PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017!
PPCHS MISSION STATEMENT The Pembroke Pines Charter Community will provide a challenging educational foundation to prepare students for college success and responsible citizenship. College Community Citizenship
5 CULTURAL CORNERSTONES THE EDUCATION FOR THE BEST IS THE BEST EDUCATION FOR ALL TONE OF DECENCY: RESPECT AND PROFESSIONALISM SMALL SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE: MOST PEOPLE KNOW MOST PEOPLE COLLABORATIVE OWNERSHIP LIFELONG LEARNERS AND RISK TAKERS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS National Charter School of the Year Newsweek s Top High Schools A Rated High School College/University Acceptance Outstanding SACS Review Academic Village Campus
PPCHS Graduation Rate * 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 95.3% 98.6% 97.2% 96.4% * http://www.fldoe.org/eias/eiaspubs.default.asp
23 Students 17 Students 16 Students 68 Students 7 Students 14 Students 6 Students
Administration Debra Tabie Assistant Principal
For the 2012-2013 school year Art Club Asian Pacific Club Band Black Student Union Book Club Chess Dance Team Club DECA/College Prep Drama Club/Thespian Environmental Club GSA Key Club Latin Dance Club Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society Relay for Life Science Club Spanish Honor Society Student Government Association Step Team Club
Coach Steve Bruns, Athletic Director Anthony Kelly, Asst. Athletic Director sbruns@pinescharter.net or akelly@ppines.com Athletics Phone # 954.538.3725 Physical forms available on website 2.3! That is the new min. GPA for NCAA eligiblity at the D1 level in college! Ncaastudent.org for the Guide for the College- Bound Student-Athlete. NCAA.org Under Legislation & Governance section, click on Eligibility and Recruiting and then click on Information for College-Bound Student-Athletes and Parents.
Basketball Football Tennis Lacrosse Waterpolo Swimming Girls Flag Football Soccer Cheerleading Golf Volleyball Softball Baseball Cross Country Track and Field
A few of our PPCHS Alumni Athletes
Guidance Department: Anne Thomas, Director & 11 th grade Tracy Greenbaum, BRACE/12 th Grade Norma Lorenzo, 10 th grade Jennifer Buonomo, 9 th grade *Counselors advance with students 9 th -11 th grade. *Administrator advances with students 9 th -12 th grade
Class of 2017 ASSESSMENT Requirements Cohort-School year entering 9 th grade is 2013-2014 FCAT2 Reading Pass Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (EOC) to receive credit Pass Geometry EOC to receive credit Pass Biology EOC to receive credit Earn *Algebra II Credit American History EOC is 30% of final grade in American History (11 th grade) Pass one of the following: * Chemistry *Physics AND Pass one equally rigorous science class (from state-approved list) Pass 8 th Civics. Take Civics EOS (counts as 30% of final Civics grade) Also requires completion of at least one course through on-line learning
Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English (Language Arts) 4 Credits, of Mathematics one of which must be Algebra 1, one of which must be Geometry, and one of which must be Algebra 2 (or equiv.) 3 credits of Science. 1 credit of Biology, 1 credit of Chemistry or Physics,1 credit in a science course equally rigorous. 1 credit World History 1 credit U.S. History.5 U.S. Government/.5 Economics 1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts 1 credit of Physical Education with integration of Health (HOPE course) 8 elective credits World Languages-not required for HS graduation, but required for admission into state universities (count towards the elective credits needed for graduation)
ONLINE COURSE REQUIREMENT Digital Learning Now Act, Bill 1002.321, F.S. The bill requires students entering the ninth grade in 2011-12 and afterwards to complete at least one online course to meet graduation requirements. If the course selected is a full credit, the student would have to take the full credit (ex: Music Appreciation) to meet the requirement. If the course is a.50 credit, you only have to take the.50 credit to meet the requirement. (ex: Parenting Skills). Suggestions: HOPE (full credit) Driver s Education (.50 credit) Parenting Skills (.50 credit) Personal Finance (.50 credit) www.flvs.net Florida Law (1002.321) now makes it a crime for any person who knowingly and willfully takes an online course or examination on behalf of another person for compensation. This is now a misdemeanor punishable by jail and fines. 16
Standard 9 th Grade Schedule English I/ Honors Mathematics Algebra I/ Honors Geometry/ Honors Algebra II/ Honors Science Earth Space Science/Honors Biology/Biology Honors World Geography/ Honors Elective (Ex: World Language) Elective (Ex: HOPE)
Honors Level Courses Honors courses are advanced high school courses that include a greater range and depth of subject matter, with an emphasis on higher level critical thinking skills. Honors courses carry a quality point, meaning that when calculating GPA an honors course gives the student a higher GPA value than a regular course in a weighted GPA. The additional 1 point (if a C or higher is earned in the course) are called quality points.
