High School Planning Packet 2014-15

Sarasota School of Arts + Sciences Mike Mapes, M.A.

Cathy Nguyen, M.A. School Counselor’s Office

Agenda

• Basic high school information• Registration Process• Small Learning Communities (SLC’s) / Academies• School Choice• Specific Schools & Programs to choose

from• Sarasota & Manatee School Contact Information• Reminders & Important Deadlines

High School Graduation Requirements (basic)

4 English credits4 Math credits3 Science credits3 Social Studies credits1 Performing Fine Arts credits1 Health/Physical Education credits9 Elective credits (1 of which is some type of online

class)

_______________________________Total= 26 Credits (Polytech is 28)

HS Registration (the basics)

If no action taken, students will be assigned automatically to their districted school (based on the location of their residence)

You will soon be receiving a letter from SSA+S stating what high school your districted for (with Q2 report cards)

You only register at your DISTRICTED high school UNLESS you have been accepted into a specific program or school choice

Must have proof of acceptance to register at a different district/charter/magnet school

High School Registration(continued)Counselors come to SSAS from SHS, BHS,

and RHS only (this happens in May) Parents do not attend these sessions Students are provided with registration

books and forms to bring home and fill out HS Guidance Counselors return one week

later to collect registration materials and schedule students.

NPHS, VHS, charter schools, and all Manatee County Schools: parents/guardians need to contact school directly

Small Learning Communities (SLC) / Academies• Each high school has variety of SLC’s

electives• These communities are made up of 300-

400 students with similar career interests • This creates the ability for teachers and

students to develop stronger relationships that will enhance learning

• Coursework will be targeted to specific careers

• Examples: AICE, VPA, business, law, etc..

SLC/Academies (Continued)

Directly related to Choices career cluster surveys taken in 8th grade

No matter what high school you attend, you will be able to find related courses that your interested in

Magnet programs are SLC’s: VPA, IB, MaST, AICE

Sarasota School Choice

Parents who would like their children to attend a Sarasota County public school in 2014-2015 other than their districted school are invited to submit a school choice application

Space is limited

Applications can be submitted between Feb 3rd

- 21st, 2015 ONLY– these are to be submitted by the parents/guardians directly to the Office of School choice per the instructions on the form (we will have the forms here at SSAS)

Sarasota School Choice(Continuted)

Lottery process – not first come, first serve

Parents will be notified of School Choice acceptances/denials in early April 2015

Typical schools participating in School Choice: RHS, SHS, BHS, NPHS, and VHS

For more information: 927-9000, ext. 32255

Manatee School Choice

Parents who would like their children to attend a Manatee County public school in 2015-2016 other than their districted school are invited to submit a school choice application

Space is limited

Applications can be submitted between Jan 13th – Jan 23rd, 2015 ONLY– these are to be submitted by the parents/guardians directly to the Office of Student Assignment per the instructions on the form (we have the forms at SSAS front desk and Counselor’s office)

If applying to attend a high school academy, contact school directly for Academy application

Participating schools: Bayshore, Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Manatee, Palmetto, and Southeast

High Schools / Magnet Programs to Choose from

Booker High School Visual and Performing Arts Program (VPA)

Visual and Performing Arts Program: The VPA is an intensive, pre-professional arts program for passionate students with a talent in either the visual or performing arts.

Disciplines: Dance, Digital & Motion Design, Music, Theatre and Visual Art.

Candidates are selected based on an audition (for performing arts) or portfolio review (for visual arts), along with a review of transcripts and letters of recommendation.

VPA Magnet Night will be at 6:30 p.m. January 22 in the VPA Theatre, 3201 N. Orange Ave.

The VPA audition is at 9 a.m. on Feb. 21. (theater can audition at SSAS – see Mr. Stone for details)

Students can make an appointment for an audition or to shadow VPA students by calling Judy Piercy at (941) 355-2967, ext. 65215.

Booker High School Law Academy, & AICE classes

Cambridge AICE Program: Rigorous and internationally recognized curriculum. Opportunity to earn FREE college credits Benefits of AICE Diploma

Law Academy: Engaging and challenging programs in both Law Studies &

Criminal Justice fields Mock Courtroom, Debate Team, and Mock Trial Team Partnership with Sarasota County Bar Association and Legal Aid

of Manasota to provide real-world expertise and opportunities

For applications and more information, visit the website at: http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/booker

high/

Contact Mike Mapes/Cathy Nguyen at SSAS or Booker directly for questions about programs at Booker High School.

