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GEORGE JENKINS

HIGH SCHOOL

CURRICULUM GUIDE 2013-2014

“George Jenkins High School Students are Prompt, Polite and Prepared”

http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, Florida 33812 School Telephone: (863) 648-3566

http://www.georgejenkinshs.com/

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George Jenkins High School

Home of the Eagles

Principal Buddy Thomas

Assistant Principals Dr. Brenda Kay Hardman

Tom Patton

Deans of Students Lacy Emmerling Mario Jenkins

Kevin Robertson Diane Werrick

School Counselors Joanne Collins-Scissors, A – C, Chair

Laura Chancey, D - J Dorene Dyer, K – P

Denise Norgan, Q – Z Dione Facey-Poitier, Freshmen

Media Specialist Mary Smither

Network Manager Robert Goodman

Testing Coordinator Anita Puissegur

Athletic Director Jestin Bailey

Principal’s Secretary Eloise Moffett

Financial Secretary Tracy Gause

Registrar & Terminal Operator Merritt Cortello

Attendance Secretary Sandra Brown

Front Office Secretary Christina Greathouse

Athletic Secretary Tina Smith

Freshman Academy Secretary Kelly Thorsen

Food Service Manager Ann Baldwin

Custodial Foreman Phil Cummings

Course descriptions that follow are proposed courses for the 2013-14 school year. Final courses offered will be determined by student interest and district funding.

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Table of Contents Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

High School Diplomas and Certificates ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Graduation Rankings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Polk County School Board Grading Scale ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Helpful Websites ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

College & University Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 6

College Admissions Tests .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

2012 State University System Admissions Tour Matrix ................................................................................................................ 8

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program ................................................................................................................................. 9

Talented 20 .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Other Alternatives to Generate Credit ........................................................................................................................................... 10

NCAA Eligibility Requirements .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Academic Paths at GJHS ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

Wall to Wall Academies & Programs of Study ............................................................................................................................. 12

Five GJHS Programs of Study with Academies ............................................................................................................................ 13

Selecting a Program of Study and Academy ................................................................................................................................ 14

Medical Sciences Program of Study ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Medical Academy ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Academy of Veterinary Sciences ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Academy of Sports Education ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Design & Technology Program of Study:(Digital Design, Web Design, Digital Video Technology) ...................................... 15

Business and Leadership Program of Study .............................................................................................................................. 15

Academy of Advanced Business Management ..................................................................................................................... 15

Academy of JROTC.............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Engineering and Legal Program of Study .................................................................................................................................. 16

Academy of Engineering and Drafting ................................................................................................................................. 16

Academy of Legal Studies .................................................................................................................................................... 16

Arts and Consumer Sciences Program of Study ........................................................................................................................ 16

Academy of Childhood Education ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Academy of Culinary Arts ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ............................................................................................................................... 16

Dual Enrollment............................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Associates Degrees and GJHS Programs of Study ........................................................................................................................ 19

George Jenkins High School Academies and PSC Articulation Credits .................................................................................... 19

Medical & Veterinary Science Program of Study ..................................................................................................................... 19

Design and Technology Program of Study ............................................................................................................................... 19

Business and Leadership Program of Study ............................................................................................................................. 20

Engineering and Legal Program of Study ................................................................................................................................. 20

Arts and Consumer Sciences Program of Study ....................................................................................................................... 21

Academic Course Descriptions

Language Arts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Math ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Science ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Social Studies ................................................................................................................................................................................ 27

World Languages ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Programs of Study Elective Course Descriptions

Medical Program of Study (Medical Academy, Sports Education Academy, Veterinary Assisting Academy) ............................. 31

Business & Leadership Program of Study (Academy of Advanced Business Management and Academy of JROTC) .................. 34

Design & Technology Program of Study (Design Technology, Web and Digital Media Tracks) ................................................. 35

Engineering and Legal Program of Study (Academy of Engineering and Academy of Legal Studies) .......................................... 37

Arts and Consumer Sciences Program of Study (Culinary Arts Acad., Early Childhood Acad., Perform &Visual Arts Acad.) ... 40

Dual Enrollment Course Descriptions.............................................................................................................................................44

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Graduation Requirements To graduate from a Polk County public high school, students must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Earn the required number of credits based on their selection of the traditional 24-credit option or the accelerated 18-credit graduation option. One credit equals one year of instruction.

2. Meet the appropriate testing graduation requirements per FLDOE.

3. Earn a cumulative un-weighted 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

The credits required for the 24-credit option are detailed below. Requirements for the 18-credit accelerated graduation option

are available from the Guidance office. Students are advised to choose their options carefully and be sure course selections

coincide with Bright Future Scholarships guidelines and admission standards for any post-secondary schools they may want

to attend. See your school counselor for further details.

I. 24 Credit Graduation Option – Students must earn credits in the following areas:

English .............................................. 4 Credits

Mathematics* ................................... 4 Credits

Science** .......................................... 3 Credits

Social Studies:

World History ...................... 1 Credit

American History ................ 1 Credit

Economics ........................... ½ Credit

United States Government ... ½ Credit

Fine Arts ........................................... 1 Credit

Physical Education with Health ........ 1 Credit

Elective Courses ............................... 8 Credits

Total Courses .................................... 24 Credits

* Class of 2014 and 2015 must pass Algebra I and Geometry

to graduate. Class of 2016 must pass Algebra I, Geometry,

and Algebra II to graduate.

** Class of 2015 and 2016 must pass Biology I to graduate.

9th Grade Classes: English (1) Math (1)

Science (1) Personal Fitness + .5 PE (1)

Elective or Fine Arts (2)


Science (1) World History (1)

Elective or Fine Arts (2)


Science (1) American History (1)

Electives (2)

12th Grade Classes: English (1) Math (1) US Government (1/2)

Economics (1/2) Electives (3)

II. Testing Requirements - Testing measures essential skills in mathematics, reading, science, and writing as addressed

in the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. As per Florida Statute, students who do not pass specific portions of

the FCAT or State End of Course Exam (EOC) must be remediated.

Year of Graduation Testing Requirement

2014 10th Grade FCAT 2.0 Reading | Algebra I and US History EOC Exam 30% of student grade.

2015 10th Grade FCAT 2.0 Reading | Algebra I EOC Exam for credit | Geometry and Biology I and

US History EOC Exam 30% of student grade.

2016 10th Grade FCAT 2.0 Reading | Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology I EOC Exam for credit,

American History EOC Exam 30% of student grade.

2017 10th Grade FCAT 2.0 Reading | Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology I EOC Exam for credit,

American History EOC Exam 30% of student grade.

III. Students Must Achieve a Cumulative Un-weighted Grade Point Average of 2.0 on a 4.0 Scale Courses required for

graduation will be used in calculation of GPA with point values for semester letter grades as follows:

General Courses: A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0

Honors courses: A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1.5

Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Courses: A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0 D = 2.0

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High School Diploma/Certificates/Grading Scale The Polk County School Board provides awards a standard diploma, a certificate of completion, a special diploma, or a

special certificate of completion.

Standard Diploma The purpose of the standard diploma is to certify that the student has met all local and state standards for graduation.

A standard diploma will be awarded to students who have met all graduation requirements.

