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SATELLITE HIGHSCHOOLGRADES 9-12REGISTRATION BULLETIN2019-2020Satellite High School300 Scorpion CourtSatellite Beach, FL 32937321-779-2000
SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTYEducational Services Facility2700 Judge Fran Jamieson WayViera, Florida 32940-6601SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSTina Descovich, ChairpersonMatthew Susin, Vice ChairpersonMisty BelfordKatye CampbellCheryl McDougallSUPERINTENDENTDr. Mark MullinsSECONDARY LEADING AND LEARNINGDr. Soliven, Assistant Superintendent,Sheri Bowman, DirectorRobin Novelli, DirectorMollie Vega, Director
SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL300 Scorpion CourtSatellite Beach, Fl. telliteHSADMINISTRATIONMr. Bobby Pruett, PrincipalMs. Courtney Lundy, Assistant Principal for Curriculum and InstructionMr. Doug Cook, Assistant Principal for FacilitiesMs. Jessica Thomas, Assistant Principal/DeanGUIDANCE STAFFMr. Kenneth DannerMs. Carrie EllerMs. Jane SargeantMs. Suzanne Hynes – Exceptional Education CounselorMs. Beth White – Guidance Services ProfessionalADEQUATE ENROLLMENTOnly those courses for which there is adequate enrollment during the spring registration period willactually be taught. The courses, the number of sections of each, and the staff assignments are determined onthe basis of student requests. It is imperative, therefore, that students determine EXACTLY what they need andwant to take. Occasionally, however, plans do change as new students enter or current students leave. Thesecircumstances could cause changes in the necessity for a certain class and/or the availability of a teacher. Theschool, therefore, reserves the right to cancel, without further notice, any course listed in this bulletin.IF A STUDENT DOES NOT TURN IN A SIGNED CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE, A SCHEDULE WILL BEMADE FOR THAT STUDENT AND NO SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED.SCHEDULE CORRECTIONSDuring the registration process, counselors will work with English classes to complete the online registrationplatform. We ask that parents review and sign the registration form before it is turned in and confirmed.After registration forms are turned in, requests for schedule changes must meet the following criteria asclassroom seats/space allows:1. Written teacher requests for corrections relating to special courses.2. Student failed the course or has failed to meet the requirements for the next level.3. Student has already received credit for the course.Schedule changes for the following requests will NOT be honored:1. Teacher preferences/conflicts.2. Personal opinion as to the difficulty of the course.3. Course does not meet at a convenient time.4. Course is not what the student expected.5. Last minute change of mind.6. Lunch period preference
Table of ContentsATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY . 1ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS AT SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL . 2Sample Schedule (Music/Theatre/Art) . 2Sample Schedule (Career & Technical) . 3VIRTUAL SCHOOL . 3COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM . 4BRIGHT FUTURES COMMUNITY SERVICE . 4COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 5Language Arts . 5Language Arts Course Sequence . 5Language Arts Course Descriptions . 5Advanced Placement (AP) Course Sequence . 6Language Arts Electives . 7MATHEMATICS . 8High School Mathematics Course Sequence . 8Mathematics Course Descriptions . 9SCIENCE . 11High School Science Course Sequence. 11Science Course Descriptions . 11Science Electives (EQ) . 12SOCIAL STUDIES . 14Social Studies Course Sequence . 14Social Studies Course Descriptions . 15Social Studies Electives . 16WORLD LANGUAGES . 17ELECTIVES . 18ROTC . 19ART COURSES . 21DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS . 22GENERAL MUSIC . 23Band and Orchestra. 23Vocal Music . 24HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION . 25CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) . 28Digital Media . 29Technical Design. 29Administrative Office Specialist . 29Automotive . 30
Fashion Design . 31Early Childhood Education . 32EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 33ACADEMICS–SUBJECT AREAS . 33SPECIAL SKILLS COURSES . 34MISCELLANEOUS . 34THERAPY . 34CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES . 34DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION . 36Promotion Requirements . 36Graduation Requirements . 37Academically Challenging Curriculum To Enhance Learning (Accel) . 40Certificate of Completion . 40Exceptional Student Education Diploma Options . 40Accelerated Programs . 43Distance Learning . 46Grading Scale . 46Grade Point Average (GPA) . 47Grade Forgiveness Policy . 47Rank-In-Class . 48Honor Graduates / Valedictorian / Salutatorian . 48Office Of Student Services . 49Bright Futures Scholarships . 49Benacquisto Scholarship Program. 50Testing . 50Post-High School Education . 52Admission To Two And Four Year Colleges And Universities . 52
