2018-2019 school profile north port high school · one course within the 26 credit program must be...
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North Port High School will inspire tomorrow’s leaders by providing rigorous instruction, maintaining a safe & respectful environment and developing socially responsible individuals in their community & beyond.
North Port High School will prepare students to lead responsible lives by supporting their intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development.
(NPHS) was founded in 2001 and is home to 2,340 students and 250 faculty members on a spacious open campus on the central west coast of Florida. A high quality faculty helps each student discover his or her talents through assorted academics and richly diverse extracurricular programs.
• NPHS Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art venue that seats over 1,025 people
• Spaces provided for NPHS arts programs include a photography darkroom, ceramics studio and kilns, electronic piano lab, music practice rooms, and dance studio.
• An on-campus Student Success Center is available to assist students with their postsecondary pathways. Resources include help with college applications, career research, financial aid guidance, social-emotional workshops, and more. The center is an extension of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and is staffed with a full-time College Career Advisor.
• Unique school features include drafting labs, industrial culinary arts kitchen, 16 science labs, 11 computer labs, 47 laptops carts and an indoor/outdoor café.
• Freshman students participate in team building activities with an upper class mentor to facilitate and understanding of how to become successful students and gain comfort in their new environment.
• Class spirit is reinforced through advisory and various activities like powder puff, clash of the classes, class spirit day, homecoming and prom.
P R I N C I PA LBrandon Johnson
A S S I S TA N T P R I N C I PA L S
Ron Corso
Shannon Fusco
Julie King
Zoltan Kerestely
Ryan Shurley
C O U N S E LO R S
Nichele Brown
Becky Halbert
Christine McKay
Jennica Thomas
Lee Thomas
Lynn Tosi
C O L L E G E C A R E E R A D V I S O R
Jenna Thiel
2018-2019 S C H O O L P R O F I L E | N O R T H P O R T H I G H S C H O O L
6400 West Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34291 | P 941.423.8558http://sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/northporthigh | CEEB Code: 101613
M I S S I O N
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N O R T H P O R T H I G H S C H O O L
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CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED INTERNATIONALCERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (AICE)
• Internationally recognized pre-university curriculum which emphasizes the value of broad and balanced study.
• Provides a high-quality diploma, preparing students for honors degree programs.
• Offers students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their individual interests, abilities, and future plans.
• Students who complete AICE courses and receive a passing score on the exam offered at the end of the course can earn college credits from more than 450 colleges in the US.
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)• CTE classes are aligned to NPHS career pathways: Web Design,
Engineering, Digital Video Production, Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts, Allied Health Assisting, and Early Childhood Education.
• Students earn industry certifications and participate in on the job training and internships.
CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM• One of the premiere culinary programs in Florida.• Students apply their skills in a state of the art kitchen while
learning a variety of culinary arts techniques that will prepare them to advance in the field.
DUAL ENROLLMENT • NPHS offers 12 college courses on campus as part of the dual
enrollment program with the State College of Florida. • Students in grades 10-12 with a 3.0 unweighted GPA and
qualifying PERT scores may apply to take dual enrollment courses free of charge.
• Students receive both high school credit (applied towards a high school diploma) and college credit (applied towards a Florida college degree).
AT H L E T I C S• Varsity levels for all sports are in place, and NPHS teams continue to show growth and success at all levels of competition. • Member of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) • Competes as an 8A or 7A school in most team sports• 887 student athletes (395 female; 492 male) uphold a tradition of pride, sportsmanship and respect through hard work and dedication. • NPHS features include a 5,000 seat football stadium;1,500 seat gymnasium, wrestling room and weight room.
NJROTC• Focuses on four fundamentals of success: fighting spirit,
integrity, respect and teamwork. • Academic enrichment and achievement is the fundamental
cornerstone of the program. • Students must hold a 2.0 GPA, be passing all academic courses,
and have a “C” or higher grade in the NJROTC course in order to participate in the program.
• 110 student cadets participate in NPHS NJROTC. • The NPHS unit was recognized as a Distinguished Unit for the
second year in a row by the Naval Training Service Center. This is the highest unit award achievable to a NJROTC unit.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM (VPA)• Provides highly specialized and intensive training for students
who possess special talents in the visual and performing arts area of chorus, dance, and theatre (performance and technical).
• Students must take at least 8 credits in their arts discipline. • VPA experiences and training are designed to prepare the
serious student of the arts for future study. • The North Port Performing Arts Center is a state of the art
performance venue that affords students the opportunity to perform on stage and exhibit their artwork.
• VPA courses and instruction overlap with a strong focus on the core disciplines of reading, writing, math and science allowing students to make associations within their comfort zone and to improve upon the skills need to be productive within high school and society.
• NPHS VPA students get the opportunity to experience Ringling College of Art & Design, Disney’s Choral Performances, Music in Our School Month Performances, Van Wezel Performances, Ringling Museum, Dali Museum, North Port Community Band, national and community speakers/performers.
