2020 MONTVERDE ACADEMY Admission Profile

Dr. Kasey C. Kesselring Montverde Academy Philosophy Headmaster Founded in 1912, Montverde Academy is a college preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school serving grades Pre-K3-12. The boarding program serves boys and girls in grades 7-12 and post-graduates. Dr. David N. Rath Montverde Academy seeks to develop students whose desire to learn and grow within a challenging Associate Head of School/ academic community is complemented by their own willingness to be positive contributors to the school Dean of Admission community through involvement in an array of opportunities in the fine arts and athletics as well as clubs and service organizations. Knowledge, Character and Community are the fundamental values upon which Heather Cabaniss Montverde Academy was built and continue to be the guiding force in our pursuit of educational excellence. Associate Dean of Admission About Montverde Academy Megan Ince Our campus is a diverse community with students from 90+ different nations. We offer more than 30 Associate Dean of Admission Advanced Placement® Courses, 12 Honors courses and 10 Honor Societies. Shamika Murray Our Mission Associate Dean of Admission To inspire students to become leaders with a passion for knowledge, global vision and innovation while developing character in a nurturing and diverse community. Yanitza Irizarry-Rivera Assistant to the Dean of Accreditation Admission Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Sue Tortora Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Director of Financial Aid and Eligibility Academic Program Students must have a cumulative total of 24 credits in grades 9 through 12. One credit consists of a Catherine Yin full-year course or two one-semester courses. The following credits are required for graduation: Asia Field Office Coordinator - English* 4 credits - Students whose primary language is not English must earn a minimum of three credits in English, including a minimum of one full credit in English I or higher. - Mathematics* 3 credits - A minimum three credit requirement including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II - Science 3 credits - One credit of Biology is required for all Upper School students. Tallahassee - Social Studies 3 credits - One credit of US History is a required course for all Upper School students. - World Language 2 credits - Students whose first language is English are required to take at least two consecutive Montverde Academy Orlando years of the same world language in grades 9-12. - Physical Education 2 credits - Credits are earned for afternoon activities, a team sport or health and fitness class. Tampa - Fine Arts 1 credit LOCATION - Technology 1 credit - Students may also earn technology credits via media arts courses. Montverde Academy is located just 25 minutes - Electives 5 credits from most points in *All Upper School students are required to be enrolled in at least one English course throughout each academic year and Orlando, Florida are required to take a minimum of three years of mathematics.

17235 Seventh Street, Montverde, Florida 34756 | montverde.org mvasports.com | 407.469.2561 | [email protected] Grading Scale A+ 97-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 F 0-59 A 93-96 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66 I Incomplete A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 D- 60-62

