination will
constitute 30% of
the Civics course
grade.
Beginning with the
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Physical Education
One semester in grades
6,
7, and 8
Career and
Education Planning
A course that
incorporates career
education and planning
in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
2014-2015 school
year, students must
earn a passing score
on the Civics EOC
assessment to pass
the Civics course and
to be promoted from
the middle school to
senior high school.
This requirement may
be waived under the
following
conditions:
 The student is
enrolled in a
remedial course.
 Students may elect
additional physical
education courses.
Students complete a
personalized academic
and career plan with an
emphasis on technology
or the application of
technology in career
fields. The plan will
advise students about
high school graduation
requirements,
assessments, college
entrance requirements,
scholarship
opportunities and other
pertinent information.
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Promotion and Placement in the Middle School
This table represents requirements for students in grades 6-8 during the 20132014 school year. In order to be promoted to the 9th grade, students must
successfully complete the required coursework.
Grade
Level
Language Arts
6
1 credit
7
1 credit
8
1 credit
Math
Social
Science
Science
1
1 credit
1 credit
credit
1
1 credit
1 credit
credit
1
1 credit
1 credit
credit
Total Number of Classes
Physical
Education
Electives
**
Total # of
Classes
1 credit
2 credits
7
1 credit
2 credits
7
1 credit
2 credits
7
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**Students scoring at Level 1 and Level 2 on FCAT 2.0 Reading must enroll in an
intensive reading course in lieu of an elective course. Students scoring at Level 1
and Level 2 on FCAT 2.0 Mathematics may also lose the opportunity to select an
elective course. ***M/J Language Arts Through ESOL, as appropriate. ELLs
scoring at Levels 1 and 2 on FCAT 2.0 Reading are to be enrolled in a second
ESOL course. The M/J Developmental Language through ESOL course will count
as an elective credit and for ELLs who scored Levels 1 and 2 on the most recent
FCAT, this course is taken in lieu of an intensive reading course.
Promotion and Placement Requirements in the Middle School
End of
Grade
Coursed Passed
6
All Courses Passed
6
4-5 Courses Passed
Must pass language arts or
mathematics and at least 3 other
courses
Less than 4 Courses Passed
in Grade 6
12 Cumulative Courses
Passed
6 courses passed in grade 6 and
6 courses passed in grade 7
8-12 Cumulative Courses
Passed
4 courses passed in grade 6
6
7
7
Status
Promoted to Grade 7
Regular 7th grade student
7th Grade Student
Placed in grade 7 and scheduled
to repeat courses not passed as
appropriate
Retained 6th Grade Student
Promoted to Grade 8
Regular 8th grade student
8th Grade Student
Placed in grade 8 and scheduled
to repeat courses not passed as
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7
8
8
including language arts,
mathematics, science, and social
science. 4-5 courses passed in
grade 7 including 7th grade
language arts or mathematics,
science or social science, and/or
a course which incorporates
career education planning
7-8 Cumulative Courses
Passed
15-18 Cumulative Courses
Passed
Must pass 3 courses each in
language arts, mathematics,
science, and social science,
including a course which
incorporates career and
education planning and 3
additional courses. Then student
must also have completed
his/her ePEP
14 or Fewer Courses Passed
appropriate
Retained 7th Grade Student
Promoted to Grade 9
Retained 8th Grade Student
Earning Senior High School Credits in Grades 6, 7, and 8
Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 may enroll in selected senior high school courses to
pursue a more challenging program of study. These courses are included when
computing grade point averages and rank in class. Up to six credits may be
earned, with parental permission, in grades 6, 7, and/or 8, for courses taken,
which may be applied toward the total credits needed for graduation, college
admission, or for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program requirements.
During the time students are enrolled in designated high school courses, they are
considered to be grade 9 students for those class periods. All high school credit
courses taken in the middle school will be included in the high school transcript.
Factors to be considered in taking high school courses as a middle school student
include the impact on the student‘s GPA and subsequent rank in class, the
possible lack of recognition by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) for senior high school courses taken in a grade below grade 9, and the
benefit of retaking a course in which skills have not been mastered. Courses taken
will remain a part of a student‘s middle school record, as well as the student‘s
senior high school record. Credit may be earned in the courses listed in the
following table provided that all applicable End of Course assessment
requirements are met.
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Algebra 1 Honors* ∞ *
Geometry Honors * ∞ *
Physical Science Honors*▼
Biology 1 Honors * ▼∞
Computer Programming 1 & above *
Foreign Language 1 & above * Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 & above
Haitian Creole for Haitian Creole Speakers I & above
Language & Literature for International Studies 1, 2, 3, & 4 (French,
German, Spanish)
* Courses offered by the Florida Virtual School
∞ Credit awarded is dependent upon meeting End of Course assessment
requirements
▼Must meet science lab requirement
Graduation Guidelines & Course Requirements
2014-2015
High School Graduation Programs
High school graduation requirements for Miami-Dade County Public Schools are
established by the Florida Legislature, the Florida Board of Education, and The
School Board of Miami-Dade County. From one school year to the next, the
requirements may be amended by any one of these three entities and it is
important that students and their parents are aware of any changes that may
affect them. Usually, any changes in graduation requirements become effective
for students entering ninth grade in the school year for which the changes
become effective and not for students in grades 10 through 12. Your school
counselor has the information relative to the graduation requirements in force
when you entered ninth grade. Also, graduation requirements for previous years
are outlined later in this document and in the District‘s Student Progression Plan.
Ninth graders who entered high school in the 2007-2008 school year and
thereafter, are required to earn 16 core academic credits and eight elective credits
in order to graduate with a high school diploma. Core requirements consist of
four credits in English and mathematics; three credits of science and social
science; one credit of fine and performing arts; and one credit of physical
education with the integration of health education.
Entering 9th grade students must have completed a middle school course which
incorporates career and education planning. This course will culminate in the
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completion of a personalized academic and career plan with an emphasis on
technology or the application of technology.
Currently, there are five options for high school graduation and earning a
diploma, two of which are accelerated options. Students and their parents may
select from one of the five options, although if the student and his/her parents do
not select a graduation option, the student will be considered to have selected the
four-year, 24-credit standard program.
The graduation options are as follows:

A four-year, 24-credit standard program;
In order to graduate, students require to earn a passing score on the Grade 10
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test 2.0 (FCAT 2.0) Reading test, earn
passing scores on the End of Course Assessments (EOC) applicable to their
cohort year; earn a specific grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale, and
successfully complete the required courses listed in the chart entitled 2012-2014
Graduation Requirements. Students entering ninth grade in the 2012-2013
school year and thereafter, must pass the EOC for Algebra 1, Geometry, and
Biology 1 with a Level 3 or higher to earn course credits. Beginning in the 20122013 school year and thereafter, students may take the EOC assessments without
being enrolled in the corresponding courses and earn course credit if they pass
with a Level 3 or higher. In addition, students must earn credit in Algebra 2 along
with Algebra 1 and Geometry as three of the four mathematics credits required
for graduation. Students must also take the Grade 10 FCAT writing assessment.
Beginning with students entering grade 9 in 2012-2013 and thereafter, EOC
scores for U.S. History will comprise 30% of the student‘s final grade in the U.S.
History course.
High school courses successfully completed by a student in grades 6 - 8 can be
applied to the requirements for graduation provided that all applicable EOC
assessment requirements are met.
However, the student and his/her parents are reminded that high school credits
earned prior to 9th grade, as well as those through the adult education program
may not be recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
toward a student‘s eligibility to participate in college athletics. For information
regarding athletic scholarships and eligibility, it is recommended that contact be
made with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at www.ncaa.org
or with the athletic director at the student‘s school.
A student who has selected one of the three-year 18-credit programs and is
considering enrollment in a magnet school/program, career-focused academy, or
career technical education preparation program, will need to inquire about the
requirements of the specific program. The requirements of some programs are
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unattainable within either of the accelerated options. Staff responsible for the
individual programs will be able to explain the requirements of a given program,
and whether or not it would be possible to meet those requirements within the
accelerated option.
In order to graduate, a student who has selected the four-year, 24-credit standard
program, must demonstrate mastery of the Next Generation Sunshine State
Standards (NGSSS) and complete a community service project. In order to be
designated as a 10th grade student, a 9th grade student must have earned a
minimum of four credits, which must include one credit in English/ESOL and/or
one credit in mathematics. To be designated as an 11th grade student, a 10th
grade student must have earned a minimum of 9 credits, which must include two
credits in English/ESOL, one credit in mathematics, and one credit in science OR
one credit in English/ESOL, two credits in mathematics, and one credit in
science. To be designated as a 12th grade student, an 11th grade student must
have earned a minimum of 16 credits, which must include three credits in
English/ESOL, two credits in mathematics, and two credits in science OR two
credits in English/ESOL, three credits in mathematics, and two credits in science.
For a student enrolled in either one of the two accelerated graduation programs,
the student must demonstrate mastery of the NGSSS and earn at least 5 credits
by the end of grade 9, and 11 credits by the end of grade 10.
For students who entered grade nine in the 2011-2012 school year and thereafter,
at least one course within the 24 credits required must be completed through
online learning to meet the digital learning graduation requirement. A high
school online course taken during grades 6 through 8 fulfills this requirement.
This requirement may be met through an online course offered by the Florida
Virtual School, an online course offered by the high school, or an online dual
enrollment course, offered pursuant to a district inter-institutional articulation
agreement. A student, who is enrolled in a full-time or part-time virtual
instruction program, meets this requirement.
2014-2015 High School Graduation Requirements
24 CREDIT
OPTION
ENGLISH/
ESOL
MATHEMATICS
4 credits (major
concentration in
composition, reading
for information, and
literature)
4 credits (Algebra 1,
Geometry, and two
courses at the
18 CREDIT
COLLEGE
PREPARATORY
OPTION
4 credits (major
concentration in
composition, reading
for information, and
literature)
4 credits (Algebra 1,
Geometry, and two
courses at the Algebra
18 CREDIT
CAREER
PREPARATORY
OPTION
4 credits (major
concentration in
composition, reading
for information, and
literature)
4 credits (Algebra 1,
Geometry, and two
courses at the Algebra
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Algebra 2 level or
higher)
SCIENCE*
3 credits (Physical
Science and Biology
1, and one course
from the following:
Chemistry or
Physics)
SOCIAL
3 credits (1 credit
SCIENCE
World History, 1
credit United States
History, 0.5 credit
U.S. Government,
and 0.5 credit
Economics)
WORLD
Not required (foreign
LANGUAGES language credit is
required for
admission to state
universities)
1 credit in
PERFORMING/
performing/
FINE ARTS
fine arts, speech and
debate, or practical
arts
OR
(eligible courses are
PRACTICAL
listed in the Course
ARTS
Code Directory)
PHYSICAL
1 credit (0.5 personal
EDUCATION/ fitness 0.5 physical
HEALTH
education elective)
ELECTIVES
8 credits
Virtual Class
1 credit
2 level or higher)
2 level or higher)
3 credits (Physical
Science and Biology 1,
and one course from
the following:
Chemistry or Physics)
3 credits (Physical
Science and Biology 1,
and one course from
the following:
Chemistry or Physics)
3 credits (1 credit
World History, 1 credit
United States History,
0.5 credit United
States Government,
and 0.5 credit
Economics)
2 credits in the same
language or
demonstrated
proficiency in a second
language
3 credits (1 credit
World History, 1 credit
United States History,
0.5 credit United
States Government,
and 0.5 credit
Economics)
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
2 credits
3 credits in a single
career/ technical
education program
and 1 elective credit;
or 3 credits in a single
career/technical
certificate dual
enrollment and 1
elective credit; or 4
credits in career/
technical education
(including 3 credits in
one sequential
career/technical
education program)
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GRADE
POINT
AVERAGE
(GPA)
Cumulative GPA of
2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Cumulative GPA of 3.5
on a 4.0 scale in the
required courses and a
weighted or
unweighted grade that
earns at least 3.0
points or the
equivalent in each of
the 18 required credits
MINIMUM
GRADE TO
EARN
COURSE
CREDIT
D
B (weighted or
unweighted)
Cumulative weighted
GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale in the required
courses and a
weighted or
unweighted grade that
earns at least 2.0
points or the
equivalent in each of
the 18 required credits
C (weighted or
unweighted)
4 years
3 years
3 years
Students must earn a
passing score on the
FCAT 2.0 Reading
graduation test and
applicable EOC
test(s).
Required (see
Explanatory Notes
chart)
Within the 24 credits,
at least one online
course is required
Students must earn a
passing score on the
FCAT 2.0 Reading
graduation test and
applicable EOC test(s).
Students must earn a
passing score on the
FCAT 2.0 Reading
graduation test and
applicable EOC test(s).
