“it’s a major opportunity!” for students entering ninth grade in 2007-2008 and after. 1
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“It’s a Major Opportunity!”for
Students Entering Ninth Grade in 2007-2008 and after.
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It’s a Major Opportunity…(Major Areas of Interest)
Why? Students can:take charge of their education pursue in-depth study in an area of their choicelearn more about future professions or lifetime
skillsshare a common area of interest with a mentorexplore individual interests
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What is a major area of interest (MAI)?
Four (4) credits selected by the student in an area of
interest. For example, courses may be in:
a career and technical programfine and performing arts, oran academic content area
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Examples of State-Approved Major Areas of Interest
Academy of LawForestryAmerican StudiesWeb design ServicesCollege StudiesDanceForensicsForeign LanguageHealth & SafetyJournalism
Industrial EducationPhotographyPre-MedicinePhysical SciencesTheatre ArtsWorkforce ReadinessWritten
CommunicationTeacher PreparationDental AideElectricity
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What Major Areas of Interest are Offered in Our School or District?
Monroe County School District
Coral Shores High School
Key West High School
Marathon High School
Core Disciplines -Examples are Mathematics, Science, Lang. Arts or Social Science, College Prep
Career and Technical Education - Examples are Family and Consumer Culinary Operations, Culinary Arts, and Web Design
Fine Arts such as Music or Art - Examples are Visual Arts, and Music Education
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Major Areas of Interest in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
These students will be given the opportunity to participate in major areas of interest that are designated for ALL students.
Students working on special diploma standards are not limited to selecting from the ESE major areas of interest list.
The decision to enroll a student in an ESE major area of interest is based on the student’s ability level.
The student, with guidance from the IEP team when possible, should be actively involved in choosing his/her major area of interest.
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What MAIs are offered in ESE in our School or district?
Monroe County School District
Coral Shores High School
Key West High School
Marathon High School
Examples are:Assistant Landscape
Technician Child Care Support
PersonnelOffice Support
PersonnelRecreation AssistantTeacher/Classroom
Assistant
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Students and ParentsWhen choosing a MAI, be sure to consider the students’:Academic achievements Individual interests and talentsCareer goalsPostsecondary goals
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How Do Students Identify a Major Area of Interest?
Discuss their individual interests with parent(s)/guardian(s), guidance counselors, and teachers.
Explore their academic and career goals. Use CHOICES to explore occupations and career interests (
www.florida.access.bridges.com).
In February-March 2007, use FACTS.org to view major areas of interest that are being offered at the high school (www.facts.org).
Identify a MAI and in April and May, identify course(s) that are included in the chosen MAI, which are appropriate for 9th grade and update academic plan. Online resource: www.FACTS.org (electronic Personal Education Planner
[ePEP])
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District/School Major Areas of Interest Selection Process
Middle schools will be working with 7th or 8th graders to identify possible career interest areas and ePEP development
High schools will hold orientations at each middle school to assist students with selection of available majors and schedules
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Note:
Students may revise major areas of interest each year as part of the annual course
registration process and should update their education plans to reflect such revisions.
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How is the high school “major area of interest”
different from a college “major”?
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College Majors VS. Major Areas of Interest
College MajorResults in a degree
or certificateMajor credits are
part of core requirements
Completion required to earn a degree
Changes generally require extra time in college
HS Major Areas of Interest
May result in a certification
Major area of interest credits are part of electives
Completion not required to earn a high school diploma
Changes do not require extra time in high school
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No, the student does not have to
complete a major to graduate but does
have to be enrolled in a major area
of interest each year.
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Any Exceptions?The program listed below is considered a
stand-alone major area of interest. Students enrolled full-time in the following program are not required to enroll in an additional MAI:Accelerated 3-year graduation program
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What are the graduation options for earning a standard diploma?
