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Cougar Tech-Information Technology

                             Certification program

This is a four-year program in which students can earn computer certifications such as A+ and Network + which lead to higher paying jobs in the IT profession. 

Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Introduction to Information Technology	PC Support I	Q*  PC Support II	Q*  PC Support III
82073101,2	82072101,2	82072201,2	82072301,2

 

We’ve also added: 

Chinese III and IV                                                              Improvisation

Reading for College Success                                         Theatre History & Literature I

Q   AP Physics B                                                                 History of the Vietnam War

Comparative Political Systems                                                The Civil War and          

Q  AP Microeconomics                                                                               Reconstruction                                                                                        

Q   AP Macroeconomics

 

 

 

 

Graduation Requirements - 4-year, 24 credit diploma for students entering grade nine in 2007-2008 and subsequent years
Total Credits	24 credits	16 core courses 4 elective courses 4 courses in a major
English	4 credits	Students must take (one credit each) English I, II, III, and IV or their equivalents.
Mathematics	4 credits	Students must earn one credit in Algebra I, a series of equivalent courses or a higher level mathematics course, i.e. Algebra II or a level 3 mathematics course, if Algebra I was taken prior to ninth grade but high school credit was not awarded, as part of this requirement.
Science	3 credits	At least two credits must have a laboratory component.
Social Studies	3 credits	American Government - 1/2 credit; World History - 1 credit; American History - 1 credit; Economics - 1/2 credit
Physical Education/Health	1 credit	Students must take one credit in physical education with integrated health (HOPE) to meet this requirement.
Fine Arts	1 credit
Grade Point Average	2.0000 for all credits earned
State Assessment	Passing score on FCAT Reading and FCAT Math

Successful completion of the international Baccalaureate curriculum satisfies course requirements for graduation.  Students wishing to enter a state-supported university as a freshman must earn two sequential credits in a foreign language.

Under certain circumstances, credit may be earned by attending the extended learning program, adult evening high school, the St. Petersburg College dual credit program, or Florida Virtual High School.  Students must make arrangements with their high school principal (or  designee) prior to enrolling in such courses in order for credit to be earned in this manner.

 

Graduation Requirements for a 4-year, 24 credit diploma for students entering grade nine prior to the 2007-2008 school year
Total Credits	24 credits
English	4 credits	Students must take (one credit each) English I, II, III, and IV or their equivalents.
Mathematics	3 credits	Students must earn one credit in Algebra I, a series of equivalent courses or a higher level mathematics course, i.e. Algebra II or a level 3 mathematics course, if Algebra I was taken prior to ninth grade but high school credit was not awarded, as part of this requirement.
Science	3 credits	At least two credits must have a laboratory component.
Social Studies	3 credits	American Government - 1/2 credit; World History - 1 credit; American History - 1 credit; Economics - 1/2 credit
Physical Education	1 credit	One-half credit of personal fitness and one-half credit of a physical education course that consists of both basic knowledge and skill related activities. For alternative methods of meeting the physical education requirement, students should contact their guidance counselor or assistant principal for curriculum.
Health Education	½ credit	Life Management Skills
Fine Arts/Practical Arts	½ credit of each or 1 credit of either
Grade Point Average	2.0000 for all credits earned
State Assessment	Passing score on FCAT Reading and FCAT Math

Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate curriculum satisfies course requirements for graduation.

Students wishing to enter a state-supported university as a freshman must earn two sequential credits in a foreign language.

Under certain circumstances, credit may be earned by attending the extended learning program, adult evening high school, the St. Petersburg College dual credit program, or Florida Virtual High School.  Students must make arrangements with their high school principal (or  designee) prior to enrolling in such courses in order for credit to be earned in this manner.