Not required
Not required
Within the 18 credits,
at least one online
course is required
Within the 18 credits,
at least one online
course is required
ANTICIPATED
TIME TO
COMPLETION
TESTING
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
DIGITAL
LEARNING
Explanatory Notes:
LANGUAGE
ARTS
English 1, 2, 3, and 4 or English 1-4 Through ESOL are required to meet
the English/Language Arts graduation requirement. This requirement
applies to all three graduation options. FCAT Level 2 and 3 eleventh
grade students (including ELL and SWD students) who have not
successfully passed the Post Secondary Education Readiness Test
(P.E.R.T.) or received minimum concordant scores must be placed in
English IV: Florida College Prep course (100140501). This course will
satisfy the fourth year requirement for Language Arts. It should be noted
that grade 9 and 10 students who scored at Levels 1 and 2 on the most
recent administration of the FCAT 2.0 Reading test, as well as grade 11
and 12 retakers, will be required to take an Intensive Reading course in
lieu of an elective and in addition to the required English course. ELLs
scoring at Levels 1 and 2 on the most recent administration of FCAT 2.0
Reading are to be enrolled in a Developmental Language Arts Through
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MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE*
ESOL course will count as elective credit and it is taken in lieu of an
Intensive Reading course. ELLs in grades 10-12 who are FCAT retakers
and obtain a passing score in the FCAT 2.0 Reading test are not required
to take the Developmental Language Arts Through ESOL course. The
District‘s K-12 CRRP requires each school to conduct a screening and
diagnostic procedure to identify appropriate placement of Level 1 and
Level 2 students in reading classes to be completed prior to the end of
the school year. The K-12 CRRP also requires a daily double block for all
students who have reading deficiencies in decoding and fluency
(Intensive Reading Plus).
For the 24 credit option, students who entered 9th grade in 2007-2008
and thereafter, must earn 4 credits of mathematics to graduate. A fouryear sequence includes Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Advanced
Topics in Mathematics. Students earning two of the required credits for
graduation in middle school may be required by the high school
principal to take a minimum of 3 credits in high school. Mathematics
requirement:
 For students who entered grade 9 in 2010-2011, 4 credits are
required, two of which must be Algebra 1 and Geometry. The
Algebra 1 EOC assessment will comprise 30% of the student‘s
grade in the Algebra 1 course.
 For students entering grade 9 in 2011-2012, 4 credits in
mathematics, two of which must be Algebra 1 and Geometry. For
the Algebra 1 EOC, students must pass the EOC to receive course
credit. The Geometry EOC assessment will comprise 30% of the
student‘s grade in the Geometry course.
 For students entering grade 9 in 2012-2013 and thereafter, 4
credits in mathematics, 3 of which must include Algebra 1,
Geometry and Algebra 2 which is a graduation requirement. For
both the Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC, students must pass the
EOCs to receive course credit.
 For students selecting any one of the three graduation options, 3
credits are required. The three-year sequence includes: Physical
Science, Biology 1, and one course from the following: Chemistry,
or Physics. Additionally:
 or students entering grade 9 in 2011-2012, Biology 1 is a
graduation requirement, including Biology 1 EOC requirement.
The EOC score will comprise 30% of the student‘s final grade in
the Biology 1 course.
 For students entering grade 9 in 2012-2013, students must
achieve a passing score on the Biology 1 EOC, as established by
the FDOE to receive course credit in the Biology 1 course and to
meet the graduation requirement.
 For students entering grade 9 in 2013-2014, students must
achieve a passing score on the Biology 1 EOC, as established by
FDOE to receive course credit in the Biology 1 course and to meet
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the graduation requirement. Either Chemistry or Physics or an
equally rigorous science course will be required for graduation.
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
PERFORMING/
FINE
ARTS/PRACTIC
AL
ARTS/CAREER
AND
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Regardless of the date of entry into grade 9, or graduation option
chosen, the required courses include: World History – 1 credit, United
States History – 1 credit, United States Government – 0.5 credit, and
Economics – 0.5 credit.
Students in the 24 credit option who entered 9th grade in 2007-2008
and thereafter, must earn 1 credit in performing/fine arts or an
approved practical art (see details in Graduation Options chart above).
Students enrolled in the college preparatory program or the career
preparatory program need not meet any requirement in this area.
Completion of two years in a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
(J.R.O.T.C.) class, a significant component of which is drill, will satisfy
the one-credit requirement in Performing Arts. This credit may not be
used to satisfy the personal fitness requirement.
For students who entered 9th grade in 2007-2008 and thereafter, this
requirement is met by successful completion of Personal Fitness or
Adaptive Physical Education and any other approved physical education
semester course. Participation in an interscholastic sport at the junior
varsity or varsity level for two full seasons will satisfy the one credit
physical education requirement if the student passes a competency test
on personal fitness with a score of ―C‖ or higher. If the student satisfies
the physical education graduation requirement through the
interscholastic sport option, the student must earn one additional
elective credit since no credit is granted for an interscholastic junior or
senior varsity sport. Completion of one semester with a grade of ―C‖ or
higher in a marching band class, in a physical activity class that requires
participation in marching band activities as an extracurricular activity,
or in a dance class will satisfy one-half credit in physical education or
one-half credit in Performing/Fine Arts. Students must still successfully
complete the Personal Fitness course or the Adaptive Physical Education
course. Completion of two years of a Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (J.R.O.T.C.) class with a significant component in drill and taking
the one-half credit Personal Fitness course or, if appropriate, the
Adaptive Physical Education course will satisfy the one-credit
requirement in physical education and the one-credit requirement in
Performing Fine Arts. This credit may not be used to satisfy the personal
fitness requirement or the requirement for adaptive physical education
under an individual education plan (IEP) or 504 plan. Students who
entered 9th grade prior to 2007-2008 must earn 0.5 credit in Life
Management Skills. Students enrolled in either of the two 18 credit
options are not required to take physical education.
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ELECTIVES
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
VIRTUAL
LEARNING
Students in the 18 credit college preparatory program, 3 elective credits
are required. Students in the 18 credit career preparatory program, 2
elective credits are required, unless they select the 5 credits option in
career/technical education (CTE). Students in the 24 credit option who
entered 9th grade in 2007-2008 through 2008-2009, 8.5 elective credits
are required in sequential courses in a CTE program. Students in the 18
credit college preparatory program, 2 elective credits are required.
Students in the 18 credit career preparatory program, 3 credits in a
single career education program and 2 credits in electives or 3 credits in
career/technical dual enrollment and 2 credits in electives are required,
or 5 credits in a CTE program (including 3 credits in one sequential
career and technical program). Students entering 9th grade in 20102011 and thereafter, in the 24 credit option, 8 elective credits are
required in sequential courses in a CTE program. Students in the 18
credit college preparatory program 2 elective credits are required.
Students in the 18 credit career preparatory program, 3 credits in a
single CTE education program and 1 elective credit or 3 credits in single
CTE dual enrollment and 1 elective credit, or 4 credits in CTE education
(including 3 credits in one sequential career/technical education
program). For students enrolled in the College Preparatory program, at
least 6 of the 18 credits must be completed in courses that include dual
enrollment, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate,
Advanced International Certificate of Education, or are specifically
listed as rigorous by the Florida Department of Education. Honors
courses are not included in these 6 credits.
For students in the 24 credit option, the completion of a community
service project is an additional graduation requirement regardless of
their date of entry into 9th grade. Students in either one of the 18 credit
options are not required to complete a community service project.
However, one of the requirements for the Florida Bright Futures
Scholarship Program‘s Academic Scholars Award is 100 hours of
community service, 75 hours for the Medallion Scholars Award, and 30
hours for the Gold Seal Vocational Award.
Beginning with students who entered grade 9 in the 2011-2012 school
year and thereafter, at least one high school online course must be taken
in order to graduate. This requirement shall be met through an online
course offered by the high school, the Florida Virtual School, or an
online dual enrollment course. The requirement may also be met if the
student takes a high school online course in grades 6 through 8.
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Timeline for Implementation of the Florida Secondary School
Redesign Act Amendment
ENTERING 9TH
GRADERS 20102011
Algebra 1 - the
EOC assessment will
count for 30% of the
final course* grade
for 9th graders
Geometry required for
graduation
Biology 1
Grade 9 FCAT
Mathematics will be
discontinued as the
EOC assessment is
implemented
ENTERING 9TH
GRADERS 20112012
Algebra 1 - the
EOC assessment
must be passed in
order to earn credit
for the course*
Geometry – the
EOC assessment is
required and the
results will be 30%
of the grade 10
student‘s grade for
the course*
Biology 1 required
for graduation and
the EOC assessment
will be 30% of the
student‘s grade for
the course*
Grade 10 FCAT
Mathematics will be
discontinued as the
EOC assessment is
implemented
ENTERING 9TH
GRADERS 20122013
Algebra 1 - the
EOC assessment
must be passed in
order to earn credit
for the course*
Geometry – the
EOC assessment
must be passed in
order to earn credit
for the course*
ENTERING 9TH
GRADERS 2013-2014
Algebra 1 - the
EOC assessment
must be passed in
order to earn credit
for the course*
Geometry – the
EOC assessment
must be passed in
order to earn credit
for the course*
Biology 1 – the
EOC assessment
must be passed in
order to earn credit
for the course*
Biology 1 – the
EOC assessment
must be passed in
order to earn credit
for the course*
Algebra 2 required
for Graduation
Algebra 2 required
for Graduation
Chemistry or
Physics or an
equivalent science
course required for
graduation
U.S. History – the U.S. History – the U.S. History – the U.S. History – the
EOC assessment will EOC assessment
EOC assessment
EOC assessment will
be 30% of all
will be 30% of all
will be 30% of all
be 30% of all
students‘ final grade students‘ final grade students‘ final grade students‘ final grade
for the course going for the course going for the course going for the course going
forward
forward
forward
forward
* These requirements will be in effect according to the above schedule for middle
school students who enroll in the respective senior high school courses. If a
student transfers into a high school, the school principal shall determine, in
accordance with State Board of Education rule, whether the student must take
an end-of-course assessment in a course for which the student has credit that
was earned from the previous school.
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Graduation Options For Students Who Entered Grade 9 in the 20072008, 2008-2009 or 2009-2010 School Year
24 CREDIT
OPTION
ENGLISH/
ESOL
4
credits
(major
concentration
in
composition
&
literature
and
reading
for
in
information)
MATHEMATICS 4 credits (Algebra I,
Geometry, & 2
courses at the
Algebra I level or
higher)
SCIENCE
3 credits
(Earth/Space Science
& Biology I and 1
course from the
following: Chemistry,
Physical Science,
Physics, or
Integrated Science
III)
SOCIAL
3 credits (World
SCIENCE
History,
American History,
American
Government, &
Economics
FOREIGN
Not required (foreign
LANGUAGE
language credit is
required for
admission to state
universities)
PRACTICAL
1 credit in
ARTS/
performing/ fine
PERFORMING/
arts or a practical
ARTS FINE
ARTS/CAREER
arts course that
AND TECHNICAL
incorporates artistic
EDUCATION
content and
techniques of
creativity,
interpretation, and
imagination.
18 CREDIT COLLEGE
PREPARATORY
OPTION
4 credits (major
concentration
in composition &
literature and
reading for information)
18 CREDIT CAREER
PREPARATORY
OPTION
4 credits (major
concentration in
composition & literature
and reading for
information)
3 credits (Algebra I,
Geometry,
& a course at the Algebra
I
level or higher)
3 credits (Earth/Space
Science & Biology I and 1
course from the
following:
Chemistry, Physical
Science,
Physics, or Integrated
Science
III)
3 credits (World History,
American History,
American Government, &
Economics
3 credits (Algebra I,
Geometry, & a course at
the Algebra I level or
higher)
2 credits in the same
language or
demonstrated proficiency
Not required
Not required
3 credits (Earth/Space
Science & Biology I and 1
course from the
following: Chemistry,
Physical Science, Physics,
or Integrated Science III)
3 credits (World History,
American History,
American Government, &
Economics
3 credits in a single
career/technical
education program, or 3
credits in
career/technical dual
enrollment courses, or 5
credits in
career/technical
education courses
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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION/
HEALTH
1 credit to include
integration of health
Not required
Not required
ELECTIVES
8.5 credits
3 credits
TOTAL
STATE
ASSESSMENT
REQUIREMENT
24 credits
Earn passing scores
on the Grade 10
FCAT
Earn a cumulative
GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0
scale
Students must earn a
passing score on the
Reading and
Mathematics sections
of the Grade 10 FCAT
or scores on a
standardized test
that is concordant
with passing scores
on the FCAT (ACT or
SAT).
Required
18 credits
Earn passing scores on
the Grade 10 FCAT
2 credits unless 5 credits
in career/technical
education
18 credits
Earn passing scores on
the Grade 10 FCAT
Earn a cumulative
weighted GPA of 3.5 on a
4.0 scale
Students must earn a
passing score on the
Reading and
Mathematics sections of
the Grade 10 FCAT or
scores on a standardized
test that is concordant
with passing scores on
the FCAT (ACT or SAT).
Earn a cumulative
weighted GPA of 3.0 on a
4.0 scale
Students must earn a
passing score on the
Reading and
Mathematics sections of
the Grade 10 FCAT or
scores on a standardized
test that is concordant
with passing scores on
the FCAT (ACT or SAT).