What is Advanced Placement? Advanced Placement (AP) are rigorous college level courses offered at high school through the Advanced Placement teachers submit a syllabus to the College Board, which is reviewed and approved by college professors, insure the course is of comparable content and rigor to an introductory college course. All students that take an AP course will also take the national AP Exam in May. Colleges and universities often award college credit or advanced course placement for AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5 in a scale of 1 through 5. Each college has varying standards for scores as well as what type of credit they will award for a course, and in order to know those options visit the specific website for the university of your choosing. If a C or higher is earned in the course 2 quality points are issued to the weighted GPA.
PPCHS Advanced Placement Studio Art 2D/3D Art History English Language Calculus AB Statistics Chemistry Physics B World History Course Offerings Spanish Language Spanish Literature English Literature Calculus BC Biology Environmental Physics C U.S. History American Government Psychology European History
What is Dual Enrollment? The current dual enrollment program with Broward College allows eligible high school students who have completed: a min. of 11 high school credits and have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher or higher Meet min. test scores thorugh the ACT/SAT/PERT test Course selection is approved by the high school and both the high school and college credits are awarded credit after successful completion of dual enrollment courses. Additional information is available at the Broward College website. Dual enrollment courses provide two additional quality points to a weighted grade point average (like Advanced Placement courses). 21
Pembroke Pines Charter High School Communications and Technology Department Ron Simon, Department Chair Ed Roberts, Department Representative tonight
Com & Tech - Courses Offered Introduction to Journalism Journalism 1-4 (Charter High Communications) The CHAT Online Newspaper Chatter Daily News Website Digital Publishing 1-4. (Charter High Communications) The CHAT Online Newspaper Chatter Daily News Website Digital Video Production (Charter High Communications) CHAT Video News
Com & Tech - Courses Offered Yearbook The Prowler Multimedia Foundations 1,2,3, Web Design Intro to Information Technology MS Office Suite 3D Game & Simulation - 3D Game Design - programming 9 th Gr.
Com & Tech - Courses Offered Electives Dual Enrollment College Credit Courses Computer & Internet Literacy Three (3) College Credits Digital I Photoshop CS5 Three (3) College Credits Classes available to eligible Dual Enrollment Students
Pembroke Pines Charter High School Mathematics Department Lesley Lopez, Department Chair
Mathematics Courses Offered Algebra 1 Regular (EOC course) Algebra 1 Honors (EOC course) Informal Geometry Geometry Regular (EOC course) Geometry Honors (EOC course) Liberal Arts Mathematics Algebra 2 Regular Algebra 2 Honors
Mathematics Courses Offered, cont. Mathematics for College Readiness Analysis of Functions/Trigonometry (Honors) Pre-Calculus (Honors) Calculus (Honors) Statistics (Honors) Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement Statistics
Support for our Students After-school Teacher tutoring NHS Peer Tutoring FCAT/EOC Camps FCAT, SAT/ACT and PERT preparation incorporated into class curriculum
Pembroke Pines Charter High School Science Department Miriam Hernandez-Davis, Department Chair
9 th grade Earth Space Science Earth Space Science Honors *Biology Honors (EOC course) *Students successful in this course may take A.P. Biology in 10 th grade
Science Classes 10 th -12th 10 th 11th 12 th Biology or Biology Honors (students from Earth Space) Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Physics or Physics Honors Physics or Physics Honors AP Physics B AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Physical Science, Marine Science Honors, Genetics Honors, Anatomy & Physiology Honors are other science credits offered Forensic Science and Zoology are science electives available in 12 th grade
Pembroke Pines Charter High School Social Science Department Carrie Hyacinth, Department Chair Reggie Bertrand, Department Representative
Required Social Science All incoming freshmen are required to enroll in one of the following courses: World Cultural Geography Regular World Cultural Geography Honors
World Cultural Geography Major Concepts: Students will develop multicultural understanding and use geographical concepts and skills to acquire and apply information towards decisionmaking processes. Major Content: location demographics economic activity physical features historical changes land use
Social Science Courses 10 th Grade World History Regular & Honors AP World History 11 th Grade US History Regular & Honors AP US History 12 th Grade Government Regular & Honors Economics Regular & Honors AP Government /Economics Honors
Social Science Elective Courses Psychology and Sociology Psychology I/II AP Psychology AP European History AP Art History Law Studies Leadership
Pembroke Pines Charter High School English Department Sheila Portuondo, Department Chair Marta Cabeza, Department Representative
English Courses 9 th Grade - Survey Regular & Honors 10 th Grade World Regular & Honors 11 th Grade American Literature Regular & Honors AP Language and Composition 12 th Grade British/World Literature Reg. & Honors AP Literature and Composition Lang. Arts Elective - Debate
English Enrichment SAT Prep Summer Reading Program Grade Level Book Clubs Literature Fair
The World Languages Department Magda Miller, Department Chair
Courses Offered French French I French II French III Honors American Sign Language American Sign Language I American Sign Language II American Sign Language III Honors American Sign Language IV Honors Spanish Spanish I Spanish III Honors Spanish II Spanish IV Honors Spanish for Spanish Speakers I and II Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Student Support All teachers offer after school help sessions NHS students offer after school tutoring
Extra Curricular Activities Spanish Club Latin Dance Team Multi Cultural Show Tour of school for the Deaf in St. Augustine and ASL college.