Certificate of Completion A student who has met all credit requirements for graduation without passing the FCAT and/or obtaining a minimum

un-weighted 2.0 GPA, will be awarded a certificate of completion.

Special Diploma Exceptional students, who have been properly classified, may be eligible to receive a special diploma. Parents who

have questions concerning this special diploma option are urged to consult the school counselor or Exceptional

Student Education Staffing Specialist.

Graduation Rankings For Graduation Exercises only, “Honors” shall be determined by the following grade point averages:

Graduation Cum Laude 3.20-3.499 weighted GPA

Graduation Magna Cum Laude 3.500-3.749 weighted GPA

Graduation Summa Cum Laude 3.75 and above weighted GPA

All courses taken for a regular diploma are included in the letter grade according to the numeric score as described in

the district student progression plan.

A full-time dual enrollment student is ineligible to be Valedictorian or Salutatorian.

Graduation Rank is determined at the end of the fourth quarter of the senior year.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors will be determined based upon criteria established by the Polk County School

Board, as defined in the current Student Progression Plan.

Polk County School Board Grading Scale A...............90-100

B.................80-89

C.................70-79

D.................60-69

F ...................0-59

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Helpful Websites The following websites will assist in future planning:

georgejenkinshs.com/: Important and helpful information on GJHS curriculum, staff, testing, athletics, etc.

FLVC.org: Billed as Florida’s Online Gateway for College Information. This is the central web resource

for planning and managing higher education experience.

COLLEGEBOARD.org: The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to

prepare, inspire, and connect students to college success and opportunity. Get the latest news from the College

Board, including reports on College Bound Seniors, College Bound Juniors, and college costs. SAT, PSAT and

AP information is also available on this website.

ACT.org: Provides educational and career planning for students, teachers and parents. ACT information is available

on this website.

State College & State University Admission Requirements

State College System (SCS)

Admission Requirements

To qualify to enter an associate degree program at one of

Florida’s colleges, a student must:

OR

OR previously demonstrated competency in college

credit postsecondary coursework

OR

Eligible and Certificate of Completion

AND in college-level communication

and computation skills (per standardized test scores

to enroll in credit-bearing education courses)

The 18 high school credits recommended for admission to the

Florida college system are:

and above)

For those students interested in non-degree certificate programs

or baccalaureate degree programs, please see an admissions

counselor as requirements may vary.

State University System (SVS)

Admission Requirements

To qualify to enter one of Florida’s public universities, a

student must meet the following minimum requirements:

verage (GPA) in high school academic core

courses (minimum 2.5 GPA required)

SAT: Reading 460/Math 460/Writing 440

ACT: Reading 19/Math 19/English/Writing 18

OR

OR

considers other special factors (e.g., special talents)

The 18 high school credits required for SUS admission are:

, Geometry, Algebra II and above)

academic electives (in certain combinations)

Students must meet with their counselors to ensure that courses

satisfy SUS admission requirements.

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College Admissions Tests

Nearly all colleges and universities require or recommend that students submit test results from a national standardized test as part of the

admission application process. The two national exams used for this purpose are the ACT and the SAT.

The ACT includes multiple-choice tests in four subject areas—English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The tests measure students'

current levels of educational development in these subjects. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skills in planning and writing a

short essay. The ACT composite score, together with students’ high school grades, indicates their level of preparation for college. In

addition, the scores from the various sections of the ACT will help the college place a student in the correct classes which match skills

with course requirements.

Registration Tips

Plan ahead and allow time to register for the exam.

The earlier a student takes the test, the more chances will be available to retake if the first set of scores are not desirable.

Registration deadlines are typically four weeks before the exam date. There are six national test dates each year at test centers throughout the United States.

Registration packets are available in the guidance department.

Set up a student account and register online at http://www.actstudent.org.

George Jenkins High School is an ACT Test Center. Test Center Code: 100894.

ACT Dates for 2013-2014

Test Dates

September 21, 2013

October 26, 2013

December 14, 2013

February 8, 2014

April 12, 2014

June 14, 2014

(See http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html#second for registration deadlines)

The SAT tests what a student already knows. It tests reading, writing, and mathematics skills that are learned in school and that are

critical for success in college and beyond. The questions are thoroughly researched and tested to assure students from diverse

backgrounds have an equal chance of success. Each section of the SAT (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) is scored on a 200-

to 800-point scale, for a possible total of 2400. Test takers receive two “subscores” on the writing section: a multiple choice score from

200 to 800, and an essay score from 2 to 12. How are these scores earned? Two steps happen before the final score is given: first, the raw

score is determined by:

Adding points for correct answers.

Subtracting a fraction of a point for wrong answers. Additional items to remember include:

Questions that are skipped do not count against or for the score, and points are not taken away from wrong answers on the math questions where gridded answers are required. Then the raw score is converted to a scaled score. This is where the score of the

200-800 points comes from, and it is calculated through a statistical process called “equating.” This process makes it possible to

compare scores with the scores of other students who took alternative versions of the test and to scores on previous tests.

Set up a student account and register online at http://www.collegeboard.com.

George Jenkins High School is an SAT Test Center. The Test Center Code is required for scores to be sent to the high school and reflected on the student transcripts. The Test Center Code: 100894.

SAT Dates for 2013-2014

SAT dates were unavailable at the time of printing.

Go to http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-us-dates for updated testing dates and registration deadlines)

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Please note this matrix is for planning purposes only and is updated yearly by the State University System.

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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program*

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program established a lottery-funded scholarship that is awarded to any Florida high school

graduate who merits recognition of high academic achievement and who enrolls in an eligible Florida public or private post-secondary

educational institution within three years of high school graduation. There are three Florida Bright Futures Scholarships: Florida

Academic Scholarship, Florida Medallion Scholarship, and the Vocational Gold Seal Scholarship. Students may qualify for more than one

Bright Futures scholarship but will only receive funding from one and must meet its specific requirements.

General Requirements:

Be a Florida resident Earn a standard high school diploma Accepted and enrolled in an eligible Florida public/private post-secondary school Enrolled for at least six semester credit hours Not have been found guilty of a felony Apply for the scholarship in the last semester before graduation and complete an error-free Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA).

For information regarding Bright Futures requirements, please contact the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program at 1-888-827-

2004, or visit the website at http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ or www.FLVC.org. Initial eligibility requirements

are listed below.