Graduation Requirements 18 Credit College Preparatory Diploma
Total Credits	18 credits   At least 6 of the 18 credits required for this program must be earned in classes that are advanced placement, IB, or dual enrollment.	3 year time limit-A student who does not meet all requirements for the College Preparatory Diploma by the end of the third year in high school automatically reverts to a four-year graduation program option.
Credits in grades 9 and 10		A student who does not earn at least 5 credits by the end of grade 9 or 11 credits by the end of grade 10 will be reassigned to the four-year graduation program option.
English	4 credits	Courses must include a major concentration in composition and literature.
Mathematics	3 credits	The three credits must be at Algebra I level or above from list of courses that qualify for state university admission.
Science	3 credits	The 3 credits must be in a natural science (and two must have laboratory component).
Social Studies	3 credits	American Government (1/2 credit); World History (l credit); American History (l credit): Economics (1/2 credit)
World Language	2 credits	2 credits in the same second language or demonstrated competency in a language other than English
Electives	3 credits
Grade Point Average	3.5000 for credits earned in the program	Students must earn at least a “B” (3 points) in an unweighted class and a “C” (3 points) in a weighted class to receive course credit in the College Preparatory Program.  In addition, a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale must be earned in the program.
State Assessment	Passing score on FCAT Reading and FCAT Math

 

 

Graduation Requirements 18 Credit Career Preparatory Diploma
Total Credits	18 credits	3 year time limit-A student who does not meet all requirements for the Career Preparatory Diploma by the end of the third year in high school automatically reverts to a four-year graduation program option.
Credits in grades 9 and 10		A student who does not earn at least 5 credits by the end of grade 9 or 11 credits by the end of grade 10 will be reassigned to the four-year graduation program option.
English	4 credits	Courses must include a major concentration in composition and literature.
Mathematics	3 credits	One of the three credits must be in Algebra I.
Science	3 credits	The 3 credits must be in a natural science (and two must have laboratory component).
Social Studies	3 credits	American Government (1/2 credit); World History (l credit); American History (l credit): Economics (1/2 credit)
Career Preparation	3 credits	This requirement may be met with 3 credits in a single vocational or career education program, or 3 credits in career and technical certificate dual enrollment, or 5 credits in vocational career technical courses.
Electives	2 credits	Two credits must be earned in electives unless 5 credits are earned in career preparation.
Grade Point Average	3.0000 for credits earned in the program	Students must earn at least a weighted or unweighted “C” (at least 2 points) in a class to receive course credit in the Career Preparatory Program.  In addition, a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale must be earned in the program.
State Assessment	Passing score on FCAT Reading and FCAT Math

Grading Scale

The following point scale will apply to all high schools, as well as to middle school students enrolled in high school courses in grade 7 or 8 for credit toward graduation:

A = 4 grade points (90-100) (outstanding progress)

B = 3 grade points (80-89) (above average progress)

C = 2 grade points (70-79) (average progress)

D = 1 grade point (60-69) (lowest acceptable progress)

F = 0 grade points (O-59) (failure)

Percents between eighty-nine percent (89%) and ninety percent (90%), seventy-nine percent (79%) and eighty percent (80%), sixty-nine percent (69%) and seventy percent (70%), and fifty-nine (59%) and sixty percent (60%) shall be rounded up to the higher grade if at the midpoint (.5) or above; those below the midpoint (.5) shall be rounded down to the lower grade.

Calculating Final Grades

The final grade in high schools offering the seven (7) credit schedule is a semester grade determined by giving equal value to each of the grades of the three (3) marking periods and to the final examination.

To obtain the semester grade, add the unweighted grade point values of the three (3) term grades (T) and the unweighted grade point value of the exam grade (E), and divide that total by four (4):

(Tl+T2+T3+E)/4 = Semester Grade*

In courses for which final examinations are not prescribed, the final grade will be determined by averaging the unweighted grades of the three (3) terms:

(Tl+T2+T3)/3 = Semester Grade*

 

The resulting semester grade average is converted to a letter grade based on the scale below (see paragraph (c) regarding grades at the midpoint):

 

A = 3.5-4

B = 2.5-3.5

C = 1.5-2.5

D = .5-1.5

F = 0-.5

 

*These formulas for arriving at a student's grade may be nullified in any course in which the passing of a county test is part of the requirements, as stated in the County Course Description Catalog.

