Program of Studies 2015-2016 - Spruce Creek High …

1 Program of Studies 2015-2016 . Spruce Creek high school . 801 Taylor Road Port Orange, Florida 32127. (386) 322-6272 or (386) 756-7200. Fax (386) 756-7270. Todd J. Sparger, , Principal Spruce Creek high school offers a comprehensive Program of Studies which includes a broad spectrum of programming designed to meet the needs of all students. In addition to school based offerings, the school accepts specified on-line course work, dual enrollment with Daytona State College, and offers various work study programs in which qualified students spend part of their day at school and part at an approved work place. The campus includes two main buildings and forty portable classrooms, extensive sports areas, and an environmental park.

2 The school 's population is approximately 2,600 students. More than 550 students attend on an out-of-zone variance to participate in specialized curriculum not offered at other high schools. Spruce Creek high school is consistently rated as one of the top high schools in the nation by Newsweek Magazine and The Washington Post, and has been ranked as an A or B school by the State of Florida for seven consecutive years. Additionally, Creek 's ACT and SAT scores exceed state and national averages, and the school 's average FCAT scores are averaging the highest in the district. Creek also has more than 40. student clubs and organizations to meet the needs of a variety of students.

3 Our athletic Program is very competitive in our district and conference, and is consistently ranked in the top ten high schools in the State of Florida. Our senior class is typically awarded millions of dollars in academic scholarships and they complete nearly 40,000 hours of volunteer community service. Spruce Creek is noted for its depth and breadth of high caliber programs and academies. Our excellent performing and fine arts programs have led to our designation as a music demonstration school for the State of Florida. The International Baccalaureate Program at Spruce Creek is always ranked within the top five in the world as measured by the number of tests administered and International Diplomas earned.

4 Spruce Creek also has an extensive Advanced Placement Program in which more than 1500 exams were administered in 2014. The school 's award winning Finance Academy and Army JROTC programs are experiencing steady growth. The Academy of Information Technology and Robotics was named as a Ford PAS Career Academy. All this information is included to demonstrate that student needs are the focus of Spruce Creek high school . It is our hope that together we can fulfill the Mission of Volusia County Schools: Through the individual commitment of all, our students will graduate with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to be successful contributors to our democratic society.

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS. Academic Course Offerings .. 3-14. Academic Guidelines .. 15-36. Major Areas of 17-18. Academic Policies and Regulations .. 19-21. Class Placement Requirements .. 19. Honor Roll Requirements .. 19. End of Course Exams/District Grade Scale .. 20-21. Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction Option .. 21. Graduation Requirements .. 22-26. IB Graduation Requirements .. 26. FL Statewide Assessments/Graduation Requirements .. 27-30. Bright Futures .. 31. Accel Options for high school Students .. 32-35. Volusia Virtual school .. 36. Athletic Programs, Clubs and Activities .. 37-40. GENERAL CURRICULUM. The Arts Visual & 42-59.

6 Art .. 42-46. Drama .. 46-49. Dance .. 49-50. Music/Color Guard Drill Team .. 50-59. Driver Education .. 60. Language Arts/Reading .. 61-68. ESOL .. 69-71. Mathematics .. 71-76. Physical Education .. 77-82. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).. 83-84. Science .. 85-88. Social Studies .. 89-96. World Languages .. 97-101. Career and Technology Education .. 103-124. Digital Video Production .. 104. Academy of Finance .. 105-107. Academy of Information Technology and Robotics .. 108-115. Computer and Business Technology .. 115-117. Criminal Justice .. 118. Diversified Cooperative Training (DCT) .. 119. Family and Consumer Science.

7 120-122. Communications Technology Education (STEM) .. 123-124. Exceptional Student Education .. 125-133. International Baccalaureate Program .. 135-155. The information contained in this booklet is subject to change at any time due to changes in legislation and school Board policy. Spruce Creek high school . Where Everybody is Somebody . 801 Taylor Road Port Orange, Florida 32127. Phone: (386) 322-6272 Fax: (386) 506-5045. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. Todd J. Sparger, Principal Kevin Clark, Assistant Principal Beverly Mallory, Assistant Principal Susan Gangi, Assistant Principal Thomas Robare, , Assistant Principal Jay Strother, Assistant Principal GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT.

8 (386) 322-6272 ext. 38097. Doris Jowers, Guidance Director Susan Chance, IB Coordinator Guidance Counselors Jacob Chiofalo Karen Meadows Kelly Delameter Candace Roos Toby Linn Kim Taylor 1. VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS. Deland Administrative Complex Box 2118. DeLand, Florida 32721-2118. Through the individual commitment of all, our students will graduate with knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be successful contributors to our democratic society.. The school Board of Volusia County Mrs. Linda Costello, Chairman Mrs. Ida D. Wright, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Linda Cuthbert Dr. John Hill Mrs. Melody Johnson Superintendent of Schools Dr.

9 Margaret A. Smith Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Services Mr. James Tager Director of K-12 Curriculum Mrs. Barbara Head 2. ACADEMIC. COURSE OFFERINGS. 3. CORE CURRICULUM REQUIRED COURSES. Listings by Department with Electives, Prerequisites and Grade Levels * - Denotes additional weighting of .5 in GPA EL - Denotes elective course in core area ** - Denotes additional weighting of in GPA. CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE CREDIT GRADE_LEVEL_. LANGUAGE ARTS. (It is recommended that students have a 4/5 State Assessment test score for Honors and AP courses.). GNB 1001310 English 1 1 9. GNC 1001320 *English Honors 1 Teacher Recommendation 1 9.

10 GNE 1001340 English 2 English 1 1 10. GNF 1001350 *English Honors 2 English Honors 1 or Teacher Rec 1 10. GNH 1001370 English 3 English 2 1 11. GNI 1001380 *English Honors 3 English Honors 2 or Teacher Rec 1 11. GNM 1001420 **AP Language and Comp English Honors 2 or Teacher Rec 1 11-12. GNK 1001400 English 4 English 3 1 12. GNO 1001405 English 4: FL College Prep English 3/PERT 1 12. GNL 1001410 *English Honors 4 English Honors III or Teacher Rec 1 12. GNN 1001430 **AP English Lit & Comp English Honors 3 or Teacher Rec 1 11-12. GSA 1006300 Journalism 1-Yearbook Application 1 9-12 EL. GSB 1006310 Journalism 2-Yearbook Journalism 1/Application 1 10-12 EL.