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 are consistent with district guidelines, at the beginning of each grading period. Students have the right to receive an academic grade that reflects their achievement. Students have the right to be notified when they are performing unsatisfactorily. Students have the right to receive a conduct and effort grade in each class consistent with their overall behavior and effort. Students have the right to achieve academic success based upon their initiative and ability without interference from others. Students have the responsibility for asking teachers in advance of a graded assignment for an explanation of any grading criteria or practice which they may question or which may need clarification. Students have the responsibility for maintaining reasonable standards of academic performance commensurate with their ability. Students have the responsibility for making every effort to improve their performance upon receipt of notification of unsatisfactory performance. Students have the responsibility for 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. * Excerpted from the Code of Student Conduct (Secondary) Board Policy 5000, 5500 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/legal guardians have the right upon request, to inspect, release, and challenge information contained within the student’s educational interest will have access to confidential and other kinds of information contained in those 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 at . 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).
Courses Counted for the Major Outside of a Program Track Weight Training 1 Weight Training 2 Computer Programming 1 Computer Programming 2 Computer Science (AP) Any AP Math/Science Course (AP) MAJOR: MARINE STUDIES & CULTURE (MSC) Students must complete six major electives with a “C” or better Students must complete MAST/Executive Internship or two years of research, with a “C” or better Required courses will not earn credit towards a major Florida Bright Futures can yield a scholarship valued up to $10,000.00 based upon specific course compilation and grade requirements. Courses used to meet one major may not be used to meet a second major Students must complete four AP courses (for students entering in the 2013-2014 school year and beyond). Graduation Requirements Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English I (H) English II (H or AP) English III (H or AP) English IV (H, or AP) World History (H or AP) Amer. History (H or AP) Gov. & Econ. (H or AP) Major Electives Prerequisites Art III D (Ceramics & Pottery) Journalism I - IV (Yearbook or Newspaper) Permission of Instructor and Formal Application Chorus Instrumental Ensemble Permission of Instructor Instrumental Ensemble II Instrumental Ensemble I Instrumental Ensemble III Instrumental Ensemble I, II Instrumental Ensemble IV Instrumental Ensemble I, II, III Field & Environmental Writing I, II, III, IV (Creative Writing) Spanish III Honors Spanish II or Spanish SI AP Spanish Language Teacher recommendation and completion of Spanish SII or Spanish III Honors with a grade of “B” or better. AP Spanish Literature This course is not open to Freshmen. Spanish I, II, III OR Spanish II, AP Spanish Language with a grade of “B” or better, and a passing score. French III Honors Teacher recommendation German III Honors Teacher recommendation AP French Language & Culture This course is not open to Freshmen. Teacher recommendation. AP European History Teacher recommendation and Completion of World History AP Human Geography Teacher recommendation and Completion of World History Web Design I, II Computer Literacy & Requirements for Online Courses Foundations of Web Design / User Interface Design This course is open to students in 10th grade or above. Acting Some examples of major course sequences follow:
Cambridge Sequencing by Grade Level and Subject Eighth Grade Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade English Secondary English 3 Pre-AICE English Language Pre-AICE English Literature AS Level AICE English Language AS Level AICE Language & Literature AS Level AICE English Language AS Level AICE Language & Literature A Level AICE English Language Social Studies M/J US History Pre-AICE Global Perspectives AS Level AICE International History AS Level AICE US History AP US Government/Economics Mathematics Algebra I Honors Pre-AICE Math 2 Pre-AICE Math 3 Pre-AICE Additional Mathematics AS Level AICE Pure Mathematics AS Level AICE Statistics Pre-AICE Math 2 Pre-AICE Math 3 Pre-AICE Additional Mathematics AS Level AICE Pure Mathematics A Level AICE Pure Mathematics AS Level AICE Statistics Sciences Physical Science Honors Pre-AICE Biology Pre-AICE Chemistry AS Level AICE Chemistry AS Level AICE Biology Pre-AICE Physics AS Level AICE Physics Pre-AICE Biology Pre-AICE Chemistry AS Level AICE Chemistry AS Level AICE Biology A Level AICE Biology Pre-AICE Physics AS Level AICE Chemistry AS Level AICE Biology AS Level AICE Physics A Level AICE Physics Mandatory Electives STEM/Global Perspectives Physical Education Physical Education AS Level AICE Thinking Skills AS Level AICE Global Perspectives AS Level AICE General Paper 1 Program Specific 1 Program Specific 1 Program Specific 1 Program Specific