Florida Academic Scholars

Requirements for 2013-2016 High School

Graduates

Award: Institutions - All

students will receive the specified (cost per

credit hour) award amounts established by

the Florida Legislature in the General

Appropriations Act. Award amounts for the

2012-13 academic year were available in

summer 2012 after the legislative session.

www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/

awardamt.htm

Requirements 16 credits of college

preparatory courses including:

athematics (Algebra I level & above)

in the academic areas listed above and/or

AP may be used to raise the GPA

*:

Class of 2013 – SAT: 1280; ACT:28

Class of 2014 – SAT: 1290; ACT:29

Class of 2015 – SAT: 1290; ACT:29

Class of 2016 – SAT: 1290; ACT:29

(*SAT: Critical Reading and Math combined and

ACT: Composite excluding writing)

Florida Medallion Scholars


Graduates

Award: ons – All








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Requirements 16 credits of college

preparatory courses including:

& above)

2 Foreign Language (in same language)

in the academic areas listed above and/or

AP may be used to raise the GPA

*:

Class of 2013 – SAT: 1020; ACT: 22

Class of 2014 – SAT: 1050; ACT: 23

Class of 2015 – SAT: 1050; ACT: 23

Class of 2016 – SAT: 1170; ACT: 26

(*SAT: Critical Reading and Math combined and ACT: Composite excluding writing)

Gold Seal Vocational


Graduates

Award: – All








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Requirements 16 credits in the following

areas:

Practical Art

-preparatory or

technical education program credits in

one career/technical program with an

un-weighted 3.5 GPA in those courses

SAT: Verbal 440/Math 440

ACT: English 17/Reading 18/ Math 19

*The requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program are

subject to change with each legislative session.

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Talented 20

The Talented 20 Program graduates, the top 20% of each Florida public high school graduating class having completed 18 credits

required for State University System admission, shall be GUARANTEED admission to one of the eleven state universities, though not

necessarily the university of the applicant’s choice.

The 18 credits are defined as follows:

4 credits...............................................English

4 credits...............................................Math (Algebra I and above)

3 credits...............................................Science

3 credits...............................................Social Studies

2 credits...............................................World Language

2 credits...............................................Academic electives in English, Math, Science, Social Studies or World Language.

Students intending to apply to a college or university, either in-state or out-of-state, are strongly advised to take at least 4 units in each of

the 4 core subject areas (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) and a minimum of 2 units in World Language. In addition, students

are advised that a 3rd

and 4th

unit of World Language may be required for admission to some colleges or universities. Graduation

requirements for fine arts and physical education are to be included in the high school course of study.

Other Alternatives to Generate Credits

Other Schools:

Students may take classes to generate credits at other institutions (such as Florida Virtual School or other accredited schools), but all

coursework must be approved by the student’s school counselor or the school administration before the class is taken. Any courses

taken at other institutions are given credit as per the current Polk County Student Progression Plan.

Students can contact Florida Virtual School (FLVS) at http://www.flvs.net.

Classes at FLVS are free of charge, but there may be a waiting list, and availability of these classes is not guaranteed. Students

must have access to a computer and an on-line service to take classes at FLVS.

Polk Virtual School is the Polk County Public Schools franchisee for Florida Virtual School. Polk Virtual School offers on-line classes that are taught exclusively by Polk County Public Schools instructors.

E2020 credit recovery software may be used for recovery credit only. E2020 is not accepted by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

NCAA Eligibility Requirements For students entering any Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2008, your NCAA initial eligibility is evaluated under the

16 core-course rule as described below.

Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average. No credit recovery courses are accepted.

Know your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses on the Eligibility Center’s web site to make certain that courses being taken have been approved as core courses. The web site is www.eligibilitycenter.org.

All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts are not used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score

is reported to the Eligibility Center.

DIVISION I 16 CORE-COURSE RULE

16 Core Courses: 4 years of English.

3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher).

2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if offered

by high school).

1 year of additional English, Mathematics or Natural/

Physical Science.

2 years of Social Science.

4 years of additional courses (from any area above,

World Language or Nondoctrinal

Religion/Philosophy

DIVISION II 14 CORE-COURSE RULE

14 Core Courses: 3 years of English.

2 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher).

2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if offered

by high school).

2 years of additional English, Mathematics or

Natural/Physical Science.

2 years of Social Science.

3 years of additional courses (from any area above,

World Language or Nondoctrinal

Religion/Philosophy.

PLEASE NOTE: As of August 1, 2013, a student planning to attend an NCAA Division II institution is required to complete 16 core courses.

http://www.flvs.net/

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Academic Paths at GJHS

There are several academic programs available at GJHS designed to challenge every student’s individual ability. Each student works on

an academic path that is most appropriate for his/her future plans following graduation from high school. Students are encouraged to

select an academic path that allows them to reach their post-secondary goals. Selecting courses from multiple paths is encouraged where a

student’s best subject areas would be taken on higher levels.

Academic and elective path areas follow:

General Honors (H) Advanced

Placement (AP)*

Dual Enrollment

(Early College)

A general

graduation route

with basic academic

classes to meet

graduation

requirements

Courses in this program

are for students who are

highly motivated

academically.

College level options.

Successful completion

of the AP Exams can

equal college credit. Refer to courses descriptions

for prerequisites.

In conjunction with

Polk State College,

qualifying students

will have the

possibility of earning

college credits toward

a college degree while

on GJHS Campus

9th

English I

Algebra 1

Earth/Space Science

English 1 Pre-AP

Algebra 1 or 2 H. or

Geometry H.

Earth/Space Science H. or

Biology H.

AP Environmental Science

AP Human Geography

10th

English II

Geometry

Biology

World History

English II Pre-AP

Geometry H. or Algebra II H.

Biology H. or Chem. H.

World History H.

AP Biology

AP Chemistry


AP World History

AP Art History

SLS College Success

11th

English III

Math

Chemistry

American History

English III H.

Algebra II H.or Pre-Calculus

Chemistry H.or Physics H.

American History H.

11th

and 12th

Grade-all AP

options are available:

AP English Language

AP English Literature

AP Calculus AB

AP Statistics

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics


AP Human Geography

AP World History

AP U.S. History

AP European History

AP American Government

AP Macro Economics

AP Psychology

AP Art History

AP Spanish Language

AP 2D, 3D & Drawing

AP Music Theory

SLS1101 College Success

ENC1101Written Com.1**

ENC1102 Written Com.2**

LIT1000 Literature

MAT1033 Interm. Algebra

MAC1105 College Algebra

MGF1106 Topics in Math

STA2023 Statistics

POS2041 Political Science

AMH1010 Amer. History 1

AMH1020 Amer. History 2

HLP1081 Wellness Concepts

(See previous section for

dual enrollment electives.)

12th

English IV

Math

US Government

Economics

English IV H.

Pre-Calculus

Physics H.

Anatomy & Physiology H.

US Government H.

Economics H.

H. = “Honors”

* Students have shown remarkable improvement in their SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores after taking AP course work.

** Successful completion of the AP test may exempt a student from dual enrollment English.

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Wall to Wall Academies & Programs of Study A Personalized Education Plan for Every Student

All George Jenkins High School students are a part of a small, personalized learning community within a Program of Study.

What are Academies? Each Program of Study is made up of Academies.

Academies are a type of school-within-a-school that provides a college-preparatory curriculum with a career-related theme. Academies provide challenging, coherent course sequences that are a roadmap to future career goals. Academies offer flexible plans of study which are organized around different career fields. They allow students the flexibility to

change their career direction as new knowledge and skills are acquired.

Academies assist students, parents, teachers, and school counselors in creating a “personalized education plan.” Academies continue to ensure that students are a part of a “personalized environment” that assists each student in reaching

his/her identified educational and career goals. Go to the Polk Academies http://polkacademies.com/ for more details.

Academies share 3 basic features: 1. Small learning communities (academies) are made up of a cluster of students who have some of the same teachers for at

least two years, and who share several classes each year. Teachers from academic and technical disciplines meet on a regular

basis, and share in decision-making related to curriculum content, and instruction.