Not required
Not required
GRADE POINT
AVERAGE GPA
TESTING
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Graduation Options For Students Who Entered Grade 9 in 2010-2011
School Year
24 CREDIT OPTION
18 CREDIT COLLEGE 18 CREDIT CAREER
PREPARATORY
PREPARATORY
OPTION
OPTION
ENGLISH/ ESOL 4 credits (major
4 credits (major
4 credits (major
concentration in
concentration in
concentration in
composition and
composition and
composition and
literature and
literature and reading for literature and reading for
reading for
information)
information)
information)
MATHEMATICS
4 credits (Algebra I,
4 credits (Algebra I,
4 credits (Algebra I,
Geometry, and 2
Geometry, and 2 courses Geometry, and 2 courses
courses at the
at the Algebra II level or
at the Algebra II level or
Algebra II level or
higher)
higher)
higher)
SCIENCE
3 credits
3 credits (Earth/Space
3 credits (Earth/Space
(Earth/Space Science Science and Biology I and Science and Biology I and
and Biology I and
one course from the
one course from the
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SOCIAL
SCIENCE
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
PERFORMING/
FINE ARTS/
PRACTICAL
ARTS/CAREER
& TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION/
HEALTH
ELECTIVES
one course from the
following: Chemistry,
Physical Science,
Physics, or
Integrated Science
III)
3 credits (1 credit
World History,
United States
History, United
States Government,
and Economics)
Not required (foreign
language credit is
required for
admission to state
universities)
1 credit in
performing/ fine arts
or a practical arts
course that
incorporates artistic
content
and techniques of
creativity,
interpretation, and
imagination.
following: Chemistry,
Physical Science, Physics,
or Integrated Science III)
following: Chemistry,
Physical Science, Physics,
or Integrated Science III)
3 credits (1 credit World
History, United States
History, United States
Government, and
Economics)
3 credits (1 credit World
History, United States
History, United States
Government, and
Economics)
1 credit
8 credits
GRADE POINT
AVERAGE GPA
2.0
2 credits in the same
language or
demonstrated proficiency
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
2 credits
3 credits in a single
career/ technical
education program and 1
elective, or 3 credits in a
single
career/technical
certificate dual
enrollment courses and 1
elective credit, or 4
credits in career/
technical education
(including 3 credits in
one sequential career
/technical education
program)
3.5 for students who
entered 9th grade in
3.0
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2006-2007 and
thereafter; for students
who entered 9th grade
prior to 2006-2007,
required GPA is 3.0
MINIMUM
GRADE TO
EARN COURSE
CREDIT
ANTICIPATED
TIME OF
COMPLETITION
TESTING
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
D
4 years
Students must earn a
passing score on the
Reading and
Mathematics sections
of the FCAT
graduation and/or
EOC test
Required
B (weighted or
unweighted)
3 years
Students must earn a
passing score on the
Reading and
Mathematics sections of
the FCAT graduation
and/or EOC test
Not required
C (weighted or
unweighted)
3 years
Students must earn a
passing score on the
Reading and
Mathematics sections of
the FCAT graduation
and/or EOC test
Not required
Graduation Options For Students Who Entered Grade 9 in 2011-2012
School Year
24 CREDIT OPTION
18 CREDIT COLLEGE 18 CREDIT CAREER
PREPARATORY
PREPARATORY
OPTION
OPTION
ENGLISH/
4 credits (major
4 credits (major
4 credits (major
ESOL
concentration in
concentration in
concentration in
composition and
composition and
composition and
literature and reading for literature and reading for literature and reading for
information)
information)
information)
MATHEMATICS
4 credits (Algebra I,
4 credits (Algebra I,
4 credits (Algebra I,
Geometry, and 2
Geometry, and 2 courses Geometry, and 2 courses
courses at the
at the Algebra II level or
at the Algebra II level or
Algebra II level or
higher)
higher)
higher)
SCIENCE
3 credits
3 credits (Earth/Space
3 credits (Earth/Space
(Earth/Space Science Science and Biology I and Science and Biology I and
and Biology I and
one course from the
one course from the
one course from the
following: Chemistry,
following: Chemistry,
following: Chemistry, Physical Science or
Physical Science or
Physical Science or
Physics)
Physics)
Physics)
SOCIAL
3 credits (1 credit
3 credits (1 credit World
3 credits (1 credit World
SCIENCE
World History,
History, United States
History, United States
United States
History, United States
History, United States
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FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
PERFORMING/
FINE ARTS/
PRACTICAL
ARTS/CAREER
& TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION/
HEALTH
ELECTIVES
History, United
States Government,
and Economics)
Not required (foreign
language credit is
required for
admission to state
universities)
1 credit in
performing/ fine arts
or a practical arts
course that
incorporates artistic
content and
techniques of
creativity,
interpretation, and
imagination.
1 credit
8 credits
GRADE POINT
AVERAGE GPA
Cumulative GPA of
2.0 on a 4.0
scale
Government, and
Economics)
Government, and
Economics)
2 credits in the same
language or
demonstrated proficiency
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
3 credits in a single
career/ technical
education program and 1
elective, or 3 credits in a
single
career/technical
certificate dual
2 credits
enrollment courses and 1
elective credit, or 4
credits in career/
technical education
(including 3
credits in one sequential
career/ technical
education program)
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 on
on a 4.0
a 4.0
scale in the required
scale in the required
courses & a
courses & a
weighted or unweighted
weighted or unweighted
grade
grade that earns at least
that earns at least 2.0
3.0 points or its
points or its
equivalent in each of the
equivalent in each of the
18 required credits grade
18
in 2006 -2007
required credits
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MINIMUM
GRADE TO
EARN COURSE
CREDIT
ANTICIPATED
TIME OF
COMPLETITION
TESTING
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
DIGITAL
LEARNING
D
4 years
Students must earn a
passing
score on the FCAT
2.0 Reading
graduation test and
applicable
EOC test(s).
B (weighted or
unweighted)
3 years
Students must earn a
passing score on the
FCAT 2.0 Reading
graduation test and
applicable EOC test(s).
C (weighted or
unweighted)
3 years
Students must earn a
passing
score on the FCAT T 2.0
Reading
graduation test and
applicable
EOC test(s).
Required
Not required
Not required
Within the 24 credits
at least one online
course is required
Not required
Not required
Admission to the Florida State University System
Admission decisions are based on high school graduation, grade point average in
academic core courses; admissions test scores, and course distribution
requirements. The minimum requirements apply to all of the state universities;
however, universities are permitted to have higher admission standards. There
are three methods to qualify for admission into the universities: the traditional
admissions criteria based on the Florida Division of Colleges and Universities
sliding scale, the Talented Twenty program, or the student profile assessment.
Traditional Requirements
In addition to graduation from an accredited high school with the 18 credits in
approved college prep courses, students must meet grade point average and test
score requirements as indicated on the chart below. The weighted grade point
average (GPA) will be calculated by the university using a 4.0 scale from grades
earned in high school academic core courses in designated areas. Additional
weights may be assigned to certain grades in state designated Honors, Advanced
Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, Advanced
International Certificate of Education, International Studies, and other advanced
courses. Admissions eligibility for students who are not in the Talented Twenty
program will be determined from the sliding scale, which allows an applicant to
balance a lower recalculated GPA with a higher test score or a lower test score
with a higher GPA.
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If the GPA in
Academic Core
Courses is:
One of the following composite admission test
scores must equal or exceed:
SAT Reasoning Test
ACT
(All Three Sections)
2.0
1680
25
2.1
1620
24
2.2
1620
24
2.3
1560
23
2.4
1510
22
2.5
1450
21
2.6
1450
21
2.7
1450
21
2.8
1450
21
2.9
1390
20
3.0
*
*
*There is no minimum test score for students with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
However, either an ACT or
SAT score must still be submitted.
HSGPA
Talented Twenty
The Talented Twenty Program is part of the Governor's Equity in Education Plan.
Students eligible for the Talented Twenty Program are guaranteed admission to
one of the twelve state universities, and are given priority for award of funds from
the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG). The FSAG program is a needsbased grant; therefore, Talented Twenty students must meet FSAG eligibility
requirements in order to qualify for priority funding. Please note that while
eligible students are guaranteed admission at one of the state universities, they
may not be admitted to the campus of choice.
In order to qualify for the Talented Twenty Program, one must:




Be enrolled in a Florida public high school and graduate with a standard
diploma.
Be ranked in the top 20% of the class after the posting of seventh semester
grades (with validation of the eighth semester ranking) for students
enrolled in the 4-year, 24-credit program. For students in either one of the
two 3-year, 18-credit programs, the ranking will occur after the posting of
the fifth semester grades (with validation of the sixth semester ranking).
Take the ACT or SAT (with no minimum score required).
Complete the eighteen college preparatory courses as specified in State
Board of Education Rule. (See www.flvc.org for a list of these courses.)
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Application for State Universities
High school counselors and College Assistance Program advisors are prepared to
assist students with the application process for state university admissions. To be
considered for the FSAG program, students must file the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in time to meet the application deadline established
by the institution they plan to attend. The FAFSA is available online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov and uses parent and student income information in a formula
developed by the United States Congress to calculate the financial contribution
families are expected to make toward a student's post-secondary education.
Student Profile Assessment
The majority of students are admitted on the basis of their past academic
achievement and admissions test scores in relation to the minimum
requirements. Universities are allowed flexibility to admit a limited number of
students as exceptions to the minimum requirements provided that the university
determines that the student has potential to be successful in college. Applicants
who do not meet minimum requirements may be eligible for admission through a
student profile assessment which considers factors such as: family educational
background, socioeconomic status, special talents, or the high school or
geographic location of the applicant. Any important attributes of special talents
should be reported with the application. The factors will not include preferences
on the basis of race, national origin, or gender.
Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship Program
The Bright Futures Scholarship Program establishes three lottery-funded
scholarships to reward Florida high school graduates who enroll in eligible
Florida postsecondary institutions for high academic achievement. The
scholarship may be used for either full-time or part-time enrollment and is
renewable. Basic information and qualification requirements are outlined below.
Requirements for all scholarship levels include:
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Be a Florida resident and a U. S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
Not have been found guilty of, nor plead no contest to a felony charge;
Not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant,
loan, or
Scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been
made;
Meet specific coursework and minimum grade point average and test score
requirements which are outlined on the Office of Student Financial
Assistance (OSFA) website www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/;
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Meet community service requirement (and hours increase for Florida
Academic Scholars) for three Bright Futures award levels. Bright Futures
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), and
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) during the 2014-2015
academic year, and thereafter, must complete:
 FAS – 100 hours
 FMS - 75 hours
 GSV – 30 hours
Apply for a scholarship from the program prior to high school graduation
by completing the online Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) for the
Florida State Student Financial Assistance Database (SSFAD) at
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org, and use the award within three
years of high school graduation;
NEW – Midyear graduates may submit a fully completed error
free Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application by
August 31 prior to high school graduation.
Apply during the last year in high school, before graduation, or forfeit all
future eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship.
ATS - The Academic Top Scholars award, announced by the Florida
Department of Education before the end of the fall term after all term one
disbursements are reported, is awarded to the Florida Academic Scholar
with the highest academic ranking in each county (based on the product of
multiplying the Bright Futures GPA and the highest qualifying SAT/ACT
test score). The recipient receives a cost per credit hour award established
by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act in addition to
the Florida Academic Scholars award. For current year award amounts
visit: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/awardamt.htm;and
NEW – Annually complete and submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA does not have to indicate financial need;
however, must be complete and processed error free prior to a student‘s
first disbursement of the academic year. Visit the website at
www.fafsa.ed.gov for online processing.
Revisions to the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program are subject to
changes with year‘s each legislative session.
Requirements for 2014-2015 Applicants
Award Amount: A student may receive funding for only one award (FAS, FMS, or
GSV)
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FLORIDA ACADEMIC
FLORIDA MEDALLION
FLORIDA GOLD SEAL
SCHOLARS AWARD
SCHOLARS AWARD
VOCATIONAL AWARD
(FAS)
(FMS)
(GSV)
AWARD AMOUNT: A student may receive funding for only one award (FAS, FMS, or GSV)
Students will receive the
Students will receive the
Students will receive the
specified (cost per credit
specified (cost per credit
specified (cost per credit hour)
hour) award established by
hour) award established by
award established by the
the Florida Legislature each
the Florida Legislature each
Florida Legislature each year.
year. Currently the award
year. Currently the award
Currently the award amounts
amounts are $101 per
amounts are $76 per semester are $76 per semester hour at a
semester hour at a four-year
hour at a four-year public or
four-year public or private
public or private institution,
private institution, $47 per
institution, $47 per semester
$62 per semester hour at a
semester hour at a two-year
hour at a two-year institution
two-year institution
institution (community
(community college), $52 per
(community college), $70 per college), $62 per semester
semester hour at a Florida
semester hour at a Florida
hour at a Florida college
college offering a four-year
college offering four-year
offering an associate degree,
degree, and $38 per semester
degree, and $51 per semester $52 per semester hour at a
hour at a career/technical
hour at a career/technical
Florida college offering a
center. Full time students must
center. Full time students
four-year degree, and $38 per earn 24 semester credits per
must earn 24 semester credits semester hour at a
academic year and students
per academic year and
career/technical center. Full
must submit a refund to the
students must submit a
time students must earn 24
institution for any course(s)
refund to the institution for
semester credits per academic dropped or withdrawn after the
any course(s) dropped or
year and students must
drop/add period.
withdrawn after the drop/add submit a refund to the
period.
institution for any course(s)
dropped
or withdrawn after the
drop/add period.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Additional weighting for more challenging, higher level courses, i.e., 1.0 credit course = .50, 0.5
credit course = .25
3.5 weighted GPA using the
3.0 weighted GPA using the
3.0 weighted GPA using the 16
credits listed below combined credits listed below combined credits listed below for a 4-year
with the test scores and
with the test scores listed
diploma and a 3.5 unweighted
community service hours
below. (Note: GPAs are not
GPA in a minimum of 3
listed below. (Note: GPAs are rounded)
career/technical jobnot rounded)
preparatory or technology
education program credits in
one career/technical education
program). (See Other ways to
Qualify for 3-year graduation
options.) (Note: GPAs are not
rounded)
REQUIRED CREDITS
See Comprehensive Course Table on Bright Futures Web site to identify courses that count
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toward each award level.