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITYSatellite High School follows the sports eligibility guidelines as set forth by the Florida High School ActivitiesAssociation.In order to participate on an interscholastic athletic team, each prospective athlete:1. Must be regularly enrolled and attend classes or be a “non-traditional” student participating for a memberschool.2. Must document his/her eligibility with a birth certificate.3. Who reaches the age of 19 on or after September 1st, and who has not exceeded his/her four-year limitof eligibility may participate.4. Academic requirementsa. Must have a cumulative 2.0 grade average on a 4.0 unweighted scale at the conclusion of eachsemester to be eligible for the next semester.b. Is limited to four consecutive school years of eligibility beginning with the school year that he/shebegins ninth grade for the first time.5. Complete all required FHSAA forms including EL2 (physical signed by doctor), EL3, EL3CH and EL3CHaddendum.6. Present all school required permission forms for the current school year, signed by student and student’sparent/guardian.A listing of all school clubs and athletic programs is available in the student planner.In accordance with FHSAA Bylaws 11.2.1 and 11.2.8, a student whose cumulative high school grade pointaverage is below 2.0 at the conclusion of a semester shall not be eligible during the following semester.Furthermore, coursework completed for “credit retrieval” labs/programs, Florida Virtual and other programs wheregrades can be changed or made up during a semester, cannot be used to calculate athletic academic eligibilityduring the current semester. Fla. Statue 1006.15 states that academic athletic eligibility can only be calculatedafter each semester for the next semester. Academic athletic eligibility cannot be gained during a semester.High School Instructional Handbook12019-2020
ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS AT SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOLThe Academy of Fine Arts officially opened in the Fall 2008. Admission to the Academy is by application and openonly to Satellite High School students who will be in Grades 9-11th during the 2019-2020 school year. Auditionsand interviews will be required for correct level class placement. Application is made on the School Board websitefor students not zoned for SHS. Zoned students will need to fill out the paper application found on our school’swebsite.The Academy will provide an opportunity for students to pursue their dreams and goals of working in the excitingfields of the Fine Arts. Academic, performance and technical course work will prepare students at all levels for the21st Century Arts Community workplace and post-secondary degree opportunities.The Academy will provide an emersion in the Arts including core academic subjects presented from a Fine Artsviewpoint. The Fine Arts Academy’s approach is geared toward improved success for Academy students byemerging them in a manner that is relevant to them. Students will take English Honors and Social Studies Honorsclasses that are specifically designed for the Fine Arts.Students will choose 1 of the 7 programs available in the Academy: Music (Instrumental and/or Vocal) Theatre (Performing and/or Technical) Visual Arts Career and Technical Education (Fashion Design, Digital Media, Drafting)Sample Schedule (Music/Theatre/Art)Grade 9Grade 10Fine Arts AcademyEnglish IFine Arts AcademyEnglish IIFine Arts AcademyWorld History HonorsMath ClassBiology orBiology Honors orAP BiologyGrade 11Grade 12Fine Arts AcademyUnited States HistoryHonors orAP World HistoryMath ClassFine Arts AcademyEnglish III orAP English LanguageFine Arts AcademyUnited States HistoryHonors orAP United States HistoryMath ClassFine Arts AcademyEnglish IV orAP English LiteratureAmerican Govt. Honors.5Economics Honors.5Math ClassChemistry orChemistry HonorsPhysics orPhysics HonorsScience ResearchAP SciencesAP ArtHOPE(PE)Foreign LanguageForeign Language/AP MusicTheatre History/LitCareer Research andDecision Making for theFine Arts .5Fine Arts CourseFine Arts CourseFine Arts CourseFine Arts CourseFine Arts CourseFine Arts CourseFine Arts CourseFine Arts CourseStudents who wish to receive the Fine Arts Academy Diploma Distinction at graduation must be enrolledin Fine Arts Academy classes on the high school campus each year. Students who choose to enter theEarly Admission Program or full time dual enrollment for the senior year are no longer eligible for the FineArts Academy. Academy students must be enrolled in the Fine Arts English and Social Studies honorsclasses on campus to remain eligible for the program.High School Instructional Handbook22019-2020
Sample Schedule (Career & Technical)Grade 9Grade 10Fine Arts AcademyUnited States HistoryHonors orAP World HistoryGrade 11Fine Arts AcademyEnglish III orAP English LanguageFine Arts AcademyUnited States HistoryHonors orAP United States HistoryGrade 12Fine Arts AcademyEnglish IV orAP English LiteratureAmerican Govt. Honors.5Economics Honors.5Fine Arts AcademyEnglish IFine Arts AcademyEnglish IIFine Arts AcademyWorld History HonorsMath ClassMath ClassMath ClassMath ClassBiology orBiology Honors orAP BiologyChemistry orChemistry HonorsPhysics orPhysics HonorsScience ResearchAP SciencesAP ArtHOPE(PE)Foreign LanguageForeign Language/AP MusicTheatre History/LitCareer Research andDecision Making for theFine Arts .5Academy CourseCTE CourseCTE CourseCTE myCourseAP courses may be substituted for Honors Classes.Students may take courses “on-line” through “www.flvs.net”. Many fine arts students find this a viable avenue foropening up more space in their schedules to add additional electives. Online classes cannot substitute for FineArts required classes.Academy students who are performing below grade level will be scheduled for remediation classes as needed.VIRTUAL SCHOOLBrevard Virtual School/ Florida Virtual School offer students the opportunity to take courses not available to themduring the school day. The following guidelines apply to Satellite High School students for “on-line” enrollment.Students may take virtual classes in the computer lab at school (as space allows) or at home.1. Students must apply for a waiver in order to take virtual classes in lieu of classes at school. (See yourcounselor for details).2. Students must register themselves. (http://www.flvs.net)3. Students must have their guidance counselor approve the course enrollment.4. Student understands that a “WF” from Virtual School will become part of their permanent record.5. Students must take at least 1 class on the SHS campus each day.It is important to note that taking 1 online course is a graduation requirement for allstudents.High School Instructional Handbook32019-2020
COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM(Available to Students in Grade 10 ONLY during 2019-2020)The Collegiate High School Program is a partnership between Eastern Florida State College and Brevard CountyPublic Schools whereby students are able to earn both their high school diploma and an Associate in Arts (AA)degree by the end of their senior year. Participating dual enrollment students are exempt from payment ofregistration, matriculation, required textbooks and laboratory costs.Students can enroll in dual enrollment courses on a part-time basis during school hours, after school or duringsummer term. Students are able to take up to 11 credits at EFSC each semester (6 credits total during summer).SHS students typically register for up to 3 classes. By working with their SHS counselor and EFSC advisor, manystudents are able to map out a plan so they can graduate with both a high school diploma and an AA degree.Who is eligible for the Collegiate High School Program? Students who have1. Completed grade 9.2. Chosen the 26 credit high school diploma option.3. A state cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.4. Successfully completed Algebra I or IB by the end of grade 9.5. Qualifying PERT / ACT / SAT Scores.6. Acceptable attendance and appropriate conduct.7. Met all program deadlines and requirements.8. Attended Collegiate High School Orientation.Recently the State Board of Education identified the specific dual enrollment courses that meet high schoolgraduation requirements and assigned a specific amount of high school credit that must be granted for each dualenrollment course. You can check the listings of dual enrollment course equivalencies at www.flvc.org . Click on“Academic References Resources” to find the listing. Not all courses are offered at EFSC. You can accessEFSC’s current degree requirements, course catalogue, and schedule of classes at www.easternflorida.edu.BRIGHT FUTURES COMMUNITY SERVICETo earn community service hours for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, students must first complete aproposal. The paperwork for the proposal can be obtained in the Guidance Office. The student completes thepaperwork and returns the completed form to the Guidance Office. It is the student’s responsibility to return to theGuidance Office to check on the status of their proposal. Students may not earn hours earned prior to theirproposal being approved. Upon approval, a student will receive a log to record volunteer hours.High School Instructional Handbook42019-2020
COURSE DESCRIPTIONSLanguage ArtsLanguage Arts Course Sequence10th Grade9th GradeEnglish 1English 1 HonorsEnglish 2English 2 Honors11th Grade12th GradeEnglish 3English 4English 3 HonorsEnglish 4 HonorsAP English LanguageAP English LiteratureORORAP English LiteratureAP English LanguageNOTE: Four English Language Arts credits required for graduation.Language Arts Course Descriptions4 Credits of Language Arts required for graduationCentral to the language arts program is the effective and meaningful use of reading, writing and speaking, listeningand observing. The student is assisted in deriving and constructing meaning from the world of language. Readingand communicative strategies are taught to create fully literate and independent learners. The student learns tounderstand the nature and power of language and learns to respond critically to a variety of literary genres.Exploring the worlds of both print and technology, the student uses research for both written and oral products.Language arts affords and demands critical thinking skills from all students. Benchmarks for the Sunshine StateStandards are repeated as needed in course sequences. As a student progresses from one course to the next,increases should occur in the complexity of materials and tasks and in the student’s independence in theapplication of skills and strategies. Honors level courses are for students seeking the demands of anadvanced curriculum; work in and out of class will challenge the student to produce with more depth and breadth.English I1001310XEnglish I Honors10013204Fine Arts Academy English I HonorsXACFAEN1This course will provide the integrated studies in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language andliterature according to the strands of the Language Arts Florida Standards; however, the emphasis of the coursewill be to address the creative, artistic needs of students in the Fine Arts Academy.English II1001340XEnglish II HonorsHigh School Instructional Handbook52019-2020