Florida law requires students to successfully complete:
a four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, or
a three-year, 18-credit standard college preparatory program, or
a three-year,18-credit career preparatory program
(Three-year programs do not include options for Certificates of Completion
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Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements
Students are required to:Meet minimum course requirementsEarn passing scores on the FCAT or scores
on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Achieve a specific grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
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Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements
Students are required to obtain a minimum GPA as follows:Four-year, 24-credit standard program - 2.0
GPAThree-year, 18-credit standard college
preparatory program - 3.5 GPAThree-year, 18-credit career preparatory
program - 3.0 GPA
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Florida Four-year, 24-credit Standard Program
16 + 4 + 4 = 24C
ore Classes
MA
I
Total
Other E
lectives
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MCSD Four-year, 26-credit Standard Program
18 + 4 + 4 = 26
Total
MA
I
Other E
lectives
Core C
lasses
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State Graduation Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade in 2007-2008 or after:16 + 4 + 4 = 24
16 core curriculum credits 4 credits in English 4 credits in mathematics (one credit must be in
Algebra I or higher) 3 credits in science, two of which must have a
laboratory component 3 credits in social studies (1 world history, 1
American history, .5 American government, and .5 economics)
1 credit in fine arts 1 credit in physical education to include the
integration of health
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Monroe County Graduation Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade in 2007-2008 or after 18 + 4 + 4 = 26 18 core curriculum credits
4 credits in English 4 credits in mathematics (one credit must be in
Algebra I or higher) 4 credits in science, two of which must have a
laboratory component 4 credits in social studies (1 world history, 1
American history, .5 American government, and .5 economics)
1 credit in fine arts 1 credit in physical education to include the
integration of health
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Some CSHS MAIsAthletic Trainer Sports Mang. and Marketing
Fine Arts Adv. PlacementEnglish and Journalism HealthcareMultimedia and Information Environmental ScienceCollege Prep Business/Finance AA DegreePre –EngineeringPre - Medicine Culinary ArtsVisual and Performing Arts
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Some KWHS MAIsArts- Visual Arts Acad. Of Inf. TechnologyForeign Languages Adv. PlacementLanguage Arts Health/NursingMathematics AP -ScienceMusic Art - CeramicsROTC Broadcast Comm.Science Business/FinanceSocial Studies College PrepAcad. of Comm. and ArtsMulti- Media Technology
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Some MHS MAIsArts- Visual Arts Acad. Of Inf. TechnologyBldg. Construction Tech Adv. PlacementLanguage Arts Allied Health/Nursing Asst. Mathematics AP -ScienceMusic Art - CeramicsPhysical Education Broadcast Comm.AA Degree Business/FinanceSocial Studies College PrepWeb DesignMulti- Media Technology
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And 4 Credits in Elective Courses
These credits may be combined to allow for:
a second major area of interest,
a minor area of interest,
elective courses,
intensive reading or mathematics intervention courses.
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State University System (SUS)High School Course Requirements (Be sure to double-check to see if courses are SUS approved)
English 4 CreditsMathematics 3 Credits
(Algebra I and higher)Natural Science 3 CreditsSocial Science 3 CreditsForeign Language 2 Credits
(sequential courses in the same language)SUS Approved Electives 3 CreditsTotal 18 Credits
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Academic Planning:
It is very important for students to work with theirguidance counselors, career specialists and teachers inorder to identify and select courses in “major and/or
minorareas of interest” to ensure that university admission
andFlorida Bright Futures Scholarship program
requirementsare met, based on the student’s desired postsecondaryeducation goals.
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Examples of Smart Course Selection
University-bound students might want to look for MAI that includes credits in foreign language since all universities in Florida require a minimum of two foreign language credits for admission
Future business owners might want to enroll in a business-related or entrepreneurship-related major area of interest to get them started
Future fitness professionals or artists might want to enroll in a major area of interest in the arts or health and fitness to get a real life glimpse at these career areas.
(For example College Prep Major)
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Florida CHOICES
FACTS.org
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CHOICESFlorida’s Career Information Delivery System
AssessInterestsValuesSkills
Explore CareersCollege MajorsPostsecondary
SchoolsScholarships
Plan and DevelopCareer PortfolioResumesJob Interview Skills
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Florida CHOICES Middle School Career Exploration
1. Create a portfolio in CHOICES Planner2. Complete the Interest Profiler
CHOICES will connect interest results to occupations.
3. Explore occupations to determine the ones in which the student is most interested
4. Identify the career clusters that include these
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What is www.FACTS.org? Florida’s central web resource for student
advising
Helps students plan and track educational progress (high school & college)
Planning (electronic Personal Education Planner [ePEP])
Tracking (High School Academic Evaluations)
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What is an ePEP?
electronic Personal Education Plan used for all students
Interactive high school planner that lets students map out coursework, based on their goals after high school (college, career/technical training, going directly into the workforce, etc.).
In April, the revised ePEP will allow students to select a major area of interest at their high school and to plan towards the new high school graduation requirements.
ePEPs created prior to April will be automatically converted to the new system. 34
High School Academic Evaluations
See their grades, grade point average and Bright Futures grade point average
Compare their transcripts to requirements for graduation, Bright Futures eligibility and state university admissions
Students can track their progress numerous ways using their unique
password to:
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It’s A Major Opportunity…(Major Areas of Interest)
For students to:be empowered to take charge of their education
and pursue in-depth study in an area they find engaging
learn more in areas that they might be considering as future professions or lifetime skills
earn additional credit toward college or technical school, or beginning certification in an occupation
be mentored, sharing a common area of interest with a teacher
pursue special interests to increase their overall academic performance
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Resources for Parents and Students High School Major Areas of Interest Listings:
www.fldoe.org/APlusPlus/
High School Graduation Requirements:www.fldoe.org/APlusPlus/
FACTS.org: www.FACTS.org
Bright Futures Scholarship Program: www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture1-888-827-2004
Florida CHOICES: www.florida.access.bridges.com
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