2021-22 MONTVERDE ACADEMY College Profile Montverde Academy Philosophy Founded in 1912, Montverde Academy is a college preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school Dr. Kasey C. Kesselring serving grades Pre-K3-12 and post-graduates. The boarding program serves boys and girls in grades President 7-12 and post-graduates. Montverde Academy seeks to develop students whose desire to learn and David Bernatavitz grow within a challenging academic community is complemented by their own willingness to be positive Dean of the Upper School contributors to the school 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 Rick Ellis fundamental values upon which Montverde Academy was built and continue to be the guiding force in Director of College Counseling our pursuit of educational excellence. Yordin Robinson Associate Director of College About Montverde Academy Counseling and School Counselor Our campus is a diverse community with students from 75+ different nations. We offer 31 Advanced Placement® Courses, 17 Honors courses and 11 Honor Societies. Allison Varnado Associate Director of College Our Mission Counseling and School Counselor To inspire students to become leaders with a passion for knowledge, global vision and innovation while Jeff Wexler developing character in a nurturing and diverse community. Associate Director of College Counseling, Testing and Accreditation Compliance - Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) - Cognia (SACS/AdvancedED) Mayra Rodriguez - Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) College Counseling Office Coordinator Academic Program Students must have a cumulative total of 24 credits in grades 9 through 12. One credit consists of a full-year course or two one-semester courses. The following credits are required for graduation: Tallahassee - 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 Montverde Academy English I or higher. Orlando - Mathematics* 3 credits - A minimum three credit requirement including Algebra I, Geometry, LOCATION Tampa Algebra II Montverde Academy is - Science 3 credits - One credit of Biology is required for all Upper School students. located just 25 minutes from most points in - Social Studies 3 credits - One credit of US History is a required course for all Upper School Orlando, Florida Miami students. - World Language 2 credits - Students whose first language is English are required to take at least two consecutive 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. - Electives 7 credits - One credit of Art is required for all Upper School students. * All Upper School students are required to be enrolled in at least one English course throughout each academic year and 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 Courses Offered A+ 97-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 F 0-59 English A 93-96 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66 I Incomplete English I Honors English III Honors AP English Language and English II English IV Composition A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 D- 60-62 English II Honors English IV Honors AP English Literature and English III Journalism I, II and III Composition English I Grade Point Average Weighting Additional Offerings in English Montverde Academy will report weighted and unweighted grades on Creative Writing I Literature II Composition III its official transcripts. The transcript includes a yearly weighted GPA Creative Writing II Composition II Communication III for courses completed. As a policy, our students are not ranked. The Literature I Communication II AP Research weighted cumulative high median and low GPAs for the Class of 2021 Composition I Literature III AP Seminar Communication I were as follows: World Languages Highest GPA: 4.45 Median GPA: 3.07 Lowest GPA: 2.0 French I Spanish II Spanish for Native French II Spanish III & Heritage Speakers II Grade Point Averaging Weighting French III Spanish IV AP Spanish Language Students taking an Honors level class will have .4 added to their GPA AP French Language Spanish for Native & Culture & Heritage Speakers I AP Spanish Literature and .8 for each AP course. AP French Spanish I & Culture ® Course Honors AP DE Credit Mathematics A 4.4 4.8 4.8 Advanced Algebra College Readiness Calculus Honors & Trigonometry Geometry AP Calculus AB B 3.4 3.8 3.8 Algebra I Geometry Honors AP Calculus BC C 2.4 2.8 2.8 Algebra II Pre-Calculus Statistics & Probability Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP Statistics D 1.4 1.8 1.8 Sciences * University