GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS2012-2013 COHORTC/O 2016

Mr. Julio C. Perez, Mater Academy Charter

FLDOE + Mater Requirements 24 Credit Diploma: Remember Mater requires additional

courses as part of it’s vision and mission as a college preparatory school! 4 Credits of English

English 1 English 2 English 3 or AP English Language English 4 or AP English Literature Pass FCAT (10th grade) or ACT (19 or higher) or SAT (440 or higher)

4 Credits of Math Algebra 1, (EOC= PASS/FAIL) or PERT (97 or higher) Geometry, (EOC= 70/30) Algebra 2 (EOC= 70/30) Plus one higher level math

Please note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

FLDOE + Mater Requirements

4 credits of Science Biology (EOC= 70/30) Chemistry Physics Plus one higher level science

4 Credits of Social Studies World History or AP World History Global Studies or AP European History (Mater

requirement) US History or AP American History (EOC=70/30) Government (0.5 credit) and Economics (0.5 credit)

or Ap Government & AP MacroPlease note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

FLDOE + Mater Requirements Fine or Practical Art (1.0 credit)

Drawing, Chorus, Dance, Theatre, etc. Some practical arts classes meet the

requirement (i.e. Intro to IT, Journalism, Creative Photography, etc.)

Physical Education (1.0 credit) Personal Fitness* (0.5) Any PE (0.5)

Please note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

At least 8 Elective Credits: Students graduating from Mater Academy may

have more than 8 elective credits 2 credits in the same world language are required

for admission into the state university system GPA: 2.0 at minimum 10 hours of community service at minimum One Virtual Course (may be a 0.5 credit)

Mater offers: Intro to IT, Spanish 1 for non-speakers (new this year), and the Advanced SAT Prep class thru Doral College

Please note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

FLDOE + Mater Requirements

FLDOE Diploma Designations Scholar Designation

Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2 Earn 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous

mathematics course Pass the Biology 1 EOC Earn 1 credit in chemistry or physics Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to

chemistry or physics Pass the U.S. History EOC Earn 2 credits in the same world language Earn at least 1 credit in Advanced Placement (AP),

IB, AICE or a dual enrollment coursePlease note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

FLDOE Diploma Designations Merit Designation

Attain one or more industry certifications Mater provides Industry Certifications in:

Business Certifications Child Development Associate (CDA)

Please note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

Grading Point System

GPA SCALE FINAL GRADE POINTS

ANNUAL COURSES - MULTIPLY BY 2.5

SEMESTER COURSES - MULTIPLY BY 5

A 3.5-4.0 A = 4 POINTS 10 POINTS 20 POINTS

B 2.5-3.4 B = 3 POINTS 7.5 POINTS 15 POINTS

C 1.5-2.4 C = 2 POINTS 5 POINTS 10 POINTS

D 1.0-1.4 D = 1 POINT 2.5 POINTS 5 POINTS

F 0-0.9 F = 0 POINTS 0 POINTS 0 POINTS

Final Grade Calculation for Annual Course: (______x2.5) + (______x2.5) + (______x2.5)* + (______x2.5)* = ________/10=________Final Grade Calculation for Semester Course: (______x5) + (______x5) = ________/10=________Unweighted GPA calculation: (Sum of all final grade points)/(# of credits taken) = __________ 5 points must be earned 2nd semester

The Ten Point Rule

Students must have at least 10 points to pass a class 10 points = D Five points must be earned between the

third and forth quarter for an annual course.

Semester courses work the same way, 10 points are required to pass

10 Point Rule Examples

10 point Rule Examples

Class A (1.0 credit)

A B C B

10 7.5 5 7.5 30 points = 3.0 B

Class B (1.0 credit)

A B F D

10 7.5 0 2.5 20 points, BUT student only has 2.5 points in 2nd semester, therefore they failed the course

10 Point Rule Examples

10 point Rule Examples

Class C (0.5 credit)

C B

10 15 25 points = 2.5 B

Class D (0.5 credit)

D F

5 0 5 points = 0.5 F

There are various combinations, but overall, you must achieve the points needed to pass a class.

Keep in mind passing a class with the minimum of 10 points gets you a “D” which is a GPA of a 1.0

IN ORDER TO GRADUATE YOU NEED A 2.0!!!

Grading Point System

Course Recovery: Adult Education

If you have already failed a state required course (or fail one in your senior year), you will not receive a diploma from the state of Florida

Therefore, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you enroll into the Adult Education program to recover the course ASAP. However, you cannot attend Summer School or Night School without a “Credit Certification for Adult Education” Form that your counselor gives you.

Please note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

Failing Courses

If you are at risk for failing ANY class between January – June (including electives), you will be placed on Academic Probation and banned from all Senior Events. This includes walking in the graduation ceremony

Academic Probation

Students may be placed on Academic Probation for the following reasons: GPA “at risk”- at or below a 2.0 unweighted

AND/OR Failing REQUIRED courses AND/OR Attendance AND/OR Referrals

Students on Academic Probation will not be allowed to participate in activities and school events

Please note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

GPA Myth Buster

Your GPA NEVER “freezes”

End this myth ASAP GPAs are calculated at the end of every

semester January, June, August

Universities WILL LOOK at your end-of-the-year GPA

Do not put yourself at riskPlease note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

Email from University Admissions office

Attendance Policy

5 or more unexcused absences in a semester course will result in a NC (no credit). Absences in a block course count as double, i.e. one

day absent = 2 days 10 or more unexcused absences in an annual

course will result in a NC (no credit) This includes school and CLASSROOM attendance

The only way to gain the credit will be to meet with administration and your teacher with your parent(s) in an attendance hearing

If you receive a NC, you will not receive your diploma from the state of Florida

Please note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

Community Service

A minimum of 10 hours are required for graduation

A minimum of 100 hours are required to receive the Florida Bright Future’s scholarship

Hours must be submitted by December 7, 2015 to the school registrar Mrs. Lissette Murillo, in room 82.

Community Service Packets, with all relevant information, are available in Mrs. Murillo’s office.

Please see or email her with any questions: LMurillo@materacademy.com

Please note: these requirements are for the 2012-2013 cohort only!

Possible Volunteer Locations

Churches any denomination (not the chicken restaurant)

Public Hospitals Public Schools (not private day cares)

Club activities Walks Early Childhood Class (Ms. Puentes)

Public Parks Public Libraries Public Animal Shelters

Transcripts

To request a transcript you must go to room 82 and see Mrs. Docampo or Mrs. Murillo and fill out a request form. Make sure name, date of birth, and social

security number are correct Transcript processing time is one week Electronic transcripts are available for Florida

Public Universities You receive FOUR transcripts for free,

additional copies are $2.00 due at the time of the request.

Recommendation Letters

Submit an Official Document Request to me

Recommendation survey must be filled out thoroughly. Available in my office.

Turn around time minimum 1 week. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE I NEED

TIME TO WRITE THESE LETTERS!

Questions?

SAMPLE STUDENT HISTORY

GPA CREDITS

HOURS

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