2. Academies combine a college-preparatory curriculum with a career theme. Academic courses that meet high school graduation and college entrance requirements are linked with technical courses that focus on the academy’s field of work.

Teachers coordinate course content and instructional strategies. Work-based learning opportunities for students tie classroom

activities to internships with local employer partners. College and career counseling informs students about options and

planning for employment and further education.

3. Academies embody partnerships with employers. An advisory group for the academy includes representatives for the local employer community, and academy faculty. Representatives give advice on curriculum, appear as guest speakers in classes,

supervise student internships, and may serve as mentors for individual students.

How is GJHS providing these opportunities for students? The student’s primary elective choice determines their academy and Program of Study. Each academy has a career and college focus.

Each of the academies within the Programs of Study will have a team of teachers in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies who work across their core curriculum to provide relevant learning experiences. Academy teaching teams work together to

implement the key features of the academy and provide students with exposure to post secondary opportunities. Students are

grouped together for several periods every day with a core group of teachers. This promotes a family-like atmosphere and results

in close student-teacher ties. Parents are encouraged to take an active part in helping their student decide on their academy

selection.

The academies include three essential elements of a small learning community and a college-prep curriculum with a career theme and partnerships with employers, the community, and higher education.

The academies within the five Programs of Study at GJHS were selected based on student interest and community needs. Nationwide, high schools provide students with the opportunity to gain the exposure to employability skills which require high

academic and technical skills. It is estimated that over 20,000 new job titles will be created during the next year. To prepare for

this challenging labor market, it is necessary for students as early as the 7th

and 8th

grade to begin thinking about the types of

occupations they may want to pursue.

The academic focus of the five Programs of Study and academies is a result of the Common Core Standards (CCS) which were adopted by Florida and 46 other states. These standards provide a road map for curriculum that begins in Kindergarten and

ends in the 12th

grade. Students follow a sequence of courses with the accumulation of higher rigor and relevance than presently

expected. The CCS includes a common curriculum across all subject areas at each grade level. GJHS has embraced the

Common Core Standards in its five Programs of Study. Visit this link for more information on Common Core Standards:

http://www.fldoe.org/ese/ccs.asp .

Please note: courses listed in this directory may not be offered during this academic year.

The information is included to provide all courses within a student’s high school academic pathway.

http://polkacademies.com/http://www.fldoe.org/ese/ccs.asp

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Five GJHS Programs of Study & Academies

Medical & Veterinary

Sciences

Medical Academy

Academy of Sports Education

Academy of Veterinary Science

Digital Technology

Academy of Design

Digital Design Technology

Web Design Technology

Engineering &

Legal Studies

Academy of Engineering & Drafting

Academy of Legal Studies

Arts & Consumer

Sciences

Academy of Culinary Arts

Academy of Early Childhood

Education

Academy of the Visual &

Performing Arts

Business &

Leadership

Academy of Advanced Business

Management (GEICO)

Academy of Junior Reserve Officer

Training Corps

World Languages

are Academic

Electives taken

outside the

student’s Program

of Study.

If a student’s schedule

does not include an

elective course from a

Program of Study,

students may select

which Program of

Study they want to

take for their core

subjects.

Digital Video Technology

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Selecting a Program of Study

Each student selects courses during the registration period.

All students prioritize their elective courses starting with “1” for the elective they most desire to “6” for their last choice. The student’s “1” elective places him/her into the academy and Program of Study. For example a 10th grader whose first

elective choice is Veterinary Assisting 2 will be placed in the Academy of Veterinary Science in the Medical & Veterinary

Program of Study.

Students are scheduled in the same academic core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) with other students who made course selections in this Program of Study.

A student may change his/her Program of Study each school year. However, by staying in the same program throughout the four years of high school, the student has the best chance for completion.

Student schedule changes after Program of Study selection may change all the core academic classes. Students may take courses in multiple Programs of Study. However, the first elective choice determines the primary Program of

Study.

Students with multiple advanced classes, such as all Advanced Placement, and students with remedial classes, such as Intensive Reading or repeating classes, may not have an elective in a Program of Study. These students will select which Program of Study

in which they want to take their core classes.

Five George Jenkins High School Programs of Study:

I. Medical & Veterinary Science Program of Study Description: Students are interested in pursuing post-secondary goals related to the study of medicine in the fields of

veterinary science, health, and sports medicine. This program has a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous

content aligned with academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education

and careers in the Medical career clusters: technical skill proficiency, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills,

work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of

the Medical career clusters. The content includes but is not limited to planning, management, finance, technical and

production skills, applied aspect of leadership, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and

health, safety, and environmental issues. Work-based learning experiences are an integral part of this program.

Academy of Veterinary Science: Veterinary Assistant Track

Freshmen and sophomores start with Veterinary Assist 1. Upperclassmen continue with Veterinary Assist 2, Veterinary

Assist 3, Veterinary Assist 4, and Veterinary Externship/OJT.

Agricultural Sciences Tracks

Agriculture Foundations is the prerequisite for both tracks of the following:

Track 1: Animal Sciences: Ag Foundations, Animal Science 2, Animal Science 3, Animal Science 4, Animal Sci. 5.

Track 2: Agricultural Mechanics: Ag Foundations 1, Ag Mechanics 2, Ag Mechanics 3, Ag Mechanics 4,

Agribusiness Cooperative Education- On the Job Training.

Medical Academy: Freshmen start with Medical Skills. Sophomores may take Health Science 1 without having taken Medical Skills if

starting the Medical Academy in 10th

grade. Health Science 1 and Health Science 2 are required the sophomore and/or

junior year. Seniors take Home Health Aide, EKG Aide, and/or Emergency Medical Responder Dual enrollment offered

on GJHS campus: EMS1059C3. Dual Enrollment is taken with Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), students must

drive to PSC Winter Haven campus to verify competency in the EMS Skills Lab (taken first semester). Direct Study is

taken second semester, allowing students to shadow medical professionals in the local community.

Sports Education Academy: All PE classes are one-semester: Personal Fitness and one other PE are a graduation requirement.

Freshmen start with Personal Fitness 1and Team Sports 1or Personal Fitness and Recreation. Sophomores select two

semester courses. Sports Officiating is required for the Sports Education Academy. Sophomore options are: Beginning

Weight Training, Intermediate Weight Training, Beginning Volleyball, Intermediate Volleyball, Basketball 1, and Self

Defense. Juniors and seniors select four semester courses from the following: Personal Fitness Trainer, Care/Prevention

of Athletic Injuries, and Wellness Concepts HLP1091. Further options are Advanced Volleyball and Fitness Lifestyle.

Dual enrollment offered on GJHS campus: Wellness Concepts HLP1091

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II. Digital Technology Program of Study Description: The Academy of Design and Technology will provide students with career and college opportunities in the

field of web design, digital design and digital video technology. Students who have an interest in pursuing post-secondary

goals related to the study of digital design, website design and digital technology will thrive in this Program of Study. This

Academy’s three tracks are for students interested in a technology-oriented career and pursuing the professional industry

certification and specific career pathway as a Web Designer, Graphic Designer, and Digital Video Producer. Articulation,

dual enrollment, and business/education partnerships are emphasized. Students prepare for careers in the high-growth, high-

salary fields of Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Programmers, and Computer Specialists in a small supportive,

motivational community with the opportunity to earn up to one year of college credit.