 

Weighted Grade Point Average
Grades are assigned the following point values only when determining class ranking and for averages for summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude status, valedictorian, salutatorian, and the National Honor Society:
	A	B		C	D	F
Honors (Q)	5	4		3	1	0
Regular	4	3		2	1	0
Basic (B)	3	2		1	.5	0
Class Rank:  Class rank will be computed based on all courses taken for high school credit through the first semester of the 12th grade year.
Honors Status
Students must earn the following cumulative weighted grade point averages (not rounded) to qualify for honors status.  High school seniors who become eligible for an honors status during the second semester of their senior year shall have their seals mailed to them.
Summa cum laude-			GPA greater than 4.0
Magna cum laude -			GPA greater than 3.8 but less than or equal to 4.0
Cum laude -			GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 but less than or equal to 3.8
With Distinction -			GPA greater than or equal to 3.25 but less than 3.5
Dual Credit
The 2010-2011 St. Petersburg College Dual Credit Course list will be distributed in late Spring after School Board approval.
Dual credit courses provide standard diploma students with the opportunity to earn high school credit as well as college credit from St. Petersburg College (SPC). Course offerings at high schools will vary. College application fees and tuition are waived by the college and textbooks are paid for by the school district.
In order to be eligible to take dual credit classes students must:
1.     be in 11th or 12th grade (other eligible secondary students must be academically advanced and in need of college level courses to meet specific high school graduation requirements);
2.     have a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and
3.     have earned an acceptable score on the SPC placement test.
Students may enroll only in dual credit courses that are included in the Pinellas County Schools’ Articulation Agreement with the college.  SPC requires that students take the final exam in all courses.
With permission from the high school principal, students who meet the above eligibility requirements, may enroll in specified dual credit courses on the SPC campus as part of their regular high school schedule for up to half of the school day. Students must complete the application for Dual Campus form and obtain approval of the high school principal or designee prior to enrolling in classes on the SPC campus.
Guidance Counselors and the dual credit liaison in each high school have further details regarding this program.

 

Early Admission

A high school student may enter St. Petersburg College, University of Florida, or University of South Florida Honors College after the 11th grade provided that certain requirements have been satisfied.  College application fees and tuition are waived by the college. This program requires that students spend their senior year as a full-time college student, completing high school graduation requirements while working toward their college AA degree.

In order to be eligible for early admission to college students  must:

1.     have completed three full years of high school with a minimum of 18 credits earned;

2.     have a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.8 for USF Honors College);

3.     have met the minimum level of performance for high school graduation on the FCAT;   4.     have earned a 0.5 high school credit in a physical activity course or 1.0 HOPE credit;   5.     have earned an acceptable score on the college placement test;   6.     have obtained the signature of the high school   principal on the application for Early Admission to College by July 15th for Fall and November 15th for Spring; and   7.     have met the college application deadline.

Guidance Counselors and the dual credit liaison in each high school have further details regarding this program.

Early College

The Early College Program is a partnership between St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Schools that offers new and innovative options for high school students.   Students entering grades 11 (and grade 12 based on availability) in Pinellas County high schools, as well as private and home-schooled students, who meet dual enrollment eligibility standards and reside in Pinellas County, will have the opportunity to attend the Early College Program.   Private and home-schooled students will be required to enroll in a public high school to participate. Students will remain dual-enrolled in their home high schools (allowing them to participate in extracurricular activities) while taking all classes at St. Petersburg College.

Attend an information sessions in January or early February.     For specific dates and times go to

www.spcollege.edu/central/earlycollege

 

 

Florida Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal Scholars Awards GPA Calculations for Scholarship Eligibility 

Additional weight of .25 per semester course will be assigned to Advanced Placement, Academic Dual Enrollment, Pre-International Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate and Level Three courses.  This additional weight will be added to the unweighted numerical grade.  Foreign language grades are not weighted, unless it is an Advanced Placement course.  Florida Bright Futures gives the following weight to the final semester grade; A=2.0, B=1.5, C=1.0 and D=.5.  For purposes of eligibility for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship at the Academics Scholars or Medallion Scholars Awards, a student’s weighted GPA will be calculated using the 15 academic courses identified as college preparatory courses.  For purpose of eligibility for a Florida Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award, a student's weighted GPA will be calculated using the 15½ high school courses (excluding electives) required for graduation or the 15 high school courses (excluding electives) required for graduation if following the 18 credit career path option.  Academic courses taken in excess of the fifteen academic credits (up to a total of 18 total credits) will be included if the grades improve the student’s GPA.