Courses must include 16
credits of college preparatory
academic courses:
4 English (3 with
substantial writing)
4 Math (Algebra 1,
geometry, and
above)
3 Science (2 with substantial
lab)
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (in the
same
language)
May use up to 2 additional
credits in the academic areas
listed above and/or fine arts
AP, IB, or AICE courses to
raise the GPA.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Courses must include 16
credits of college preparatory
academic courses:
4 English (3 with
substantial writing)
4 Math (Algebra 1,
geometry, and
above)
3 Science (2 with substantial
lab)
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (in the
same
language)
May use up to 2 additional
credits in the academic areas
listed above and/or fine arts
AP, IB, or AICE courses to
raise the GPA.
16 credits required for high
school graduation:
4 English (3 with substantial
writing)
4 Math (Algebra 1, geometry,
and
above)
3 Science (2 with substantial
lab)
3 Social Science
1 Performing/ Fine Arts or
one
Practical Arts
1 Physical Education
100 hours, as approved by MDCPS
75 hours, as approved by MDCPS
30 hours, as approved by MDCPS
(See Other Ways to Qualify for
3-year graduation options.)
FLORIDA ACADEMIC
FLORIDA MEDALLION
FLORIDA GOLD SEAL
SCHOLARS AWARD
SCHOLARS AWARD
VOCATIONAL AWARD
(FAS)
(FMS)
(GSV)
TEST SCORES
Sections of the SAT, ACT, or CPT* from different test dates may be used to meet the test criteria.
For spring eligibility evaluations, test dates through the end of January will be admissible. For
summer eligibility evaluations, test dates through the end of June will be admissible.
Note: High school students graduating in 2014-2015 will be required to earn higher SAT/ACT
scores.
Best composite score of 1280 Best composite score of 1020 Students must earn the
SAT Reasoning Test or 28
SAT
minimum score on each section
ACT
Reasoning Test or 22 ACT
of the CPT* or SAT or ACT.
Sections of different test types
2014-2015 – Best Composite
2014-2015 – Best Composite
may not be combined.
score of 1290 SAT Reasoning score of
Test or 29 ACT
1170 SAT Reasoning Test or
CPT* Reading 83
26 ACT
Sentence Skills 83
Note: The new writing
Algebra 72
sections for both the SAT and Note: The new writing
ACT will not be used in the
sections for both the SAT and SAT Reasoning Test
composite.
ACT will not be used in the
Critical Thinking 440
composite.
Math 440
SAT Subject Tests are not
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used for Bright Futures
eligibility.
(ACT scores are rounded up
for scores with 0.5 and
higher; SAT scores do not
require rounding.)
SAT Subject Tests are not
used for
Bright Futures eligibility.
ACT English 17
Reading 19
Math 19
(ACT scores are rounded up
for scores with 0.5 and
higher; SAT scores do not
require rounding.)
OTHER WAYS TO QUALIFY
Initial eligibility criteria used in Other Ways to Qualify must be met by high school graduation.
National Merit or
National Merit or
The other ways to qualify listed
Achievement Scholars and
Achievement
below must also include a 3.5
Finalists; National Hispanic
Scholars and Finalists and
unweighted GPA in a minimum
Scholars; IB Diploma
National
of 3 career education credits in
recipients; students who have Hispanic Scholars who have
one career education program
completed the IB curriculum
not
and minimum test scores listed
with best composite score of
completed 75 hours of
above.
1280 SAT or 28 ACT; AICE
community
3-year Career Preparatory
Diploma recipients; students
service; students who have
diploma with 3.0 weighted GPA
who have completed the AICE completed the IB curriculum
using the 14 core credits
curriculum with best
with best composite score of
required for graduation listed
composite score of 1280 SAT
1020 SAT or 22 ACT; AICE
below:
or 28 ACT; GED with best
Diploma recipients who have
4 English (3 with substantial
composite score of 1280 SAT
not completed 75 hours of
writing)
or 28 ACT and a 3.5 weighted community service; students
4 Math (including Algebra 1)
GPA in the above 15 required who have completed the AICE
3 Science (2 with substantial
credits; Early Admissions
curriculum with best
lab)
with best composite score of
composite score of 1020 SAT
3 Social Science; or
1280 SAT or 28 ACT and a 3.5 or 22 ACT; GED with best
weighted GPA in courses
composite score of 1020 SAT
3-year College Preparatory
completed; or 3-year college
or 22 ACT and a 3.0 weighted diploma with 3.0 weighted GPA
preparatory program with
GPA in the above 16 required using the 16 core credits
best composite score of 1280
credits; or 3-year college
required for graduation listed
SAT or 28 ACT and a 3.5
preparatory program with
below:
weighted GPA in the above 16 best
required credits.
composite score of 1020 SAT
4 English (3 with substantial
or 22
writing)
ACT and a 3.0 weighted GPA
4 Math (including Algebra 1)
in the above 16 required
3 Science (2 with substantial
credits.
lab)
3 Social Science;
2 Foreign Language; or
GED with 3.0 weighted GPA
using the core credits required
for the selected high school
graduation program (standard,
career, or college).
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Additional information on the Bright Futures Scholarship Program may be obtained
on the internet: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ or you may call toll free 1-888827-2004.
*CPT will be replaced by the PERT.
Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) 2011-2012
Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, college readiness evaluation using the
common placement test in use by the Florida College System, the Postsecondary
Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) is required for students (juniors) who score:
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Grade 10 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 2.0 Reading
Level 2 or 3
Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC) Examination Levels 2, 3, or 4.
Students who score below the required college-ready cut score must be provided
with and complete postsecondary preparation instruction courses in grade 12
prior to graduation. Students are required to retest once these courses are
completed and demonstrate college readiness by achieving the college-ready cut
scores.
Students may demonstrate college readiness with other assessments in addition
to the P.E.R.T. Students who score at or above the college-ready cut-scores on
any of the equivalent assessments listed below do not need to take the P.E.R.T:
College-Ready Cut Scores
P.E.R.T.
Accuplacer
(CPT)
Elementary
72
Algebra
Math
114
Reading
106
Reading
83
Writing
102
Writing
83
SAT-1
Math
Verbal
ACT
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0
44
0
Math
19
Reading
19
English
17
The only courses that are approved to satisfy the postsecondary preparation
instruction requirement are the following:
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Math for College Success (1200410) -0.5 credit
Reading for College Success (1008350) – 0.5 credit
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 Writing for College Success (1009370) – 0.5 credit
 English 4: College Prep (1001405) – 1.0 credit
 Math for College Readiness (1200700) – 1.0 credit.
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Students who enroll in Math for College Success, Reading for College Success,
and Writing for College Success may not earn core academic credit to satisfy
graduation requirements. These courses will satisfy elective credit for State
University Admission purposes and Bright Futures 4-year Gold Seal Scholarship
requirements. Math for College Readiness and English 4: College Prep count as
1.0 credit courses and will satisfy:
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Core mathematics and English graduation requirements;
Bright Futures Scholarship Program eligibility requirements; and
State University System admission requirements.
Career Planning / College Entrance Examinations
In completing their postsecondary education plans, students may find it
advisable to complete one or more of the standardized tests listed below which
are used for college admissions, career planning, placement in college courses,
and/or eligibility for scholarships. Recommended grade levels during which tests
should be taken are shown in parenthesis ( ).
1. ACT: - Formerly American College Testing Program (11, 12)
2. ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (11, 12)
3. PLAN: Preliminary ACT (10)
4. PSAT: Preliminary SAT (10, 11)
5. SAT I: Reasoning Test – formerly the Scholastic Assessment Test (11, 12)
6. SAT II: Subject Tests – formerly the Scholastic Assessment Test (11, 12)
7. CPT: College Placement Test (10, 11, or 12)
Students should see their guidance counselor for further information about the
tests that would be most appropriate for meeting their needs. Some tests require
the completion and mailing of a registration form several weeks in advance of the
test date. These materials are available in the student services office.
The Career Technical Education/College Connection
Students completing specific Career Technical Education programs can earn
postsecondary hours and/or scholarships to enable them to complete
postsecondary training. The following options explain how students may
maximize their high school CTE course work. For additional information
students should contact their program instructor, counselor, or career specialist.
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Articulation Agreements = Postsecondary Credit for
CTE Courses
Students completing CTE training courses in the high school may earn credits
toward completion of CTE training programs at area technical centers (Miami
Lakes Educational Center, Robert Morgan Educational Center, Lindsey Hopkins
Technical Education Center). Students completing CTE training programs at area
technical centers may earn credits toward an Associate of Science degree at
Miami-Dade College. Specifically negotiated agreements between the college and
M-DCPS award student‘s college credit for CTE program work successfully
completed in high school.
Career Pathways
Career Pathway is an exciting and challenging educational initiative that allows
students to obtain a sequential program of study which leads to a post-secondary
career. Career Pathway students typically select general programs of study; show
interest in career technical fields; transition on to a two-year certificate program;
or pursue an associate or baccalaureate degree. The Career Pathway program of
study provides students with skills and knowledge through a variety of
curriculum choices and college credits. Students should check with their
counselors for information and approval of Career Pathway courses. After
graduation from high school, students can continue their career-focused
education at the community college or post-secondary institutions and earn a
two-year associate degree or a two-year certificate. Post-secondary credits are
granted through articulation agreements which may contain a dual enrollment
component.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS / CERTIFICATES
The Miami-Dade County School Board provides for the awarding of a standard
diploma, a certificate of completion, a CPT*-eligible certificate of completion, a
special diploma, or a special certificate of completion.
Standard High School Diploma Designations
A standard diploma will be awarded to graduates, if the student has earned the
required credits and attained the grade point average for the graduation program
selected. Also, students must pass the Grade 10 Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test 2.0 (FCAT 2.0) Reading test and all applicable End of Course
Assessments. The purpose of the standard diploma is to certify that the student
has met all District and State standards for graduation. A special education
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student will be awarded a standard diploma if all of the criteria for a standard
diploma have been met by that student.
As per 1003.4285, F. S., each standard high school diploma shall
include, as applicable, the following designations if the student meets
the criteria set forth for the designation:
(a) Scholar designation.—In addition to the requirements of ss.
1003.428 and 1003.4282, as applicable, in order to earn the Scholar
designation, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
1. English Language Arts (ELA).—When the state transitions to
common core assessments, pass the 11th grade ELA common core
assessment.
2. Mathematics.—Earn one credit in Algebra II and one credit in
statistics or an equally rigorous course. When the state transitions to
common core assessments, students must pass the Algebra II
common core assessment.
3. Science.—Pass the statewide, standardized Biology I end-of course
assessment and earn one credit in chemistry or physics and
one credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics.
4. Social studies.—Pass the statewide, standardized United States
History end-of-course assessment.
5. Foreign language.—Earn two credits in the same foreign language
(See Appendix J).
6. Electives.—Earn at least one credit in an Advanced Placement, an
International Baccalaureate, an Advanced International Certificate of
Education, or a dual enrollment course.
(b)Merit designation -- In addition to the requirements of ss. 1003.428
and 1003.4282, as applicable, in order to earn the Merit designation,
a student must attain one or more industry certifications from the list
established under s. 1003.492.
Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction
This diploma will be awarded to students who are enrolled in the 4-year, 24credit option and complete an academically rigorous course of study. The
requirements include at least four honors, Advanced
Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or Advanced International
Certificate of Education courses; and completion of 75 hours of community
service, which includes identification of a social problem of interest, development
of a plan for personal involvement in addressing the problem and, through
papers and other presentations, evaluate, and reflect upon the experience. All
students must earn a 3.5 GPA (weighted scale) by the end of the first semester of
the senior year with no final grade less than a "C."
Certificate of Completion
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A student who is enrolled in the 4-year, 24-credit option and has met all
requirements for graduation except passing the Grade 10 FCAT, or earning the
2.0 GPA required for graduation shall be awarded a certificate of completion. A
student may make further attempts to meet the requirements for a standard
diploma.
CPT – Eligible Certificate of Completion
Students who earn the 24 required graduation credits and achieve a GPA of 2.0
or higher, but do not pass the grade 10 FCAT, are eligible to receive the Common
Placement Test (CPT) – eligible certificate of completion. Students who receive
the CPT – eligible certificate of completion may enroll directly into a Florida
community college or postsecondary career and technical education program.
Based upon the score the student receives on the CPT, the student may enroll in
remedial or credit courses at the community college.
Special Diploma and Special Certificate of
Completion
Students with disabilities who are enrolled in the 4-year, 24-credit program and
have been properly classified may be eligible to receive a special diploma or a
special certificate of completion. Parents who have questions concerning these
special diplomas or certificates are urged to consult the school counselor, special
education department chairperson, or Regional Center exceptional student
education staffing specialist.
FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTER GRADE 9 IN 2009-2010 THE
FOLLOWING STANDARD DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE:
Superintendent’s Honors Diploma of Distinction
This diploma will be awarded to students who are enrolled in the 4-year, 24credit program and complete an academically rigorous course of study. To be
eligible students must earn at least a 3.5 weighted GPA, complete a minimum of
six high school credits in honors, AP, IB, AICE, IS, and/or dual enrollment
courses, earn a 970 on the SAT and/or 20 on the ACT, and complete a minimum
of two years of a foreign language.
