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Mustang Academic FAQs
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS
TO GRADUATE ON TIME? for 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017
STANDARD 4-YEAR CREDIT DIPLOMA Credit Requirements
English 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 3.0 credits Social Studies** 3.0 credits Fine/Performing Art 1.0 credit HOPE 1.0 credit Electives 8.0 credits
Graduation Year Math Science
2014 Algebra 1 or its equivalent AND Geometry.
2015 Algebra 1 or its equivalent AND Geometry
Biology
2016 Algebra 1 or its equivalent AND Geometry AND Algebra 2.
Biology
2017 Algebra 1 or its equivalent AND Geometry AND Algebra 2.
Biology, AND Chemistry or Physics
** Social Studies credits must include World History, American History, American Government, and Economics.
GPA Requirement
2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA (all)
Virtual Course Requirement (2015, 2016, & 2017 ONLY) Successful completion of one Virtual School course
New English Senior Course Requirement*
During their Junior year, all students will take the PERT Test. The score on this test will determine the level of the English course in which students will be placed during their Senior year. Math for College Readiness may be a
requirement for the Class of 2015 and beyond.
WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDED
REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND A 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY?
COLLEGES RECOMMEND 18 of the 24 Credits Should Be
English 4.0 credits Math* 4.0 credits Science 3.0 credits Social Studies** 3.0 credits World Language (of the same language) 2.0 credits Academic Electives 2.0 credits
* Math credits must include Algebra 1 & 2 or its equivalent AND Geometry. ** Social Studies credits must include World History, American History, American
Government, and Economics.
Rigorous Course Recommendation Rigorous and challenging courses in high school, for example, Honors,
Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment
GPA & Standardized Test Scores Competitive GPA and Standardized Test scores on the ACT/SAT.
Extracurricular Activities & Service
Involvement in student activities, leadership positions, and volunteering is strongly encouraged.
NEW SENIOR ENGLISH COURSE REQUIREMENT*
Per the new State of Florida Senior English course requirements,
students will be required to take a specific English (English 4 College Prep) class depending on the results of the PERT test taken during the
second semester of their junior year of high school.
The scores to determine whether a student must take this class to graduate are still being finalized. Students scoring below a 104 on the
PERT Reading and/or below a 99 on the PERT Writing will be placed in English 4 College Prep.
If students score above the cut scores on the PERT or receive ACT/SAT concordant scores, they become eligible to take other English classes,
thereby being exempt from placement into English 4 College Prep.
For Your Information Although World Language and Community Service Hours are NOT required for graduation, they are recommended for entrance
into a 4-year university and scholarships.
State Testing Requirement Passing score on the 10th Grade Reading FCAT 2.0 (all)
Participation/Passing score on End of Course Exams (as determined by year of course enrollment).
End of Course Exams Requirement*
The following courses will have an End of Course (EOC) Exam: Algebra 1, Biology, Geometry, American History, and Algebra 2.
School Year of
Enrollment in Course Must Participate in
Exam Must Participate & Pass EOC to Earn
Course Credit 2010-2011 Algebra n/a 2011-2012 Biology, Geometry Algebra 1
2012-2013 American History Algebra 1, Biology, Geometry
2013-2014 American History Algebra 1, Biology, Geometry
2014-2015 Algebra 2, English 1, English 2, English 3, American History
Algebra 1, Biology, Geometry
* This information is current as of 12/10/12 and is subject to change by the FLDOE.
Mustang Academic FAQs
COURSES THAT SATISFY THE PERFORMING ART REQUIREMENT
COURSES AT JWMHS Acting Eurhythmics Art 2D Graphic Design Art 3D Intro to Info Tech Band Jazz Ensemble Chorus Journalism 1 Communication Technology Music Appreciation Debate and Speech Musical Theater Digital Design Portfolio Drama COURSES AT MARCHMAN Commercial Art Technology Printing & Graphics Television Production Early Childhood Education Commercial Foods New Media & Digital Imaging Fundamentals COURSES ONLINE VIA PASCO ESCHOOL ONLY AP Art History Art History & Criticism Computing for College & Careers (CCC)* *For Class of 2016 and beyond Creative Photography Web Design 1 & 2 (CCC or IIT Pre-requisite)* *For the Class of 2014 & 2015 ONLY OTHER Enrollment in 2 years of ROTC (Naval Science)
FOR MORE INFORMATION WWW.FLVC.ORG - HIGH SCHOOL 101
This website will have individual information on student graduation status and other important topics such as:
Career Exploration/Choices
College Planning Bright Future’s Scholarships/Financial Aid
QUICK NOTES ON SPECIFICS TOPICS
Bright Futures Each graduation cohort will have individualized information regarding
Bright Future Requirements. Guidance counselors are also able to provide information regarding specific graduation cohorts and classes.
COLLEGE READINESS TESTING SAT & ACT
How to prepare for college readiness tests: PSAT is offered every October for students in 9-11th grades
PLAN is offered in the fall for every 10th grade student.
Also visit for more information: For the SAT www.collegeboard.org For the ACT www.actstudent.org
When should you take the SAT or ACT?
We recommend NO LATER THAN the SPRING of your JUNIOR year so that you will have as much course work
under your belt as possible.
Extended Time for Students with 504’s or IEP’s *To request extended time for any standardized test please see your guidance counselor. Please allow ample time for the request to be
processed. ACT extended time must be requested per test. PSAT/SAT/AP requests can be processed at any time during the high
school career.
Students on Free/Reduced Lunch *Students who receive free/reduced lunch are eligible for fee waivers for
the ACT and SAT in their junior year. Complete a Student Services Request form and submit to the Career Resource Specialist, Mrs.
Chamberlin!