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West Shore Jr/Sr High School

SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTYEducational Services Facility2700 Judge Fran Jamieson WayViera, Florida 32940-6601SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSJohn Craig, ChairmanTina Descovich, Vice ChairmanMisty BelfordMatthew SusinAndy ZieglerSUPERINTENDENTDr. Desmond BlackburnSECONDARY LEADING AND LEARNINGDr. Soliven, Assistant Superintendent,Sheri Bowman, DirectorRobin Novelli, DirectorBarbara Rodrigues, Director

West Shore Jr./Sr. High School250 Wildcat Alley, Melbourne, Florida 32935Telephone: (321) 242-4730Mr. Rick Fleming, PrincipalGlenn Webb, Asst. Principal/CurriculumCatherine Halbuer, Asst. Principal/FacilitiesJessica Thomas, Senior Project CoordinatorGUIDANCE STAFFMike Drake, Department Chair/Guidance Services ProfessionalJennifer Ghiz, Guidance Counselor (A-G)Kimberly Strauch, Guidance Counselor (S-Z)Dr. Spero Tshontikidis, Guidance Counselor (H-R)Brenda Kloeppel, Registrar/Data EntryLeslie Kellner, School Data Clerk/GuidanceMISSION STATEMENTWest Shore Jr./Sr. High School, a center for excellence, creates a secondarylearning environment, providing unique experiences for intellectualdevelopment, academic achievement, and preparation for life’s work.REGISTRATION OVERVIEWThe following course guide contains all of the courses that may be offered at West Shore duringschool year 2018-2019. Please pay careful attention to special notes and teacher signaturerequirements. All courses are yearlong (2 semesters) unless specifically noted. Only choosecourses shown in this registration bulletin. When registering – please be sure you havechosen the courses that you would like to take. Materials are ordered and teachers arehired based on the course selections of the students. Requests for changes cannot bemade after the deadline for course selection sheets.

West Shore Junior Senior High SchoolGraduation RequirementsLanguage Arts4.0 credits(Eng. I Hon., Eng. II Hon., Eng. III Hon. or AP Eng. Lang, and Eng. IV Hon. or AP Eng. Lit)Social Studies4.0 credits(World History, US History, US Govt./Econ., Elective)Mathematics(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Elective)4.0 creditsScience4.0 credits(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective)Communication Performing Fine Arts2.0 credits(Music, TV Productions, Drama, Art, Speech, Journalism, AdvancedCommunications Methodology [Senior Seminar]/AP Capstone Research (Senior year))World Language (3 year sequence in same Language)3.0 creditsHOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education)1.0 creditCareer Research & Decision Making0.5 creditElectives5.5 creditsTotal28 Credits*Online high school course completion required for all students. All West Shore 9 th graders will takean online class in our Virtual Lab as part of their seven period day.*Diploma of Distinction Graduation Requirements—(non optional) Leadership experience in one or more areas or projectsService Learning (25 hours per year in attendance at West Shore)3 Areas of Acceleration (at least 1 high school credit course in middle school and at least 2college level courses [i.e. Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment] in high school. SeeAcceleration document for more details.)Eligibility for at least one post-secondary scholarshipMaintain a competitive post-secondary admissions portfolio to include career andpersonal goalsSuccessful completion of a senior project(updated kjs 1/27/17)

