Program of Studies

Program of Studies 2009-2010 PDF Document

2009-2010
Program of Studies
How to use this Program of Studies:
The Lee County High School Program of Studies has policies and procedures that are common to all Lee County High School Students.  Also listed are descriptions of all classes that are available for general and exceptional education students in Lee County. Each high school will publish an addendum to this Lee County High School Program of Studies, which will outline policies and procedures unique to that individual school as well as classes offered at that school. Students should check the addendum first to see what classes are offered and then read the description of this document.
State of Florida University System
Minimum Admissions Requirements for Freshmen The Florida Board of Regents has established minimum admissions requirements for all ten of Florida’s public universities. However, each state university may establish higher or additional requirements beyond these state minimums.
The state minimum requirements that apply to all Florida public universities are as follows: High School Graduation. Graduation from an accredited high school or the equivalent (GED) is required.
High School Grade Point Average and Admissions Test. The high school grade point average (HSGPA) will be based on a 4.0 score recalculated by the university from grades earned in high school academic core courses. Additional weights are normally assigned to grades of D or better in Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and other advanced courses.
High School Course Distribution Requirements. Students must complete 18 units of high school work distributed over an approved range of subject areas. High school guidance counselors have been supplied with lists of those high school courses that will be accepted by all of Florida’s public universities to fulfill these requirements.
State University Course Distribution Requirements
a. Academic Core Courses

• English 4 credits (3 with substantial writing)
• Mathematics 3 or 4 credits (depending on 9th grade math)
• Natural Science 3 credits (2 with substantial lab)
• Social Science 3 credits
• Foreign Language 2 credits (in same language)

b. Approved electives

• 2 or 3 (depending on when the student enters 9th grade) or
• 9 credits (academic credits in addition to required credits)

c. Total academic credits required

• 18 or 24 credits College-Ready Diploma.
• A College-ready diploma entitles a student to admission without additional testing to a public post secondary education degree program within two years after earning the college-ready diploma.

College Athletic Eligibility Criteria
There are two major athletic associations in the United States that regulate who may participate in college sports: The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
NAIA Eligibility Regulations
A college freshman must meet two (2) of the following three entry requirements:

• 1. Composite Score 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT
• 2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 on 4.0 scale
• 3. Graduate in top half of high school graduating class

NCAA Eligibility Regulations for students entering a collegiate institution
To be considered a qualifier at a Division I institution and be eligible for financial aid practice and competition during freshman college year, a student must:

• 1. Graduate from high school.
• 2. Have a minimum combined test score on the SAT verbal and math sections or a minimum composite score on the ACT as indicated on the following index scale:

• 3. Have a core course grade point average of 2.0 in at least 14 core courses in the following areas:
• - English – 4 years
• - Mathematics – 2 years
• - Natural or physical science – 2 years
• - Social Science – 2 years
• - Additional academic courses 1 – 2 years

The NCAA does NOT accept courses taken in middle school for high school credit in meeting the above course requirements. Please note that student athletes entering a Division I institution must present four years of English and the two-year requirement in mathematics must involve one year of algebra and one year of geometry.
To be a qualifier at a Division II institution, a student must:

• 1. Graduate from high school.
• 2. Present a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in at least 14 core courses.
• 3. Present a minimum 820 combined score on the SAT verbal and math section or a minimum composite score on the ACT of 68.

In order to participate in Division I or II college sports as a freshman, a student must register and be certified by NCAA Clearinghouse. Guidance counselors can provide details. See your guidance counselor for specific core course requirements.
**Previously, ACT score was an average of scores.