Advanced Course Profile

Determining that you are ready to accept the challenge of advanced coursework is an important decision. If you are interested in taking an advanced course, you should ask yourself if you fit the profile of students who typically do well in advanced courses.

An advanced student is someone who typically…

• Makes schoolwork a priority.

• Is able to set aside time each night for schoolwork, including projects.

• Is well-organized and able to handle several tasks at once.

• Will review and study for tests.

• Has done well in advanced classes before.

• Has a support system that is encouraging of academics.

• Does not feel challenged in standard classes.

• Performance on Florida State Assessment

If this sounds like you, please consider taking advanced courses.

• Grade 6 - Mathematics-Advanced Grade 6 - Language Arts-Advanced

• Grade 6 – GEMS Math Grade 7 - Language Arts-Advanced

• Grade 7 - Mathematics-Advanced Grade 8 - Language Arts-Advanced

• Grade 7 - Algebra I Standard* Grade 8 - Science Advanced

• Grade 7 - Algebra I Honors* Grade 8- Advanced US History

• Grade 8 - Algebra I-Standard* SCPS Pre-IB Prep

• Grade 8 - Algebra I-Honors* Spanish I*

• Grade 8 - Geometry Honors*

• Grade 8- Environmental Science Honors*

*Student will earn high school credit with successful completion of these courses.

If you make the commitment to take an advanced course, you must remain in that class for at least the first nine weeks.

**Middle school students enrolled in a high school credit course may not drop the course or transfer to a lower level course after the completion of the first nine weeks grading period**

ADVANCED COURSES ARE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT TO ANY STUDENT WHO DESIRE TO “SELF-SELECT” A MORE RIGOROUS AND CHALLENGING CURRICULUM.

FOR MATH, STUDENTS AT FSA LEVEL 3, 4 OR 5 WILL BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCED MATH.