Academy of Design Technology Digital Design Track

Freshmen and sophomores take the prerequisite for all other courses: Introduction to Information Technology (IIT).

Sophomores starting the academy may take IIT and Digital Design 1. Sophomores and Juniors take Digital Design 2. Juniors

and seniors take Digital Design 3, Externship/On the Job Training.

Dual Enrollment offered on GJHS campus: GRA 1206C – Fundamentals of Typography, DIG 2000C - Introduction to

Digital Media, DIG2109C - Digital Imaging Fundamentals and CGS 2820C – Web Development and Design

Web Design Track

Courses offered: Introduction to Information Technology, Foundations of Web Design, User Interface Design, Web

Scripting Fundamentals, Media Integration Essentials.



Digital Video Production Track

Digital Video Production 1, Digital Video Production 2, Digital Video Production 3, Digital Video Production 4.



Business and Leadership Program of Study

Description: Students with an interest in pursuing post-secondary goals related to the study of business management and

leadership will thrive in this Program of Study. These academies have a sequence of courses that provide coherent and

rigorous content aligned with academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further

education and careers in the business and leadership career clusters. The courses provide students exposure to the

foundations of business enterprises, with a focus on finance, economics, marketing, business ethics and law. Students

experience higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills,

occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the business career clusters. The JROTC leadership component

includes but is not limited to citizenship, management, finance, technical and production skills. Work based learning

experiences are an integral part of these academies.

Academy of Advanced Business Management, Sponsored by GEICO The freshman prerequisite is Introduction to Information Technology. Freshmen must take ITT; sophomores may select

Legal Aspects of Business or Business Supervision 1, and Seniors can select electives such as Entrepreneurship, Business

Supervision 2, Business Supervision 3, and Business Cooperative Education/On-the-Job Training.

Dual enrollment offered on GJHS campus: College Success SLS 1101.

Academy of Leadership The GJHS JROTC Eagle Battalion curriculum prepares students for entry into any leadership program. Courses of study:

Leadership Education Training 1, Leadership Education Training 2, Leadership Education Training 3, Leadership Education

Training 4.

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III. Engineering and Legal Program of Study

Academy of Legal Studies Description: The Academy of Legal Studies provides students with career and college opportunities in the field of law.

College-bound students will find numerous higher education opportunities in law, including public administration, political

studies, and law school. Through a combination of articulation agreements and dual enrollment, students will be able to earn

college credit for most Academy courses.

Freshman and sophomores start their sequence of courses with the prerequisite: Introduction to Information Technology.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors continue their program with Legal Aspects of Business, Legal Office Tech 1, Legal Office

Tech 2, Legal Office Tech 3, Externship/On the Job Training.

Dual enrollment offered on GJHS campus: Business Law BUL2241, Commercial Law BUL2131, Constitutional Law

CJL1062

Academy of Engineering and Drafting Description: The Academy of Engineering and Drafting provides students with opportunities to experience the high

academic rigor of engineering and drafting curriculum. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and

rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare

for further education and careers in the engineering and drafting career clusters; provides technical skill proficiency, and

includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and

problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, occupation-specific skills, and

knowledge of all aspects of these career clusters.

Engineering Track

Freshmen or sophomores start their sequence of courses with Engineering Technology 1 and Engineering Technology 2.

Juniors and seniors continue with Engineering Technology 3, Advanced Technology Applications and Externship/On-the-

Job Training. Robotics course sequence: Freshmen or sophomores start with Foundations of Robotics and Robotic Design

Essentials. Juniors and seniors complete the program with Robotic Systems and Robotic Applications Capstone.

Drafting Track

Freshmen or sophomores start with Drafting & Illustrative Design 1 and continue to graduation with Drafting & Illustrative

Design 2, Drafting & Illustrative Design 3, Drafting & Illustrative Design and Engineering Systems.

IV. Arts and Consumer Sciences Program of Study

Description: The Arts and Consumer Sciences Program of Study provides students with opportunities to experience a

curriculum which involves many facets of creative exploration. Both the Childhood Education and Culinary Arts Academies

have a sequence of courses that provide coherent and rigorous content aligned with academic standards and relevant

technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in these career clusters. The performing

and visual arts curriculum reaches a high academic and performance expectation. Each student has the opportunity to

explore their talents in a rigorous program of study. Technical proficiency as well as competency-based learning contributes

to the student’s experience.

Academy of Early Childhood Education Freshmen start their sequence of courses with the semester course Child Development. Students are encouraged to take the

companion semester course Principles of Food Preparation. Sophomores through seniors will take Early Childhood

Education 1, Early Childhood Education 2, and Early Childhood Education 3.

Dual enrollment offered on GJHS campus: CHD11040 Introduction to Early Childhood, CHD23200 Early Childhood

Curriculum

Academy of Culinary Arts Freshmen start their sequence of courses with the semester course Principles of Food Preparation. Students are encouraged

to take the companion semester course Child Development. Sophomores through seniors will take Culinary Arts 1, Culinary

Arts 2, Culinary Arts 3, Culinary Arts 4and Externship/On-the-Job Training.

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Academy of Performing and Visual Arts Performing Arts Track:

Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Eurhythmics 1 and Eurhythmics 2. Instrumental Techniques 1 and 2 are offered to students

who are concurrently enrolled in a Band class.

Orchestra 1, Orchestra 2, Orchestra 3, Orchestra 4.

Chorus 1, Chorus 2, Chorus 3, Chorus 4, Vocal Ensemble 1, Vocal Ensemble 2, Vocal Ensemble 3, Musical Theater 1,

Musical Theater 2, Musical Theater 3.

Music Theory, Music Theory Advanced Placement.

Visual Arts Track:

Freshmen take the prerequisite for other visual arts classes: Drawing & Painting 1. Sophomore through seniors take the

following: Drawing & Painting 2, Ceramics & Pottery 1, Ceramics & Pottery 2, Advanced Placement: ART 2-D AP, ART

3-D AP, ART Drawing AP.

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Dual Enrollment at GJHS (Early College) Polk State College (PSC) has approved George Jenkins High School as an instructional site where courses leading to an Associate in Arts

(AA) degree or an Associates of Science (AS) degree may be offered. This allows highly motivated students from throughout the area the

opportunity to take college courses on our campus, receiving both high school and college credit simultaneously.

Program Information Polk State College (PSC) courses are college courses offered each semester. Early College courses are taught by highly qualified instructors, credentialed by PSC. Courses are taught on the George Jenkins High School campus or online through PSC. All PSC courses taught on the GJHS campus have the same content and rigor as those taught at PSC. PSC is an equal opportunity college. For more information visit www.polk.edu. Parents are advised that due to FERPA laws, they do not have access to their high school student’s college course grades,

attendance or transcript without signing a PSC approved access form signed by the student and parent.

College GPA may affect scholarship opportunities.

