Upper School

WELCOME
The innovative, action-oriented curriculum makes academic superiority an eminent possibility. College prep classes are designed to prepare students to meet the rigorous demands of higher education. A diverse sports program provides physical development, healthy competition and important lessons in cooperative teamwork. Cultivating the heart, as well as the mind, is a top priority at ECS.

Mr. James Stedcke
Principal 7-12
(239) 936-3319 ext. 1210

jstedcke@goecs.org
2009-2010 Course Description Catalog

Community Service Forms

Community Service Guidelines

Go to our School Happenings page to see some of the exciting things that are occuring at ECS.

8th Grade Washington DC trip information found here

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Supplies for Secondary Classes:

Notebook with dividers

Folder with pockets for inside the notebook

Notebook paper (no torn edges, no narrow rule)

3 Pens (blue or black ink only)

3 Pencils (No. 2 lead)

1 Highlighter Marker

1 Gig Flash Drive 

Assignment Book is recommended

For Grades 7-12: Students should have public library card numbers to supply to homeroom teachers.  This will allow research to be conducted at

school using the Florida Electronic Library--www.flelibrary.org.

ACADEMIC COURSE STUDY

English

English, English Honors, and English Advanced Placement

Social Studies

World Geography, World Geography Honors, World History, World History Honors, U.S. History, U.S. History Honors, U.S. History Advanced

Placement, American Government, American Government Honors, Economics, Economics Honors, and Psychology

Mathematics

Business Math, Algebra I, Algebra I Honors, Geometry, Geometry Honors, Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Advanced Math, Advanced Math Honors,

and Calculus

Science

Biology I, Biology I Honors, Engineering, Anatomy/Physiology, Anatomy/Physiology Honors, Chemistry I, Chemistry I Honors, Chemistry Advanced

Placement, Physics, Physics Honors, and Environmental Science

Biblical Studies

Biblical History, Personal and Social Adjustment, Bible Literature, and Christian Family Living

Foreign Language

Spanish I Honors, Spanish II Honors, American Sign Language I, and American Sign Language II

Physical Education

Personal Fitness, Team and Recreational Sports, and Life Management Skills

ELECTIVE COURSES Art I, II, III, IV

Classes are designed to be creative and to expand in the areas of painting, drawing, sculpturing, and creating an eye for art. Students are

challenged to create masterpieces that will be entered in local competitions and throughout local art museums.

Chorus I, II, III, IV

Students must audition for the Choir due to the level at which the school competes. The understanding is that this program requires a real

commitment. The choir competes in local competitions, FACCS, and state competition.

Drama I, II, III, IV

Drama students learn the fundamentals of acting and staging through practice and experience. The department has productions in the fall and spring.

Mass Communication

Journalism (Yearbook Production) I, II, III, IV

Physical Development

Weight Lifting I, II, III

Business Education

Keyboarding, Introduction to Business, Computer Applications, Advanced Computer Applications, Human Relations for Career Success

Other Electives

Contemporary Literature, Advanced Reading, Classical Literature, Critical Thinking/Study Skills, Creative Writing I & II, Debate I, Writing I & II, Speech, and Study Hall

Course Selection is subject to change depending on student interest. We provide classes to students who wish to excel by offering a variety of Honors and Advanced Placement courses based on interest.

CLASS RANK

ECS selects a valedictorian and salutatorian at the completion of 12th grade. In the selection process, Advanced Placement and Honor Courses are given a priority. To determine the GPA for general purposes and for class ranking, the Value Point System is used. However, for the determination of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian, the process is more refined. Distinction is made between high and low grades within a given category. Students must be enrolled at ECS for at least 4 semesters to be considered for Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

DIPLOMAS

To receive a diploma, a student must successfully complete 26 credits with the minimum subjects:

4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 3.5 Social Studies, 4 Biblical Studies (depending on years attending ECS), 2 Foreign Language, 1.5 Physical Education, 4

Electives (if Foreign Language is not taken, then you will need to add 2 additional electives).

Note: Foreign Language - two credits in the same language are required for admission into the state university system of Florida.

Two Tracks of Study are offered at ECS. One track allows a student to qualify for The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, the other track does not.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

The Advanced Placement Program, a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools and colleges and universities, allows high school students to undertake college level academic learning courses and gives them the opportunity to show they have mastered the advanced material by taking AP exams. Students can receive credit, advanced placement, or both, from hundreds of colleges and universities that participate in the AP Program.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Students who meet the school requirements may participate in Dual Enrollment at Edison College after school, on Saturday, or during the summer. All courses must be approved by the Administration.

CREDIT IN ESCROW

Students may participate in Credit in Escrow at Edison College if classes are taken after school, on Saturday, or during the summer. Credit in Escrow is college credit earned and held for later application or used by a student prior to graduation from high school, with recommendations from the Administration. Following validation of high school graduation, credits may be applied to an Associate Degree, a vocational certificate, or transferred to another college.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR POST SECONDARDY

Students will be offered many opportunities to test and prepare for SAT and ACT testing. Sophomore and Juniors take the PSAT each October and Sophomores take the PLAN each fall. Testing dates are posted and students should schedule testing early enough to apply to colleges and universities if they are considering scholarships. Students should consider taking the SAT/ACT Tests as early as possible, preferably during their junior year, to insure ample opportunity for retesting and improving their scores.

CLEP TESTING

The heart of CLEP is a series of examinations, each 90 minutes long, that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge in a wide range of subjects. You are recognized and rewarded for what you know. CLEP can help you get the college credits needed to reach your goals more quickly. You can choose from five General Examinations and 30 Subject Examinations. CLEP is a great way to bypass introductory classes and save time and money getting your degree.