2. Complete 24 credits 2.0 state GPA Pass FSA (Reading & Writing Assessment) EOC in Algebra 1

3. 4 credits of English 4 credits of math (must include Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 credits of science (including Biology & 2 equally rigorous science courses) 3 credits of Social Studies (.5 US Gov., World History, US History,.5 Economics) 1 credit of HOPE 1 credit of a performing fine art 1 course through online learning

4.  Go to the website – flvs.net  Create an account  Select a course (must be for high school credit)  Prior to June 1, courses will be approved by your middle school counselor  After June 1, sign up as a Steinbrenner student

5. All required courses for graduation + *2 years of the same foreign language Minimum of 18 academic credits in the areas of: EnglishMath ScienceSocial Studies Foreign Language

6. Accelerated graduation program Can be done in 3 or 4 years See your counselor for more information Many colleges would prefer that you spend 4 years in high school and take advantage of higher level courses

7. Scholar requirements: Pass Algebra 2 EOC 1 credit in Statistics or equally rigorous math course Pass Biology EOC 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics 1 credit in equally rigorous science Pass US History EOC 2 credits in the same world language Merit requirements: Attain one or more industry certifications

8. Florida Academic Scholars 3.5 academic GPA, 1290 SAT (Reading & Math only, or 29 ACT, 100 hours community service Medallion Scholars 3.0 academic GPA, 1170 SAT or 26 ACT, 75 hours of community service Gold Seal Vocational Scholars 3.0 in required courses for graduation, 3.5 in 3 vocational courses, 440 reading, 440 math, 17 English, 18 reading, 19 math, 30 hours of community service *Subject to change pending state legislation

9. Course Selection Worksheets have been sent to public middle schools Middle school teachers make recommendations for core/academic classes Parents and students make elective choices Steinbrenner counselors meet with students who have changes/questions at the middle school during the school day on Monday, January 25Walker @ 8:00 AM Tuesday, January 26Learning Gate @ 9:00 AM Wednesday, January 27 Hill @ 9:00 AM Wednesday, January 27 Buchanan @ 1:30 PM Thursday, January 28 Martinez@ 9:00 AM Print out of course requests is given to students

10. Some classes are “required” English 1 Honors Math – Algebra 1A/AB, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 US Government Honors* Biology Reading – to be determined by 7 th grade FSA for now, will be adjusted by 8 th grade FSA in June HOPE Computer Class - Emerging Tech*, or Digital Information Technology, or Computer Fundamentals

11. Emerging Technologies* (one semester) Digital Information Technology (full year) (Performing Arts credit) Emphasis is keyboarding skills and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point) Computer Fundamentals (full year) (Performing Arts credit) Information technology concepts, software applications, communications, basic web design, and emerging technologies

12. Reading is based on 7 th grade FSA until June when it is “reassessed” by FSA All 9 th graders will be placed in a reading course to assure success on the 10 th grade FSA/ELA which is a graduation requirement

13. You will choose 8 electives in order of preference, #1 being your first and most important choice. Not all electives will appear on your schedule, some may be alternates. Alternates may become part of your schedule, so they should be classes you are willing to take! Recommendation: Choose a combination of year long and semester courses as alternates to assure you get something you want if reading is adjusted!

14. AP Human Geography AP Biology Earn college credit – rigorous curriculum

15. If you are a public school student – have your middle school send us the Course Selection Worksheet after you accept your offer If you are private school, you will need to make an appointment to register

16. Veterinary Medicine Culinary Arts Sports Medicine Business of Sports Information Technology Sports Marketing

17. Take the hardest classes you can! Honors Advanced Placement Must sign a contract for AP classes! Keep a balance between academics and activities! Get Involved!

18. Due to the requirements of the Class Size Reduction Amendment, requests for schedule changes may be denied as classes reach maximum legal capacity. Part time schedules – requests for a modified schedule must be made prior to the end of the current school year!! Pleas read the Schedule Change Policy!

19.  School starts at 7:33 AM  Release time is 3:00 PM  Each of the 8 periods is 50 minutes including lunch!

20. The curriculum guide is on the Steinbrenner website http://steinbrenner.mysdhc.org This is our main means of communication – check it often!

21. Visit representatives from each subject – check your program for locations AP and dual enrollment presentations are in the cafeteria