FALL & WINTER SPORTSBasketball - Boys and GirlsCheerleadingCross Country - Boys & GirlsFootballGolf - Boys and GirlsSoccer - Boys and GirlsSwimmingVolleyballWrestlingWeightlifting - Girls
SPRING SPORTSBaseballSoftballTennis - Boys and GirlsTrack & Field - Boys and GirlsWeightlifting - Boys
North Port High School is home to nearly 40 student centered and student led clubs/organizations including the 3D Engineering Club, Baking and Pastry Club, Future Builders of America (FBA), Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Honor Society (Arts, Dance Arts and Technical), Student Government (SGA) and World Language Club.
C L U B S & O R G A N I Z AT I O N S
A C A D E M I C S
English 4 Credits Mathematics 4 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Performing Arts 1 Credit HOPE 1 Credit Electives 10 CreditsTotal 26 Credits
GRADING SCALE
A 90-100B 80-89C 70-79 D 60-69F 50-59
COURSE OFFERINGS - 2018-2019
LANGUAGE ARTSEnglish I, II, III, IVPre-AICE English IIntensive ReadingENC 1101+, 1102+
AICE General PaperAICE English LanguageAICE Literature
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHERLANGUAGES (ESOL)English I, II, III, IV
MATHEMATICSIntensive MathMAC 1140+
Algebra IAlgebra I*Algebra IA, IBMAC 1105+
Liberal Arts MathAlgebra IIAlgebra II*Informal GeometryGeometryGeometry*Math for College ReadinessAdvanced Topics in MathAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCSTA 2023+
MAC 1114+
SCIENCEPhysical SciencePre-AICE BiologyBiologyAICE BiologyPre-AICE Chemistry IChemistry IAICE ChemistryAnatomy & PhysiologyAnatomy & Physiology*Earth-Space ScienceAstronomy*Pre-AICE PhysicsAICE PhysicsAICE Marine ScienceAICE Environmental Management
SOCIAL STUDIESWorld HistoryWorld History*United States History
United States History* Economics with Financial LiteracyEconomics with Financial Literacy*American GovernmentAmerican Government*AP American Government AICE PsychologyAICE International HistoryAICE US History
WORLD LANGUAGESFrench I, IIPre-AICE French I, II, IIIAICE FrenchSpanish I, IISpanish III*, IV*AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish LiteraturePre-AICE Spanish I, II, IIIAICE Spanish
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/WELLNESSFirst Aid and SafetyHealth Options through Physical Education (HOPE)Weight Training I, IIIndividual/Dual Sports I, II
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATIONApplied Engineering Technology I, II, IIIAdvance Technology ApplicationsDigital Information TechnologyDigital DesignWeb Design I, II, IIIDigital Video Production I, II, III, IVCulinary Arts I, II, III, IVMedical Skills and ServicesHealth Science AnatomyHealth Science FoundationsAllied Health AssistingWork Experience ICooperative Diversified OJTEarly Childhood Education I, II, III, IVIntroduction to Teaching
ELECTIVESCreative Writing I, IIJournalism I, II, III, IVSpeech I, IIDebate I, IIPsychology ISociologyLaw StudiesHolocaust
HUM 2235, 2250Social MediaAICE Thinking SkillsAICE Global Perspectives
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (ESE)Learning StrategiesSelf DeterminationCareer Preparation
NJROTCNaval Science I, II, III, IV
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMDANCEDance Technique I, II, III*, IV*Dance Choreography/Performance I, IIBallet I, II, III, IV
THEATRE ARTSTechnical Theatre Design & Production I, II, III, IV*Theatre I, II, III*, IV*Music Theatre I, II, IIITheatrical Direction I, II*Acting I, II
MUSICGuitar I, IIBand I, II, III, IVOrchestra I, II, III, IVInstrumental Ensemble I, II, III, IVJazz Ensemble I, II, III, IVChorus I, II, III, IVVocal Ensemble I, II, III, IVMusic Tech & Sound Engineering I, II, IIIKeyboarding I, II
VISUAL ARTSArt/2-D Comprehensive IArt/3-D Comprehensive, ICeramics/Pottery I, IIDrawing and Painting I, IIAP Art StudioAP Art Drawing PorfolioAP History of ArtDigital Art Imaging I, IIAICE Art + Design
* Denotes Honors course + Denotes Dual Enrollment Course
To graduate from high school with a standard diploma, students entering grade 9 must earn at least twenty-six (26) credits. At least one course within the 26 credit program must be completed through online learning.
All courses are used in computing GPA and all students are listed in class rank and point average. All stated GPA’s and ranks are cumulative. They are computed on a scale of A = 4.0 to D = 1.0 to determine quality points.
Honors courses are weighted and computed on an A = 5.0 to D = 2.0. Advanced placement, AICE and Dual Enrollment courses are an A = 5.5.
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• 503 students included in 2017-18 graduating class• 72% pursue post-secondary education
C O L L E G E M AT R I C U L AT I O N - 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 8
T E S T I N G S T AT I S T I C S
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SAT TEST AVERAGES Math Reading Writing
North Port High (2014-16) 482 491 461
State of Florida 475 462 481
ACT TEST AVERAGES Math Reading English Science Composite
North Port High (2015-17) 19.5 20.6 18.9 19.5 19.8
State of Florida 19.4 21.0 19.0 19.4 19.8
*Denotes 2016-17 matriculation
• 23% attend a 4-year college or university • 49% attend 2-year community college or technical/vocational school