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

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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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

Grading Point System GPA SCALE FINAL GRADE POINTS ANNUAL COURSES - MULTIPLY BY 2.5 SEMESTER COURSES - MULTIPLY BY 5 A 3.5-4.0 A = 4 POINTS 10 POINTS 20 POINTS 35-40 POINTS B 2.5-3.4 B = 3 POINTS 7.5 POINTS 15 POINTS 25-34 POINTS C 1.5-2.4 C = 2 POINTS 5 POINTS 15-24 POINTS D 1.0-1.4 D = 1 POINT 2.5 POINTS 10-14 POINTS F 0-0.9 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

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

10 Point Rule Examples 10 point Rule Examples Class A (1.0 credit) A B C B 10 7.5 5 7.5 30 points = 3.0 B Class B (1.0 credit) A B F D 10 7.5 0 2.5 20 points, BUT student only has 2.5 points in 2nd semester, therefore they failed the course

10 Point Rule Examples 10 point Rule Examples Class C (0.5 credit) C B 10 15 25 points = 2.5 B Class D (0.5 credit) D F 5 0 5 points = 0.5 F

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!!!

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

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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.

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 2014-2015 cohort only!

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

Email from University Admissions office

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 407.646.2161 | kjones@rollins.edu www.rollins.edu/admission

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

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 email her with any questions: LMurillo@materacademy.com Turn in community service hours before requesting transcripts. Please note: these requirements are for the 2014-2015 cohort only!

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

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.

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!

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.

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