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Discovery High School Home of the Spartans Sept. 19, 2019

Get an overview of the 2019-20 Florida graduation requirements and explore the course schedules for sophomore and junior students at Discovery High School. Discover AP and dual enrollment opportunities, clubs and sports, scholarships, and community service options. Stay informed about upcoming events and learn about the specific assessments and passing scores required for graduation.

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Discovery High School Home of the Spartans Sept. 19, 2019

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  1. Discovery High School Home of the SpartansSept. 19, 2019

  2. OVERVIEW – 2019 -20 Florida Graduation Requirements Sophomore & Junior Schedules AP and Dual Enrollment Opportunities Clubs and Sports Scholarships Community Service Upcoming Events

  3. Florida Graduation Requirements • Assessments • Passing Score Required • FSA ELA Gr 10 *** • Algebra 1 EOC *** • Score becomes 30% of overall course grade. • Geometry • Biology • US History *** Comparable scores are allowed on the SAT & ACT for ELA and on the PSAT for Alg 1 EOC • Credits • 4 English • 4 Math • 3 Science (Including Biology) • 3 Social Studies (Including W History, US History, Government, Economics) • Practical/Performing Art • HOPE (PE) • 8 Electives • Minimum of 24 Total Credits

  4. Graduation Testing Requirements • Florida students entering grade 9 in 2018 and beyond must pass the following assessments for high school graduation. • Algebra 1 EOC – taken in May of the year the student completes Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B • Level 3 or higher is considered a passing score • FSA ELA Grade 10 – taken in May of the 10th grade year. • Level 3 or higher is considered a passing score • Students may achieve concordant scores on PSAT, SAT, or ACT for the Alg 1 EOC and on the SAT or ACT for the FSA ELA Grade 10

  5. FSA/EOC Concordant Scores

  6. DHS 9th grade Schedules • College Plan • English I Honors • Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors • Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors • AP Human Geography, World History Honors • HOPE • Elective 2 • FOCUS – Mandatory DHS 10 year plan elective course ***Intensive classes may be mandated and will replace an elective class. • Career Plan • English I • Algebra 1A or Algebra 1 • Physical Science • World History, Intensive Reading • HOPE • Elective 2 • FOCUS – Mandatory DHS 10 year plan elective course ***Intensive classes may be mandated and will replace an elective class. *Additional elective offerings – Agriscience, Art, Digital Design, PE, Spanish 1 – 3, Creative Writing, and more… **Students may have classes from both plans and may change plans as they progress through classes.

  7. DHS 10th grade Schedules • College Plan • English II Honors • Pre-Calculus, Alg 2 Honor • Chemistry or Biology Honors • AP World History or other Soc Studies • Elective 1 • Elective 2 • FOCUS – Mandatory DHS 10 year plan elective course ***Intensive classes may be mandated and will replace an elective class. • Career Plan • English II • Geometry • Biology • World History • Elective 1 • Elective 2 • FOCUS – Mandatory DHS 10 year plan elective course ***Intensive classes may be mandated and will replace an elective class. *Additional elective offerings – Agriscience, Art, Computer Design, PE, Spanish 1 – 3, Creative Writing, and more… **Students may have classes from both plans and may change plans as they progress through classes.

  8. Florida High School Diplomas • Diploma Types • Standard Diploma – 24 credit, 2.0 GPA, and pass 10th gr ELA and Algebra 1 EOC (or comparable scores) • Merit Diploma – Standard Diploma plus one or more industry certification • Scholar Diploma – Standard Diploma plus passing scores on 10th gr ELA, Geo EOC, Bio EOC, and US History EOC, pass Chemistry or Physics, Statistics or equally rigorous course, receive 2 credits in the same world language, and receive a credit in an AP or IB class.

  9. Advanced Placement& Dual Enrollment • Advanced Placement Courses Offered* for 2018-19: • 9th-12th grade: • AP Human Geography • AP World History • AP US History • AP Government • AP English Language • AP English Literature • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • AP Calculus • AP Statistics *Additional courses will be added as needed • Dual Enrollment • Students are eligible to apply for Dual Enrollment through Polk State College and Ridge Career College • Must meet eligibility requirements • Including having earned a certain number of high school credits • Must apply online and submit official placement test scores • Most classes will be on PSC or RCC campus. • Students must provide transportation to PSC or RCC.