Grade Point Average Montverde Academy will report weighted grades on its official transcripts. The transcript includes a yearly weighted GPA for courses completed. As a Courses Offered policy, our students are not ranked. The weighted cumulative high median English and low GPAs for the Class of 2019 were as follows: - English I - English IV - AP English Literature - English I Honors - English IV Honors and Composition Highest GPA: 4.44 Median GPA: 3.25 Lowest GPA: 2.07 - English II - Journalism - AP Research - English II Honors - AP English Language - AP Seminar - English III and Composition Grade Point Averaging Weighting - English III Honors Students taking an Honors level class will have .4 added to their GPA Additional Offerings in English and .8 for each AP course. - English as a - English as a Second - English as a Second Second Language I Language II Language III ® Course Honors AP - Literature I - Literature II - Literature III - Composition I - *Composition II - Composition III A 4.4 4.8 - Communication I - Communication II - Creative Writing B 3.4 3.8 World Languages - American Sign - French II - Spanish III C 2.4 2.8 Language I - French III - Spanish IV D 1.4 1.8 - Chinese IV - French IV - AP Spanish Language - AP Chinese Language - AP French and Culture and Culture - Spanish I - AP Spanish Literature Graduation Requirements - French I - Spanish II and Culture 24 credits |100 hours of community service | Senior Speech Mathematics - Pre-Algebra - Geometry - Calculus Honors - Algebra I - Geometry Honors - AP Calculus AB Enrollment Data - Algebra II - Statistics & Probability - AP Calculus BC 2018 Class Size: 238 High School Enrollment: 817 - Algebra II Honors - Pre-Calculus - AP Statistics 2019 Class Size: 226 High School Enrollment: 828 - College Readiness - Pre-Calculus Honors 2020 Class Size: 254 High School Enrollment: 800 Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology - Environmental Science - Physical Science - Biology - Environmental Science - Principles of Engineering Advanced Placement Exam Results - Biology Honors Honors - AP Biology In May 2019, 343 students took 695 tests. Eighty-five percent of exam takers - Biology ESL - Forensic Science - AP Chemistry - Marine Biology - Kinesiology - AP Environmental scored a three or higher. - Chemistry - Poly Chemistry - AP Physics I 2019 total students: 343 - Chemistry Honors - Physics - AP Physics II Social Studies Score Number of Exams Percent of Total - World History - AP European History - Intro. to Philosophy 5 171 25% - World History Honors - AP U.S. Government - Economics - U.S History & Politics - Entrepreneurship I & II 4 194 28% - U.S. History Honors - AP Human Geography - Psychology - People of Color - AP U.S. History - Abnormal Psychology 3 190 27% - Political Science - AP World History - AP Macroeconomics - The Holocaust - Sports Marketing - AP Microeconomics 2 102 15% - AP Comparative - AP Psychology Government 1 38 5% Technology and Modern Arts - 3-D Animation - AP Computer Science - Programming I - 3-D Design I Principles - Programming II Geographic Distribution - 3-D Design II - Game Design I - Programming III - Advanced Broadcasting - Graphic Design - Special Effects - Advanced Individual Film - Microsoft Office - Sports Media - AP Computer Science - Photoshop - TV Studio I 4% - Yearbook 68% European North American 9% Asian Fine and Performing Arts - AP Studio Art - 2-D Art - Piano Theory I 3% - Ceramics - 3-D Art - Piano Theory II Central American 2% - Crafts - Photo I - Piano Theory III 2% Asia Pacific 11% African - Children’s Theatre - Photo II - Piano Theory IV South American - Theatre - Photo III - Strings I - Theatre and Film - Studio Art - Strings II - Theatre History - Music Appreciation - AP Art History - Theatre for Social Justice - Advanced Orchestra - AP Music Theory - Introduction to Art - Concert Choir - Lower School (PreK-3-5) - 274 - Middle School (6-8) - 222 Other Offerings enrollment - Upper School (9-Post Graduate) - 800 - Leadership - Robotics - SAT Preparation - Over 90 countries represented Total: 1,305 *Students must meet prerequisites to enroll in Honors and AP courses.

17235 Seventh Street, Montverde, Florida 34756 | montverde.org mvasports.com | 407.469.2561 | [email protected] Honorary Societies - Cum Laude Society - National Honor Society - Distinguished Scholars Program - National Spanish Society - International Thespian Society - Quill and Scroll International - Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society - National Art Honor Society - Science National Honor Society - National Chinese Honor Society - Tri-M Honor Society - National French Society Intensive Subject Area Concentration (SAC) Programs: Montverde Academy offers a comprehensive study plan and curriculum in six major concentrations in college- preparatory courses over the four years of high school beginning in grade 9 that lead to a specialized diploma in the following areas: STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics PHS - Pre-Professional Health Sciences BIED - Business Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development VA - Visual Arts GP - Global Perspectives COM - Communications

Distinctive Co-Curricular Programs/Clubs Montverde Academy offers premier programs for students including: - Montverde Academy Music Conservatory (MAMC) - Key Club - Montverde Academy Theatre Conservatory (MATC) - Headmaster’s Leadership Institute (HLI) - The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA) - Arts & Athletic Leadership Committee - The Montverde Academy Center for Basketball Development (CBD) - Disciplinary Committee - Montverde Aquatic Club (MVAC) - Eagle Ambassadors - Montverde Academy Tennis by Jaime Oncins (MAT) - Honor Council - Montverde International Futbol Club (MIFC) - Student Government Association - International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) - Student Leadership Council - Distinguished Service Organizations - Prefect

Activities - Yoga - Softball - Golf (Fall) - Tennis - Lacrosse - Basketball - Equestrian - Indoor Volleyball (Fall) - Soccer - Beach Volleyball (Fall) - Beach Volleyball (Spring) - Theater Production - General Fitness - Girls’ Basketball - Irish Dance - Sports Management (must apply) - Swimming - Boot camp - Power lifting Conditioning - Cross Country (Fall) - Rec Team Sports Activity - Baseball - Track & Field Conditioning *Some activities require a fee

How to Apply Visit our website at montverde.org/page/admissions and complete the online application. • Submit a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or passport. • Submit a copy of the applicant’s current year’s transcripts plus two year’s prior. • Submit recommendation forms from the applicant’s current English teacher, math teacher, and principal or guidance counselor. • Submit Standardized testing • Grades 6 through 10 Submit Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), PSAT, ISEE acceptable. • Grades 11 and 12 Submit PSAT, ACT and/or SAT preferred. • International students can submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test (DET) Schedule your tour today!

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