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➢ Online learning

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Attention students enrolled in an Advance Placement (AP)

course, click HERE for important test information

Everglades’ Virtual Graduation Will Be Held On Friday, June 19th at 4:00 PM

https://www.browardschools.com/distancesurvey

If you are a 12th grader this year (a senior in the Class of 2020):

• You need to have passed the Algebra 1 course.

• You do not need to take the Algebra 1 End-of-Course examination.

If you are an 11th grader this year (a junior in the Class of 2021) and taking Algebra 1 this

year:

• You need to pass the Algebra 1 course.

• You do not need to take an Algebra 1 End-of-Course examination to pass the Algebra 1

course

• You need to demonstrate Algebra 1 proficiency prior to graduation using a State of

Florida approved external examination.

• It is recommended that students in the Class of 2021 do all of the following until the

Algebra 1 proficiency requirement is met:

o Have a passing score on the Geometry EOC

o Have a concordance score of the SAT math of 420 or on the ACT math of 16 o

Take Algebra 1 Retake exams starting in the Fall of 2020

If you are a 10th grader or younger this year, (a sophomore in the Class of 2021 through

Kindergarten in the Class of 2032), and taking Algebra 1 this year:

• You need to pass the Algebra 1 course.

• You do not need to take an Algebra 1 End-of-Course examination to pass the Algebra 1

course

• You need to demonstrate Algebra 1 proficiency prior to graduation using a State of

Florida approved external examination.

• It is recommended that students in the Class of 2021 do all of the following until the

Algebra 1 proficiency requirement is met:

o Have a passing score on the Geometry EOC

o Have a concordance score of the SAT math of 420 or on the ACT math of 16

• It is strongly recommended that students do not take Algebra 1 Retake exams until they

have failed to earn a concordance score or a passing grade on the Geometry EOC. Only

after completing their junior year, and if the student has not meet the Algebra 1 EOC

requirement by a concordant method, should a student commence taking the Algebra 1

Retake exam.

Final Exams for non-EOC courses (6-12)

• The waiver of final exams has been done by BCPS administration. A mark

substitution process for the final exam has been developed.

• The substitute mark for the final exam grade will be the higher of the 3rd or 4th

Quarter Grade.

• Mark substitution will occur with no need for work by the classroom teacher or

school staff.

Final Exams for End-Of-Course (EOC) Courses (6-12)

• The EOC has been waived by the State. The mark substitution process for the EOC

has been developed.

• Mark substitution will occur with no need for work by the classroom teacher or

school staff.

• IF the student earns a grade of “A”, “B”, or “C” in quarter 4, THEN o The mark

substitution for the EOC will be the highest of the grades from Quarters 1-4;

• IF the student earns a grade of “D” in quarter 4, THEN o The grade for the EOC is the

highest of the grades from Quarters 3 or 4

• The EOC substitution mark will be 30% of final course grade.

Final Grades

• Final grades for secondary (grades 6-12) courses are calculated from quarter grades,

mid-terms, and final exams/EOCs.

• Final grades are calculated by the appropriate formula described in SBBC Policy

6000.1

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/Policy%206000_1Student_Progres

sion_Plan_2019-2020.pdf).

• Final grade calculation requires no teacher or school staff work.

Final Report Cards

• The issuance of final report cards is anticipated no later than Wednesday, June 10,

2020 via Virtual Counselor.