
Robert E. Lee High School
9th & 10th Grade Early College 2nd Semester FAQs
Second Semester is Here!
Today is the first day of second semester! This is an exciting time as many students will enroll in college courses or other Honors level courses. This flyer is designed to answer some of the questions you may have about student schedules at this point in the year.
Have a great week! - Dr. Keefe
Have a great week! - Dr. Keefe
Schedule Changes
Most of the students in the Early College Program will notice a change in their class schedule this semester. This is because they are either moving into a dual enrollment class, they have finished a dual enrollment class, or both!
A student who completed ENC1101 last semester, now find an elective on their schedule in place of this course.
A student who completed AMH2010 last semester, now find AMH2020 on their schedule. Students need a full credit of American History for high school graduation. AMH2020 is not required for the AA degree, but is required for high school graduation. If a student does not want to complete the AMH2020, they need to see Dr. Keefe for the alternate plan.
A student who completed SLS1103 last semester, now have AP Government on their schedule.
Students who have a 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA & AP Government, now have SLS1103 for second semester.
Students in 10th grade who have completed SLS1103 & meet eligibility requirements for dual enrollment (college-readiness scores on PERT, ACT, or SAT & 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA):
Students in 10th grade who have NOT completed SLS & have a 3.0+ unweighted cumulative GPA:
GPAs have not posted for this semester yet! If a student's GPA was not a 3.0+ last semester, this eligibility requirement has not updated yet. As soon as the GPAs update (a District-level system function), we will update schedules to reflect the appropriate classes.
A student who completed ENC1101 last semester, now find an elective on their schedule in place of this course.
A student who completed AMH2010 last semester, now find AMH2020 on their schedule. Students need a full credit of American History for high school graduation. AMH2020 is not required for the AA degree, but is required for high school graduation. If a student does not want to complete the AMH2020, they need to see Dr. Keefe for the alternate plan.
A student who completed SLS1103 last semester, now have AP Government on their schedule.
Students who have a 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA & AP Government, now have SLS1103 for second semester.
Students in 10th grade who have completed SLS1103 & meet eligibility requirements for dual enrollment (college-readiness scores on PERT, ACT, or SAT & 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA):
- Pre-Calculus class is now MAC1105
- Creative Writing class is now ENC1101
- An elective class is now be AMH2020
Students in 10th grade who have NOT completed SLS & have a 3.0+ unweighted cumulative GPA:
- Elective class will change to SLS1103 - This required course must be completed before a student takes any other dual enrollment courses.
GPAs have not posted for this semester yet! If a student's GPA was not a 3.0+ last semester, this eligibility requirement has not updated yet. As soon as the GPAs update (a District-level system function), we will update schedules to reflect the appropriate classes.
What if a student did not meet eligibility requirements this semester?
If a student does not meet eligibility requirements for dual enrollment this semester, the faculty and staff will continue to support the student's academic efforts. Students will be provided opportunities to improve their GPA and/or achieve college-readiness scores through the PERT, ACT, and SAT. All of our students are encouraged to participate in after-school tutoring sessions and Saturday School test prep sessions, as scheduled.
Academic Planning
10th grade parents - Each of you will be invited to participate in a Post-Secondary Planning Conference this semester. We will discuss the academic path for your student, including courses needed to complete high school and the AA degree, during this meeting. These meetings will begin in February and continue through April. Look for a postcard in the mail indicating your appointment time choices.
9th grade parents - There will be parent meetings scheduled for you also. These will be in March. Look for a flyer or email to come home in the next few weeks with dates and times.
9th grade parents - There will be parent meetings scheduled for you also. These will be in March. Look for a flyer or email to come home in the next few weeks with dates and times.
Is Your Child College-Ready or Post-Secondary Ready?
What are college-ready or post-secondary ready scores? College-ready and post-secondary ready are interchangeable terms, in this case. In an effort to ensure students successfully progress in the Early College program, and are prepared to thrive in the setting of their choice after high school, they are required to demonstrate academic abilities through course work & standardized testing. Students must earn eligibility scores in reading, math, and writing on standardized tests. They may use scores from ACT, SAT, or PERT. Students can "mix-n-match" scores from these tests in order to meet dual enrollment eligibility criteria.
College Ready/Post-secondary Scores
*Students who score 114-122 on the Math section of the PERT, & meet all other eligibility requirements, enroll in Intermediate Algebra at FSCJ in 11th grade. Note of caution: Intermediate Algebra does not meet AA degree math requirements. Students who take this course must take two additional math courses to meet the AA degree requirements.
College Ready/Post-secondary Scores
- PERT: Reading - 106, Math - 114 or 123*, Writing - 103
- ACT: Reading - 19, Math 19, Writing 17
- SAT: Reading 440, Math 440
*Students who score 114-122 on the Math section of the PERT, & meet all other eligibility requirements, enroll in Intermediate Algebra at FSCJ in 11th grade. Note of caution: Intermediate Algebra does not meet AA degree math requirements. Students who take this course must take two additional math courses to meet the AA degree requirements.
Students may take the Post-secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) at Lee High School during spring term of 9th grade, and again in 10th grade, if needed. For more information about the PERT and access to a study guide, please check out http://www.fldoe.org/fcs/pert.asp.
Email Addresses - Send Them In!
If you are reading this newsletter, but your friends are not, please remind them to send Dr. Keefe a working email address (keefek@duvalschools.org). Working email addresses include FSCJ, Gaggle, duvalschools.org, and other business related addresses. Addresses that do not always work include: gmail, yahoo, aol, comcast, etc.
*Flyer sent via email Jan. 21, 2014