Transcript PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2015!
PPCHS MISSION STATEMENT
The Pembroke Pines Charter Community will provide a challenging educational foundation to prepare students for college success and responsible citizenship .
College Community Citizenship
5 CULTURAL CORNERSTONES
THE EDUCATION FOR THE BEST IS THE BEST EDUCATION FOR ALL
TONE OF DECENCY: RESPECT AND PROFESSIONALISM SMALL SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE:
MOST PEOPLE KNOW MOST PEOPLE
COLLABORATIVE OWNERSHIP LIFELONG LEARNERS AND RISK TAKERS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
National Charter School of the Year Newsweek’s Top High Schools ‘A’ Rated High School College/University Acceptance Outstanding SACS Review Academic Village Campus
PPCHS
2009-2010 PPCHS Graduation Rate * NCLB
98.6
W. Broward 94 FDOE
98.6
95.5
NGA
98.6
95.3
Flanagan 86.2
88.1
88.1
Everglades Somerset 89 80.7
89.3
80.7
88.1
80.7
* http://www.fldoe.org/eias/eiaspubs.default.asp
Pembroke Pines School Results School
PPCHS
West Broward Somerset Flanagan Grade Total Points
A 1281
A A B 1213 1155 1128 Everglades B 1100
PPCHS COLLEGE ADMISSION
82 students 30 students 24 students 14 students 12 students 9 students 8 students 7 students 5 students 1 student
13 students 7 students
Class of 2010 Private Florida Universities
3 students 2 students 2 students 1 student 1 student
Class of 2010 Out of State Universities
CHARTER STARTERS!
Robin Allen Assistant Principal Administration
Basketball Football Tennis Lacrosse Waterpolo Swimming Hockey Soccer Cheerleading Golf Volleyball Softball Baseball Cross Country Track and Field
Norma Lorenzo Pembroke Pines Charter High School 9 th Grade Guidance Counselor Welcome Class of 2015!
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Art Club Autism Club Band Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, Inc Black History Club Book Club Business Club Computer/Tech Club Engineering Club Environmental Club First Priority Club GSA Key Club Latin Dance Club • • • • • • • • • • • Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Society) National Honor Society ONE Pines Charter Psychology Club Relay for Life Scholarship Resource Club Science Club Spanish Honor Society Student Government Thespian Club T.R.O.O.P. Club
PPCHS Goals and Objectives
Provide all of our students with a strong and rigorous curriculum, supported by sound instructional strategies and a caring environment Encourage all of our students to take the most challenging courses where they can be successful
PPCHS Goals and Objectives, cont.
Prepare all of our students for successful achievement on the FCAT exam Prepare all of our students for college entrance and post-secondary success
Honors Level Courses
Offer students the opportunity to earn more quality points towards their grade point average than regular courses.
An “A” is worth 5 points, “B” is worth 4 points and a “C” is worth 3 points towards the student’s GPA.
Content of the course is more rigorous and challenging in pacing as well as depth of topics covered.
Advanced Placement Courses Offer students the opportunity to earn more quality points towards their grade point average than regular courses.
An “A” is worth 6 points, “B” is worth 5 points and a “C” is worth 4 points towards the student’s GPA.
Content of the course is at a college level, but supported by proven and effective best practices and instructional strategies.
Graduation Requirements
Subject Credits
English Math (must include Algebra 1) Science World History American History Amer. Govt./Economics H.O.P.E. 4 4 3 1 1 1 1 Performing Fine Arts
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Total Required Core Courses 1 16 Total Electives 8 Total Credits Required for Graduation 24
Standard 9
th
Grade
Schedule
English I/ Honors Mathematics – Algebra I/ Honors – Geometry/ Honors – Algebra II/ Honors Science – Earth Space Science – Biology/Biology Honors World Geography/ Honors Elective (Foreign Language) Elective (HOPE)
Additional Graduation
Requirements
2.0 Unweighted Cumulative GPA Computer Proficiency (9-12 th Grade) 40 Hours of Community Service www.volbrow.org
Passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT – > 300 on FCAT Reading and Math
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Communications and Technology Department
Com & Tech - Courses Offered
Journalism-1 Journalism 2-4 The CHAT Online Newspaper The Independent Magazine Digital Publishing 2-4 (CHAT) The CHAT Online Newspaper The Independent Magazine Yearbook
The Prowler
Com & Tech - Courses Offered
Computing for College & Careers Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding, etc.
