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Choosing courses for high school
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?
Complete
2.0
24 credits
GPA
4 on FCAT Writes
Pass 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.
 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 Art
 Minimum of ½ credit of reading (ACR)
 Required
courses for graduation:
 Math must include
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
2
years of the same foreign language
 Recommend at least 18 academic credits
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Accelerated
graduation program
May graduate in 3 years
Must declare intent by the end of
9th grade
See your counselor for more
information
Florida
Academic
Scholars
Medallion Scholars
Gold Seal Vocational
Scholars

www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/
Automatic Course Requests will
include recommendations for:
English
Math
Social Studies (American Gov.)
Science
Reading (minimum ½ credit required for graduation)
We recommend you choose HOPE *
(*Required PE for graduation)
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).
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.)
African American Studies*
East West Traditions*
HOPE (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*
Advancement
Via
Individual
Determination
Targets 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
2 years of the same language required for college admissions
Spanish
French
American Sign Language
One credit in Performing Art is required for graduation
Band
Drama
Orchestra
Stagecraft
Guitar
Chorus
Art*
Creative Photography*
Agriscience Foundations (Introductory course to all Ag.
Classes)
Ag. Communications
Vet Assist. 1
Ag Tech. 1
Child Development*
Parenting Skills*
Early Child Ed . 1
Grooming & Salon*/Cosmetology 2* (Nails)
Medical Skills and Services
An introduction to health careers
Drafting & Design
Construction Tech.
Auto Mechanics
Computer Tech.
Carpentry 1
Computer Skills*
Business Skills*
Web Design 1
Computing for College & Careers
Accounting1
Army ROTC
2 years = HOPE and Performing Art
1 English 1 Honors
2 Geometry Honors
3 Biology 1 Honors
4 Am Gov Hon/Semantics
5 HOPE
6 Spanish 1
7 KBS/Child Development
1 English 1
2 Algebra 1B
3 Biology
4 Intensive Reading 180
5 Intensive Reading 180
6 KBS/Am Gov
7 JROTC 1
1 English 1
2 Algebra 1
3 Biology
4 Am Gov/Parenting
5 HOPE
6 Adv Comm. Meth/Adv Rdg
7 Art 2 D/Driver’s Ed.
1 English 1
2 Geometry
3 Grooming/Cos 2
4 Intensive Reading A
5 Biology
6 Team Sports/Am Gov
7 Drama
Take the hardest classes you can!
Honors
Advanced Placement
Attendance is critical
Get Involved!
Due to the requirements
of the Class Size Reduction
Amendment,
requests
for
schedule changes may be
denied as
classes reach
maximum legal capacity!
Fewest
required courses – 4.5
Most required courses – 6
What’s
left is your choice and
becomes your “electives”
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)