Program Benefits All Early College classes, fees, and textbooks are provided by the Polk County School District or PSC. Early College students may enjoy all the high school experience has to offer by also taking Advanced Placement, Arts, and

Career and Technical courses to enrich their learning.

Early College students may begin their college careers at PSC as sophomores depending on their qualifications. Early College students may pursue course work towards an Associates Degree on the George Jenkins High School campus. Each student who completes an Early College course earns high school credit while simultaneously earning college credit.

Program Requirements

Early College students must have a 3.0 un-weighted GPA. Early College students must pass the sections of the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT). Students must pass the

math section to take dual enrollment math courses. ACT/SAT scores may be substituted for the PERT in some instances.

A grade of ‘C’ or higher is considered a successful completion of an Early College course. Course offerings are found in the appropriate subject areas throughout this guide. Many other courses may be offered based on student interest and instructor availability. All interested parties should contact Dr. Brenda Kay Hardman, Assistant Principal for Curriculum.

Steps to Dual Enroll at Polk State College & George Jenkins High School George Jenkins High School recommends that students take the college placement test (PERT) prior to applying for admission to

PSC. The PERT is given to all Florida high school students in the Spring semester of their Junior year at no cost. Students may

only take the PERT two times while in high school.

Students taking a course at PSC are required to bring their PSC schedule to the GJHS counselor for entry as part of the GJHS student’s schedule.

(The following information is retrieved from www.polk.edu)

If a student meets the qualifications, he/she may apply online at www.polk.edu. The student will receive an emailed admission letter from the Admission and Registrar’s Office, which includes a placement test ticket.

The student must take the placement test or have already taken one within the last two years to be admitted. After applying and taking the PERT, the student must see their high school counselor.

The student will take the placement test score to his/her high school counselor to determine the courses to take. The student will complete the high school approval form. The high school counselor will enter the approved courses into the Polk County Dual

Enrollment portal.

After the high school counselor approves the registration, the student must register in person with a Polk State College academic advisor. The student may not register or make schedule changes via the student portal: PASSPORT. Registration is complete

when the student receives the course schedule at the time of advising.

Dual enrollment students do not attend Orientation for regular degree-seeking students. The high school student may begin registering for classes at Polk State College when the dual enrollment registration period opens. See the College Calendar on the

website for registration dates.

http://www.polk.edu/http://www.polk.edu/

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Associates Degrees & Industry Certifications within GJHS Academies

In continuing efforts of cooperation, collaboration and communication, and to provide career pathway opportunities for students in post-

secondary career and technical education programs, Polk State College has agreed to provide at no cost to eligible students at George

Jenkins High School, college credits for degree programs. See the Polk State College website at www.polk.edu for more information on

the courses required to complete degrees. The degrees listed below under each academy are suggestions. The courses listed for GJHS and

Polk State College are subject to change without notice due to state requirements and student requests.

Student eligibility:

A “C” or higher in secondary/post-secondary course or program

Placement scores on the PERT at a level that certifies that students can matriculate into college level courses.

Conditions:

Student must enroll and be admitted to Polk State College (PSC) in the Program of Study leading to the Associate in Arts (AA)/Associate in Science (AS) Degree in the degree program as indicated below within two calendar years from either

graduation from high school OR completion of the post-secondary adult vocational program.

To apply for PSC credit under this agreement, the student must meet the eligibility requirement and have official transcripts sent to PSC showing work previously completed at George Jenkins High School.

The articulated credit will be placed on the student’s PSC transcript upon completion of the conditions listed above.

Industry Certifications:

The industry certifications listed are a part of the Program of Study. Each student has the opportunity to pass the coursework and industry certification exam associated with their Program of Study.

All policies and procedures involving the industry certification exams are regulated by federal and/or state guidelines.

Parents and students are invited to explore the FDOE website on industry certifications: http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp

George Jenkins High School Academies and

Polk State College Articulation Credits

Medical & Veterinary Sciences Program of Study Medical Academy

Industry Certifications: Certified EKG Technician, Certified Medical Admin Assistant

George Jenkins High School courses: Polk State College possible credits toward degree offered on GJHS Campus

8400320 – Medical Skills Reference PSC catalogue for multiple medical degrees offered

8417100 – Health Science 1 ENC 1101 – Written Communication I

8417110 – Health Science 2 ENC 1102 – Written Communication II

8417160 – EKG Aide MGF1106 – Topics in Mathematics

8417191 – Home Health Aide 3 EMS1059C – Emergency Medical Responder

8400100 – Home Health HSC 2554 – Basic Principles of Disease

8400100 – Direct Study

Florida community college system agrees that “Emergency Medical Technician –

Basic EMT” certification shall articulate 9 college credit hours toward the AAS/AS

Degree in Emergency Medical Services. See the PSC Course Catalogue for details.

Veterinary Assisting Academy

Industry Certifications: Certified Veterinary Assistant

George Jenkins High School courses: Possible credits toward a college degree offered on GJHS campus: 8111510 – Veterinary Assisting 1 ENC 1101 – Written Communication I

8111540 – Veterinary Assisting 2 ENC 1102 – Written Communication II

8111550 – Veterinary Assisting 3 MAC 1105 – College Algebra

8111520 – Veterinary Assisting 4

8111530 – Veterinary Assisting 5

Design and Technology Program of Study Academy of Design & Technology

Industry Certifications: Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Apple Certified Pro (ACP) Final Cut Pro X

George Jenkins High School courses: Polk State College possible credits toward degree offered on GJHS campus: 8207310 – Introduction to Info Tech Digital Media Technology, Associate of Science

8209510 – Digital Design 1 ENC 1101 – Written Communications I

8209520 – Digital Design 2 ENC 1102 – Written Communication II

http://www.polk.edu/http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp

20 8209530 – Digital Design 3 MGF1106 – Topics in Mathematics

9001110 – Foundations of Web Design DIG2000 – Introduction to Digital Media

900112H – User Interface Design CGS2820 – Programming in HTML

900113H – Web Scripting Fundamentals HLP1081 – Wellness Concepts

900114H – Media Integration Essentials GRA1206C–Fundamentals of Typography

8772410 – Digital Video Production 1 Florida state colleges have agreed that the Adobe Certified Associate

8772410 – Digital Video Production 2 (Dreamweaver or FLASH) will articulate 3 college credit hours toward an

8772430 – Digital Video Production 3 AAS/AS Degree in Internet Services Technology. Course: Web Development

8772440 – Digital Video Production 4 Specialist.

