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Choice Programs2015-2016

Visualize Your Future-Make the Right Choice

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The Middle Years ProgramAges 11-16

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ITT CriteriaThe Innovative Interactive Technology ProgramThere are no academic eligibility requirementsStudents are selected by lottery10th Grade requirements: minimum 2.0 GPA1/3 of all graduates from Suncoast are in the ITT programStudents in the ITT program may take any AP classes offered

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Computer ScienceTo generate specific interests in computer

science, technology science , math, and computer engineering

To increase problem solving approaches through programming

To provide students with rigorous courses in computer science

Must complete Honors level Geometry and Algebra I

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IB ProgramsOriginally Designed for Traveling DiplomatsStimulating CurriculumRigorous study for motivated and well disciplined studentsThis program is no longer considered for only the gifted

and talentedBuilds academic stamina in 9th and 10th gradesPrepare for advanced reading and writing as well as

“extensive homework”Pressure and Stress are key factorsThere are 6 exit exams for the programStudents must earn a grade of 3 or higher on 5 of the

exams

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MSE CriteriaEntering 9th Grade3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in core

academic subjects3.0 average in mathSuccessful completion of Honors Algebra I, II, and

Geometry Honors prior to beginning 9th gradeMotivation as demonstrated by acceptable

attendance and conductProficiency in Reading Comprehension and Math

concepts/applications“Excellent in Math”

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Advanced Placement Classes What are the advantages?

Develop College Level Academic SkillsPreparation for IB Classes

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Fact or Myth??????If your neighborhood High School has an IB

Program can our Child apply for the IB Program at Suncoast???????

If they apply to Suncoast rather than the neighborhood school, they will be denied based on this criteria???????

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The Choice is Yourswww.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprogramsHigh School showcase of Schools at The Weiss

School on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 6:00 P.M.-7:30P.M.

Palm Beach County Showcase of Schools, October 21, 2014 at the Fairgrounds, 4:00P.M.-8:00P.M.

Choice Program Applications available in November-Due date, January 30, 2015

Suncoast Open House, Thursday, November 6, 2014, 5:30P.M.-8:30P.m.

All Relating Documents Due by February 6, 2015