YOUNG WOMEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY

 4-year, 24-credit program  G.P.A.  FSA and NGSSS  Advanced Placement (AP)  Dual Enrollment  Associate in Arts Degree  PSAT, SAT, ACT

English 4 Credits English Language Arts (ELA) ELA I, II, III, IV ELA Honors, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment Must pass the Grade 10 ELA or concordant score on the SAT/ACT Mathematics 4 Credits Mathematics Algebra 1 Required Geometry Required Must pass the Algebra 1 EOC or concordant score on the PERT Science 3 Credits in Science Biology I Required Two must have a laboratory component Social Studies 3 Credits in Social Studies 1 World History 1 United States History 0.5 United States Government 0.5 Economics with Financial Literacy Foreign Language Required by State Universities

Fine arts or Performing Arts1 Credit in Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts Physical Education1 Credit with the integration of health Electives8 Credits (0.5 Virtual School) Total24 credits State Assessment RequirementsStudents must participate in the EOC assessments and the results constitute 30 percent of the final course grade. Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (if enrolled), Biology I, U.S. History Grade Point Average (GPA) RequirementsCumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

 FLORIDA STANDARDS ASSESSMENTS (FSA)  ELA WRITING  ELA READING  FSA MATHEMATICS GRADE 6  FSA MATHEMATICS GRADE 7  ALGEBRA 1 EOC  GEOMETRY  ALGEBRA 2 EOC (if enrolled)  NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS (NGSSS)  BIOLOGY 1  CIVICS  US HISTORY

In addition to the 24-credit standard diploma: ◦ 1 credit in Algebra II (must pass the EOC) ◦ Pass the Geometry EOC ◦ 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous course ◦ Pass the Biology I EOC ◦ 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics ◦ 1 credit in an equally rigorous science course ◦ Pass the US History EOC ◦ 2 credits in the same world language ◦ 1 credit in AP, or a Dual Enrollment course

 Students graduate with: ◦ 5-6 Math credits ◦ 5-6 Science credits ◦ 3 Spanish credits

 Community service projects are planned, organized, and voluntary efforts designed to address a problem or need in the community.  Florida Bright Futures Scholarship’s Florida Academic Scholars Award requires 100 hours of community service and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship’s Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) requires 75 hours of community service.

Middle School Spanish Computers Dance Research – Technology and Robotics Journalism/Yearbook Physical Education Drama Florida Virtual School Gifted High School SAT/ACT Prep Spanish Personal Fitness Journalism/Yearbook Humanities Research – College Admission Resources Chorus AP Art Studio Dual Enrollment AP Psychology Executive Internship Virtual School

 Art Club  Chorus  Environmental Club  Future Educators of America  Key Club  Math Club  National Honor Society  S.A.D.D Club  Society of Women Engineers  Spanish Club  Student Government  Women of Tomorrow

 Nationwide Program by The College Board.  College Level Courses  Taking AP is a sign that you’re up for the most rigorous classes your high school has to offer.  YWPA offers 13 AP Classes  MDCPS students do not pay for the AP exams

 Earn a score of 3 or higher in an AP Exam, and you can EARN COLLEGE CREDIT  Stand Out in College Admissions  Earn College Credits – SAVES $$$$ AND TIME  Skip Introductory Classes  Build College Skills

 Biology  World History  U.S. History  US Government and politics  Spanish Language  Spanish Literature  Art Studio  English Language  English Literature  Environmental Science  Calculus  Chemistry  Psychology

 Attend Miami Dade College or Florida International University for free while at YWPA  When? After school or during the summer  Cost? Free tuition, free textbooks!!!!!!

 Admissions 3.0 Unweighted GPA Pass the PERT, or concordant SAT/ACT scores  The grades obtained through dual enrollment will become part of the permanent post-secondary record.  Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in their college-level courses to continue participation.

 60 credits ◦ Dual Enrollment credits ◦ Advanced Placement credits

 PSAT – Students College Readiness Benchmark  SAT  ACT OCT 2015YWPADISTRICTSTATENATION TENTH83%30%38%47% ELEVENTH69%47%45%48% JUNE 2015YWPADISTRICTSTATENATION TWELFTH YWPADISTRICTSTATENATION TWELFTH

 In- house  Community

 Homecoming  Brunch  Prom*  Grad Bash*  Senior Picnic*  Senior Week* * Includes Young Men’s Prep

Dartmouth College Emmanuel College Emory University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International Honors College Florida State University Franklin and Marshall College Miami Dade Honors College Mount Holyoke College New College of Florida New York University Northeastern University Perdue University Rollins College St. John’s University Syracuse University University of California Davis University of California at Los Angeles University of Central Florida University of Chicago Loyola University of Denver University of Edinburgh University of Florida University of Miami University of No Carolina at Chapel Hill University of South Florida University of Tennessee

TOTAL $1,000,000+ GRADUATES 177 GRA CLASSES 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Contact:  Isis Gottlieb, Counselor ◦ ◦ (305) ext  Cecilia Reverte, A.P. Coordinator ◦ ◦ (305) ext  Rose Emily Milian, Lead Teacher ◦ ◦ ext. 2103