Business and Leadership Program of Study

Academy of Advanced Business Management (Sponsored by GEICO)

Industry Certification: Certified Internet Web, Internet Business Associate

George Jenkins High School courses: Polk State College possible credits toward degrees offered on GJHS campus

8207310 – Introduction to Info Tech Business Administration: Associates of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science

8215140 – Business Supervision 1 ENC 1101 – Written Communications I

8215150 – Business Supervision 2 ENC 1102 – Written Communication II

8215160 – Business Supervision 3 LIT 1000 – Introduction to Literature

8215120 – Business & Entrepreneurial Principles POS1112 – State and Local Government

8215130 – Legal Aspects of Business MGF1106 – Topics in Mathematics

MAC1105 – College Algebra

STA2023 – Introduction to Probability and Statistics

HLP1081 – Wellness Concepts

Engineering & Legal Studies Program of Study Academy of Legal Studies

Industry Certification: Accredited Legal Secretary

George Jenkins High School courses: Possible credits toward a degree offered on GJHS campus:

8207310 – Introduction to Information Tech ENC 1101 – Written Communications

8215130 – Legal Aspects of Business ENC 1102 – Written Communication II

8212230 – Legal Office Tech 1 BUL 2131 – Commercial Law

8212240 – Legal Office Tech 2 BUL 2241 – Business Law

8212250 – Legal Office Tech 3 CJL1062 – Constitutional Law

CJL 1062 – Criminal Law

MGF1106 – Topics in Mathematics


Florida community colleges have agreed that the ALS certification shall articulate 3

college credit hours to the AAS/AS Degree in the course: Office Administration. Academy of Engineering

Engineering Track

Industry Certification: The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician

George Jenkins High School Courses Possible credits toward degree offered on GJHS campus:

86005700 – Engineering Tech 1 Florida Community Colleges have agreed that the MSSC certification shall

8600670H – Engineering Tech 2 articulate 15 college credit hours to the AAS/AS Degree in Engineering

8601770H – Engineering Tech 3 Technology in courses: Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, Computerized

9410110H – Foundations of Robotics Woodworking and CNC Machinist.

9410120H – Robotic Design Essentials

9410130H – Robotic Systems

9410140H – Robotic Applications Capstone

8601900H – Advanced Technology Applications Honors

Drafting Track

Industry Certification: ADDA Apprentice Drafter Certification, Autodesk Certified User - Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD

George Jenkins High School Courses Polk State College possible credits toward degree offered on GJHS campus: 8600810 – Drafting/Illustrative Design 1 Engineering Technology, Associates of Science

8600820 – Drafting/Illustrative Design 2 ENC 1101 – Written Communication I

8600030 – Drafting/Illustrative Design 3 MAC1105 – College Algebra

8600440 – Drafting/Illustrative Design Systems HLP1081 – Wellness Concepts

8600460 – Engineering Systems Florida Community Colleges have agreed that the AutoCAD certification shall

8601900 – Advanced Applications in Technology articulate 3 college credit hours to a multitude of AAS/AS Degrees. See the FDOE

website for specific programs and courses:

http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_indcert2aas.asp

http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_indcert2aas.asp

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Arts and Consumer Sciences Program of Study Early Childhood Education Academy

Industry Certification: See ECPC information below

George Jenkins High School courses: Polk State College possible credits toward degree offered on GJHS campus:

8500310 – Child Development Early Childhood Education and Management, Associates of Science

8405100 – Early Childhood Ed. 1 ENC 1101 – Written Communication I

8503212 – Early Childhood Ed. 2 CHD1104 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education

8503213 – Early Childhood Ed. 3 CHD2320 – Early Childhood Curriculum

8503214 – Early Childhood Ed. 4 MGF1106 – Topics in Mathematics


Polk State College Articulation of College Credits toward Associates Degree

Options Requirements Students Receive Credits

Received

1

Completes Coursework for

Career Pathways Articulated

Credit. Does not Complete

ECPC

Graduates High School

18 Years Old, &

Enrolls in PSC

6 Credit hours after

completing a 3 credit hour course

CHD2220

CHD2322

2 Complete ECPC


18 Years Old, &

Enrolls in PSC



CHD1104

CHD1440

CHD2322

3

Completes ECPC. Completes

Coursework for Career

Pathways Articulated Credit


18 Years Old, &

Enrolls in PSC



CHD1104

CHD1440

CHD2322

CHD2220

ECPC = Early Childhood Professional Certificate

Culinary Arts Academy

Industry Certification: Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe)

George Jenkins High School courses: Possible credits toward a college degree offered on GJHS campus:

8500390 – Principals of Food Preparation Florida Community Colleges have agreed that the “Certified Culinarian” and the

8800510 – Culinary Arts 1 “ServSafe” certifications shall articulate 3 college credit hours to the AAS/AS

8800520 – Culinary Arts 2 Degree in Culinary Management. The course is Culinary Arts. Keiser University

8800530 – Culinary Arts 3 articulates 6 credits for the program completion.

8800540 – Culinary Arts 4

See a complete list of Academy and Dual Enrollment courses on page 44.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this section is accurate.

However, since changes may occur over time, GJHS, the Polk County School Board, and the Florida Department of Education

does not guarantee that the information is current since last revised.

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Academic Courses

Language Arts

1000410 Intensive Reading (9-12)

This course provides remedial instruction and practice in reading skills for students two or more years below grade level in

reading comprehension. This course, specific to placement based on diagnostic testing, will develop skills in some or all of the

five areas of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Students enrolled have been

identified as being non-proficient in reading per criteria established by the State of Florida and Polk County Public Schools.

Prerequisite: Mandatory placement by administration according to Florida State Statute 232.245 reading proficiency.

1001310 English I (9)

This course provides integrated educational experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and

literature. Emphasis is on reading skills and vocabulary. Enrichment includes the formal and informal communication,

comprehension, and composition strategies.

1001310C English I Pre-Advanced Placement (9)

The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate accurately, appropriately, and effectively in speech and writing.

Students will respond appropriately to what they hear, read, and experience. The course provides a variety of writing

opportunities calling for the use of different styles and tones. Prerequisite: Level 4 or 5 on 8th

Grade FCAT and teacher

recommendation.

1001340 English II (10)

This course continues to provide integrated educational experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language,

and literature. Emphasis is on critical reading skills of world fiction and non-fiction texts, vocabulary enrichment, formal

communication, higher-order comprehension, and composition strategies for essays.

1001350C English II Pre-Advanced Placement (10)

The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate accurately and effectively in speech and writing. Students will

respond imaginatively to what they hear, read, and experience in a variety of media. Students will study the detail of texts from a

variety of genre to include poetry, prose, and drama. The selections will explore areas of universal human concern, thus leading

to a greater understanding of themselves and others. Prerequisite: Level 4 or 5 on 9th

Grade FCAT and teacher recommendation.

1001370 English III (11)


and literature. Emphasis is on the critical analysis and reading skills of American fiction and non-fiction texts, vocabulary

enrichment, formal communication, higher-order comprehension, critical research and documentation skills, and composition

strategies for multi-paragraph documented papers.

1001380 English III Honors (11)

This course includes critical analysis of the major writing movements and themes in American literature. Composition

instruction emphasizes the higher level writing skills necessary for college, including writing the research paper. Prerequisite:

English II Pre-AP or teacher recommendation.

1001420 Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (11)

This course challenges students to read and interpret a wide range of fiction and non-fiction. The course invites students to

explore a variety of non-fiction genres and literary periods and to write clearly about the literature they encounter. Students will

read critically, think analytically, and write concisely. By the end of the course, students will cultivate a rich understanding of

literary works and acquire a set of analytical skills to use throughout their lives. Students are required to take the College Board

Advanced Placement Examination for English Language and Composition in May. Students scoring 3 or higher may earn college

credit depending on the institution. Prerequisite: English II Pre-AP or teacher recommendation and a score of “3” or higher on

the FCAT Reading test.

