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Seminole High School
Dr. Connie Collins, Principal Barry Coleman, Assistant Principal Donna Noll, IB Coordinator Erika Chirinos, 10th – 12th Counselor Dana Cole, IB Secretary
International Baccalaureate Program
Seminole High School - Pre-IB ProgramGrades 9 and 10
Accelerated honors program Middle school to college in two years Increased efforts to obtain comparable grades Dedicate 30 minutes per academic subject per
night. Homework may take 15 minutes – that leaves 15 minutes to STUDY.
IB raises the bar! Our students are Lifetime Learners!
Seminole High School - Pre-IB ProgramGrade 9
Develop study skills and practice good study habits. Organize a weekly study schedule and stick to it. Keep grades up for scholarship opportunities and college
admission. Get involved in one extracurricular activity that genuinely
interests you. Begin college and career exploration. Prepare and register for the PSAT as a practice SAT. Review packet
AP vs IB
AP Courses: are offered in a wide range of subjects and students may take those that appeal to them (Potential College Credit)
IB Courses: are offered in a wide range of subjects. Students pursuing the IB Diploma must take IB courses from six subject areas, including a Theory of Knowledge course (Potential College Credit)
Registration
Algebra I Honors (if taken Alg I Standard or Pre-Alg or lower in MS). Geometry Honors (if passed Alg I Honors) Algebra II Honors (if passed Alg I Honors & Geom. Honors). Algebra II Hon COMPETITION (teacher recommendation only). IB Pre-Calculus (if passed Alg I Honors, Geom. Honors, and Algebra
II Honors).
** If you have a semester grade of C or lower in a high school credit course in 8th grade, it is strongly suggested that you retake the course.
** For students going into Algebra I Honors, you can take it online over the summer OR take Algebra I Honors and Geometry in the 9th if you can handle the course load (OPTIONAL)
Mathematics
Social Studies
Pre-IB World History or AP Human Geography (Optional)
Science
Pre-IB Biology AP Biology Pre-IB Chemistry Students in 8th grade Biology I Honors who are earning
an A or B AND taken Algebra I Honors and Geometry Honors who are earning an A or B may take AP Biology
** If you have a semester grade of C or lower in a high school credit course in 8th grade, it is strongly suggested that you retake the course.
Grade 9 Course SelectionsWorld Language
IB states that you acquire a language you do not already know. Sanford, Millennium, Milwee, and South Seminole Middle School Pre-IB
students who are in Spanish I and earn a C or higher may move to Pre-IB Spanish II.
Sanford, Millennium, Milwee, and South Seminole Middle School Pre-IB students who are in French I and earn a C or higher may move to Pre-IB French II.
SCPS policy is that all other students may enroll in Spanish I Pre-IB or French I Pre-IB.
Students are prepared to take the IB Spanish or French examination upon completion of Spanish or French IV. (11th or 12th grade year)
** 8th graders: Spanish 1/French 1 FLVS Foreign Language is NOTa Pre-IB Course!
Exemptions
IB students are not required to take:– PE– Personal Fitness– Health/Life Management– HOPE– Online Course– American Government – Economics
If you leave IB at any time, you will be required to take these courses to meet traditional graduation requirements.
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Online Registration Website
Online Registration Instructions
Click on SCHEDULE In upper right hand corner, click on REQUEST
COURSES FOR 2017-18 SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL …(in blue)
Enter the course number (the first three will get you started), select courses, then clock ADD COURSE, repeat step for each course
Be sure your CREDITS total 7.0
Band Chorus Dazzlers Newspaper/Yearbook (application) Summer Reading Students that are currently in Spanish 1 should
access the bridge course this summer (May 31 – June 13)
Auditions/Summer Follow Up
Transportation
Buses are provided for all students who live 2 miles or more from school.
Afternoon activity buses are available.
Summer School
Summer School will have NO classes for advancement.
A Pre-DP Inquiry Skills class will be available. This class gives students a chance to meet teachers in the program, get acquainted with the campus, and learn study/self-management skills that will serve them well in our program. The dates normally correspond with the first two weeks of summer school (May 31 – June 13).
Communication
Notifications will be posted on the IB tab on the SHS website if you don’t want to receive text messages.
Parents and students are encouraged to join Remind account for updates and reminders.
To register for IB Class of 2022, text @SHS22IB to 81010
Need Information?
IB Office: Mrs. Dana Cole, Secretary 407-320-5295 [email protected]
Barry Coleman, Assistant Principal 407-320-5223 [email protected]
Dr. Shenique Gilbert, 9th Grade Point of [email protected]
Erika Chirinos, 10th – 12th Grade IB Counselor 407-320-5224 [email protected]
Donna Noll, IB Coordinator407-320-3407 [email protected]
What’s Next???
All online registration should be completed by February 23
Complete your summer reading! Assignments will be posted on the IB tab of the SHS website by May.
Private/Homeschool students will complete a paper registration form beginning next week. Call Mrs. Cole in the IB office at 407/320-5295 for details.
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