AICE College Prep program (criticalThinking and problem solving)

AICE at SHS AICE Diploma Requirements and benefits

Advantages of AICE Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate

What is AICE? (for SHS)

Cambridge Recognition

Why Cambridge?

Studies done by UF, University of Virginia, and FSU

Accepted at over 450 colleges in

US and in over 150 countries. Largest international prep program, 10,000 schools across the World.

Cambridge Recognition

Rigorous curriculum to qualified honor students considering a career requiring at least an undergraduate degree

Scientific Research, Mathematics, Engineering & Manufacturing.

Check out SHS website for MAST requirements (http://www.shsmri.com/) and to apply online

Contact Andy Harshman at SHS for more details (Andy.Harshman@sarasotacountyschools.net)

Students may enroll in MaST and AICE simultaneously

Due dates: May 15th final deadline

Sarasota High MaST program (Math, Science, and Technology)

Suncoast Polytechnical High School

College preparatory, rigorous academic and career-focused curriculum.

All programs offer career preparation clinical rotations, on-the-job training, and/or internship experiences.

Must apply to be admitted – only accepting up to 150 students per grade each year.

Special Programs: Students can enroll in one of 6 Career Technical Education

(C.T.E.) programs:Art / Game / Simulation (A/G/S)

Biomedical Sciences (Project Lead the WayDigital Video Production

EngineeringGeneral Technologies

Suncoast Polytechnical High School

General Technologies

Health Careers (Practical Nursing; Nursing Assistant)

Daytime Walking Tours and evening Open Houses are available February 10, 2015,  March 10, 2015,  April 18, 2015

*Campus tours begin at 8:45 a.m.All tour; admissions information and criteria & applications are

on-line:http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/sphs

Early Application deadline is February 27, 2015.

Sarasota Military AcademyMust apply to get in (charter school) Individualized instruction, structure and discipline, enforced dress

codes

Unique classes (e.g., fencing, self defense, weight-lifting, aviation, sailing, equitation, JROTC, etc.)

Now offers IB (International Baccalaureate Diploma program (must apply to this program to gain acceptance)

Does accept Manatee county residents

Orientations held most Tuesday mornings from 7:00-9:00 am. Call to schedule. Application/Registration materials may be secured at that time.

Applications due by 3/31/15 to be considered for next year

Contact www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.com for details

Riverview High International Baccalaureate Program (IB)

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a rigorous & Advanced, pre-university course of studies

Must apply to get in. Admissions criteria and application found at: http://riverviewib.com/ib/

Applications due by April 10th

Information Nights: Feb 28th, and March 18th at 6pm at Riverview HS Performing Arts Center

Pine View School Pine View is a special program designed to meet the

unique needs of intellectually gifted students in grades two through twelve

Students may be referred to Pine View by administrators, teachers, staff members or parents

Children are admitted based on a series of tests, recommendations and other pertinent data as required by the State Department of Education.

For Sarasota County students only

Contact Pine View School for more information (www.pineview.org) or Georgia Plath at SSAS

Southeast High School IB Program (Manatee County) Same program as Riverview High IB Rigorous College Prep program –

Advanced Degree Admissions requirements/forms at

Southeast HS Application can be found online IB Coordinator: Robin Laber 

laberr@manateeschools.net or  941.741.3366,  Ext. 2025

Manatee County Academies offered by High School  Bayshore High School Health, Applied Science & Engineering Arts & Communication Business, Global Studies & Leadership

Braden River High School Arts & Communication Technology Business & International Studies Engineering, Design & Leadership Science Technology & Health  Manatee High School Medical Academy Performing Arts Academy Innovation, Design, Engineering & Arts (IDEA)  Lakewood Ranch High School Business & Technology Academy Health & Public Service Academy The Arts Academy