West Shore Jr. Sr. High SchoolAccelerationThree accelerations are required for West Shore High School graduation. Students must earn ONE (1) creditof acceleration prior to ninth grade by successful completion of: Algebra IOR Algebra I HonorsStudents must earn the other TWO (2) credits of accelerations in grades 9-12 by successfully completing: Advanced Placement course(s)OR Dual Enrollment (AA or AS – 1000 level or higher)Advanced Placement (AP)West Shore AP courses are an opportunity for students to pursue a rigorous, enriching, college-levelexperience while in high school. Students who elect to take AP courses are required to take a comprehensiveexam, paid for by the school district, upon completion of the course. The scores on AP exams provide collegeswith the means to potentially grant credit and/or advanced placement in college courses for those studentswho have met the score requirement. Additional AP information is available mlAdvanced Placement DiplomaA rigorous academic program that requires: Completion of a minimum of six (6) full-year AP courses (six credits) or a combination of full-yearcourses and semester courses totaling six credits chosen from three (3) different subject areas. Earning a minimum score of a 3 on each of the exams for the courses selected.Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesWest Shore offers the following AP classes based on student interest/enrollment:AP Studio Art: DrawingAP FrenchAP Studio Art: 2-DAP Human GeographyAP Studio Art: 3-DAP LatinAP BiologyAP Macroeconomics (semester)AP Calculus ABAP Microeconomics (semester)AP Calculus BCAP Music TheoryAP Comparative GovernmentAP Physics 1 and 2AP ChemistryAP PsychologyAP Computer Science ABAP Research (Capstone Program)AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP Seminar (Capstone Program)AP English Language and CompositionAP SpanishAP English LiteratureAP United States Government (semester)AP Environmental ScienceAP United States HistoryAP European HistoryAP World History

Advanced Placement CAPSTONEWest Shore is one of more than 1100 schools worldwide to implement AP Capstone --an innovative programthat allows students to engage in the rigorous development of skills critical for success in college inquiry,research, collaboration, and writing. The program includes a two-course sequence: AP Seminar and AP Research. Developed in response to feedback from higher education faculty and college admission officers, APCapstone complements the in-depth, subject-specific rigor of AP courses and exams. Students wishing topursue the AP Capstone Diploma will work with Guidance to register for AP Capstone courses in their 10thgrade year.Brevard Virtual School/Florida Virtual SchoolFlorida Virtual School also offers computer based AP courses to high school students. Online courses arerigorous and require students to be serious and highly motivated. Registration information is available inguidance or at www.flvs.net.Dual EnrollmentDual Enrollment is an opportunity for qualified student in grades 10-12 to begin earning college credit whileenrolled in high school. General requirements for admissions to the Dual Enrollment program include: AA Degree Courses: Cumulative 3.0 GPA plus appropriate test scores on the SAT, ACT or PERT Attendance at EFSC Dual Enrollment Orientation AS Degree Courses: Cumulative 2.5 GPA plus appropriate test scores on the SAT, ACT or PERT Administrative approvalClasses may be offered at either the high school or the college campus. The cost of tuition and books are paidfor by the district, but there may be other college related expenses not included depending on the ArticulationAgreement with the college. Additional information, as well as Early Admission information, is available in theguidance office or at: http://www.edline.net/pages/Brevard County Schools/Our Schools/HighEarly AdmissionsThe Early Admissions Program is available during a student’s 12th grade year. This allows the student to pursueAA Degree Requirements on a full-time basis at Eastern Florida State College in lieu of their senior year of highschool. These students are still considered West Shore students.**If a student is full time at EFSC (i.e. Early Admissions) they cannot concurrently take a Brevard VirtualCourse.(updated kjs 1/27/17)

West Shore Junior Senior High SchoolMath Course Flow ChartGrade7M/J 2 Adv.8Algebra 1Alg. 1 Hon.9GeometryGeom. Hon.10Algebra 2Alg. 2 Hon.11Adv. TopicsPre-Calculus12Pre-CalculusAP StatisticsAP Calculus ABCollege Alg/TrigAlg. 1 Hon.Geom. Hon.Algebra 2Alg. 2 Hon.Adv. TopicsPre-CalculusAP Calc. ABAP StatisticsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP StatisticsCollege Alg/Trig