Web Design 1-2-3 All aspects of web design including school website Computer Game Programming 3d & 2d computer game design Applied Computer Tech Hardware/software troubleshooting, networking, preparation for the A+ certification exam
Com & Tech - Courses Offered
Electives – Dual Enrollment College Credit Courses Computer & Internet Literacy
Three (3) College Credits
Digital I Photoshop CS5
Three (3) College Credits
Classes available to Juniors and Seniors only.
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Mathematics Department
Mathematics Courses Offered
Algebra 1 Regular Algebra 1 Honors Informal Geometry Geometry Regular Geometry Honors Liberal Arts Mathematics Algebra 2 Regular Algebra 2 Honors
Mathematics Courses Offered, cont.
Analysis of Functions Pre-Calculus (Honors) SAT Test Preparation for Mathematics Calculus (Honors) Statistics (Honors) Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement Statistics
Support for our Students
After-school tutoring FCAT Camps FCAT, SAT/ACT and CPT (Computerized Placement Test for College) preparation incorporated into all of our classes
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Science Department
9
th
grade
Earth Space Science Biology Biology Honors *FCAT reading and mathematics scores, teacher recommendation
10
th
grade
Chemistry Chemistry Honors AP Biology
11
th
grade
Physics Honors Physics AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Dual Enrollment Zoology/Marine Sci.
Other Science Electives
Forensic Science Honors Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Physical Science Zoology Honors Genetics Honors Marine Science AP Physics B
End of Course Exams
2011 pilot year 2012 Biology Students must pass an EOC exam in order to earn high school credit
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Social Science Department
Required Social Science
All incoming freshmen are required to enroll in one of the following courses: World Cultural Geography Regular World Cultural Geography Honors
World Cultural Geography
Major Concepts:
Students will develop multicultural understanding and use geographical concepts and skills to acquire and apply information towards decision-making processes.
Major Content:
location physical features demographics economic activity historical changes land use
Social Science Courses
10 th Grade
– World History Regular & Honors – AP World History
11 th Grade
– US History Regular & Honors – AP US History
12 th Grade
– Government Regular & Honors – Economics Regular & Honors – AP Government /AP Economics
Social Science Elective Courses Psychology and Sociology AP Psychology AP European History AP Art History Law Studies Leadership
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English Department
English Courses
9 th Grade
- Survey Regular & Honors
10 th Grade
– World Regular & Honors
11 th Grade
– American Literature Regular & Honors – AP Language and Composition
12 th Grade
– British/World Literature Reg. & Honors – AP Literature and Composition
Lang. Arts Elective - Debate
English Enrichment
SAT Prep Summer Reading Program Grade Level Book Clubs Literature Fair
The World Languages Department
Courses Offered French – French I – French II – French III Honors American Sign Language – American Sign Language I – American Sign Language II – American Sign Language III Honors – American Sign Language IV Honors Spanish – Spanish I Spanish III Honors – Spanish II Spanish IV Honors – Spanish for Spanish Speakers I and II – Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Student Support
Rosetta Stone Program incorporated into curriculum for Spanish and French Levels 1/2 All teachers offer after school help sessions Spanish Honor Society and NHS students offer after school tutoring
Extra Curricular Activities
Spanish National Honor Society French Club Latin Dance Club Multi Cultural Show
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Fine Arts Department
Chorus
Chorus levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 Following a voice part in a 3 or 4 part vocal score Rhythmic and melodic notation Music theory Individual and ensemble performing Listening skills Learning the roles and influence of choral music and musicians in culture, history, society and everyday life.
KEYBOARD
Keyboard levels 1,2,3, &4 Developing Keyboard proficiency Reading music notation
Individual and ensemble performance Discover roles and influence of keyboard music and pianists in history, culture, society and everyday life.
KEYBOARD
Band Band is for students who are currently or have been enrolled in the Middle School band program. Students will need to get a signature from Mrs. Cole or Mrs. Shendel .
Drama classes improve – Creativity – Public Speaking – Teamwork
Drama I Acting Technical theatre Theatre history Improvisation Mime, movement, voice and diction Annual “Winter Fantasy” show Advanced Drama classes - Theater Company: Drama 2, 3 and 4 students Admission is by audition Two full productions each school year Smaller festivals, competitions and shows
Visual Arts
creative thinking expressive skills art history cultures communicate ideas
Production History
Spring Musical - 2010 The Red Coat 2010 This Phone 2.0 2009 “The Suessification of Romeo and Pasta Fazooool All in the Timing
Ceramics
Ceramics levels 1, 2, & 3
Drawing & Painting
Drawing & Painting Levels 1, 2 &3 Advanced Placement Studio Art
Reading
Reading Grade 9 Reading Grade 10 Reading Grade 11-12