of Florida three dual enrollment credits = 0.5 Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science II Engineering MVA credit (one semester). Honors Environmental Science Honors AP Biology * Lake-Sumter State College three dual enrollment credits Biochemistry Forensic Science I AP Chemistry = 0.5 MVA credit (one semester). Four dual credits = 1.0 Biology Forensic Science II AP Environmental MVA credit Biology Honors Kinesiology AP Physics I Chemistry Marine Biology I and II AP Physics II Graduation Requirements Chemistry Honors Poly Chemistry Honors AP Physics C Environmental Science I Physics 24 credits |100 hours of community service | Senior Speech Social Studies Enrollment Data African American History US History AP World History 2020 Class Size: 254 High School Enrollment: 800 Civil War US History Honors Intro to Philosophy Gender Studies World Religion Economics 2021 Class Size: 227 High School Enrollment: 660 Global Politics Political Science Entrepreneurship I 2022 Class Size: 235 High School Enrollment: 762 Government Honors I AP Comparative Government Entrepreneurship II Government Honors II AP European History Psychology Advanced Placement Exam Results Holocaust AP U.S. Government Abnormal Psychology Medieval Studies & Politics AP Macroeconomics In May 2021, 350 students took 711 tests. Seventy-three percent of exam World History AP Human Geography AP Microeconomics takers scored a three or higher. World History Honors AP U.S. History AP Psychology Score Number of Exams Percent of Total Technology and Modern Arts 5 84 12% Advanced Film Production AP Computer Science Programming II Independent Study Film Principles Programming III 4 165 23% Film Production I Graphic Design Social Awareness Design 3 200 28% Film Production II Microsoft Office Sports Branding Film Production III Photoshop Sports Media 2 146 21% TV Production Intro to Programming Independent Study Sports AP Computer Science Programming I Yearbook 1 116 16% Fine and Performing Arts AP Studio Art Studio Art Individual Study Piano I Honorary Societies Advanced Ceramics Drawing (Graphite) Individual Study Piano II - Cum Laude Society - Quill and Scroll International Ceramics Painting Individual Study Piano III Crafts Photo I Strings I - Distinguished Scholars Program Honor Society Weaving Photo II Strings II - French National Honor Society - Rho Kappa National Social Studies Children’s Theatre Independent Study Photo AP Art History - International Thespian Society Honor Society Public Speaking Concert Choir AP Music Theory - Mu Alpha Theta - Science National Honor Society Introduction to Art Music Technology AP Studio Art 2-D Art Piano Studies I - National Art Honor Society - Spanish National Honor Society - National Honor Society - Tri-M Honor Society Other Offerings Leaders in History Robotics II Internship Program for Multicultural Perspectives SAT Preparation interested Seniors Robotics I Sports Psychology *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] Distinctive Co-Curricular Programs/Clubs Distinguished Service Organizations Montverde Academy offers premier programs for students including: - Key Club - Montverde Academy Music Conservatory (MAMC) - Head of School Leadership Institute (HLI) - Montverde Academy Theatre Conservatory (MATC) - Arts & Athletic Leadership Committee - The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA) - Disciplinary Committee - The Montverde Academy Center for Basketball Development (CBD) - Eagle Ambassadors - Montverde Aquatic Club (MVAC) - Honor Council - Montverde Academy Tennis by Jaime Oncins (MAT) - Prefect Council - Montverde International Futbol Club (MIFC) - Student Government Association - Elite Volleyball Prep (EVP) - Student Leadership Council - International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) Geographic Distribution Activities General Fitness Sports 2% Baseball Indoor Volleyball (G) 82% European North American 1% Pom Squad Asian Boys’ Basketball Lacrosse (B) Robotics 2% Boys’ Soccer Softball Central American 6% Spirit Club 2% Asia Pacific Beach Volleyball (G) Swimming African Sports Management Tennis 6% (must apply) Cross Country South American Theatre Production Equestrian Track & Field Girls’ Basketball Weightlifting (G/B) Girls’ Soccer * Some activities - Lower School (PreK-3 – 5) - 289 require a fee - Middle School (6 – 8) - 214 Golf (G/B) ENROLLMENT - Upper School (9 – Post Graduate) - 762 Total: 1,265 - Over 75 countries represented Intensive Subject Area Concentration (SAC) Programs Montverde Academy offers a comprehensive study