1. AC FLORA HIGH SCHOOL Rising Freshmen Parent and Student Night
March 2, 2015

2. Overview of AC Flora Students need 24 credits to graduate
All freshmen take 8 courses
College Prep Honors Advanced Placement or International Baccaulareate
AC Flora runs on an A/B block schedule
Students attend four 90 minute classes a day
Most classes meet every other day

3. High School Credits {Earned in Middle School}
Middle school students can carry over a maximum of 4 high school credits:
Computer
Math
Foreign Language
Students must earn a 77 or better to earn high school credit in middle school. Students wishing to retake a course must drop their middle school grade by fall of their freshman year.

4. Ninth Grade Schedule English Math Science Social Studies
Elective (ex: Physical Education)
Elective (ex: Foreign Language)
Elective

5. PE Options One PE credit is required for graduation JROTC – LTC Gatson
PE Through Dance
One Health ½ credit is required for graduation and is paired with:
Intro to Dance
Intro to Theatre
Aerobics

6. Fine Arts Dr. Paschal Art Foundations Vocal Productions
Theatre I – audition required
Dance I – audition required
Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Band
Music Appreciation

7. In addition to PE, Foreign Language, and Fine Arts…
Elective Options
In addition to PE, Foreign Language, and Fine Arts…
Technology Courses
Integrated Business Applications
Digital Input Technology
Academic Electives
Radio/TV/Film
Journalism
Law Education

8. English and Science English I College Prep English I Honors
Recommendations are made for class placement based on student test scores and grades.
English I College Prep
Students will complete most class work during the class period
English I Honors
Students are expected to complete nightly homework outside of class
Biology I College Prep
Students will complete lab write-ups and assignments during class
Biology I Honors
Preparation and follow-up for labs is completed outside of class

9. Math 9th Grade Course Algebra I Geometry CP or Geometry Honors or
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry H
9th Grade Course
Algebra I
Geometry CP or Geometry Honors or
Geometry Honors AND Algebra II Honors (4x4)
Algebra II Honors

10. Social Studies Mr. Hare
There are three options for Social Studies courses during your freshman year
World Geography CP
World History Honors
AP Human Geography
(summer assignment required)

11. Explanation of Academic Programs
Falcons in Flight
College Prep
Honors
Advance Placement
International Baccalaureate

12. Falcons in Flight
Based on test scores and transcript grades, selected students are invited to be part of our FiF Program.
Core classes meet daily for 60 minutes
Classes have no more than 15 students
You are part of a group who work together to support their success
FiF students take Foundations and Structure of Algebra, English I CP, Biology I CP, plus four other courses

13. Advanced Placement College level coursework
Students can earn college credit by making a qualifying score on the AP exam
Open enrollment (use student data to help make recommendations)
Freshmen – AP Human Geography
Sophomores – AP World History
Juniors and Seniors – multiple offerings in all core subjects, foreign languages, and fine arts

14. International Baccalaureate Mrs. Tate
Academically rigorous program
Two programs: IBDP and IBCP
Both require students to complete their basic graduation requirements (PE, Health, etc.) before entering their junior year.
IBCP – have to have an interest in business and attempt challenging coursework in 9th and 10th grade
IBDP – 3 credits of foreign language, successful completion of Algebra II honors, success at the honors or AP level

15. Schedule Changes
Please remember the master schedule is based on student requests from the previous spring.
Therefore, changes made after a student is scheduled are very difficult or impossible.
Many elective courses must be pre-selected, and therefore, must be identified appropriately.

16. {District Recognition}
High School Scholars
{District Recognition}
Course Requirements:
English (AAP/AP or IB) units
Math (AAP/AP or IB) units
Science (AAP/AP or IB) units
Social Studies (AAP/AP or IB) 4 units
Foreign Language units
Fine Arts Appreciation unit
(or 3 units of high school credit
in a specific arts or combination
of arts courses)
PE/ROTC 1 unit
Electives 9 units
TOTAL units

17. This exam counts 20% of the student’s final grade.
Required Assessment
End of Course Exam:
This exam counts 20% of the student’s final grade.
Students will be tested in:
English I
Algebra I
Biology
US History

18. Course Selection Dates
Individual meetings with AC Flora Counselors will be held in the Old Gym from 4:00-7:00 on the follow dates:
A-G – Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 12
H-P – Wednesday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 10
Q-Z – Thursday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 11
Drop-ins are welcome to come to the AC Flora Guidance Office on Friday, March 13 from 8:00-3:00 or by appointment.
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