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CHS Academics

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Dedicated to preparing our students for the 21st century, Colonial High School presents a diverse, progressive and exciting selection of programs of study and curricula.  Colonial is a comprehensive high school designed to provide well-rounded preparation for all students, leading to success in college, post-secondary education, and the work place.

Graduation Requirements

Grades 9-12
Courses                                           Credits*
Language Arts.......................................... 4
Mathematics............................................ 3

Science....................................................3

Social Studies

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

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

              Economics................................ .5

              American Government............... .5

Practical Arts and/or Fine Arts................... 1

Life management.................................... .5

Physical Education................................... .5

               *Personal Fitness..................... .5

Electives............................................... 8.5

Total Credits Required............................ 24

*One credit is equal to one full year of a subject, .5 credit

equals one-half year.

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. A passing score on the FCAT.

2. Full time attendance, or a minimum of 8 semesters in grades 9-12.

3. All students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C)

on a 4.0 scale to be promoted to the next grade level and for gradation.

4. All students must take Personal Fitness. *Students who entered as 9th graders in June, 1999, must also complete an additional 0.5 credit in physical education. 

5. The new one-credit physical education requirements, including Personal Fitness, can be met through participation in Junior Varsity Level Sports for two full season in addition to passing a comprehensive state assessment. Freshmen sports on longer apply for students entering ninth grade after July 1, 1999. The waiver requires two full seasons of participation and satisfies the one credit physical education requirement. Students may not meet the Personal Fitness requirement through one season of participation and then take another semester of physical education.

6. Fine Arts courses include music, drama, dance, painting, ceramics, sculpture, speech, and debate.

7. Practical Arts courses include vocational courses.

8. For students who entered as 9th graders in June, 1999, the electives requirement is reduced to 8.5 credits. 

9. All Florida state universities (and most other 4 year institutes) require 2 years of a foreign language for admissions; three years is suggested.

Programs of Study

Magnet Programs

• Veterinary Animal Science and Services Magnet (Level I Magnet)
• National Academy Foundation's Academy of Information Technology Magnet(Level II Magnet)

Academies

• Richard Racine Academy of Automotive Service Technology
• Academy of Hospitality & Tourism

Apprenticeships

• Electrical Youth Apprenticeship though Mid Florida Tech

Other Programs of Study

• Advanced Placement (American History, European History, Calculus, Biology, Physics B, Chemistry, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, English Literature, Drawing, Art-2D Design, Art-3D Design)
• Air Force Junior ROTC
• CASP (Download Parent Information Document)
• Cisco Internet Networking
• Computer Programming I, II & AP
• Compact
• Digital Media I & II
• Gifted
• Exceptional Education
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Music Production
• Networking I & II
• PC Support I & II
• Student Government Association
• Tech Prep
• Tech Prep Dual Enrollment
• Theater Arts
• TV Production
• VCC Dual Enrollment (Link to VCC Dual Enrollment Page)
• Web Design I & II (Macromedia which includes Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX and Flash MX)
  

Class Websites

• Business Systems Technology
• English
• Math
• Science
• Web Design