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WelcomePlant City High
Home of the RAIDERS
Choosing courses for high school
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How do I begin?Some classes are “automatic” (ACR) and will be printed on the back of the Course Selection Sheet. Some classes are elective.
Questions to think about when choosing electives… What do I want to do after I graduate? What is my vocational track? What are some things I might enjoy? Is my schedule balanced? Can I handle it?
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Complete 24 credits2.0 GPA4 on FCAT WritesPass 10th grade FCAT 2.0 Reading, Algebra 1 and the EOC, (end of course exam) to receive credit for the class. Geometry and Biology the EOC is 30% of student’s final grade.
Graduation Requirements
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4 credits of English (ACR)4 credits of Math (1 must be Algebra 1)
[ACR]3 credits of Science (biological, physical,
elective) (ACR)3 credits of Social Studies (ACR) (American Government*, World History,
American History, Economics*)1 credit of Health Opportunities through
Phys Ed (HOPE)1 credit of Performing Fine ArtMinimum of ½ credit of reading (ACR)
Basic Graduation Requirements
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Required courses for graduation:Math must include
Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2
2 years of the same foreign languageRecommend at least 18 academic
creditsEnglish Science Foreign
LanguageMath Social Studies
College Prep
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Accelerated graduation program
May graduate in 3 yearsMust declare intent by the end of 9th grade
See your counselor for more information
18 Credit Option
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Florida Academic Scholars
Medallion ScholarsGold Seal Vocational
Scholars www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/
Bright Futures $cholarships
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Automatic Course Requests will include recommendations for:
EnglishMathSocial Studies (American Gov.)ScienceReading (minimum ½ credit required for
graduation)
We recommend you choose HOPE *(*Required PE for graduation)
9th grade Courses
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Elective Choices
You will choose 5 electives in order of preference. # 1 being your first choice. Not all electives will appear on your schedule, some may be alternates. However, alternates may become part of your schedule, so they should be classes you are willing to take.
* Indicates a semester course (you must choose two).
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AP Human Geography +Earn college credit – rigorous curriculum
Topics include: population studies, cultural concepts, political geography, land use, urbanization
(+ Must be taken in conjunction with the East West Traditions class.)
Advanced Placement
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Social Studies Electives
African American Studies*
East West Traditions*
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Physical EducationHOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education)Required to graduate (1 year course)Substitutions for HOPE - 2 years of ROTC Electives: 1 semester in length
Team Sports* Recreational Activities* Weight Training* Beginning Wrestling* Basketball* Soccer*
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Driver’s Education* Semester 1(Must be 15 by August 25th)Semester 2 (Must be 15 by January 15th)
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Advancement
Via
Individual
Determination
AVIDTargets the
“academic middle” with potential
Promotes a rigorous college prep curriculum
Commitment to a four year program
Teaches fundamental skills necessary to be successful in college
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2 years of the same language required for college admissions
SpanishFrench
American Sign Language
World Languages
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One credit in Performing Art is required for graduation
Band DramaOrchestra StagecraftGuitarChorusArt*Creative Photography*
Music/Fine Arts
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Agriscience Foundations (Introductory course to all Ag. Classes)
Ag. Communications Vet Assist. 1Ag Tech. 1
Agriculture
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Child Development*Parenting Skills*Early Child Ed . 1Grooming & Salon*/Cosmetology 2* (Nails)
Family & Consumer Science
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Medical Skills and Services An introduction to health careers
Health Occupations
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Drafting & Design
Construction Tech.Auto Mechanics
Computer Tech.
Carpentry 1
Technology
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Computer Skills*Business Skills*Web Design 1
Computing for College & Careers
Accounting1
Business Technology
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Army ROTC
2 years = HOPE and Performing Art
Special Programs
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1 English 1 Honors2 Geometry Honors3 Biology 1 Honors4 Am Gov Hon/Semantics5 HOPE6 Spanish 17 KBS/Child Development
Sample Schedules
1 English 12 Algebra 1B3 Biology4 Intensive Reading
1805 Intensive Reading
1806 KBS/Am Gov7 JROTC 1
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1 English 1 2 Algebra 13 Biology4 Am Gov/Parenting5 HOPE6 Adv Comm. Meth/Adv Rdg7 Art 2 D/Driver’s Ed.
Sample Schedules
1 English 12 Geometry3 Grooming/Cos 24 Intensive Reading
A5 Biology6 Team Sports/Am
Gov7 Drama
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Raider Motto: Failure Is Not An OptionTake the hardest classes you
can!Honors
Advanced PlacementAttendance is critical
Get Involved!
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Due to the requirements of the Class Size Reduction Amendment, requests for schedule changes may be denied as classes reach maximum legal capacity!
IMPORTANT!!!!!!!
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Fewest required courses – 4.5
Most required courses – 6
What’s left is your choice and becomes your “electives”
7 period day:
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Schools starts at 7:30 AM
Release time is 2:55 PM
Each class is approximately 50 minutes
Lunch is 40 minutes (4 A or 4 B)
Other details
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Questions?
The Course Selection Guide is on the school’s websitehttp://plantcity.mysdhc.orgListed under Publications on the left side of the webpage.