Pembroke Pines Charter High School Fine Arts Department Lorraine Vazquez, Department Chair Andrea Kidd, Department Representative
Chorus levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 Chorus Following a voice part in a 3 or 4 part vocal score Rhythmic and melodic notation Music theory Individual and ensemble performing Listening skills Learning the roles and influence of choral music and musicians in culture, history, society and everyday life.
Instrument Tech 1 Band is for students who are currently or previously enrolled in the Middle School band program. Level 1 is not related to the student s performance level.
ART 2D & 3D/Introduction to Drama Students can earn full Performing Fine Arts credit required for graduation 9 weeks in Art 2D (Introductory level Drawing and Painting) 9 weeks in Art 3D (Introductory level Ceramics) 18 weeks of Drama (Introductory level)
Drama classes improve Creativity Public Speaking Teamwork
Drama I Acting Technical theatre Theatre history Improvisation Mime, movement, voice and diction Annual Winter Fantasy show Advanced Drama classes - Theater Company: Drama 2, 3 and 4 students Admission is by audition Two full productions each school year Smaller festivals, competitions and shows
Production History Once Upon a Mattress-2012 Removing the Glove-2011 Spring Musical - 2010 The Red Coat 2010 This Phone 2.0 2009 The Fifteen Minute Hamlet 2009 The Suessification of Romeo and Juliet 2009 Spring 2008 We re writing an original play Fall 2007 Much Ado About Nothing Spring 2007 You re a Good Man Charlie Brown Spring 2007 Night of January 16th Spring 2007 Pasta Fazooool (world premiere) Fall 2006 Twain by the Tale Spring 2006 Jukebox (world premiere) Fall 2005 Julius Caesar Spring 2005 Little Shop of Horrors Fall 2004 All in the Timing
Visual Arts creative thinking expressive skills art history cultures communicate ideas
Ceramics Ceramics levels 1, 2, & 3
Drawing & Painting Drawing & Painting Levels 1, 2 &3 Advanced Placement Studio Art
Physical Education Tom Lemmon, Department Chair HOPE Health Opportunities with the Integration of Physical Education The course combines health and physical education and enables students to experience first-hand the many benefits of regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and healthy decision making! The healthy choices students make today will have an impact for a lifetime. PE Uniform must be purchased from the school s uniform store for dress out days Weight Training, Soccer, and Team Sports are additional electives available to students in 10 th -12 th grade.
Reading Mandatory Reading elective based on FCAT scores. One elective dropped from the course card if 8 th grade FCAT Reading score is Level 1 or 2. Reading is not a block (like middle school) it is a one hour elective.
Students take six courses a year from August to June. 6 courses a year x 4 years=24 credits to earn diploma Credit is earned at semester (quarter+quarter+exam) Grade Point Averages (GPAs) change based on semester credit School hours are 7:15am-2:00pm. Course Cards are due to the middle school first hour teacher on Friday, February 8 th! What the student picks-----sticks! Schedule changes are reviewed for academic misplacement or to balance class size. PPCHS cannot accommodate requests for teachers, lunch periods, changes in class hours, or classes with friends or family members. Incoming 9 th grade parent workshop is Saturday, May 18th
Bright Futures Scholarship http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ Funded by the Florida Lottery *Funding and requirements can change annually FAS-100 hours of community service. 3.5 weighted GPA in 16 college prep academic courses. SAT 1290 or ACT composite 29. FMS -75 hours of community service. 3.0 weighted GPA in 16 college prep academic courses. SAT 1020 or ACT composite 22. GSV-30 hours of community service. 3.0 weighted GPA using the 16 core credits listed for a 4-year Diploma and a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a minimum of 3 Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program. SAT/ACT scores considered college ready by PERT requirements. For the latest information, call 1-888-827-2004 or visit the home page at http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/. A student may qualify for all three award levels but may receive only one. These requirements are for the Class of 2014 High School Graduates and beyond and are subject to change with each legislative session. The Florida Academic Scholars awards now cover only a portion of the tuition at Florida public institutions. This same dollar amount will also be awarded to students attending accredited private colleges in Florida. Detailed information may be found at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awa rdamt.htm. *Bright Futures weighting for more challenging, higher level courses is prescribed by law as.50 per course per year. 62
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