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IB PROGRAM OF STUDY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Subject Credit Neede d Add. Criteria
Honors level or higher w/ at least 1 IB or AP course Honors level (geometry or higher) w/ at least 1 IB or AP course Honors level (biology I or higher) w/ at least 1 IB or AP lab science Honors level or higher w/ at least 1 IB or AP course 4 credits recommended; 2 required in the same language Taken over 11th and 12th grade
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GRADUATION TEST REQUIREMENTS For students who -FCAT 2.0 Reading 245 enter 9th grade in -Math does not apply 2010-2011 For students who enter 9th grade in 2011-2012 For students who enter 9th grade in 2012-2013 -FCAT 2.0 Reading 245 -Algebra EOC -FCAT 2.0 Reading 245 -Algebra, Geometry and Biology EOC

English Math Science Social Studies World Language

4 4 4 4 2

Theory of 1 Knowledge Includes the IB 6 subject The Arts/Electives 9 Additional Requirements: -Completion of Extended Essay -Completion of Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)

Concordant scores on SAT and ACT may apply but have not been determined by the State at this time.

For more information refer to page 97 of the District Student Progression Plan

VIRTUAL COURSE REQUIREMENT Students who enter ninth grade in 2011-2012 and thereafter must complete a high school course on-line to graduate. There are a number of options to complete this course including Florida Virtual School www.flvs.net Students on an IB program of study are exempt from this requirement. However, if at any time the student exits the IB program of study and is placed on a standard diploma program of study, he/she will need to meet this requirement. GRADE PORTAL Parents may access student grades, attendance and homework through https://dcps.mygradeportal.com Password and logon information is available at your childs school. Parents and students should check the Grade Portal regularly and seek assistance as needed from the teacher.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS From 9th -> 10th grade 5 credits, 1 English or 1 math From 10th -> 11th grade From 11th -> 12th grade 12 credits, 2 English and 2 math or science 18 credits, 3 English and 4 math or science, minimum 1.5 GPA

TEST RESOURCES PERT Study Guide: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERTStudentStudyGuide.pdf , ACT : www.act.org/testprep SAT : www.collegeboard.com, Sample IB Exam Papers: http://www.ibo.org/diploma/assessment/exampapers/index. cfm Other sites: www.SoarAtHome.org, www.majortests.com, www.march2success.com http://www.pearsonaccess.com/cs/Satellite? c=Page&childpagename=Florida/flPALPLayout&cid=120546 1226846&pagename=flPALPWrapper BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS Student eligibility is updated each semester starting in ninth grade. Go to www.flvc.org to check eligibility, or for more information: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ Hands On Jacksonville is a great resource for community service opportunities www.handsonjacksonville.org

LEARNING RECOVERY Students who earn a D or an F for a quarter grade MAY be eligible for learning recovery to bring the grade up to a D or C IF the student completed a minimum of 75% of the assignments, and the student took advantage of available recovery opportunities. A parent conference is required before learning recovery can begin. COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.flvc.org www.flchoices.org PARTICIPATING IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS www.ncaaclearinghouse.net ACT Question of the Day www.actstudent.org/qotd/ SAT Question of the Day http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-theday

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PERKS FOR IB STUDENTS Automatically qualify for FAS as Earn the IB Diploma Complete the IB Curriculum

long as 100 hours of service are completed Just need qualifying SAT or ACT score and service hour requirement for either FAS (100 hrs) or FMS (75 hrs)

Your high school offers classes that can award college credit. These may include Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE). For more information www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/departments/acceleration/index.asp

ACT
Assessment test that measures what you learned in school. 215 multiple choice questions and an optional essay. 3 hours 25 minutes Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Calculators are allowed. 30 minutes on a topic, Optional Tests ability to interpret science experiments 1-36 points for each of 4 subtests, subtests are averaged for a composite score, 36 is the highest score. Only correct answers are counted. Respond to all questions. At least 4 weeks before the test www.act.org

Comparison What kind of test is this? What am I in for? How much time am I given? What about math? What about the essays? What about science? How is it scored? Are there penalties for guessing? When to register? Online Registration

SAT
Aptitude test that measures how you apply what you learned in school. 128 multiple-choice questions, 10 fill-in questions and an essay. 3 hours 45 minutes Algebra, geometry, statistics, probability and data analysis. Calculators are allowed. 25 minutes on a topic, first section of the test. No science questions. 200- 800 points for each section (critical reading, math, writing), highest total score 2400 A fraction of a point is deducted for wrong answers. Skip if you cant narrow down the choices. At least 6 weeks before the test www.collegeboard.com

Fee Waivers for SAT, ACT and College Applications: There are a number of reasons a student could qualify for up to TWO fee waivers for each test while they are juniors and seniors. The most common reason is Free or Reduced lunch program eligibility. Check with your school counselor about other qualifying situations. Students may also qualify for college application fee waivers (which saves you $). Students with disabilities may also be able to apply for ACT/SAT Test Accommodations. Check with your counselor about timelines and deadlines, and APPLY EARLY! SAT,PSAT,AP: www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/index.html ACT: www.actstudent.org/regist/disab/ POSTSECONDARY READINESS SCORES The MINIMUM scores for admissions to a community or state college, or to be eligible for a high school Dual Enrollment course: SAT ACT PERT Critical Reading 440 Reading 18 Reading 104 Math 440 Math 19 Math 113 English 17 Writing 99 If you do not have Postsecondary Ready scores by the start of your senior year the State requires you be scheduled into remedial courses in Reading, Writing and/or Math. There is no waiver for this State requirement. After graduation, if you are not Postsecondary Ready and you enroll at a community or state college you will have to take additional remedial courses, PAY for the remedial courses and you WILL NOT receive college credit for the remedial courses. MINIMUM Admissions Scores required for the State University System (SUS) These are MINIMUM scores. Many State universities will require higher scores for admissions purposes. GPA, rigor of courses taken, extracurricular activities and community involvement will also be taken into consideration. SAT ACT Critical Reading 460 Reading 19 Math 460 Math 19 Writing 440 English/Writing 18
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