Superintendent’s Global Diploma of Distinction
This diploma will be awarded to students who are enrolled in the 4-year, 24credit program and complete an academically rigorous course of study. To be
eligible students must earn a 4.0 weighted GPA, complete a minimum of 12 high
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school credits in honors, AP, IB, AICE, IS, and/or dual enrollment courses, earn a
1270 on the SAT and/or 28 on the ACT, complete a minimum of three years of
the same foreign language, perform 100 hours of community service, and
complete a research project.
Professional Academic Diploma
This diploma will be awarded to students who are enrolled in the 4-year, 24credit program and complete at least two of the following criteria: An internship
(Career Executive Opportunity {CEO}, or Executive Honors Program, or Career
Technical Education {CTE}, or On the Job Training {OJT}, or Summer Magnet
Internship); Capstone Project; Qualify for Gold Seal; and/or Pass Industry
Certification.
Professional Career Education Diploma
This diploma will be awarded to students who are enrolled in the 4-year, 24credit program and complete the following criteria: Earn a prescribed score on
the College Placement Test (CPT) or an equivalent test identified by the Florida
Department of Education, complete a minimum of one Occupational Completion
Point (OCP) in an industry-certified career program or two courses in a
technology education program, complete a one credit course addressing
workplace readiness skills, attain work-based learning experience as defined by
Florida Board of Education rule, and complete a Capstone Project.
Grading Student Performance
By School Board directive, academic grades are to reflect the student's academic
progress. The determination of the specific grade a student receives must be
based on the teacher's best judgment after careful consideration of all aspects of
each student's performance during a grading period, including such factors as
class attendance, homework, and participation. In authorized semester courses,
the student's final grade shall be determined as follows: 40 percent value for each
of two nine-week grading periods and 20 percent value for the final examination,
with a provision for teacher override.
In authorized annual courses, the student's final grade shall be determined as
follows: 20 percent value for each of four nine-week grading periods, 10 percent
value for the midterm exam, and 10 percent for the final exam, with a provision
for teacher override. In order to pass an annual course in grades 9-12, a student
will earn a minimum of 10 grade points, of which a minimum of five must be
earned in the second semester. Teacher override (either up or down) can be used.
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For senior high school students the forgiveness policy for required courses is
limited to replacing a grade of ―D‖ or ―F‖ with a grade of ―C‖ or higher earned
subsequently in the same or comparable course. The forgiveness policy for
elective courses is limited to replacing a grade of ―D‖ or ―F‖ with a grade of ―C‖ or
higher earned subsequently in another course. In either situation when a student
attempts forgiveness for a grade, the higher of the two grades will be used to
compute the student‘s GPA. When it is replaced, the lower grade will not be used
to compute the student‘s GPA, but will remain on the student‘s transcript and in
the student‘s permanent record. Any course not replaced according to this policy
shall be included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average
required for graduation. In both authorized semester courses and authorized
annual courses, the criteria for grading certain students with disabilities may be
modified by the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) team.
The following are the academic grades used:
Grade
Numerical Value
(%)
A
B
C
90-100
80-89
70-79
D
F
I
60-69
0-59
0
Verbal Interpretation
Outstanding Progress
Good Progress
Average Progress
Lowest acceptable
progress
Failure
Incomplete
Grade
Point
Value
4
3
2
1
0
0
Grade Point Average
�Grade point averages (GPA) may be used for any of the reasons listed below.
�High school graduation
�Rank in class
�Eligibility to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities
�Awards and the Academic Recognition Program
�Placement on the honor roll and/or membership in honor societies
�College admissions and scholarship competitions
The grade and bonus point values shown in the chart below are used in
determining unweighted (without bonus points) and weighted (with bonus
points) GPA‘s.
Grade and Bonus Point Values:
Letter
Grades
Grade
Points
Bonus
points
Bonus
Points
Bonus Points
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A
B
C
D
F
4
3
2
1
0
Honors
Advanced
Placement
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
International
Baccalaureate/Advanced
International Certificate
of Education
2
2
1
0
0
NOTE: Dual enrollment courses are awarded the equivalent of Advanced
Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Advanced International Certificate of
Education bonus points as required by state statute.
The grade point average used for determining the final rank in class for students
includes grades from all courses in which credits have been earned for high
school graduation and the first semester of the students' final year. The
calculation process produces an unweighted GPA to which bonus values are
added. This GPA is used for the ranking process.
Students selecting one of the three-year accelerated programs are included in the
overall class ranking for their graduation year based on the relative ranking of
his/her cumulative GPA. These students are also eligible for consideration for the
academic recognition program and the Talented Twenty program.
The levels of the Academic Recognition Program are as follows:
�Cum Laude: the upper 15% of the graduating class, excluding the Summa
and Magna Cum Laude students, using a weighted GPA or students who have a
4.0 GPA or higher
�Magna Cum Laude: the upper 10% of the graduating class, excluding the
Summa Cum Laude students, using a weighted GPA
�Summa Cum Laude: the upper 5% of the graduating class using a weighted
GPA
The school counselor can assist students and parents in determining the
processes for computing the GPA's used for the various purposes listed above.
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Provisions for Acceleration
Students may utilize the acceleration options listed below to pursue a more
challenging program of study or to accelerate entry into postsecondary
institutions or vocations of their choice.
In addition to the two accelerated graduation programs (the college preparatory
program and the career preparatory program), there are several provisions
whereby students may accelerate their graduation or take additional courses
prior to graduation. These include:
• Middle School Option. Up to six credits may be earned, with
parent/guardian permission, in grades 6, 7, and/or 8, which may be applied
toward the total credits needed for graduation, college admission, or Florida
Bright Futures Scholarship Program requirements. During the time students are
enrolled in designated senior high school courses considered to be grade 9
students for those class periods. Students and their parents will be offered an
opportunity, in the fall of the students' freshman year, to restrict the inclusion of
credits earned in this way from appearing on the high school transcript. The
courses will remain a part of the students' middle school record. Factors to be
considered in removing the courses from the high school record include the
impact on the student‘s GPA and subsequent rank in class, the possible lack of
recognition by the National Athletic Association (NCAA) for senior high school
courses taken in a grade below grade 9, and the benefit of retaking a course in
which all the skills have not been mastered.
• Optional Eighth Period With prior approval of the high school principal,
credits earned in an adult education optional seventh period may be applied to
graduation for a senior high school program. The optional seventh period classes
funded through the adult education program are considered an extension of the
senior high school program and are not counted in the six-course limit for
transferable adult education credits.
• Tech-Prep Tech-Prep is a senior high school transition initiative that allows
students to obtain a sequential program of study which leads to a postsecondary
career. Students should check with their counselors for information and approval
of Tech-Prep courses.
• Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment allows high school students to
simultaneously earn college or Career technical education credit toward a
postsecondary degree or certificate and credit toward meeting their high school
graduation requirements. Students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
(a). 3.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA) to enroll in college credit courses,
or a 2.0 GPA to enroll in CTE certificate courses, (b). Pass the appropriate
section of the college placement test (PERT), and (c). Meet additional admissions
criteria established by the postsecondary institution. The college courses selected
by the student must count toward high school graduation for any of the three
graduation options. They may earn bonus points equivalent to those earned in
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Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Advanced International
Certificate of Education courses. Approval in advance of course registration is
required. Students should check with their guidance counselors for information
and approval of dual enrollment courses.
• Early Admission Early admission is a form of dual enrollment through which
eligible students may enroll in a college or university on a full-time basis in
courses that are creditable toward a high school diploma and the associate or
baccalaureate degree.
• Advanced Placement Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide college
experience to students while they are still high school students. AP programs are
offered in each major academic area. Postsecondary credit for an AP course shall
be awarded to students who score at least a 3 on a 5- point scale on the
corresponding AP exam.
• International Baccalaureate/Cambridge Academy The International
Baccalaureate (IB) and the Advanced International Certificate of
Education (AICE) programs are offered in several schools for which
eligible high school students earn credit toward graduation and may
receive postsecondary credit at colleges and universities.
• Career Education Any career education course authorized for grades 13 or
higher may be taken for credit by students in grades 9-12, based on the career
objectives of the students.
• Credit by Examination Credit by examination is a method by which
postsecondary credit is earned based on the receipt of a specified minimum score
on a nationally standardized general or subject area examination. Students may
obtain more information about any of these opportunities for acceleration from
their school guidance counselors.
• Adult Education We have a partnership with Hialeah Gardens Senior High
School and Miami Springs Senior High School for students to participate in night
school courses to improve previously received grades of ‗D‘ or ‗F‘ in required
courses for graduation.
Homework Policy
1 Excerpt from School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.23 31
Regular, purposeful homework is an essential part of a student's education.
Homework is an integral factor in fostering the academic achievement of
students and in extending school activities into the home and the community.
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Regular homework provides opportunities for developmental practice, drill, the
application of skills already learned, the development of independent study skills,
enrichment activities, and self-discipline. Homework should provide
reinforcement and extension of class instruction, and should serve as a basis for
further study and preparation for future class assignments.
Student's Responsibilities
1. Completing assigned homework as directed and in the spirit in which it was
assigned.
2. Returning homework to the teacher by the designated time.
3. Submitting homework assignments that reflect careful attention to detail and
quality of work.
4. Devoting a minimum of 30 minutes each day to reading as an additional part
of the homework assignment
NOTE: Students can receive additional help through the Homework Helpers
Program, which includes the Dial-A-Teacher program, at 305-995-1600, Monday
through Thursday from 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., WLRN, Channel 17. Students
may also access Miami-Dade County Public School‘s web page at:
http://portal.dadeschools.net/students/homework.htm
Parents' Responsibilities
While it is understood that parents are not responsible for providing a great deal
of assistance to their child in completing homework, there is still much that
parents can do to promote good study habits.
Parents' responsibilities include:
1. Providing an environment conducive to study.
2. Providing continued interest and concern for the child's successful
performance in school, through encouraging and supporting the child in his/her
performance of homework assigned.
3. Indicating an interest in assignments and assisting, if possible, when requested
by the child, but not to include performing the work for the child.
4. Supporting the school in regard to the child being assigned homework.
5. Requesting assignments for the child when short-term absences are involved.
6. Assuring that the child reads for a period of at least 30 minutes each day in
addition to any other assigned homework.
Attendance Policy
There is probably no factor more important to a student‘s progress in school than
regular and punctual attendance. Miami-Dade Public Schools has a vision
whereby each student engages in a rigorous instructional program which
prepares him/her for a myriad of successful post-secondary options.
Students are expected to:
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• be present at school each and every day;
• attend class as scheduled;
• arrive at school and class (es) on time; and
• demonstrate appropriate behavior and readiness to learn.
Miami-Dade Public Schools has the affirmative obligation to increase student
attendance through a monitoring process that will classify all absences as excused
or unexcused, to inform parents of student absences, and to ensure that
compulsory attendance laws are enforced as mandated by Florida statutes.
This obligation will be satisfied through the implementation of an attendance
review procedure, which monitors the type and number of student absences, as
well as the impact of these absences on learning.
Each school has an Attendance Review Committee, which is comprised of a
minimum of a student services representative and an administrator or an
administrative designee. The committee will provide guidance and support to
students with significant absences by providing early intervention by convening
when students reach an accumulation of five (5) unexcused absences in a
semester course or ten (10) unexcused absences in an annual course.
A. Attendance Defined
1. School Attendance -Students are to be counted in attendance only if they
are actually present or engaged in a school-approved educational activity
which constitutes a part of the instructional program for the student.
2. Class Attendance - Students are to be counted in attendance if they are
physically present in class or have been excused by the teacher on a classrelated assignment, or have been requested by a member of the school
support staff for an approved school activity.
3. Tardiness - It is a reasonable expectation that in order for a learning
activity to take place, each student must arrive to school and class on time.
Accumulated unexcused tardies will be counted toward the threshold for
initiating attendance review.
4. Early Sign-outs - The early release of students causes disruption to
academic performance of all students and may create safety and security
concerns. No student shall be released within the final 30 minutes of the
school day unless authorized by the school principal or principal‘s
designee, e.g., emergency, sickness.
B. Absences Defined
1. Excused School and Class Absences and Tardies
• Student illness: students missing 5 or more consecutive days of school
due to illness or injury are required to provide a written statement from a
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medical provider. The written statement must include all the days the
student has been absent from school. If a student is continually ill and
repeatedly absent from school due to a specific medical condition, he/she
must be under the supervision of a physician in order to receive excused
absences from school.
• Medical appointment: If a student is absent from school because of a
medical appointment, a written statement from a medical provider
indicating the date and time of the appointment must be submitted to the
principal.
• Death in family.
• Observance of a religious holiday or service when it is mandated for all
members of a faith that such a holiday or service be observed.
• School sponsored event or educational enrichment activity that is not a
school sponsored event, as determined by the principal or principal‘s
designee. The student must obtain advance written permission from the
principal or the principal‘ designee. Examples of special events include:
public functions, conferences, and regional, state, and national
competitions.
• Subpoena by law enforcement agency or mandatory court appearance.
• Other individual student absences beyond the control of the parent or
student, as determined and approved by the principal or the principal‘
designee. The principal shall require documentation related to the
situation.
2. Unexcused School Absence
Any absence that does not fall into one of the above excused absence
categories is to be considered unexcused. Any student who has been
absent from school will be marked unexcused absent until he/she submits
the required documentation as specified above. Failure to provide the
required documentation within three school days upon the return to
school will result in an unexcused absence.
