Welcome Future Bobcats! West Broward High School Mrs. Teresa Hall, Wallace Grant Intern Director Mr. Brad Fatout, Wallace Grant Intern Principal
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A sincere “ Thank you ” to our students, staff, and families for helping our Bobcats earn this prestigious honor! 3
Sc Sche heduli duling ng & A Academics demics Mrs. s. DiF iFede de, , Sc School ool Coun unseling seling Dir irector ector 7:30AM ~ Opening Bell 7:40AM – 2:40PM ~ Class Rotation A/B Schedule ~ 8 Classes “A” Day = Periods 1, 2, 3, & 4 “B” Day = Periods 5, 6, 7, & 8 90 Minute Classes 2 Lunch Sessions 4
Your Florida High School Diploma 16 Required (Core) Courses + 8 Elective Courses 24 Credits Minimum 2.0 Un-weighted GPA 40 Community Service Hours Pass the Grade 10 FSA ELA Assessment Pass the Algebra I EOC 1 “Full” Online Course 5
Gra radu duation ation Re Requ quire irement ments Credits Subject RequiredCourses Required Area 4 English Algebra 4 Math Geometry 3 Science Biology World History 3 Social Studies US History US Government & Economics 1 Fine Arts 1. HOPE (1 credit) Physical 4 2. Personal Fitness (online, .5 credit) & Any PE Course 1 3. 2 Full Seasons of JV or Varsity Sport Education Options: 4. 2 Years of JROTC 1 Online Course Must be a “full” course; not a recovery class. 8 Electives 6
End En d of of Co Cour urse se Ex Exam ams Subject EOC Exam EOC Weight Area Algebra I 30% of Final Grade & Must Pass Math Geometry 30% of Final Grade Science Biology 30% of Final Grade Social US History 30% of Final Grade Studies 7
Di Dipl plom oma a Op Opti tion ons • Standard Diploma: 24 Credit • ACCEL Option:18 Credit Standard Diploma • Must meet all the same requirements except: • P.E. not required • Online course not required • Service Hours not required • 3 Elective credits only 8
Course ses e Course se Optio ions ns Typic ical l 9th th Grad ade English lish I Regular ~ Honors Math Liberal Arts Math ~ Algebra I ~ Geometry ~ Algebra II Science ence Environmental Science ~ Biology Honors HOPE/PE PE (Uniform Required) Social al St Studies ies ~ World Geography, AP Human Geography, Visions & Pursuits ~ (US History to 1920) Wor orld ld Lang ngua uage ~ Spanish, Spanish Speakers, French Fine e Arts Elect ctives ives ~ Band, Chorus, Art, Guitar, Theater, Keyboard, Music Tech, (3 courses) Music Theory Career reer and d Techn hnic ical Educ ucat ation ion Prog ograms rams ~ ~ Engineering, Marketing, Early Childhood, Vet Assist., TV Prod., Culinary, or Digital Media Spec ecial ial Prog ogram ams ~ ~ JROTC, Latinos in Action, Student Government Pe Pers rsonaliza naliza Study dy Hall l – No credit or academic weight 9 tion Hour ur
Earn rn Col olle lege ge Cre redi dit t Wh While e in n High gh Sc Scho hool ol • Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college level courses offered at WBHS. • Students must pass AP exams (in May) to earn college credit. • 27 AP courses offered at WBHS! • AP Capstone Program • Dual Enrollment 10
Wha hat t can an AP & & Dua ual En Enrol ollmen ment cou ourses ses do do fo for yo you? u? • Achievement • Earn college credit and stand out in the admissions process • Preparation • Develop better study habits, improve writing skills and sharpen problem-solving abilities...skills vital to success later in college • Confidence • Increase your ability to tackle academic challenges you may not have thought possible 11
St Stay ay Up Updated dated • For the latest and up-to-date information, visit browardschools1.com/westbroward • Click on “ Course Selection 2018- 2019” for more information. • Courses and Activities are contingent upon state budget funding and enrollment each year. “ Go, Bobcats! Go! ” 12
Excep eptional tional St Studen dent t Edu ducation ation Mrs. s. Gar arcia, ia, ESE SE Sp Special ialis ist The ESE Department will provide support for West Broward High School and its Exceptional students and families to build a collaborative structure that promotes academic achievement and encourages personal growth in students with all exceptionalities. 13