 

Deadlines for Meeting Eligibility Requirements 

Test score requirements must be met before the end of June of student’s graduation year.  All other requirements must be met by the date of graduation.

 

Early Admission

Students enrolled in the Early Admission Program need to verify with their high school guidance counselor that their postsecondary courses will satisfy scholarship curriculum requirements for a Bright Futures Scholarship Award.  Early Admit students will no longer be eligible to apply for Bright Futures prior to their senior year in high school.  Students may apply for an award beginning December 1 of the student’s high school graduation year.

 

 

Florida Academic Scholars Award Criteria

Students applying for the Florida Academic Scholars Award must meet the following criteria:

¨       Meet general eligibility criteria requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program; and

¨       Complete 75 hours of documented community service. Students must be attending high school, have approval from their high school community service designee, complete the required paperwork and have this paperwork approved and signed by the high school community service designee before beginning to earn their 75 hours.  These hours must be completed by the date of graduation.

In addition, meet one of the following:

¨       Earn an unrounded, weighted GPA of 3.5 using the 15 high school academic courses identified as college-preparatory  courses plus earn a 1270 SAT or 28 ACT test score; or

¨       Earn an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or

¨       Complete the IB curriculum plus earn a 1270 SAT or 28 ACT test score; or

¨       Earn the AICE Diploma; or

¨       Complete the AICE curriculum plus earn a 1270 SAT or 28 ACT; or

¨       Be a National Merit or Achievement Scholar or Finalist, or be a Hispanic Scholar

 

Award Level for Florida Academic Scholars

¨      A Florida Academic Scholar recipient who is enrolled in a Florida public postsecondary education institution is  eligible for an award equal to 100% of tuition and allowable fees, excluding summer terms, prorated by term and hours (based on the 2008-2009 disbursement amounts).  A student who is enrolled in a Florida private postsecondary educational institution is eligible for a fixed award amount based on 100% of the average tuition and allowable fees covered at a comparable Florida public postsecondary educational institution, excluding summer term, prorated by term and hours.  Renewal is based on a cumulative postsecondary GPA of 3.0 and a minimum of twelve credit hours for each semester funded.

 

 

Florida Medallion Scholars Award Criteria

Students applying for the Florida Medallion Scholars Award must meet the following criteria:

¨       Meet general eligibility criteria requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

In addition, meet one of the following:

¨       Earn an unrounded, weighted GPA of 3.0 using the 15 high school academic courses identified as college-preparatory  courses plus earn a 970 SAT or 20 ACT test score; or

¨       Complete the IB curriculum plus earn a 970 SAT or 20 ACT; or

¨       Complete the AICE curriculum plus a 970 SAT or 20 ACT; or

¨       Be a National Merit or Achievement Scholar or Finalist, or be a Hispanic Scholar with no documented community service hours

 

Award Level for Florida Medallion Scholars

¨      A Florida Medallion Scholar recipient who is enrolled in a Florida public postsecondary education institution is eligible for an award equal to 75% of tuition and allowable fees, excluding summer term, prorated by term and hours (based on the 2008-2009 disbursement amounts).  A student who is enrolled in a Florida private postsecondary educational institution is eligible for a fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees at a comparable Florida public postsecondary educational institution, excluding summer term, prorated by term and hours.  Renewal is based on a cumulative postsecondary GPA of 2.75 and a minimum of twelve credit hours for each semester funded.

¨       The 2006 Florida Legislature amended section 1009.535, Florida Statute; beginning fall 2006, Florida Medallion Scholars who choose to attend a Florida public community college may receive an award of 100% of their tuition and allowable fees for college credit courses leading toward an associate degree.

 

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award Criteria

Students applying for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award must meet the following criteria:

¨       Meet general eligibility criteria requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program; and

¨       Earn an unrounded, weighted GPA of 3.0 using the 15½ high school core courses required for graduation or the 15 high school core courses required for graduation, if following the 18 credit career path graduation option; and

¨       Complete a program of study that requires a minimum of three  vocational job-preparatory or technology education credits in one vocational program  (excluding on-the-job training); and

¨       Earn a unweighted GPA of 3.5 in the three  vocational credits; and

¨       Earn the following scores:                   College Placement Test (CPT) – Reading  83, Sentence Skills 83, Algebra 72; or

                                                                                SAT – Verbal 440, Math 440, or

                                                                                ACT – Reading 18, English 17, Math 19.

