Introduction School Profile
(2013 -­‐ 2014) SCFCS
5840 26th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34207
Head of School
Kelly Monod
Academic Administrator
Karen Peck
Certified School Counselor
6-12
Angela Almeyda
Academic/College Advisor
11-12
Matt Bowman
Main office:
941-752-5494
State College of Florida Collegiate School is a 6-­‐12 tuition-­‐free public charter school in Bradenton, Florida. It is an innovative model that changes the educational landscape locally and that has national and international application. It is influenced by one of the best international schools, the Swedish Kunskapsskolan model, which nurtures motivation, independence and ensures student success while guiding students toward higher education. SCFCS opened in 2010, with grades 6 and 7, 135 students and 5 teachers. Each year there has been a new grade (or two) added to the school. In 2013-­‐14, SCFCS has reached its capacity with 450 students in grades 6-­‐12. Grades 6-­‐10 are in building 19, with opportunity to utilize the campus resources including the library, science labs and Neel auditorium, for example. Students in grades 11 and 12 participate in the Accelerated College Program, with all the privileges of a college student, enrolled full time exclusively on the SCF campus. Every year since its opening, SCFCS has been graded by the state as an “A” school. We have recently received the FLDOE Commissioner of Education’s designation of a high-­‐achieving charter school. Community Spanning 893 square miles, Manatee County School District serves the educational needs of the incorporated cities of Bradenton, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Palmetto and the Town of Longboat Key. Located in one of the state's fastest growing areas, the district enjoys a diversified economic base with the median income per household near $39000 annually (Census 2000). Currently, the district consists of eight high schools, eleven middle schools, thirty-­‐four elementary schools and eleven charter schools, utilizing mostly a K–5, 6–8, 9–12 grade-­‐level configuration. The student body in Manatee County is culturally diverse with a population that is 23% Hispanic, 16% African American, 60% white and 1% Asian. SCFCS demographics reflect a population that is 19% Hispanic, 9% African American, 64% White and 9% Asian. SCF Collegiate School
The mission of SCFCS is to foster incentive and ensure student success within a seamless progression from middle grades through college. Demanding and rewarding innovative teaching and creative leadership establishes a system of customized, student-­‐centered education, permeated by technology. The newest technology available enhances the student experience and enables students to connect globally. All students, grades sixth through tenth, are accepted without criteria; however, for the 11th grade, students must have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 and pass the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT), SAT or ACT exam. Juniors entering the Accelerated College program will replace the last two years of their high school academic career with college courses, ultimately earning an Associate in Arts degree. State College of Florida Collegiate School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Counseling office:
941-752-5493
CEEB code: 102464
Website: scfcs.scf.edu
SCF
Established in 1957, State College of Florida, Manatee-­‐Sarasota (SCF) is the region's first and largest public college, serving 27,000 college credit students annually at campuses in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice, and online via eLearning opportunities. Another 14,000 participants annually attend professional development and personal enrichment classes. The College has graduated 40,000 students since 1960. SCF is a dynamic College dedicated to meeting the educational and workforce training needs of citizens and businesses in the region. SCF has expanded its mission to include workforce baccalaureate degrees while continuing to focus on highly respected associate degrees that prepare graduates for university transfer and professional careers. The College is a member of the Association of Florida Colleges, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the American Association of Community Colleges and the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities. Accelerated College Program th
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The Accelerated College Program is comprised of 11 and 12 grade students who will graduate simultaneously with a high school diploma and an associate in arts degree. A generous partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University offers SCFCS graduates a two-­‐year scholarship for tuition and fees to complete their bachelor’s degree. This will be offered to our first ten graduating classes, beginning with our first graduating class in 2014. Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
The academic program for grades six through ten is organized on a 60-­‐minute, 6-­‐hour daily bell schedule. Six credits per year is the maximum th
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course load. Differentiated instruction and a rigorous curriculum prepare students to be college-­‐ready by 11 grade and sometimes as early as 10 th
grade. Qualified 10 grade students are allowed to be dual enrolled in one college course per semester. Florida High School Graduation Requirements
For complete graduation criteria, please see the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/bii/studentpro/grad-­‐require.asp 4 credits of English 4 credits of mathematics 3 credits of science 3 credits of social Science 24 credits total 1 credit of fine arts 1 credit of physical education 8 credits of electives State College of Florida Graduation Requirements
For complete graduation criteria, please see the following link: http://catalog.scf.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=270&returnto=360 9 credits of written communications 6 credits of mathematics 6 credits of social science 6 credits of humanities 6 credits of science 24 credits of electives 60 credits total SCFCS Grading
A – Excellent 90–100 4 B – Above average 80–89 3 C – Average 70–79 2 D – Below average 60–69 1 F – Failure 59 or below 0 SCFCS Rank
All SCFCS graduates have completed two years of college with 60 or more credits by the end of their senior year. Because all students are held to th
the highest academic standard, SCFCS does not rank students. All junior and senior students are fully dual enrolled while some begin in 10 grade. Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation
The unweighted GPA is based on a 4 point grading scale computed using the above quality points. Beginning with grade nine, all subjects, whether passed or failed, are included in the computation. A minimum of 24 high school credits and a 2.0 unweighted GPA is required for graduation. Sixty th
or more college credits are earned when the student completes the requirements for an Associate in Arts degree at the end of 12 grade. Dual/Concurrent Enrollment classes are weighted by one point. Grades are recorded on the transcript and GPA is computed in January and May. SCFCS Class of 2014 College Acceptances
Adelphi University
Northeastern University
Agnes Scott College
Rollins College
Birmingham-Southern College
Sewanee: The University of the South
Christopher Newport University
Southern Methodist University
Centenary College
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Stetson University
Colorado State University
Tusculum College
Cornell College
University of Central Florida
Drexel University
University of Florida
Flagler College
University of Miami
Florida Gulf Coast University
University of Missouri
Florida Polytechnic University
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Florida Southern College
University of North Carolina
Fordham University
University of North Florida
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of South Florida
Mississippi State University
University of Tampa
Montana State University
University of Tennessee
New College of Florida
University of Vermont
New York University
University of Wisconsin
Williams College
Wofford College