Unexcused absences include:
• Absences due to vacations, personal services, local non-school event,
program, or sport activity.
• Absence due to older students providing day care services for siblings.
• Absences due to the illness of others.
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• Absences due to non-compliance of immunization requirements unless
lawfully exempted.
The student is expected to:
1. Attend school/classes one hundred and eighty (180) days each school
year.
2. Request the make-up assignments for all excused absences/tardies from
his/her teachers upon his/her return to school or class. It should be noted
that all classwork, due to the nature of the instruction, is not readily
subject to make-up work.
3. Complete the make-up assignments for classes missed within three
school days of the return to school. Failure to make up all assignments will
result in the lower assessment of the student‘s academic and/or effort
grade.
4. Be reported as present for the school day in order to participate in
athletic and extracurricular activities.
The parent is expected to:
1. Be responsible for his/her child‘s school attendance as required by law
and stress the importance of regular and punctual school attendance with
his/her child.
2. Report and explain an absence or tardiness to the school.
3. Ensure that his/her child has requested and completes make-up
assignments for all excused absences/tardies from the child‘s teachers
upon his/her return to school or class.
4. Appear before the Attendance Review Committee at the scheduled time
to provide information relating to his/her child‘s absences and support
prescribed activities.
Attendance Procedures upon a Student’s Return to School:
1. Absent students will submit the Absence Notification Form (ANF) to the
attendance office within 3 days upon their return to school. The ANF will be
available online for parents to print. All teachers will be provided with copies to
distribute to students. There will also be copies available in the attendance office.
The box for students to drop off the ANF can be found on the counter of the
attendance office. Notes written on any other paper will not be accepted. If
applicable, any doctor‘s notes, copies of court summons, etc. can be attached to
the ANF.
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2. Attendance office staff will review each ANF and supporting documentation to
determine whether or not the absence(s) is(are) excused.
3. Attendance office staff will complete the admit indicating whether or not the
absence(s) is(are) excused. The office staff will keep a section of the admit as
proof that an admit was issued to the student. This section will be filed in the
student‘s attendance record. The other section of the admit is for the student.
4. Before 7:30am and after 2:30pm, the office staff will be available to distribute
admits in the attendance office. Students are to pick them up only during these
times.
5. The students will then have teachers sign the admit.
6. The teacher will make the necessary changes in the gradebook.
The student should keep the signed admit as proof that the ANF was processed. A
student may need to submit admits to the Attendance Review Committee (ARC)
as part of the appeals procedure for ―No
Grade‖ issued.
Eligibility Requirements for Participation in
Interscholastic Extracurricular Athletics and
Activities
In order for a student to participate in extracurricular athletics and activities, a
student must meet the standards set forth by State statute and the Florida High
School Activities Association. In addition, a student must have at least a "C"
average in conduct for all subjects in the preceding semester.
This information is from School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.041
To be eligible to participate in interscholastic extracurricular student athletics
and activities a student must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or above on a
4.0 scale in the courses required for graduation.
Computation of grade point averages requires the inclusion of all applicable high
school courses to which a forgiveness policy has been applied. If a 9th or 10th
grade student‘s cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in
the courses required for graduation, the student will be permitted to participate
in interscholastic extracurricular athletics and activities on a semester by
semester basis if the student (1) earns a 2.0 or above grade point average on a 4.0
scale on courses taken the previous semester, (2) enters into an academic
performance contract with the school, and (3) attends summer school as
necessary. However, once a student enters grade 11, he/she must have and
maintain from that point forward a 2.0 or above cumulative grade point average
on a 4.0 scale to be eligible to participate. If a student‘s eligibility is affected by
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an incomplete grade, the student is ineligible until the incomplete grade is
removed and all eligibility requirements are met.
All students participating in interscholastic athletic competition or who are
candidates for an interscholastic team are required to pass a medical evaluation
each year prior to engaging in any practice, tryout, or physical activity associated
with the student‘s candidacy for an interscholastic athletic team.
Students have a maximum of one year of eligibility in the ninth grade. Students
have a maximum of three years of eligibility beginning with the date of entrance
to the tenth grade. For students enrolled in either one of the two accelerated
graduation programs, once they have met all the graduation requirements, they
cannot remain in high school for a fourth year in order to continue eligibility to
participate in high school athletics/activities.
The school athletic director and guidance counselor can assist students in
planning a program of study that will include the appropriate courses to prepare
for college entrance examinations and meet core course requirements for
participation in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletic
programs. They can also assist students in determining how to calculate the GPA
required to be eligible to participate in NCAA athletics and advise the student
regarding which courses do not meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Grades
Philosophical Basis:
Grades, at best, are but an indicator of the student's knowledge or skill at any
particular time. Grades are not necessarily an accurate gauge as to whether
learning has taken place. However, since much emphasis is placed upon grades, a
student's academic grade should reflect the teacher's most objective assessment
of the student's academic achievement. Academic grades should not be used as a
threat in order to maintain classroom decorum.
Rights:
Responsibilities:
Students have the right to be informed
of the teacher's grading criteria, which
is consistent with district guidelines at
the beginning of each grading period
Students have the responsibility for
asking teachers in advance of a graded
assignment for an explanation of any
grading criteria or practice which may
need clarification
Students have the responsibility for
Students have the right to receive an
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academic grade that reflects their
achievement
Students have a right to be notified
anytime during the grading period
when it becomes evident that the
students is performing unsatisfactorily
in academics, conduct, or effort; or
prior to the seventh week of a grading
period, if an unanticipated reduction in
performance becomes evident in
academics, conduct, or effort
conducting themselves in each class in
ways that are conducive to the learning
process.
Students have the responsibility for
earning grades based upon their
performance while guarding against
cheating by other students.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law. The
intent of this law is to protect the accuracy and privacy of student educational
records. Under this law, parents have the right upon request, to inspect, release,
and challenge information contained within the student's educational records.
Only authorized individuals having legitimate educational interest will have
access to a student‘s educational records. The Board approved directive for
implementing the provision of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is
contained in the document "Student Educational Records," and is available
ehandbooks@dadeschools.net.
FERPA‘s legal statute citation can be found in the U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations for Title 34; (20 USC section 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99).
Education records include a range of information about a student that is
maintained in schools in any recorded way, such as handwriting, print, computer
media, video or audiotape, film, microfilm, and microfiche. Examples are:
- Date and place of birth, parent‘s address, and where parents can be contacted in
emergencies;
- Grades, test scores, courses taken, academic specializations and activities, and
official letters regarding a student‘s status in school;
- Special education records;
- Disciplinary records;
- Medical and health records that the school creates or collects and maintains;
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- Documentation of attendance, schools attended, courses taken, awards
conferred, and degrees earned;
- Personal information such as a student‘s identification code, social security
number, photograph, or other information that would make it easy to identify or
locate a student.
Personal notes made by teachers and other school officials that are not shared
with others are not considered educational records as long as they are kept
private by the maker of the record. Additionally, law enforcement records created
and maintained by a school district law enforcement unit are not education
records.
Parents are guaranteed the right, upon request, to inspect and review their
children's records and to obtain copies of them under federal and state laws.
Parents are guaranteed a right of "meaningful" access to copies of their children's
records. The parent‘s rights extend to any lawyer, lay person, or advocate whom
the parent authorizes to represent him or her. Access must be granted within 30
calendar days from the initial request.
NOTE: The Florida Department of Education (and all state education agencies) is
required to afford parents and eligible students to access educational records the
state agency maintains, e.g., state achievement tests.
Clubs, Sports, and Organizations
Sports
Boys Baseball
Boys Basketball
Boys Soccer
Girls Basketball
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
Boy‘s Track and Field
Girl‘s Track and Field
Girl‘s Flag Football
Girl‘s Swimming
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Interest Clubs
Student Government Association (SGA)
Sirens/Sirenettes
Yearbook
National Honor Society
National Social Studies Honor Society
Chess
Cheerleading
Glee
Video
Environmental
Key Club
Art Studio
Anime
First Priority
Future Educators of America
Photography
Community Service
Helping Hands
YLC
Palmetto Hospital
Recreational Parks
Fire explorers
Cadets
Nursing Homes
Daycares
Boy Scouts
Life Guard
After School Programs
• Young Leaders with Character is an after-school program the provides
opportunities for students to receive tutoring and help with homework. In
addition it also provides students with opportunities to engage in interest
activities such as guitar lessons, chess, and dance. It is a program free of cost to
City of Hialeah Educational Academy students.
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Academies
Academy of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
9th Grade
English I
English I H/G
English I ESOL
Algebra I
Algebra I H/G
Geometry H
Biology
Biology H/G
World History
World History
H/G
10th Grade
English II
English II H/G
English II ESOL
Geometry
Geometry H/G
Algebra II
Chemistry
Chemistry H/G
·Comprehensive
Law Studies
·Comprehensive
Law Studies (H)
11th Grade
English III
English III H/G
English III ESOL
Algebra II
Algebra II H/G
AP Statistics
Integrated Science
Integrated Science H/G
American History
American History H/G
AP American History
Criminal Justice
Operations I
Criminal Justice
Operations III
Elective
Criminal
Justice
Operations II
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
12th Grade
English IV
English IV H/G
English IV ESOL
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus H/G
Liberal Math
Physics
Physics H/G
·American
Government &
Economics
·American
Government &
Economics H/G
Criminal Justice
Operations IV
Public Service
Education –
Directed Study
Elective
Other Electives
Advanced Human Geography
Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature
Advanced Placement Art Studio
Comprehensive Law
Dance Repertory I, II, III
Early Childhood Education I
Ethics
Executive Internship I, II, III
Foreign Language – Spanish I, II, III, IV
Intensive Math
Intensive Reading
Introduction to Computers/Computer Applications I
Journalism I, II
T.V. Production
Painting I, II
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Physical Fitness, Team Sports, Individual/Dual Sports, Beg/Int Weightlifting
Psychology I, II
Speech/Debate
First Responder Academy
9th Grade
English I
English I H/G
English I ESOL
Algebra I
Algebra I H/G
Geometry H
Biology
Biology H/G
World History
World History H/G
10th Grade
English II
English II H/G
English II ESOL
Geometry
Geometry H/G
Algebra II
Chemistry
Chemistry H/G
·Comprehensive
Law Studies
·Comprehensive
Law Studies (H)
11th Grade
English III
English III H/G
English III ESOL
Algebra II
Algebra II H/G
AP Statistics
Integrated Science
Integrated Science H/G
American History
American History H/G
AP American History
Health Science I
Health Science II
Health Science III
Elective
Elective
First Responder III
Elective
Elective
Elective
12th Grade
English IV
English IV H/G
English IV ESOL
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus H/G
Liberal Math
Physics
Physics H/G
·American
Government &
Economics
·American
Government &
Economics H/G
Allied Health
Assisting III
Emergency Medical
Technician
Elective
Other Electives
Advanced Human Geography
Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature
Advanced Placement Art Studio
Comprehensive Law
Dance Repertory I, II, III
Early Childhood Education I
Ethics
Executive Internship I, II, III
Foreign Language – Spanish I, II, III, IV
Intensive Math
Intensive Reading
Introduction to Computers/Computer Applications I
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Journalism I, II
T.V. Production
Painting I, II
Physical Fitness, Team Sports, Individual/Dual Sports, Beg/Int Weightlifting
Psychology I, II
Speech/Debate
Firefighting Academy
9th Grade
English I
English I H/G
English I ESOL
Algebra I
Algebra I H/G
Geometry H
Biology
Biology H/G
10th Grade
English II
English II H/G
English II ESOL
Geometry
Geometry H/G
Algebra II
Chemistry
Chemistry H/G
World History
World History
H/G
Elective
Health Science I
Elective
Elective
Health Science II
Elective
Elective
11th Grade
English III
English III H/G
English III ESOL
Algebra II
Algebra II H/G
AP Statistics
·Anatomy & Physiology
H/G
·Integrated Science
American History
American History H/G
AP American History
Health Science III
First Responder III
Elective
12th Grade
English IV
English IV H/G
English IV ESOL
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus H/G
Liberal Math
Physics
Physics H/G
·American
Government &
Economics
·American
Government &
Economics H/G
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Elective
Other Electives
Advanced Human Geography
Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature
Advanced Placement Art Studio
Comprehensive Law
Dance Repertory I, II, III
Early Childhood Education I
Ethics
Executive Internship I, II, III
Foreign Language – Spanish I, II, III, IV
Intensive Math
Intensive Reading
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Introduction to Computers/Computer Applications I
Journalism I, II
T.V. Production
Painting I, II
Physical Fitness, Team Sports, Individual/Dual Sports, Beg/Int Weightlifting
Psychology I, II
Speech/Debate
Law and Legal Studies Academy
9th Grade
English I
English I H/G
English I ESOL
Algebra I
Algebra I H/G
Geometry H
10th Grade
English II
English II H/G
English II ESOL
Geometry
Geometry H/G
Algebra II
11th Grade
English III
English III H/G
English III ESOL
Algebra II
Algebra II H/G
AP Statistics
Biology
Biology H/G
Chemistry
Chemistry H/G
World History
World History
H/G
Elective
Anatomy & Physiology
H/G
Integrated Science
American History
American History H/G
AP American History
Comprehensive
Law Studies
Constitutional
Law
Legal Systems and
Concepts
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
International Law
Elective
12th Grade
English IV
English IV H/G
English IV ESOL
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus H/G
Math for College
Readiness
Physics
Physics H/G
American
Government &
Economics
American
Government &
Economics H/G
Court Procedures
Ethics
Elective
Other Electives
Advanced Human Geography
Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature
Advanced Placement Art Studio
Comprehensive Law
Dance Repertory I, II, III
Early Childhood Education I
Ethics
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Executive Internship I, II, III
Foreign Language – Spanish I, II, III, IV
Intensive Math
Intensive Reading
Introduction to Computers/Computer Applications I
Journalism I, II
T.V. Production
Painting I, II
Physical Fitness, Team Sports, Individual/Dual Sports, Beg/Int Weightlifting
Psychology I, II
Speech/Debate
Early Education Academy
9th Grade
English I
English I H/G
English I ESOL
Algebra I
Algebra I H/G
Geometry H
10th Grade
English II
English II H/G
English II ESOL
Geometry
Geometry H/G
Algebra II
11th Grade
English III
English III H/G
English III ESOL
Algebra II
Algebra II H/G
AP Statistics
12th Grade
English IV
English IV H/G
English IV ESOL
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus H/G
Math for College
Readiness
Physics
Physics H/G
Biology
Biology H/G
Chemistry
Chemistry H/G
World History
World History
H/G
Elective
Anatomy & Physiology
H/G
Integrated Science
American History
American History H/G
AP American History
Early Education I
Early Education II
Early Education III
American
Government &
Economics
American
Government &
Economics H/G
Early Education IV
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Other Electives
Advanced Human Geography
Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature
Advanced Placement Art Studio
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Comprehensive Law
Dance Repertory I, II, III
Early Childhood Education I
Ethics
Executive Internship I, II, III
Foreign Language – Spanish I, II, III, IV
Intensive Math
Intensive Reading
Introduction to Computers/Computer Applications I
Journalism I, II
T.V. Production
Painting I, II
Physical Fitness, Team Sports, Individual/Dual Sports, Beg/Int Weightlifting
Psychology I, II
Speech/Debate
Public Administration Academy
9th Grade
English I
English I H/G
English I ESOL
Algebra I
Algebra I H/G
Geometry H
10th Grade
English II
English II H/G
English II ESOL
Geometry
Geometry H/G
Algebra II
11th Grade
English III
English III H/G
English III ESOL
Algebra II
Algebra II H/G
AP Statistics
Biology
Biology H/G
Chemistry
Chemistry H/G
World History
World History
H/G
Elective
Anatomy & Physiology
H/G
Integrated Science
American History
American History H/G
AP American History
Comprehensive
Law Studies I
Constitutional
Law
Civics
Elective
Ethics/Political
Science
Elective
AP Comparative
Government & Politics
Elective
Elective
12th Grade
English IV
English IV H/G
English IV ESOL
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus H/G
Math for College
Readiness
Physics
Physics H/G
American
Government &
Economics
American
Government &
Economics H/G
American Political
Systems
AP Microeconomics
Elective
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Other Electives
Advanced Human Geography
Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature
Advanced Placement Art Studio
Comprehensive Law
Dance Repertory I, II, III
Early Childhood Education I
Ethics
Executive Internship I, II, III
Foreign Language – Spanish I, II, III, IV
Intensive Math
Intensive Reading
Introduction to Computers/Computer Applications I
Journalism I, II
T.V. Production
Painting I, II
Physical Fitness, Team Sports, Individual/Dual Sports, Beg/Int Weightlifting
Psychology I, II
Speech/Debate
Course Catalog
Language Arts
Language is an essential part of social development. If students are to be
educated and productive citizens in society, they must first develop fundamental
and advanced language skills that will enable them to communicate their ideas
effectively verbally and in written form. In addition, students must be able to
read and critically analyze and evaluate different forms of text in preparation for
standardized tests and the world of work. Four years of English are required for
graduation. Students will be placed in the appropriate English course on the
basis of scores on standardized tests, past performance in classes, and teacher
recommendations.
