REQUIREMENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Grade Point Average
Students must maintain a 2.5 weighted GPA to remain in Pompano Beach High School.

Testing
Students must pass the FCAT Reading and Math.

Service Hours
Students must have 40 service hours.
Florida Academic Scholars must have 75 service hours.
Students must have 250 service hours for the Silver Cord.

MAGNET PROGRAM STRANDS

The International Affairs strand features unique courses designed for global studies and a variety of foreign languages. Students considering collegiate study in law, foreign services, business or international affairs should follow this strand.

International Business

The International Business strand develops the appreciation, knowledge, and skills necessary to work and live in a global marketplace. The program content includes the study of organizational structures, business management, entrepreneurship, human relations, cross-cultural communications, leadership, marketing, legal agreements, trade relations, banking and international finance.

Information Communication

The International Communication strand is designed to develop technical skills used in TV Production while providing an opportunity to enhance communicative skills in writing and speech in relation to technological fields. The program content includes the study of broadcasting, production. Journalism and publication within the fields of technology.

Information Technology

The Information Technology strand provides the student with the knowledge, skills, and ability to enter the international field of global networking. Emphasis is placed on global computer programming and applications. This is an excellent field for students interested in the international language and application of computer technology.

ACADEMY OF ADVANCED ACADEMICS

• FCAT test scores at or above the 75th percentile
• Prior academic success
• Recommendation of teachers and counselor

• Recognition by colleges and universities.
• Academically challenging curriculum.
• Preparation for Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses.
• Opportunity to earn college credits at no cost while still enrolled in high school.

• English I Honors
• Biology I Honors
• Honors Mathematics at or above Algebra 1
• Global Studies Honors / AP Human Geography
• Modern World Language (Level 1 or higher)

10th Grade Requirements:

• English II Honors
• Chemistry Honors / AP Science
• Honors Mathematics at or above Geometry
• World History Honors / AP European  History
• Modern World Language (Level 2 or higher)

11th Grade Requirements:

• English III Honors / AP English Language / Dual Enrollment English
• Physics Honors / Anatomy & Physiology Honors / AP Science
• Honors Mathematics at or above Algebra II
• American History Honors / AP American History
• Modern World Language (Level 3 or higher)

12th Grade Requirements:

• English IV Honors / AP English Literature / Dual Enrollment English
• Physics Honors / AP Chemistry / AP Biology
• Precalculus / Statistics / AP Calculus
• American Government & Economics Honors / AP Government
• Additional college courses through dual enrollment

PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• To be classified as a 9th grader, a student must be promoted from 8th grade.

• To be classified as a 10th grader, a student must have earned a minimum of five (5) credits in 9th grade.

• To be classified as an 11th grader, a student must have earned a minimum of eleven (11) credits.

• To be classified as a 12th grader, a student must have earned a minimum of eighteen (17) credits.

• Further, to be classified as a candidate for graduation, a senior must be enrolled in the courses necessary to complete all requirements for graduation.

MATH REQUIREMENT

The three credits in mathematics must include one credit in Algebra. Algebra credit can be achieved in the following three methods: One credit in Algebra I or Algebra I Honors; Two credits in Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B.

TESTING REQUIREMENT

As an additional requirement for a high school diploma, students must pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).

SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENT

• 40 hours for graduation
• 75 hours for the Florida Academic Scholars Award
• 250 hours for the Silver Cord

GPA REQUIREMENT

Students must have a 2.5 weighted GPA in order to stay in Pompano Beach High School. Students must have an unweighted cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all courses required for graduation in order to receive a Florida state diploma.

FORGIVENESS RULE

A student may elect to repeat a course for credit in order to improve his/her record and/or raise his/her cumulative grade point average. A student may repeat a course for which he/she has received a grade of “F” or “I”. The highest grade earned will be computed in determining the grade point average. The lower grade and course will be reflected as no credit on the student’s record and will not be included in computing the grade point average. The student’s record will, however, reflect all courses attempted and grades earned.

REPEAT RULE

With the approval of the principal/guidance counselor, a student may elect to repeat a course (previously passed with a “D”) for credit in order to improve his/her record and/or raise the cumulative grade point average. When a course (previously passed with a “D”) is repeated for credit, only elective credit will be given. For example, a student repeating Algebra 1 (previously passed) will receive elective credit only for the first attempt. Two passing attempts at Algebra 1 will not result in two math credits. The lower grade will be considered elective credit. The highest grade earned will be used in computing the grade point average. The lower of the two grades will be “forgiven.” The student’s record, however, will show all courses taken and grades earned. When a course (previously passed) is repeated, it must be during the academic school year (September through June).