1001400 English IV (12)


and literature. Emphasis is on the critical analysis and reading skills of British fiction and non-fiction texts, vocabulary

enrichment, formal communication, higher-order comprehension, critical research and documentation skills, and composition

strategies for multi-paragraph documented papers.

1001410 English IV Honors (12)

The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing,

listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how history, culture, and

setting influence language and respond aesthetically and critically to literature, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama.

Prerequisite: English III Honors or teacher recommendation.

1001405 English College Preparation (12)

This course incorporates reading and writing study through writing a variety of informative texts using grade-level writing craft

and through the in-depth reading and analysis of informational selections in order to develop critical reading and writing skills

necessary for success in college courses. This course prepares students for successful completion of college English courses.

This course provides instruction in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking. The course includes the

writing of documented research papers. Prerequisite: PERT test score determines placement in course.

23 1001430 English IV Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition (12)

This course prepares students to take the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in English Composition and

Literature. The major literary content of the course is British literature; however, any literary work that serves the purpose of

developing the student’s analytical skills may be introduced. Literary criticism, poetry analysis, and many novels will be taught.

A major requirement of this course is to complete full research and personal analytical papers. Students who take this course will

be required to take the Advanced Placement test. Students scoring 3 or higher may earn college credit depending on the

institution. Prerequisite: AP Language and Composition or teacher recommendation and a score of “3” or higher on the FCAT

Reading test.

1009320 Creative Writing I, Semester Course (9-12)

The purpose of this course is to develop the writing and language skills students need for individual expression in literary forms.

Students analyze literary models, discover the impact of audience, purpose, and writing mode, and review writing process

strategies and personal writing style. Creative Writing is an elective and does not meet the state English course requirement for

graduation.

1009330 Creative Writing II, Semester Course (9-12)

The purpose of this course is to expand upon the development of the writing and language skills students need for individual

expression in literary forms. Students participate in various creative writing experiences, peer review techniques, and the

publication of final products. Creative Writing is an elective and does not meet the state English course requirement for

graduation.

1002380 Developmental Language Arts through ESOL (9-12) This course provides instruction to native speakers of a language other than English in developmental language arts skills,

including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The goal is the acquisition of more integrated English communication skills.

Students are placed in this course based on their language assessment.

ENC1101 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION SKILLS 1 (11-12)

This course introduces multiple college skills: creating and evaluating essays, defining and incorporating background knowledge

through the study of influential figures, and synthesizing/presenting exercises on effective sentence construction. It offers

students the opportunity to find their analytic and creative personas through open dialogue, peer and instructor feedback, as well

as student presentations. Students must have passing scores on reading and writing portions of PERT and an un-weighted 3.0 to

qualify. Dual enrollment: course completion in one semester for complete high school credit and college credit. This course is

taken on the GJHS campus as part of the student’s schedule. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a score of “3” or higher

on the FCAT Reading test. ENC 1102 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION SKILLS II (11-12)

This course enables students to communicate through writing that demonstrates adequate content development, effective

organization, sound logic, audience awareness in choice of vocabulary and appropriate tone, as well as a unified and coherent

style with fluent use of Standard English. In this course, students demonstrate critical thinking skills to derive clear

understanding of the basic ideas and attitudes expressed in selected readings, as well as thinking and writing skills in four

important college-level processes: summarizing, synthesizing, critiquing, and writing impromptu essays. Students write a

correctly documented research paper and demonstrate a mastery of CLAST grammar and writing competencies in the revising

and editing process. Prerequisite: ENC1101, teacher recommendation and a score of “3” or higher on the FCAT Reading test.

LIT 1000 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE II (11-12)

This course is an introduction to literature. Students read short stories, novels, poems, and plays by noted writers from America

and other world cultures. Through lectures, class discussions, and films, students acquire an historical perspective of literature,

gain knowledge of literary terms, participate in class discussions about selected works, and write original compositions about

literary topics. This course enables students to interpret literature, find new resources for personal enrichment, and develop skills

in writing about abstract themes and ideas. Dual enrollment: course completion in one semester for complete high school credit

and college credit. This course is taken on the GJHS campus as part of the student’s schedule. Prerequisite: ENC1102 and

teacher recommendation and a score of “3” or higher on the FCAT Reading test.

Mathematics 1200400 Intensive Math (9)

This is a course intended for Level One FCAT Math students who need concentrated remediation on basic skills in Algebra 1.

Course work will emphasize the skills tested on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course Exam. This course counts as an elective credit not

a math credit. Course is paired with Algebra 1 to support skill development.

1200310 Algebra I (9-12) This course examines the array of algebraic functions including variables, algebraic thinking, equations, inequalities, and

factoring. This course is primarily for ninth grade students. Students must pass the Algebra 1 End of Course Exam to receive

credit for this course.

1209810 Algebra I Honors (9)

This course encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a basis for more advanced study.

The syllabus aims to build students' confidence by helping them develop a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships, and

places a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Students also learn how to communicate

and reason using mathematical concepts. This course is primarily for ninth grade students. Students must pass the Algebra 1 End

of Course Exam to receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

24 1200330 Algebra II (9-12)

This course continues the study of the structure of algebra and the foundation of applications of these skills to other mathematical

and scientific fields, and includes review and extension of structure and properties of real number systems, relations, functions

and graphs, polynomials, rational expressions, quadratic equations and equalities, polynomial functions, rational and irrational

exponents, logarithms, complex numbers, and application problems in most areas.

1200340 Algebra II Honors (9-12)

Algebraic structure, first-degree equations in one and two variables solved algebraically and graphically, systems of equations

and inequalities, functions and relations, polynomials and rational expressions, exponents and radicals, logarithms, complex

numbers, conic sections, polynomial equations, sequences and series, permutations, combinations and probability, matrices (all

as an in-depth study with emphasis on theory, proof, and development of formulas, as well as their application). Prerequisite:

Teacher recommendation.

1200370 Algebra I-A (9-12) This course examines the entire array of algebraic functions including variables, algebraic thinking, equations, inequalities, and

factoring. This course is primarily for ninth grade students and covers the first half of Algebra I. Prerequisite: Course

requirement is part of the student’s IEP.

1200380 Algebra I-B (9-12) This course examines the entire array of algebraic functions including variables, algebraic thinking, equations, inequalities, and

factoring. This course is primarily for ninth grade students and covers the second half of Algebra I. Completion of both Algebra I

and II will count as one mathematics credit for post secondary work. Prerequisite: Requirement is part of the student’s IEP.

1206310 Geometry (9-12)

This course builds critical thinking about the discovery of relationships and their proofs and skill in applying deductive method

to mathematical situations, logic, and reasoning, Euclidean geometry study of lines, planes, angles, triangles, similarity,

congruence, geometric inequalities, polygons, and circles, area and volume, and constructions. Students must pass the Geometry

End of Course Exam to receive credit for this course.

1209820 Geometry Honors (9-10)

This course encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill and as a basis for more advanced study.

The syllabus aims to build students' confidence by helping them develop a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships, and

places a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Students also learn how to communicate

and reason using mathematical concepts. Students must pass the Geometry End of Course Exam to receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

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