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6th -8th Grade Course Code
M/J Language Arts 1
M/J Language Arts 1 Advanced
M/J Language Arts 1 Advanced Gifted
M/J Language Arts I through ESOL
M/J Language Arts II
M/J Language Arts II, Advanced
100101001
100101001
100102002
100200002
100104001
100105001
M/J Language Arts II, Advanced Gifted
M/J Reading 1
M/J Reading 1, Advanced
M/J Intensive Reading- Grade 6
M/J Intensive Reading- Grade 7
M/J Intensive Reading- Grade 8
100105002
100801001
100802001
100001006
100001007
100001008
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Name Course #
Intensive Reading
100041001
English I
100131001
English I Honors/Advanced
100132001
English I through ESOL
100230002
English II
100134001
English II Honors/Advanced
100135001
English II through ESOL
100231002
English III
100137001
English III Honors/Advanced
100138001
English III through ESOL
100232001
English IV
100140001
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English IV Honors/Advanced
100141001
English IV through ESOL
100234004
AP English Literature
100252002
AP Language and Composition
100142001
Mathematics
The purposes of these courses are to provide instruction and promote academic
excellence in basic mathematic skills, geometry, algebra, problem solving, and
mathematical reasoning. The content should include, but not be limited to
operations, numeration, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and
proportion, equations, inequalities, functions, expressions, properties,
constructions, area, volume, proofs, skills in preparation for the Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test and how these skills relate to the success of the
world at work. Three years of mathematics are required for graduation. Students
will be placed in the appropriate Math course on the basis of scores on
standardized tests, past performance in classes, and teacher recommendations.
9th – 12th Grade Course Code
Course Name Course #
Intensive Math
120040001
Algebra I
120031001
Algebra I Honors/Advanced
120032001
Geometry
120631001
Geometry Honors/Advanced
120632001
Algebra II
120033001
Algebra II Honors/Advanced
120034001
Advanced Algebra with Financial
120050002
Pre-Calculus Honors/Advanced
120234002
AP Calculus AB
120231001
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Science
The purpose of the courses offered by the science department is to provide
students with a broad knowledge of scientific concepts. These courses are
intended to provide a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue the sciences at
the college level and beyond. All of the science courses are designed to promote a
sense of inquiry through laboratory experiences and to develop critical thinking
skills.
The courses offer conceptual development in the life and physical sciences and
will cover a gamut of topics therein. The life science courses deal with the living
world, cells, relationships between plant and animal life, and the biotic and abiotic factors that influence these relationships. Physical sciences approach the
concepts of energy. Force, work, machines and simple mechanics that is
observable in the world around us. Students are required to complete a
minimum of 3 years of high school science for graduation.
9th- 12th Grade Course Code
Biology
200031001
Biology Honors/Advanced
200032001
Chemistry
200334001
Chemistry Honors/Advanced
200335001
Anatomy & Physiology
200035001
Anatomy & Physiology Honors
200036001
Physics
200338001
Physics Honors/Advanced
200339001
Marine Science
200250001
Marine Science Honors/Advanced
200251001
AP Environmental Science
20013 8001
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Social Studies
Social Studies courses help prepare students to be knowledgeable, responsible,
and active citizens of the community, nation and the world. Students are
required to successfully complete 3 credits in Social Studies for graduation.
Ninth grade students are required to take World History. American History is
taken in the eleventh grade. American Government and Economics are two
semester courses which are required for twelfth grade students. Comprehensive
Law Studies is offered to tenth grade students in order to fulfill the Applied Arts
graduation requirement.
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Course Name Course #
World History
210931001
World History Honors/Advanced
210932001
Comprehensive Law Studies
210637001
Comprehensive Law Studies Honors
210637002
American History
210031001
American History Honors/Advanced
210032001
AP American History
210033001
American Government
210631001
American Government Honors/Advance d
210632001
Economics
210231001
Economics Honors/Advanced
210232001
Foreign Language
The mission of the Foreign Language Department is to prepare students to
master their selected foreign language, therefore allowing them to meet college
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requisites. We offer entry level and honors courses in Spanish. In addition we
also have Advance Placement Spanish Language and Literature, which gives
student College credits as long as they achieve a passing score in the AP exam,
while remaining enrolled in high school as well as giving them the opportunity to
raise their GPA.
9th- 12th Grade Course Code
Course Name Course #
Spanish I
070834001
Spanish II
070835001
Spanish III
070836001
Spanish for Spanish I
070930001
Spanish for Spanish II
070931001
Spanish for Spanish III Honors
070932001
Spanish for Spanish IV Honors
070933001
Advanced Placement Spanish Language 070840001
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature 070841001
Physical Education
The City of Hialeah Educational Academy provides students with the opportunity
of taking physical fitness courses to enhance their health awareness. Physical
Education as an elective is offered each year at a different level so that students
can take consecutive courses.
Students are required to wear the City of Hialeah Educational
Academy Physical Education uniform available for purchase at the
school.
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Personal Fitness (0.5)
150130001
Team Sports I (0.5)
150335001
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Team Sports II (0.5)
150336001
Beginning Weight Training (0.5)
150134001
Intermediate Weight Training (0.5)
150135001
Individual and Dual Sports I (0.5)
150241001
Individual and Dual Sports II (0.5)
150242001
Academies
The City of Hialeah Educational Academy provides students with the opportunity
to choose coursework in the areas of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, First
Responder, Firefighting, and the Design and Architecture Academy. Students
will take a mandatory exploration course in 9th grade and will subsequently
choose an Academy to take coursework in for their 10th – 12th grade years. All
students will graduate with a certificate of completion in their chosen Academy.
Criminal Justice or Forensic Science
Academy Certificate
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Exploration of Career Occupations
91002100
Exploration of Health Occupations
840021001
Criminal Justice Operations I
891801001
Criminal Justice Operations II
891802001
Criminal Justice Operations III
891803001
Public Service Education-Directed Study
8900410JT
First Responder Academy Certificate
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Exploration of Career Occupations
91002100
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Exploration of Health Occupations
840021001
Health Science I
841710002
Health Science II
841711002
First Responder III
841717101
First Responder III Honors
841717102
Allied Health Assisting III
841713101
Emergency Medical Technician
W170208S1
Firefighting Academy Certificate
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Exploration of Career Occupations
91002100
Exploration of Health Occupations
840021001
Health Science I
841710002
Health Science II
841711002
First Responder III
080032001
Firefighter I
891811001
Firefighter II
891812001
Legal Studies Academy Certificate
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Comprehensive Law Studies
210637001
Comprehensive Law Studies Honors
210637002
Constitutional Law
210646801
Legal Systems and Concepts
210638001
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Court Procedures
210639001
International Law
210635501
Ethics
210535003
Early Education Academy Certificate
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Early Education I
010130001
Early Education II
010131001
Early Education III
01033001
Early Education IV
011330001
Public Administration Academy Certificate
9th -12th Grade Course Code
Comprehensive Law Studies
210637001
Political Science
210634002
Civics
210633001
Ethics
210535003
AP Comparative Government and Politics
210643001
American Political Systems
210646001
Constitutional Law
210646801
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Prerequisites for Advanced Academic Courses
The following is a list of prerequisites for Honors and Pre-AICE/AICE classes by
Subject Area:
Language Arts - 9th Grade Honors
1. An A or B grade in the 8th grade English class.
2. Recommendation from the 8th grade English teacher.
3. A score of 3 in the FCAT Reading and a score of 4 on the FCAT Writing or
better.
Language Arts - 10th Grade Honors
1. An A or B in the 9th grade English class.
2. Recommendation from the 9th grade English teacher.
3. A score of 3 in the FCAT Reading and a score of 4 on the FCAT Writing or
better.
Language Arts – 11th Grade Honors/AP
1. An A or B grade in the 10th grade English class.
2. Recommendation from the 10th grade English teacher.
3. A score of 3 in FCAT Reading and a score of 4 in FCAT Writing, or better.
Social Studies-Honors World History 9th/AP
1. An A or B in the 8th grade U.S. History regular or advanced class.
2. A score of 3 in FCAT Reading and a score in 4 in FCAT Writing, or better.
3. A recommendation from the 8th grade Social Studies teacher.
Social Studies - Honors American History 11th Grade/AP
1. An A or B in Speech/Debate.
2. A recommendation from the Social Studies teacher.
3. A score of 3 in FCAT Reading and a score in 4 in FCAT Writing, or better.
Social Studies – Honors American Government/Economic
1. An A or B in Speech/Debate.
2. A recommendation from the Social Studies teacher.
3. A score of 3 in FCAT Reading and a score in 4 in FCAT Writing, or better.
Science - Honors Biology 9th grade
1. FCAT Reading/Math with a 3 or better
2. Recommendation of Science teacher
Science - Honors Chemistry 10th grade
1. A or B in Honors Biology
2. FCAT Reading/Math with a 3 or better
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3. A or B in Algebra I
4. Recommendation of Biology teacher
Science–Honors Integrated Science I 11th grade
1. A or B in comprehensive science
2. Recommendation of science teacher
Science - Honors Physics 12th grade
1. A or B in Honors Chemistry
2. FCAT Reading/Math with a 3 or better
3. A or B in Algebra II
4. Recommendation of Science teacher
Foreign Language - Honors Courses/AP
1. A recommendation by teacher.
2. An A grade on their previous level class.
Algebra I Honors
1. A or B in previous math course
2. FCAT of 3 or better in Math FCAT
3. Teacher recommendation
Geometry Honors
1. A, B, or C in Algebra I Honors
2. A or B in Algebra I
3. FCAT of 3 or better in Math
4. Teacher recommendation
Algebra II Honors
1. A, B, or C in Geometry Honors
2. A or B in Geometry
3. Algebra I grade of A or B
4. FCAT of 3 or better in Math
5. Teacher recommendation
AP Statistics
1. A, B, or C in Algebra II Honors
2. A or B in Geometry
3. Algebra I grade of A or B
4. FCAT of 3 or better in Math
5. Teacher recommendation
Pre-Calculus
1. A, B, or C in Algebra II Honors
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2. A in Algebra I
3. FCAT of 3 or better in Math
4. Teacher recommendation
4. Teacher recommendation
Liberal Arts Math
1. A, B, or C in Algebra II
2. Teacher recommendation
Dual Enrollment Annex
What is Dual Enrollment?
