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777 Glades RoadBoca Raton, Florida 33431

561.297.3970/ 561.297.3939 fax

www.fauhigh.fau.edu

CEEB# 100113

School Profile 2011-2012 Florida Atlantic University High School

Background

Florida Atlantic University High School is an exemplary public school governed by Florida Atlantic

University (FAU). Featured in U.S. News & World Report among the best high schools in the nation, this

highly selective program serves as a dual enrollment prototype in which students beginning in grade 9 earn

high school credits and university course hours as provided in Florida statutes. There is no charge foruniversity tuition, lab fees, or books. In addition to a rigorous academic opportunity, FAU High School

provides a broad athletic program, supports a variety of clubs, encourages service learning, and competes in

state and national academic contests.

Admission

Based on a targeted selection model, students in Palm Beach and surrounding counties are invited to attend

FAU High School after a successful interview with members of Steering Committee, composed of University

administrators and lead faculty. The committee is charged to evaluate applicants based on the following

criteria: academic achievement, standardized test results, writing samples, social maturity, and letters of

recommendation. Once accepted, students must demonstrate continuing intellectual curiosity, intrinsic

motivation, and persistent interest in mathematics, sciences, engineering, liberal and performing arts, and themedical field.

FAU High School provides students with challenging formal and community-based learning experiences to

ensure graduates are college and/or graduate school ready. Upon completion of the 9th grade, students must

pass the College Placement Test. Students in grades 9 and 10 are required to take the PSAT. Students in

grades 11 and 12 are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT once or twice each academic year. FAU

High School requires and provides for one administration of the ACT and SAT per year for each student in

grades 11 and 12 and for a maximum of two Advanced Placement exams per year for each student in

grades 1012.

MissionAs a research initiative, FAU High School endeavors to: (1) provide students a very challenging curriculum,

balanced with innovative academic support; (2) demonstrate best practice for university teacher education;

(3) innovate, develop and disseminate curricula; and (4) conduct and support emerging educational research,

currently focused on developing best practices for improving the transition from high school to the

university, through high school reforms.

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Accreditation and Memberships

FAU High School is an A-rated school by the Florida State Department of Education and is fully accredited

through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Faculty for students in grade 9 are shared with the

Alexander D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) which was recognized in 2005 as a No Child Left

Behind Blue Ribbon School. According to the then Secretary of Education Dr. Rod Paige, This awarddemonstrates the achievements of one half of one percent of all schools across the nation. FAU High

School is also a member of NALS: The International Association of Laboratory and University-Affiliated

Schools, the National Association of College Admissions and Counseling (NACAC), and the Florida High

School Athletics Association (FSHAA).

School Calendar

The 9th grade academic year runs from mid-August to early June, an instructional period of 180 days.

Grades 10 - 12 follow the universitys calendar. FAU High School students may also participate in summe r

coursework at the university after the successful completion of grade 9.

CurriculumOver the past 9 years, FAU High School has developed an innovative curriculum and instructional delivery to

strengthen student transition from grade 9 to the university with very promising results. Ninth graders or

pre-collegiate students complete two university-level Spanish courses as well as a challenging Honors

curriculum in core subject areas. Students in grades 10-12 may complete up to 18 university credits per

semester. Graduates meet all curricular and service requirements for the State of Florida Bright Futures

Scholarship in addition to many other scholarship and financial aid opportunities. They also complete core

course requirements for Floridas state university system admissions and potentially qualify for guaranteed

admission to other Florida public universities. FAU High School students complete 30 high school

(Carnage) equivalent credits, a minimum of 100 service learning hours and an average of 36 credits per

calendar year, including summer sessions.

Class Rank

Class rank is computed at the end of the students seventh semester, using a 4.0 weighted scale inclusive of

all grades earned in all subjects, such as advanced, honors, International Baccalaureate, Advanced

Placement and university dual enrolled courses. FAU High School awards a State of Florida high school

diploma and issues a standard electronic transcript listing high school courses, equivalents, grades, credits

awarded and typical student information.

Grading/Quality Points System A (outstanding) = 90-100%=4.0 B (above average) = 80-89%=3.0 C

(average) = 70-79%=2.0 D (below average) = 60-69%=1.0 F (failing) = 0-59%=0.0

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