  10. Polk State Dual Enrollment • Eligibility for DE • Students must have… • 6 high school credits and enrolled in grades 10 - 12 • Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 • Approval from school counselor • Passing scores on Reading, Writing, and Math PERT • Complete the PSC online admission application. • Take all sections of PERT at one of the PSC campuses. • Take the online PSC Orientation. • Submit the Course Approval Request Form to the Guidance Office.

  11. DHS Sports Spring Sports Boy’s & Girl’s Lacrosse Track & Field Boy’s Weightlifting Tennis Softball Baseball Winter Sports Boy’s & Girl’s Soccer Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball Wresting Cheerleading Fall Sports Golf Cross Country Girl’s Volleyball Football Bowling Cheerleading

  12. DHS Clubs Drone Club Key Club French Club Future Farmers of America Spanish Club National Honor Society PMA Club Executive Council Latin Dance Club Video Game & Design Club More clubs will become available as students show interest &

  13. NCAA Eligibility • If students plan to play sports at an NCAA Division 1 or 2 school, please see Ms. Frazier • Students must register on the NCAA website http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future • Students must take 16 core NCAA courses to be eligible.

  14. Bright Future Scholarships • Bright Futures Scholarships - http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ • College Scholarships - Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar • Career Education Scholarships – Gold Seal Scholarships

  15. Community Service Community service is when a student identifies a social issue in the community and then looks beyond themselves to work to improve or solve that issue faced by our society. In order to qualify for Bright Futures and many other scholarships, students must complete Community Service Hours.

  16. Community ServiceBright Futures Scholarship http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/PDF/BFhandbookChapter1.pdf Service hours can include, but are not limited to, a business or governmental internship, a nonprofit organization, or activities on behalf of a candidate for public office. Hours must be documented in writing, and signed by the student, the student’s parent or guardian, and a representative of the organization (i.e. The Community Service Application).

  17. Community Service Bright Futures Scholarship • Community Service Hours must be submitted for posting prior to the student’s graduation date. No hours can be submitted after the student’s graduation date. • Florida Academic Scholars—100 Community Service Hours • Florida Medallion Scholars—75 Community Service Hours • Florida Gold Seal Vocational—30 Community Service Hours

  18. Community Service Procedures Complete appropriate paperwork (Student Application, Parent Approval Form, and the Agency Application) and return to the Community Service Coordinator (Ms. Benner)for approval. Forms can be emailed or picked up from the Counselor’s office. Please see Ms. Benner. Upon approval, the student may begin logging service hours on the Record of Volunteer Service Hours form. Once hours have been completed students must complete a Community Service plan form that describes the social problem being served, the plan for personal involvement, and a final evaluation of the service experience.

  19. Appropriate Community Service Activities(Approved Hours) Non-profit organizations Public Schools Chamber of Commerce Nursing homes, hospitals, non-profit clinics Libraries Animal Shelters Sunshine Foundation Dream Village Service Learning activities conducted through the curriculum. Service work with Churches and for profit organizations that directly address social issues or problems.

  20. Non Approved Community Hours Service performed for pay Hours completed during school hours or during regular practice/meeting times for extra-curricular activities and clubs. Job Shadowing Saturday School or Detention/Work Details Court Ordered Community Service Hours through Church directly related to worship or evangelism Babysitting Hours signed off by family members Services related to armed servicesrecruitment requirements

  21. Additional Scholarship Sites • Fast Web • https://www.fastweb.com/ • Fin Aid • http://finaid.org/scholarships/ • Big Future • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search • StudentScholarships.org • https://studentscholarships.org/2018scholarships.php#sthash.kefhqVK9.j2XtKSU1.dpbs • Federal Student Aid • https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships • Discover Scholarshhips • https://www.discover.com/student-loans/scholarships/search.html?acmpgn=O_CCD_CC2D_BM_A_OZCT1 • Chegg • https://www.chegg.com/scholarships • Unigo • https://www.unigo.com/

  22. Upcoming Activities • Homecoming Week • October 14 – 18, 2019 • Spirit Days – Tuesday – Friday – TBA • Homecoming Football Game at Lake Region – October 18 • Spirit Bus to the game • Homecoming Dance in DHS Gym on October 19 at 7 – 10 PM • Student must pay $20 tech fee to attend Homecoming and any future DHS activities. • DHS College and Career Fair • November 20, 2019 • Local businesses in Polk County with employment opportunities for high school graduates. • Colleges and career colleges from across Florida and South Georgia • Open to all DHS students

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