It is a program that allows eligible high school students currently attending
accredited Miami Dade County public or private high schools, or home school to
simultaneously enroll in a college course. The credits that students earn must be
used toward both a high school graduation and are acceptable toward a college
Associate or Baccalaureate degree, or Technical Certificate.
What are some of the benefits of Dual Enrollment?
• Enriches the course opportunities for outstanding high school students
• Shortens the time to attain a college degree
• Saves students and parents money, as dual enrollment students are exempt
from paying application, registration, tuition, laboratory, and special fees if the
class(es) taken are being used toward high school graduation
• Provides students with college credit that is transferable to a university
• Grades earned through dual enrollment will become part of the students'
permanent high school and college transcripts
Who is eligible for the Dual Enrollment program at Miami Dade?
Students who have:
• A minimum 3.0 high school unweighted grade point average (GPA)
• Passed the appropriate sections of the College's Basic Skills Assessment Test
(PERT), or submitted adequate SAT/ACT scores
• Permission from the parent/guardian, high school principal and counselor
• An understanding that the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual
enrollment courses will be greater than in high school courses
NOTE: Students participating in dual enrollment must earn a grade of
"C" or higher in their college-level courses to continue participation.
Students whose College GPA falls below 2.0 are ineligible to continue
dual enrollment.
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What is the Dual Enrollment application process?
• Students must submit a regular Miami Dade College Admission Application
together with a Dual Enrollment approval form, which must include signatures of
the student, parents/guardian, counselor, and high school principal, as well as
bear the official high school seal
• Both forms should be submitted to the Campus Registrar's Office or dual
enrollment coordinator where the high school student plans to attend, at least 30
days in advance of the requested term of enrollment
• A new dual enrollment form must be submitted for each term enrolled
Florida Department of Education Resources
FACTS.org is Florida‘s free academic advising Web site. The site includes
services to help students prepare for and succeed in school and beyond.
FACTS.org makes it easy for public middle and high school students to be
involved in their academic and career planning. By establishing a login ID,
students can create an electronic Personal Education Plan (ePEP) that maps out
high school coursework according to individual goals. Students can also monitor
their progress by running evaluations against transcript information and the
requirements for high school diplomas, SUS admissions, Bright Futures
Scholarships, and a new federal grant called the Academic Competitiveness Grant
(ACG). FACTS.org services support Department of Education initiatives and
legislative reforms. For more information, visit http://www.facts.org, contact the
FACTS.org Help desk toll-free at (866) 324-2618, or e-mail them at
facts@admin.usf.edu.
Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook is a comprehensive
guide designed for Florida‘s middle and high school counselors to help counsel
students who will enroll in Florida‘s postsecondary institutions. The Handbook is
updated annually with the most current version available on FACTS.org from the
Counselors and Educators section.
Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) administers state-funded
grants and scholarship programs and federal student loan financial aid programs
to assist students with the costs of postsecondary education. For information,
visit http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org or call toll-free (888) 827-2004.
Federal Student Aid is your source for free information from the U.S.
Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high
school. Visit http://www.studentaid.ed.gov.
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Talented 20 Program provides students in the top 20 percent of their class
guaranteed admission, within space and fiscal limitations, into one of Florida‘s 11
state universities. Please note that while eligible students are guaranteed
admission, they may not necessarily be admitted to the campus of choice. These
students are given priority for the awarding of funds from the Florida Student
Assistance Grant Program although this program provides no scholarships. For
more information on how to qualify, visit http://www.fldoe.org/Talented20 or
call the Student Support Services Project office at (850) 922-3727.
FCAT Explorer is a free online practice program for Florida‘s public school
students. The system features three practice programs created especially for
middle school students—Reading Island, Interactive Library, and Math
Navigator; and two practice programs created for grade 10 students—Reading
Timeline and Math Timeline. All five programs offer practice for the skills tested
on the FCAT and include features to help students get the most from their study
time. Students may use the system on any computer connected to the Internet,
whether at school, at the library, or at home. Visit http://www.fcatexplorer.com.
CHOICES Web site is a comprehensive career information system that uses a
flexible approach that combines graphics, multimedia, and search strategies to
allow students to explore career and educational options. The site includes links
to key Web sites related to career exploration to help students plan for a career.
Visit http://www.Florida.echoices.com.
Career Voyages Web site provides information and guided support for
students in determining the best career path. The site includes Florida-specific
information about high-growth jobs with better wages, including new career
fields, video tours for students, and an online interest inventory. Visit
http://www.careervoyages.gov.
Major Areas of Interest (MAI) is a means by which a student can explore
areas of interest in depth. Students entering grade nine will select an MAI as part
of their required electives for graduation. A major is made up of four elective
classes, offered at your school, through dual enrollment, online/virtual education
classes, and certain internships and work experience. The possibilities are
endless. For more information and to view a list of MAIs available in your school
district, visit FACTS.org.
This publication is designed to assist students, parents, and school districts in
support of educational programs. For additional information on this publication,
or for a list of available publications, contact the Bureau of Curriculum and
Instruction, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 434, Turlington Building, Florida
Department of Education, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
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Appendix
School Application
NF Form (English)
ANF Form (Spanish)
Advanced Placement Contract
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ADMISSION APPLICATION
2014-2015
Student Name:
Student ID:
Email:
Date:
Fecha
Student Date of Birth:
Fecha de Nacimiento
Last School Attended:
Escuela Actual
Siblings currently attending City of Hialeah Educational:
Nombre de hermano/a asistiendo a City of Hialeah Educational:
Grade for School Year 2010-2011:
Grado que cursará en el 2010-2011:
Parent/Guardian
Padre/Tutor
Address:
Dirección
City:
Ciudad
Zip Code:
Código Postal
Home Phone:
Teléfono de la casa
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Work Phone:
Teléfono del trabajo
Cell Phone:
Teléfono Celular
Absence Notification Form (ANF)
Directions for Parents: Please complete the Absence Notification Form within 3 days of the
student’s return to school to help school officials determine the excused/unexcused status of
the absence(s). Students will receive a class admit the following morning certifying the
status. Please keep the admits for your records. The Attendance Review Committee (ARC)
may request it during a “No Grade Appeal” if a student has accumulated 5 or more absences
in a semester course or 10 or more absences in an annual course. Attach any necessary
documentation to this form. Five or more consecutive absences require a doctor’s note or
other documentation. In an effort to standardize attendance procedures to review school
absences, no other letters/forms will be accepted.
Student’s Name: ___________________________________ID#: ______________________
Last, First
Date(s) of absence(s):_________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature: ______________________Print Name: ___________________________
Reason for absence(s) (Use the back of this form if necessary):
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Formulario para la Justificación de
Ausencias
Instrucciones: Por favor complete el formulario de Justificación de Ausencias en los
tres
días subsiguientes al retorno del estudiante a la escuela. Esto permitirá que la
administración
clasifique la ausencia como es debido. Los estudiantes recibirán un pase de admisión a
clase
en la mañana siguiente. Por favor archive dicha notificación para ser mostrada a la Junta
Evaluadora de la Asistencia, si Ud. necesita apelar a la misma debido a que su hijo/a no
recibió grado por razones de inasistencia ( 5 o más en un curso semestral – 10 o más en
un
curso anual). Por favor adjunte toda la documentación necesaria a este formulario. Cinco
o
más ausencias consecutivas requieren una justificación médica u otro tipo de excusa que
pueda ser demostrada. En un esfuerzo por regular los procedimientos de justificación de
inasistencias, no se aceptara ningún formulario distinto de este.
Nombre del Estudiante:________________________________ #ID:
___________________
Apellido, Nombre
Fecha de las
ausencias:_____________________________________________________
_____
Firma del Padre: ______________________ Nombre del Padre:
_________________________
Razones de la inasistencia(s)
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Advanced Placement Contract
Student’s name (print) ________________________________
ID#________________
Vision Statement
The vision of the City of Hialeah Educational Academy High School is to provide a high
quality, rigorous career oriented curriculum that will prepare students for successful
progression into post-secondary education and productive employment within a
multilingual work environment.
Selection Criteria
Eligibility for enrollment in Advanced Placement courses is determined using the
following criteria:
 Teacher recommendation
 Completion of prerequisite courses (Grade of A or B in Honors Course
only)
 Classroom performance
 Data provided by AP Potential
Advanced Placement Contract
An Advanced Placement (AP) contract must be signed prior to beginning a course. The
contract is designed to inform parents and teachers of the specific requirements and
expectations of the program.
Enrollment in Multiple Advanced Placement Courses
If a student wishes to enroll in three or more Advanced Placement courses during a
single academic year, the parent or guardian must give consent and sign the AP contract.
The parent and student must understand that by requesting multiple AP courses the
student is making a commitment to undertake a very rigorous academic schedule. The
parent and student acknowledge that by signing the AP contract, the ramifications of this
commitment are understood.
Support for Students
Hialeah Educational Academy will provide a variety of resources to support students in
Advanced Placement courses. These resources include:
 Peer tutors
 Encouragement for students to form formal study groups
 Counseling
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The Exam
Since the Advanced Placement exam is the culminating activity of the Advanced
Placement course, students are expected to sit for the exam. All students must sit for
the examination in May or they will be assessed a $13.00 testing fee.
Students who choose an Advanced Placement (AP) course must be highly motivated,
willing to do outside reading, research and writing, and able to undertake supplemental
work on their own initiative. Some courses also require summer reading and/or
writing assignments. Instructors will need to move very intensively through a
tremendous amount of material to prepare students appropriately. Therefore, it is
imperative that students attend class every day. If a student must be absent, it is the
responsibility of the student to find out what work was missed and to complete the
assignments in the designated time frame.
AP courses are college-level classes that may result in a student earning college credit,
students must be certain they are ready to meet the challenges of a college curriculum.
They must be organized and self-disciplined, with above average reading and writing
skills. Learning is only successful when students are actively engaged in the process;
therefore, what they achieve will depend on their personal commitment and
involvement.
Parents/guardians should be aware that the rigor of an AP course(s) may
impact the time and preparation a student must undertake at home.
To complete your registration for an AP course, students and a parent/guardian must
sign this contract, indicating that you understand the following:




By registering for an AP course(s) I am making a commitment for the
entire length of the course.
I understand that I CANNOT BE CHANGED FROM THIS COURSE
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, EVEN IF I AM FAILING THE
COURSE.
I will be in class on time every day, except in an emergency or severe
illness.
I will put forth maximum effort throughout the entire year.
I have read the AP Contract and understand the commitment my
son/daughter is making to the program. I understand the commitment
involved in taking a course at this level, and acknowledge all that entails by
signing the AP Contract.
Title of Course
________________________________________________________
Student‘s name (print) ________________________________
ID#_______________
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Student‘s signature _____________________________________
Date____________
Parent/guardian signature _______________________________
Date _________
Multiple Advanced Placement Courses
I request to be scheduled for the following Advanced Placement (AP)
courses:
Course Title
__________________________________________________________
Course Title
__________________________________________________________
Course Title
__________________________________________________________
Course Title
__________________________________________________________
I understand that by requesting multiple AP courses I am making a
commitment to undertake a very rigorous academic schedule. I
acknowledge that by signing the AP contracts, I understand the
ramifications of this commitment.
Student‘s name (print) ________________________________
ID#________________
Student‘s signature _____________________________________
Date____________
Parent/guardian signature _______________________________
Date ______
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The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination in
employment and educational programs/activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the
Department of Education, and strives affirmatively to provide equal opportunity for all as required by:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or
national origin.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended – prohibits discrimination in employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 – prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), as amended – prohibits discrimination on the
basis of age with respect to individuals who are at least 40.
The Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended – prohibits sex discrimination in payment of wages to women
and men performing substantially equal work in the same establishment.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – prohibits discrimination against the disabled.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) – prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in employment, public service, public accommodations, and telecommunications.
The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) – requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks
of un-paid, job-protected leave to “eligible” employees for certain family and medical reasons.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 – prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of
pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA) – prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, national
origin, marital status, or handicap against a student or employee.
Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 – secures for all individuals within the state freedom from discrimination
because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status.
School Board Rules 6Gx13- 4A-1.01, 6Gx13- 4A-1.32, and 6Gx13- 5D-1.10 – prohibit harassment
and/or discrimination against a student or employee on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, ethnic or
national origin, political beliefs, marital status, age, sexual orientation, social and family background,
linguistic preference, pregnancy, or disability.
Veterans are provided re-employment rights in accordance with P.L 93-508 (Federal Law) and Section
295.07 (Florida Statutes), which stipulate categorical preferences for employment.
Revised 04/21/14
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