WEST SHORE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLACADEMIC COURSE SEQUENCELanguage Arts4 credits required for graduation - Advanced Comm. (Senior Seminar) and AP Capstone DO NOT COUNT as 12th grade English credit; MUST take English IVHonors or AP English Literature as 12 grade English credit (unless Early Admissions)Grade 7Grade 8Language Arts 2 Adv Language Arts 3 AdvGrade 7M/J Math 2 AdvAlgebra I HonorsGrade 7M/J Science 2 Adv7/8 Accel Comp SciGrade 9English I HonorsPre-AP English IGrade 10English II HonorsGrade 11English III HonorsAP English LanguageElectiveAP Capstone--SeminarGrade 12English IV HonorsAP English LiteratureAND one of the following:AP Capstone--ResearchAdvanced Comm. (Senior Seminar)Mathematics4 credits required for graduation - Algebra I or beyondGrade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11/12Grade 11/12Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IIAdvanced TopicsPre-Calculus / DE MathAlgebra I HonorsGeometry HonorsAlgebra II HonorsPre-Calculus HonorsAP Calc AB,BC / AP Stats / DEGeometry HonorsAlgebra II HonorsPrecalculus HonorsAP Calc AB,BC / AP Stats / DEDE College Algebra / TrigonometryDE College Algebra / TrigonometryScience4 credits required for graduation - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective ( * 2 periods back to back)Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11/12Science ElectivesM/J Science 3 AdvBiology HonorsChemistryPhysics*AP Biology w/ labBiology HonorsChemistry HonorsChemistry HonorsAP Physics 1 (or 2; 1 is a prereq.)*AP Chemistry w/ labPhysics (Reg or AP)AP Physics 2*AP Chemistry w/ labAP Environmental Science*AP Biology w/ labAnatomy / Physiology HonorsSocial Studies4 credits required for graduation - World History, US History, Government / Economics, ElectiveGrade 7M/J Civics AdvancedGrade 8M/J US History AdvGrade 9World Hist HonorsAP World HistoryElectives 9AP Human GeogGrade 10US Hist HonorsAP US HistoryElectives 10AP World HistoryAP Human GeogGrade 11Government Hon / Economics HonORAP US Government / AP Economics(semester courses)Electives 11/12AP World HistAP US HistoryAP PsychologyAP Human GeographyAP Micro / AP Macro Econom ics (s em es ter)Humanities I, II (semester courses)Grade 7Spanish IFrench ILatin IArabic Iupdated 1/27/17 kjsGrade 8Spanish I, IIFrench I, IILatin I, IIArabic IWorld Languages3 credits required for graduation - in same languageGrade 9Grade 10Grade 11Spanish I, II, IIISpanish I, II, III, IVSpanish II, III, IV, APFrench I, II, IIIFrench I, II, III, IVFrench II, III, IV, APLatin I, II, IIILatin I, II, III, IVLatin II, III, IV, APArabic IArabic IArabic IGrade 12Spanish II, III, IV, APFrench II, III, IV, APLatin II, III, IV, APArabic I

Table of ContentsDISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION . 1MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION . 1PROMOTION TO 9TH GRADE . 1MIDDLE SCHOOL OPTIONS FOR ASSISTANCE . 1HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS . 2HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 3ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING CURRICULUM TO ENHANCE LEARNING (ACCEL) . 4ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING CURRICULUM TO ENHANCE LEARNING (ACCEL) . 74CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. 74EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION DIPLOMA OPTIONS . 74ACCELERATED PROGRAMS . 77DISTANCE LEARNING . 80GRADING SCALE. 81GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) . 81GRADE FORGIVENESS POLICY . 81RANK-IN-CLASS . 82HONOR GRADUATES / VALEDICTORIAN / SALUTATORIAN . 82OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES . 83BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS . 83BENACQUISTO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM . 84TESTING. 84POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION. 86ADMISSION TO TWO AND FOUR YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES . 87COURSE SEQUENCES . 88High School Mathematics . 88High School English Language Arts . 89High School Science. 89High School Social Studies . 90MIDDLE SCHOOL BASIC EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 91ART . 91WORLD LANGUAGES . 92LANGUAGE ARTS . 93MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS COURSE SEQUENCE . 94MATHEMATICS . 94MUSIC . 95PHYSICAL EDUCATION . 96M/J RESEARCH . 97SCIENCE . 97SOCIAL STUDIES . 97HIGH SCHOOL BASIC EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 99