10013504Fine Arts Academy English II HonorsXACFAEN2This course will provide the integrated studies in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language andliterature according to the strands of the Language Arts Florida Standards; however, the emphasis of the coursewill be to address the creative, artistic needs of students in the Fine Arts Academy using selections from variousnationalities from around the world which are incorporated into thematic units in the academy.English III1001370XEnglish III Honors10013804Fine Arts Academy English III HonorsXACFAEN3This course will provide the integrated studies in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language andliterature according to the strands of the Language Arts Florida Standards; however, the emphasis of the coursewill be to address the creative, artistic needs of students enrolled in the Fine Arts Academy using selections fromAmerican literature which are incorporated into thematic units in the academy.English IV1001400XEnglish IV Honors10014104Fine Arts Academy English IV HonorsXACFAEN4This course will provide the integrated studies in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language andliterature according to the strands of the Language Arts Florida Standards; however, the emphasis of the coursewill be to address the creative, artistic needs of students enrolled in the Fine Arts Academy using selections fromBritish literature which are incorporated into thematic units in the academy.Advanced Placement (AP) Course SequencePre AP English I HonorsXPRAPEN1This course provides advanced curriculum for 9th grade students who wish to continue on the AP track throughouthigh school. The course focuses on the reading of complex, classic literature, establishing a foundation ofvocabulary terminology essential for communicating thoughts in literary analysis, study of literaryelements/terminology, practice of various types of writing and critical thinking in preparation for Pre AP English 2Honors (10), Advanced Placement Language and Composition (11) and Advanced Placement Literature andComposition (12). Upon enrollment, students will receive a recommended summer reading assignment inpreparation for this program which they are encouraged to complete between their 8 th grade and Freshman year.Teacher recommendation is required.Pre AP English II HonorsXPRAPEN2This course provides an advanced curriculum for 10th grade students interested in reading, writing, critical thinkingand language skills in preparation for Advanced Placement Language and Composition (11 th) and AdvancedPlacement Literature and Composition (12th). Upon enrollment, students will receive a recommended summerreading assignment in preparation for this program, and they are encouraged to complete the summer assignmentbetween their freshman and sophomore year. Teacher recommendation is required for entry.Advanced Placement English Language and Composition10014205Provides students with an understanding of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the Englishlanguage, as they relate to the principles of effective writing. Upon enrollment, students will receive arecommended summer reading assignment in preparation for this program, and they are encouraged to completeHigh School Instructional Handbook62019-2020
the summer assignment between their sophomore and junior year. Teacher recommendation is required forentry. AP Exam is required for final grade.Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition10014305Develops students’ awareness and sharpens their skills in effective writing, critical thinking, and critical reading.The emphasis is upon preparing students for more specialized studies in English and American literature, andupon building skills in writing expository prose. Upon enrollment, students will receive a recommended summerreading assignment in preparation for this program, and they are encouraged to complete the summer assignmentbetween their junior and senior year. Teacher recommendation is required for entry. AP Exam is requiredfor final grade.Language Arts ElectivesCreative Communications 1 (Elective credit)1007300XThis full year program will include creative writing and speaking opportunities, from poetry slams and originalorations, to literary and dramatic interpretations. Academic writing and speaking units will include researchbased debates on contemporary conflicts. Overall, this course has been designed for those who may also beinvolved in Pre-AP / Advanced Placement English courses, performing arts programs, Speech and Debate Club,and/or other leadership programs. Involvement in these programs, however, is not required. All are welcome!Creative Communications 2 (Elective credit)1007310XThis full year program will build upon experiences gained while completing Creative Communications 1. Similarto its prerequisite, this course will also include creative writing and speaking opportunities, from poetry slamsand original orations, to literary and dramatic interpretations. Academic writing and speaking units will includecollege entrance essay writing and interviewing practice as well as research-based debates on contemporaryconflicts. This course has been designed for those who are college-bound and who may also be involved inAdvanced Placement English courses, performing arts programs, Speech and Debate Club and/or otherleadership programs. Leadership opportunities within this class are available.Intensive Language Arts1000400XElective for all students who score below grade level on State Reading Assessment to practice and improvereading, test-taking, and study skills. Provides intervention in the area of ELA to increase students’ ability todecode, comprehend and think critically about text. This year-long course can be repeated for elective credit, butit may not be used to meet graduation requirements in language arts.High School Instructional Handbook72019-2020
MATHEMATICSHigh School Mathematics Course SequenceThis chart is used to indicate a common sequence for high school mathematics. It is not a system for tracking.For example, a
COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (Available to Students in Grade 10 ONLY during 2019-2020) The Collegiate High School Program is a partnership between Eastern Florida State College and Brevard County Public Schools whereby students are able to earn both their high school diploma and an Associate in Arts (AA) degree by the end of their senior year.
