1. Department of Mathematics and Science COUNSELOR PRESENTATION January 2013 Office of Academics and Transformation

2. Student Progression Plan Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 may enroll in selected senior high school courses for a more challenging program of study. Up to six credits may be earned (with parental permission) in grades 6, 7, and/or 8, and may be applied toward the total credits needed for graduation, college admission, or for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program requirements. Students are considered to be grade 9 students for those class periods. Factors to be considered include – impact on the students’ GPA and subsequent rank in class – possible lack of recognition by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for senior high school courses taken in a grade below grade 9 – benefit of retaking a course in which skills have not been mastered. Courses taken will remain a part of a student’s middle school record, as well as the student’s senior high school record. Biology End-of-course requirements, as applicable, must be met Department of Mathematics and Science

3. Student Progression Middle Grades Science Department of Mathematics and Science Comprehensive Science 1 (Regular) Comprehensive Science 2 (Regular) Comprehensive Science 3 (Regular) Comprehensive Science 1 (Advanced/Gifted) Comprehensive Science 2 (Advanced/Gifted) Comprehensive Science 3 (Advanced/Gifted) Comprehensive Science 1 (Advanced/Gifted) Comprehensive Science 2 (Advanced/Gifted) Comprehensive Physical Science (Honors/Gifted Honors) Comprehensive Science 1 (Advanced/Gifted) Physical Science (Honors/Gifted Honors) Biology (Honors/Gifted Honors)

4. Advanced Student Progression – Transition to High School Department of Mathematics and Science Weekly Briefing #12894: Science Course Progression

5. Additional required topics of study included in Science Pacing Guides Grades 6 - 8 Human Growth and Development Substance Abuse Education Sexually Transmitted Diseases (including HIV/AIDS Education) Teen dating violence and abuse prevention Department of Mathematics and Science