8th grade visits: Coral Springs Middle 1/27 Sawgrass Springs Middle 1/28 & 1/29 Graduation Requirements English Mathematics 4 credits 4 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits (Algebra, Geometry, & 2 other math courses) (2 sciences must have a lab component, i.e. Biology, Chemistry) (World History, US History, USGovt/Economics) Hope Performing/Fine Arts Electives 1 credit 1 credit 8 credits 24 Credits Graduation Requirements   40 hours of Community Service: www.volunteerbroward.org   Pass ELA Common Core Assessment and Algebra EOC   2.0 unweighted GPA   Online course requirement (HOPE online offered @ CGHS) On our Website… www.coralgladeshigh.com 2015-16 course catalog will be online soon! www.coralgladeshigh.com th 9 grade Required courses Every student will take 7 classes to include: 1)  English 2)  Math 3)  Science 4)  Social Studies 5)  Elective Elective Suggestions: HOPE, Foreign Language, One of our specialty programs (Culinary, DECA, HOSA, 6)  Elective Computers, ROTC), Art, Music. *Students who do not pass the 8 grade FCAT must 7)  Elective take reading as one of their elective choices th th 9 Grade English English I English I Honors English I Honors gifted ESOL English MATHEMATICS Algebra 1A Algebra I Algebra I Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Science Environmental Science Environmental Science LH(Local Honors) Biology Honors Biology Honors Gifted Chemistry Honors Chemistry Honors Gifted Social Studies Personal,Career, School Development (for level 1 readers) World Geography World Geography Honors Advanced Placement Human Geography World Languages To attend any 4-year public university and for the Bright Futures Scholarship, you must have two consecutive years of the SAME foreign language.         Spanish Spanish for Spanish Speakers French Italian Electives Introduction to Informational Technology Exploring Computer Science DECA – Business Programs Intro to Info Tech – Marketing, Fashion, or Finance Culinary Engineering Medical Skills - HOSA Performing and Fine Arts   Ceramics   Art 2D   Band   Keyboard   Chorus   Debate   Drama MORE ELECTIVES   Early Childhood Development   Color Guard   ROTC   Creative Writing   TV Production   Journalism (Newspaper/Yearbook)   Student Government (Leadership) Advanced Placement Honors & Advanced Placement Advanced Placement – starting in 9th grade w/ AP Human Geography   Benefits – college credits, gpa points, class ranking, college admission bonus points!   Be advised – college coursework is rigorous!! Students need to be 100% dedicated and committed to the course – AP courses include summer work.   AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program that provides students with an opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly practice of the core academic skills necessary for successful college completion. AP Capstone is built on the foundation of two courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, disciplinespecific study provided through AP courses. It cultivates curious, independent, and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions. Students must take AP Seminar and AP Research, plus 4 additional AP courses of their choice in order to earn the AP Capstone Diploma. This program begins in 9th grade with AP Human Geography. The Capstone Diploma is a unique way for students to distinguish themselves to Colleges and Universities. Dual Enrollment Opportunities to earn college credit through:   Dual Enrollment @ Broward College and/or UF (online) _ (starting summer after 10th grade)   Students must meet minimum GPA and test score requirements. More info on our website Jaguar University & Scholarships Last Year over 4.5 Million Dollars in Scholarships were awarded to Coral Glades Students Coral Glades Graduates have also Attended: Clubs, Activities, and More…. Newspaper- National Award Winning Yearbook-Award Winning   Band, Orchestra , Colorguard- Award Winning   Culinary- Featured on NBC   Drama- Amazing performances   Debate – Award winning Debate team   HOSA- Health Science Club   DECA- Students go to state and international competitions   Foreign Language Club Competitions   Honor Societies-NHS, Spanish, English Math, Science, SS, etc-Involved in tutoring and competitions     Athletics State Champs 3 years running!!! Athletics 2013-14 Individual State Champion Keep in mind…… *Summer Reading may be required for Advanced Placement courses. *Talk to teachers/counselors about your course progressions. *8th graders can begin accumulating community service hours for high school starting the Summer after 8th grade (form available on our website) Virtual Counselor Course Cards Registration & Course Selection The Coral Glades Guidance staff wiil be visiting the Middle school campuses to officially register the 8th graders: Coral Springs Middle: 2/17 Sawgrass Springs Middle: 2/18 & 2/19 Each student must bring the following: *Completed Course Card signed by parent *Required registration forms, photocopy of 2 proofs of residency (see registration form for details) In addition to completing the course card, students MUST complete course requests via virtual counselor as well. Guidance Counselors at the middle school will be given the details.