GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COHORT C/O 2016 Mr. Julio C. Perez, Mater Academy Charter

FLDOE + Mater Requirements  24 Credit Diploma: Remember Mater requires additional courses as part of it’s vision and mission as a college preparatory school!  4 Credits of English English 1 English 2 English 3 or AP English Language English 4 or AP English Literature Pass FCAT (10 th grade) or ACT (19 or higher) or SAT (440 or higher)  4 Credits of Math Algebra 1, (EOC= PASS/FAIL) or PERT (97 or higher) Geometry, (EOC= 70/30) Algebra 2 (EOC= 70/30) Plus one higher level math Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

FLDOE + Mater Requirements  4 credits of Science Biology (EOC= 70/30) Chemistry Physics Plus one higher level science  4 Credits of Social Studies World History or AP World History Global Studies or AP European History (Mater requirement) US History or AP American History (EOC=70/30) Government (0.5 credit) and Economics (0.5 credit) or Ap Government & AP Macro Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

FLDOE + Mater Requirements  Fine or Practical Art (1.0 credit)  Drawing, Chorus, Dance, Theatre, etc.  Some practical arts classes meet the requirement (i.e. Intro to IT, Journalism, Creative Photography, etc.)  Physical Education (1.0 credit)  Personal Fitness* (0.5)  Any PE (0.5) Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

 At least 8 Elective Credits:  Students graduating from Mater Academy may have more than 8 elective credits  2 credits in the same world language are required for admission into the state university system  GPA: 2.0 at minimum  10 hours of community service at minimum  One Virtual Course (may be a 0.5 credit)  Mater offers: Intro to IT, Spanish 1 for non-speakers (new this year), and the Advanced SAT Prep class thru Doral College Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only! FLDOE + Mater Requirements

FLDOE Diploma Designations  Scholar Designation  Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2  Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course  Pass the Biology 1 EOC  Earn 1 credit in chemistry or physics  Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics  Pass the U.S. History EOC  Earn 2 credits in the same world language  Earn at least 1 credit in Advanced Placement (AP), IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

FLDOE Diploma Designations  Merit Designation  Attain one or more industry certifications  Mater provides Industry Certifications in:  Business Certifications  Child Development Associate (CDA) Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

Grading Point System GPA SCALEFINAL GRADE POINTSANNUAL COURSES - MULTIPLY BY 2.5SEMESTER COURSES - MULTIPLY BY 5 A A = 4 POINTS10 POINTS20 POINTS B B = 3 POINTS7.5 POINTS15 POINTS C C = 2 POINTS5 POINTS10 POINTS D D = 1 POINT2.5 POINTS5 POINTS F 0-0.9F = 0 POINTS0 POINTS Final Grade Calculation for Annual Course: (______x2.5) + (______x2.5) + (______x2.5)* + (______x2.5)* = ________/10=________ Final Grade Calculation for Semester Course: (______x5) + (______x5) = ________/10=________ Unweighted GPA calculation: (Sum of all final grade points)/(# of credits taken) = __________  5 points must be earned 2 nd semester

The Ten Point Rule  Students must have at least 10 points to pass a class  10 points = D  Five points must be earned between the third and forth quarter for an annual course.  Semester courses work the same way, 10 points are required to pass

10 Point Rule Examples 10 point Rule Examples Class A (1.0 credit) A B C B points = 3.0 B Class B (1.0 credit) A B F D points, BUT student only has 2.5 points in 2 nd semester, therefore they failed the course

10 Point Rule Examples 10 point Rule Examples Class C (0.5 credit) C B points = 2.5 B Class D (0.5 credit) D F 5 05 points = 0.5 F

 There are various combinations, but overall, you must achieve the points needed to pass a class.  Keep in mind passing a class with the minimum of 10 points gets you a “D” which is a GPA of a 1.0  IN ORDER TO GRADUATE YOU NEED A 2.0!!! Grading Point System

Course Recovery: Adult Education  If you have already failed a state required course (or fail one in your senior year), you will not receive a diploma from the state of Florida  Therefore, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you enroll into the Adult Education program to recover the course ASAP. However, you cannot attend Summer School or Night School without a “Credit Certification for Adult Education” Form that your counselor gives you. Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

Failing Courses  If you are at risk for failing ANY class between January – June (including electives), you will be placed on Academic Probation and banned from all Senior Events.  This includes walking in the graduation ceremony

Academic Probation  Students may be placed on Academic Probation for the following reasons:  GPA “at risk”- at or below a 2.0 unweighted AND/OR  Failing REQUIRED courses AND/OR  Attendance AND/OR  Referrals  Students on Academic Probation will not be allowed to participate in activities and school events Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

GPA Myth Buster  Your GPA NEVER “freezes”  End this myth ASAP  GPAs are calculated at the end of every semester January, June, August  Universities WILL LOOK at your end-of-the-year GPA  Do not put yourself at risk Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

from University Admissions office

Attendance Policy  5 or more unexcused absences in a semester course will result in a NC (no credit).  Absences in a block course count as double, i.e. one day absent = 2 days  10 or more unexcused absences in an annual course will result in a NC (no credit)  This includes school and CLASSROOM attendance  The only way to gain the credit will be to meet with administration and your teacher with your parent(s) in an attendance hearing  If you receive a NC, you will not receive your diploma from the state of Florida Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

Community Service  A minimum of 10 hours are required for graduation  A minimum of 100 hours are required to receive the Florida Bright Future’s scholarship  Hours must be submitted by December 7, 2015 to the school registrar Mrs. Lissette Murillo, in room 82.  Community Service Packets, with all relevant information, are available in Mrs. Murillo’s office.  Please see or her with any questions: Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

Possible Volunteer Locations  Churches any denomination (not the chicken restaurant)  Public Hospitals  Public Schools (not private day cares)  Club activities  Walks  Early Childhood Class (Ms. Puentes)  Public Parks  Public Libraries  Public Animal Shelters

Transcripts  To request a transcript you must go to room 82 and see Mrs. Docampo or Mrs. Murillo and fill out a request form.  Make sure name, date of birth, and social security number are correct  Transcript processing time is one week  Electronic transcripts are available for Florida Public Universities  You receive FOUR transcripts for free, additional copies are $2.00 due at the time of the request.

Recommendation Letters  Submit an Official Document Request to me  Recommendation survey must be filled out thoroughly. Available in my office.  Turn around time minimum 1 week.  DO NOT PROCRASTINATE I NEED TIME TO WRITE THESE LETTERS!

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