1. Graduation requirements C/O 2018 2014-2015 Cohort
Mr. Julio C. Perez, Mater Academy Charter

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3. SAMPLE STUDENT HISTORY
HOURS
GPA
GPA
CREDITS

4. Graduation Requirements
24 Credit Diploma:
4 Credits of English
English 1
English 2
English 3 or AP English Language
English 4 or AP English Literature
Pass FCAT (10th grade) or ACT (19 or higher) or SAT (440 or higher)
Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

5. Graduation Requirements
4 Credits of Math
Algebra 1, (EOC= PASS/FAIL) or PERT (97 or higher)
Geometry, (EOC= 70/30)
Algebra 2
Plus one higher level math
Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

6. FLDOE + Mater Requirements
4 credits of Science
Biology (EOC= 70/30)
Chemistry
Physics
Plus one higher level science
Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

7. Graduation Requirements
4 Credits of Social Studies
World History or AP World History
Global Studies or AP European
US History or AP American History (EOC=70/30)
Government (0.5 credit) and Economics (0.5 credit) or Ap Government & D.E. Economics
Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

8. Graduation 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!

9. Graduation Requirements
At least 8 Elective Credits: Includes pf, pe, pl categories
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
Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

10. Graduation Requirements
GPA: 2.0 at minimum
10 hours of community (minimum)
One Virtual Course Mater offers: Intro to IT, Spanish 1 for non- speakers, and the Advanced SAT Prep class thru Doral College
Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

11. 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!

12. 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!

13. Grading Point System
GPA SCALE
FINAL GRADE POINTS
ANNUAL COURSES - MULTIPLY BY 2.5
SEMESTER COURSES - MULTIPLY BY 5 A
A = 4 POINTS
10 POINTS
20 POINTS
35-40 POINTS B
B = 3 POINTS
7.5 POINTS
15 POINTS
25-34 POINTS C
C = 2 POINTS
5 POINTS
15-24 POINTS D
D = 1 POINT
2.5 POINTS
10-14 POINTS F
F = 0 POINTS
0 POINTS
0-9 POINTS
Final Grade Calculation for Annual Course: (_ x 2.5) + (_ x 2.5) + (_ x 2.5) + (_ x 2.5) = _____=_____
Final Grade Calculation for Semester Course: (______x5) + (______x5) =____=____
Unweighted GPA calculation: (Sum of all final grade points)/(# of credits taken) =
Semester courses ½ of final grade points

14. 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

15. 10 Point Rule Examples 10 point Rule Examples Class A (1.0 credit)
A B C B
30 points = B
Class B (1.0 credit)
A B F D
20 points, BUT student only has 2.5 points in 2nd semester, therefore they failed the course

16. 10 Point Rule Examples 10 point Rule Examples Class C (0.5 credit) C B
25 points = B
Class D (0.5 credit)
D F
5 points = F

17. Grading Point System
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!!!

18. New grading system
Tests 40%
Quizzes 30%
Classwork 20%
Home work 10%

19. 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!

20. Failing Courses
If you are at risk of failing a class required for graduation between January – June (including electives), you will be placed on Probation and not allowed to participate in Senior Events.

21. Probation
Students may be placed on Probation for the following reasons:
GPA “at risk”- at or below a 2.2 unweighted AND/OR
Failing or in danger of REQUIRED courses AND/OR
Attendance AND/OR Tardies
Referrals
Students on Probation will not be allowed to participate in activities and school events
Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

22. GPA Myth Buster End this myth ASAP
Your GPA NEVER “freezes”
End this myth ASAP
GPAs are calculated at the end of every semester
August, January, June
Some Universities WILL LOOK at your grades/gpa at the middle and end of the year
Do not put yourself at risk

23. Email from University Admissions office

24. Email from University Admissions office
Hi Mr. Perez,
 The Rollins admission committee would like to see mid-year grades for , an Early Decision applicant, in order to make a final admission decision. Could you please send me a copy of her first semester or trimester grades if they are available?
 Thanks,
katie
 Katie Jones ’11
Assistant Director of Admission | Rollins College

25. 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

26. 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:
Turn in community service hours before requesting transcripts.
Please note: these requirements are for the cohort only!

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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!

30. College Applications Can have Mrs. Macho or Me as recommender
Please do not wait until the last minute
Common App let me know if you need me to submit your final transcript.

31. CAP Advisor
Financial Aid
College applications
Scholarships

32. Social media
Be careful what you post
Don’t go negative
Retweeting

33. Questions?