Me Medi dia a Cen enter er Mrs. s. Tchir ir, , Media ia Sp Speciali ialist st Encourage the development of life-long learners. Foster creativity, cooperation, and collaboration within our school community. Work with students to promote 24/7 learning across the curriculum. Teach on-line & information literacy skills. Promote Digital Citizenship Advocate a love of reading, research, technology, & libraries. 14
English Speakers of Other Languages Vision: Support our culturally diverse population to compete in a global workforce. Mission : The ESOL Program is committed to providing rigorous academics, promoting community involvement, and delivering quality services to English Language Learners, multilingual families, schools, and district offices. WBHS : The mainstream model of instruction helps these students to develop communicative and academic skills necessary for meeting national, state, and district educational standards. 15
Literacy Li eracy @ We West st Bro roward ward Ms. s. Liv iverpool, pool, Eng ngli lish sh Depar artmen tment t Chai air • The English Department recognizes that literacy is the gateway to all learning. • Our mission is to mold the 21 st Century learner by equipping every student with the reading and writing proficiency necessary to succeed in the worlds of college and career. 16
Engl En glish ish Cou ourses rses th & 9 th th Gra rad th Grade 11 11 th & 12 th th 10 th 10 El Electiv tives es e Grade Gr Regular Regular Regular Debate Honors Honors Honors Levels 1-6 Journalism: Dual Yearbook Enrollment Newspaper Advanced Placement 17
Literacy eracy @ We West st Bro roward ward Mrs. s. Riv ivero, , Lit iteracy racy Sp Specia iali list st • Students who do not have a passing score on the most recent FSA ELA, will be required to be enrolled in a Reading courses. • Reading courses count for Elective Credit. • Placement is based on most recent scores and will be adjusted as needed. 18
Ma Mathemati hematics cs Dep epartment artment th Grad m, 9 th Mr. Mal alcol olm, ade e Sp Spons nsor/ or/Math Math Teac acher her • The Math department at West Broward High School provides quality instruction for students in all levels of mathematics in order for students to be college and career ready. • The ultimate goal is to offer challenging courses that will enable each student to achieve their highest analytical level and prepare them to be productive citizens in this global economy. 19
Ma Math them emati atics cs De Depa part rtment ment Flor Fl orida ida St Stan anda dards ds Assessments sessments Algebra I End of Course Assessment Students must pass exam with at least a Level 3 to graduate from high school. This exam counts 30% of final grade. Geometry End of Course Assessment This exam counts 30% of final grade . 20
Sc Science ence De Depa partment rtment Mrs. s. Zorn-Mil ilmed med, , Depar artmen tment t Chai air The Science Department focuses on: • Developing their competence in scientific thinking. • Understanding and applying scientific problem solving methods. • Engaging in inquiry/problem-based learning. • Engaging in experimental designs. Our broad range of courses in science allow students to design a program that best fits their interests, educational, and career objectives. 21
Science nce Cou ourse se Opt ption ons Environmental Science Physics Environmental Science H Physics H Biology 1 & 1H Marine Science 1 H Biology 2 H Anatomy & Physiology H Chemistry 1 & 1H Forensic Science H Chemistry 2 H 22
Sc Science ence De Depa partment rtment Science Sc ence Clubs ubs & & Programs ograms Science Fair Chemistry Club Physics Club Robotics SECME (Robotics) Environmental Club Science National Honor Society Student Organization of Anatomy & Physiology 23 (S.O.A.P.)
So Social al St Studi udies es De Depa partment tment Mrs. s. Riv ivas as, , Departmen artment t Chai air • Social Studies offers you: • 1 E.O.C. course: U.S. History – 11 th grade. • 5 different Academic Electives at Reg./Hon. Levels • 8 different Advanced Placement (AP) Courses • Extra-curricular opportunities: • History Fair competition • Model United Nations • Rho Kappa Honor Society • Human Relations Club 24
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