Ponte Vedra High School High School 101

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Ponte Vedra High SchoolHigh School 101
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Introductions
Principal Craig Speziale Assistant
Principals Jewel Johnson Lisa
Kunze Athletic Director Gene Baker Registrar
Nikki Trojnar 11th grade Counselor Jennifer
Ashenfelder 10th grade Counselor Valorie
Baker 9th grade Counselor Summer Mitchell
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High School in General

• The State of Florida requires the
• following for high school graduation
• 24 credits
• a minimum gpa of 2.0
• Passing scores on the 10th grade FCAT Reading
  Math

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Graduation Requirements for students entering 9th
grade in 2007 and after

• English 4 credits
• Math 4 credits, 1 must include Algebra 1
• Science 3, 2 must include a lab component
• Social Studies 3, World, US History, Gov, Econ
• Performing or Practical Art 1
• HOPE (Health Opportunities in Physical Ed) - 1
• Electives in Major Area of Interest - 4
• Electives-Minor or 2nd Major - 4

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Major Areas of Interest offered at Ponte Vedra HS

• Open Enrollment
• Visual Arts
• World Languages
• Music
• Drama Theatre Arts
• Language Arts electives
• Social Studies electives
• General Communications

• Academy application only
• Biotechnology Medical Research
• International Marketing Business

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Schedule

• PVHS will operate on a 7 period day.
• Students can earn 7 credits a year 28 credits
  within 4 years.
• We will offer 45 minute classes that meet year
  long and 90 minute classes that meet for one
  semester or 90 minute alternating day all year
  earning 1 credit. (Blended schedule)

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Typical 9th grade schedule

• English 1 - (Regular or Honors)
• Math - Algebra 1, Geometry Honors,
• Algebra 2 Honors
• Science Physical Science (Reg. or Honors) or
  Biology Honors
• Social Studies World Geography, World Honors,
  or AP World History
• HOPE (Health PE)
• 2 electives (1 must be in Major Area of Interest)

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High school courses taken in 8th grade

• These courses can only be placed on the high
  school transcript if the middle school transcript
  shows a credit earned. If a credit is not
  awarded, then students can take a St. Johns
  county final exam to possibly earn credit.
• Algebra 1 (Regular or Honors) and/or Spanish
  grade(s) will be placed on the high school
  transcript no matter what the grade.
• These courses taken in middle school are the ONLY
  ones that you can repeat in high school to
  replace a C. Grade forgiveness for courses
  taken in high school is only allowed for a grade
  of D or F.

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ESE ServicesStudents with an IEP

• To help students who are mainstreamed and earning
  a regular diploma, we will offer the following
• CoTeach in English and Math
• Support Facilitation in 4 core subjects
• Learning Strategies
• Consultation

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High School is credit driven

• 5 credits to be a Sophomore
• 11 credits to be a Junior
• 17 credits to be a Senior

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Types of Diplomas

• Standard Diploma 24 credits
• College Ready Diploma 24 credits, 2 credits
  must be in the same foreign language, one math
  credit is Algebra 2
• Advanced College Ready 26 credits

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What are colleges looking for in a student?

• More than the minimum
• 19 rigorous courses in English, Math, Science,
  Social Studies, Foreign Language
• GPA
• SAT or ACT scores
• Participation in clubs and sports
• Leadership abilities
• Community Service

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To prepare our students for college we will offer
a variety of course levels

• Regular no additional weighting
• Honors - .5 additional weighting
• Advanced Placement 1 additional weighting
• Standard Honors AP
• A 4 4.5 5
• B 3 3.5 4
• C 2 2.5 3
• D 1 1.5 2
• F 0 0 0

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Criteria for Honors or AP

• Grades of a C or higher in a previous Honors
  class or an A in the previous standard class
• FCAT scores of level 4 or 5
• Math scores used for math science courses
• Reading scores used for English, social studies,
  and world language
• PSAT score
• A score of 48 or higher on the appropriate
  assessment.
• Norm Referenced test 78 or higher on the
  appropriate assessment.

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What is AP?

• Advanced Placement courses are offered through
  College Board and have been around since 1955.
• They are college level courses taught by high
  school teachers.
• Students take an exam in May. By scoring a 3 or
  higher out of 5, a student can earn college
  credit or placement.

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AP courses that will be offered at Ponte Vedra HS

• Art History
• Art Studio
• Biology
• Calculus AB and BC
• Chemistry
• Chinese Lang Culture
• English Language
• English Literature
• European History

• Human Geography
• Latin Vergil
• Physics B
• Psychology
• Spanish Literature
• Statistics
• US Government
• US History
• World History

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Why take AP courses?

• Students experience a rigorous, college-level
  curriculum and have the chance to earn credit,
  placement, or both for college.
• Research shows that students are more likely to
  graduate college in 4 years if they have been
  exposed to a rigorous course in high school.
• Earning college credit while in high school
  credits are basically FREE!

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What if your student isnt ready for Honors/AP
courses?

• Standard level courses are taught in each
  subject.
• Taking standard level courses are acceptable and
  will prepare students to enter a community
  college or a 4 year university depending upon the
  level of competitiveness.

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English Progression

• 9th grade English 1 or English 1 Honors
• 10th grade English 2 or English 2 Honors
• 11th grade English 3, English 3 Honors, or
• AP Language
• 12th grade English 4, English 4 Honors, or
• AP Literature

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Math Progression

• 9th grade Algebra 1 Intensive Math
• Algebra 1, Geometry Hon, or Algebra 2 Hon
• 10th grade Geometry, Geometry Hon, Algebra 2
  Hon,
• or PreCalculus
• 11th grade Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Hon,
  PreCalculus,
• AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics
• 12th grade Integrated Math 3, PreCalculus,
  Calculus Honors, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics

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Science Progression

• 9th grade Physical Science or
• Biology Honors
• 10th grade Biology or Chemistry Honors
• 11th grade Earth Space Science, Physics Honors,
  
• AP Chemistry, or AP Biology
• 12th grade Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology,
• AP Chemistry, AP Physics,
• AP Environmental, Marine Science

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Social Studies Progression

• 9th grade World Geography, World Honors,
  or AP Human Geography
• 10th grade World History, World Honors, or
• World Geography
• 11th grade US History, US History Honors, or
• AP US History
• 12th grade Government Economics, Gov Econ
• Honors

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Athletics
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Important Registration Dates

• Feb. 10th Registration assembly for current
  11th graders
• 930am in the auditorium
• Feb. 17th Last day to submit academy
  applications
• March 11th Registration assemblies for current
  9th 10th
• 9th - 1230pm 10th - 130pm in the
  auditorium
• April 2nd 8th grade Parent Night in the
  auditorium at 6pm
• April 14th Registration QA in Media Center
  4-7pm
• April 16th 17th Register current 8th at
  Landrum
• April 17th Last day for Private School students
  to turn in registration packet

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Questions