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TRADITION HURRICANES EXCELLENCE MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL David Underhill Principal The Mission of Manatee High School is to increase student engagement by providing opportunities to think in every classroom, every period, every day. Dear Students and Parents: You are about to make some very important choices concerning your educational future. We want to make sure that you are well informed and have read through this book carefully. At Manatee High School, we expect all of our students to be diligent in setting goals and active in striving to achieve them. When students do not have plans and a direction, it is easy for them to lose sight of their goals, go in different directions and lose their way. This Curriculum and Planning Guide contains descriptions, graduation requirements, and our complete guide to post-secondary training and the world of work. We want all of our students to experience a challenging and rigorous curriculum that is balanced with curricular and co- curricular activities. This balance is the key to a successful transition from high school to the real world. Selecting rigorous coursework is essential for students to successfully transition to college. Students in grades 9 and 10 have the option of selecting Honors and AP (Advanced Placement) courses to help prepare them to excel in the increasingly competitive college admission process. After your sophomore year, we expect all Honors students to select either Dual Enrollment or Advanced Placement courses their 11th and 12th grade years. This will allow our college bound students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. To our STUDENTS: Please read, review and plan carefully using the guide as a tool to assist you in your selection. Work with your advisors (counselors /teachers) and speak to your parents, family and friends before you select your pathway to post-secondary training or a career choice. To our PARENTS: We have invested time and resources to develop this information because we believe with your guidance, it will be a valuable asset in helping shape the future direction of your child. We strongly encourage you to read this thoroughly, and take the time to plan with your child, utilizing these materials. Make careful choices. Once we begin the school year, we cannot make schedule changes. Classes are formed and teachers are hired based on the registration information you are about to submit. After selecting your courses with your child, understand that you are committed to them for the duration of the course. Should you have any questions, please contact your guidance counselor. Sincerely, David Underhill Principal Manatee High School 902 33rd St. Ct. W. ■ Bradenton, Florida 34205 ■ (941) 714-7300 ■ Fax (941) 741-3443 The mission of the School District of Manatee County is that Manatee County Public schools will educate and develop all students today for their success tomorrow. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 5 TESTING ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 COLLEGE PREPARATION & PLANNING .................................................................................................................................... 8 ACCELERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 MANATEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (MTC) ................................................................................................................................. 10 COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY ...................................................................................................................................... 12 BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ......................................................................................................................... 12 ACADEMIES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13 MHS 4 YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLAN ......................................................................................................................................... 15 ENGLISH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 17 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ............................................................................................................................................ 19 WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 20 MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 23 SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 26 SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 29 ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 31 RESEARCH & CRITICAL THINKING .......................................................................................................................................... 31 STEM ACADEMY .................................................................................................................................................................... 31 ENGINEERING ........................................................................................................................................................................ 31 DIGITAL DESIGN .................................................................................................................................................................... 32 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY ....................................................................................................................................................... 32 OTHER CAREER & TECHNICAL COURSES ............................................................................................................................... 33 TELEVISION PRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 JOURNALISM ....................................................................................................................................................................... 314 JROTC .................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 MEDICAL ACADEMY .............................................................................................................................................................. 35 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 36 VISUAL ARTS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 37 BAND ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 VOCAL ................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 ORCHESTRA ........................................................................................................................................................................... 39 ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) ................................................................................................................................................ 40 DRIVERS EDUCATION/CRITICAL THINKING ........................................................................................................................... 41 CULINARY ARTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 41 THEATRE & DANCE ................................................................................................................................................................ 41 3 GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION GUIDELINES 1. Study the courses in the Curriculum and Planning Guide and go over possible choices with your teachers as you meet with them during the registration period. Discuss your course selections with your parents or guardians. 2. Write down any questions you have for your teachers and counselor. 3. Pay