Award Level for Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars

¨       The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award is funded for a maximum of 90 semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clack hours). 

¨      A Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar recipient who is enrolled in a Florida public postsecondary education institution is eligible for an award equal to 75% of tuition and allowable fees, excluding summer term, prorated by term and hours (based on the 2008-2009 disbursement amounts).  A student who is enrolled in a Florida private postsecondary educational institution is eligible for a fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees at a comparable Florida public postsecondary educational institution, excluding summer term, prorated by term and hours.  Renewal is based on a cumulative postsecondary GPA of 2.75 and a minimum of twelve credit hours for each semester funded.

Jane Howell                                                                                                                              Financial Aid/Florida Bright Futures

727-588-6013   howellj@pinellas.k12.fl.us                                                                              Please disregard earlier information sheets                                                                                           10/01/09

 

 

2010 - 2011

CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS ENTERING NINTH GRADE DURING THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS

 

Florida Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal Scholars Awards GPA Calculations for Scholarship Eligibility 

Additional weight of .25 per semester course will be assigned to Advanced Placement, Academic Dual Enrollment, Pre-International Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate and Level Three courses.  This additional weight will be added to the unweighted numerical grade.  Foreign language grades are not weighted, unless it is an Advanced Placement course.  Florida Bright Futures gives the following weight to the final semester grade; A=2.0, B=1.5, C=1.0 and D=.5.  For purposes of eligibility for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship at the Academics Scholars or Medallion Scholars Awards, a student’s weighted GPA will be calculated using the 16 academic courses identified as college preparatory courses.  For purpose of eligibility for a Florida Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award, a student's weighted GPA will be calculated using the 16 high school courses (excluding electives) required for graduation or the 15 high school courses (excluding electives) required for graduation if following the 18 credit career path option.  Academic courses taken in excess of the fifteen academic credits (up to a total of 18 total credits) will be included if the grades improve the student’s GPA.

 

Deadlines for Meeting Eligibility Requirements 

Test score requirements must be met before the end of June of student’s graduation year.  All other requirements must be met by the date of graduation.

 

Early Admission

Students enrolled in the Early Admission Program need to verify with their high school guidance counselor that their postsecondary courses will satisfy scholarship curriculum requirements for a Bright Futures Scholarship Award.  Early Admit students will no longer be eligible to apply for Bright Futures prior to their senior year in high school.  Students may apply for an award beginning December 1 of the student’s high school graduation year.

 

 

Florida Academic Scholars Award Criteria

Students applying for the Florida Academic Scholars Award must meet the following criteria:

¨       Meet general eligibility criteria requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program; and

¨       Complete 75 hours of documented community service. Students must be attending high school, have approval from their high school community service designee, complete the required paperwork and have this paperwork approved and signed by the high school community service designee before beginning to earn their 75 hours.  These hours must be completed by the date of graduation.

In addition, meet one of the following:

¨       Earn an unrounded, weighted GPA of 3.5 using the 16 high school academic courses identified as college-preparatory  courses plus earn a 1270 SAT or 28 ACT test score; or

¨       Earn an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or

¨       Complete the IB curriculum plus earn a 1270 SAT or 28 ACT test score; or

¨       Earn the AICE Diploma; or

¨       Complete the AICE curriculum plus earn a 1270 SAT or 28 ACT; or

¨       Be a National Merit or Achievement Scholar or Finalist, or be a Hispanic Scholar; or

 

Award Level for Florida Academic Scholars

¨      A Florida Academic Scholar recipient who is enrolled in a public postsecondary education institution is eligible for an award of 100% tuition and mandatory fees, excluding summer terms, prorated by term and hours (based on the 2008-2009 disbursement amounts).  A student who is enrolled in a private postsecondary educational institution is eligible for an award equal to the amount that would be paid for the average tuition and allowable fees at a comparable Florida public postsecondary educational institution, excluding summer term, prorated by term and hours.  In either case, the award may cover up to 45 semester credit hours per academic year.  Renewal is based on a cumulative postsecondary GPA of 3.0 and a minimum of twelve credit hours for each semester funded.