Manatee County Academies offered by High School Palmetto High School Business, Law & Leadership Academy Science, Health & Education Academy Arts, Communication & Design Academy  Southeast High School Agriscience, Business & Culinary (ABC) Electronic Communications Center (ECC) Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VPA) Center for Leadership Academy (CLA)  Charter Schools: Manatee School for the Arts SCF Collegiate High School

Important Deadlines & Dates Polytech:

◦ Early Application Deadline Feb 27th ◦ Open House: Feb 17th, 6 – 7:30 pm

Riverview IB: ◦ Applications due by April 10th ◦ Information Nights:  Wed., February 18, 2015 at 6 p.m. and  Wed.,

March 18, 2015 at 6 p.m. at Performing Arts Auditorium SHS AICE:

◦ Final deadline for applications is May 15th

◦ Next info night: Feb 5th @ 6:30 in the auditorium

SHS MaST: Online Application due dates: May 15th

VPA: ◦ VPA Magnet Night will be at 6:30 p.m. January 22nd (tonight)

in the VPA Theatre◦ Auditions will be held in February

School Choice:◦ Sarasota Count: Feb 3rd – Feb 21st ◦ Manatee County: Jan 13th – Jan 23rd

Sarasota County High Schools – contact infoBooker High School

– Address: 3201 North Orange Avenue , Sarasota, FL 34232

– Phone: (941) 355-5967

– Website: http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/bhs/

Sarasota High School– Address: 1000 South School Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

– Phone: (941) 955-0181

– Website: http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/SHS/

Riverview High School – Address: 1 Ram Way, Sarasota FL 34231

– Phone: (941) 923-1484 – Website: sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/riverview  

Sarasota County High SchoolsNorth Port High School

– Address: 6400 West Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34286

– Phone: (941) 423-8558

– Website: http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/nphs/Index.htm

Venice High School – Address: One Indian Ave , Venice, FL 34285

– Phone: (941) 488 - 6726 – Website: http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/vhs/

Sarasota Military Academy – Address: 801 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

– Phone: (941) 926-1700

– Website: www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.com

Sarasota County High Schools

Pine View School – Address: 1 Python Path , Osprey, FL 34229

– Phone: (941) 486-9001

– Website: sarasotacountyschools.net/pvs    

Suncoast Polytechnical High School – Address: 4650 Beneva Road , Sarasota, FL 34233

– Phone: (941) 921-3981

– Website: sarasotacountyschools.net/sphs

Manatee County Schools contact infoManatee County School Board

• Address: 215 Manatee Avenue W, Bradenton Florida 34205

• Phone: (941) 708-8770 • Website: http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/

Manatee County Schools

Braden River High School • Address: 6545 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, Florida 34203• Phone Number: (941) 751-8230• http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/highschool/brhs/index.htm

Lakewood Ranch High School • Address: 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, and FL 34211• Phone Number: 941-727-6100• http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/highschool/lakewood/

Manatee School for the Arts – Charter School• Address: 700 Haben Blvd. Palmetto, FL 34221 • Phone: 941-721-6800• http://www.msfta.org/index.html

Manatee County Schools

Manatee High School • Address: 1 Hurricane Lane, 902 33rd Street Court West,

Bradenton, FL 34205• Phone Number: 941-714-7300• School Website:

http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/highschool/manatee/

Palmetto High School • Address: 1200 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL • Phone Number: 941-723-4848• http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/highschool/palmetto/

Bayshore High School • Address: 5401 34th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34210• Phone Number: 941-751-7004• http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/highschool/bayshore/

Manatee County Schools

Southeast High School – Address: 1200 37th Avenue East, Bradenton , FL 34208– Phone: (941) 741-3366– www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/highschool/southeast

SCF Collegiate College – newer Charter school located on the SCF campus

Helpful Reminders Keep checking team news for high school updates

If you are interested in applying to a high school magnet program, SMA, or Suncoast Polytech, contact those schools directly (or any Manatee County Schools)

All 8th grade students should meet with their advisor here at SSAS at some point before the end of February to assist in HS planning

We will be presenting this to the students and we will give them a packet to take home

You can always contact either counselor directly for questions

Questions??

For a copy of this PowerPoint, please email me or leave your information

tonightOur Emails: mikemapes@ssas.org ;

cathynguyen@ssas.orgPhone: 330-1855