 

 

Florida Medallion Scholars Award Criteria

Students applying for the Florida Medallion Scholars Award must meet the following criteria:

¨       Meet general eligibility criteria requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

In addition, meet one of the following:

¨       Earn an unrounded, weighted GPA of 3.0 using the 16 high school academic courses identified as college-preparatory  courses plus earn a 970 SAT or 20 ACT test score; or

¨       Complete the IB curriculum plus earn a 970 SAT or 20 ACT; or

¨       Complete the AICE curriculum plus a 970 SAT or 20 ACT; or

¨       Be a National Merit or Achievement Scholar or Finalist, or be a Hispanic Scholar with no documented community service hours; or

 

Award Level for Florida Medallion Scholars

¨      A Florida Medallion Scholar recipient who is enrolled in a Florida public postsecondary education institution is eligible for an award equal to 75% of tuition and allowable fees, excluding summer terms, prorated by term and hours (based on the 2008-2009 disbursement amounts)..  A student who is enrolled in a Florida private postsecondary educational institution is eligible for a fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees at a comparable Florida public postsecondary educational institution, excluding summer term, prorated by term and hours.  Renewal is based on a cumulative postsecondary GPA of 2.75 and a minimum of twelve credit hours for each semester funded.

¨       The 2006 Florida Legislature amended section 1009.535, Florida Statute; beginning fall 2006, Florida Medallion Scholars who choose to attend a Florida public community college may receive an award of 100% of their tuition and allowable fees for college credit courses leading toward an associate degree.

 

 

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award Criteria

Students applying for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award must meet the following criteria:

¨       Meet general eligibility criteria requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program; and

¨       Earn an unrounded, weighted GPA of 3.0 using the 16 high school core courses required for graduation or the 15 high school core courses required for graduation, if following the 18 credit career path graduation option; and

¨       Complete a program of study that requires a minimum of three  vocational job-preparatory or technology education credits in one vocational program  (excluding on-the-job training); and

¨       Earn a unweighted GPA of 3.5 in the three  vocational credits; and

¨       Earn the following scores:                   College Placement Test (CPT) – Reading  83, Sentence Skills 83, Algebra 72; or

                                                                                SAT – Verbal 440, Math 440, or

                                                                                ACT – Reading 18, English 17, Math 19.

 

Award Level for Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars

¨       The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award is funded for a maximum of 90 semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clack hours). 

¨      A Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar recipient who is enrolled in a Florida public postsecondary education institution is eligible for an award equal to 75% of tuition and allowable fees, excluding summer terms, prorated by term and hours (based on the 2008-2009 disbursement amounts).  A student who is enrolled in a Florida private postsecondary educational institution is eligible for a fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and allowable fees at a comparable Florida public postsecondary educational institution, excluding summer term, prorated by term and hours.  Renewal is based on a cumulative postsecondary GPA of 2.75 and a minimum of twelve credit hours for each semester funded. 

 

Jane Howell                                                                                                   Financial Aid/Florida Bright Futures                                                                                                         727-588-6013

howellj@pinellas.k12.fl.us                                                                  Please disregard earlier information sheets                                                                                             10/01/09

 

 

 

 

 

 

Countryside High School Majors

2010-2011

 

Students entering high school during 2007-08 and

 subsequent years, are asked to choose a Major Area of Interest (MAI).  They are expected to earn 4 credits in the MAI in addition to the required courses needed to graduate.

 

Major Title                                                     Major Title                                         Major Title

 

Foreign Language-French                                             Physical Education                                           Science

Foreign Language-Spanish                                           Athletic Trainer                                                 Social Studies

 Language Arts                                                                  Early Childhood Education                            Fine Arts

Advanced Placement Scholars                                   Family & Consumer Sciences                      Pre-Engineering

Business &Information Technology                         Technology Education                                    AA Degree

ARTS Tech-Television Production                              AGRI-Horticulture Science          

 

Students with disabilities working toward a Special Diploma may choose from the following majors:

 

Community Based Vocational Education ESE

Food Service Assistant ESE

Horticulture Science & Services ESE

Performing and Visual Arts ESE

Retail trade Assistant ESE