SCHOOL PROFILE 2020 - 2021 1,707 19996-12 GARY SPRINGER Springs Charter School... · 2020. 12. 15. · SCHOOL PROFILE 2020 - 2021 ENROLLMENT FOUNDED PRINCIPAL GRADES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

SCHOOL PROFILE2020 - 2021

ENROLLMENT FOUNDED

PRINCIPAL

GRADES

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

“A” Rated for 16 Years

Coral Springs Charter School • 954-340-4100 • 3205 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065� coralspringscharter.org @CSCPanthers @CSCPanthers @CoralSpringsCharterSchool

CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOLCoral Springs Charter School is a public school, organized by the City of Coral Springs, operating under a performance contract, or charter, with the Broward County School Board. We o�er a world class environment to a diverse group of students in grades 6-12. We strive to focus on academic diversity, community relationships, and extracurricular involvement.

• 2016 - Ranked #59 nationwide by TheWashington Post as one of America's MostChallenging High Schools

• 2017 - Red Carpet Award forOutstanding Customer Service

• 2018 & 2019 - Certi�cate ofExcellence for Achieving Top Parent Survey Results

• 2019 - Advanced to Robotics FTCFlorida Championship

• 2019 - Gold Ranking Yearbook by FloridaScholastic Press Association, with a SpecialDistinction for Layout and Design

• 2019 - Gold Ranking Literary Magazine byFlorida Scholastic Press Association, with aSpecial Distinction for Reader Services

• 2020 - $600,000 in Scholarships to Graduates

ACADEMIC AWARDS& RECOGNITION

Coral Springs Charter School is Committed to Being a Premier Educational Community.

VISION OF SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE The AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)/CambridgeDiploma is designed for educational breadth, balance and to build on students’ strengths. Taking and passing 7 culminating exams results in 100% Bright Futures scholarship.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

- Microsoft O�ce Specialist- Adobe CC Associate- Intuit QuickBooks Associate- Personal Trainer

STEAM- Computer Science Discoveries- Computer Science Principles- Robotics

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT IN MS- Algebra I Honors- Geometry Honors- Digital Information Technology- Spanish I- Spanish II- French I- French II

- Biology (AS/A)- Business (AS)- English General Paper (AS)- English Language (AS/A)- Environmental Management (AS)- Global Perspectives and Research (AS)- International History (AS)

- 2D Art- 3D Art- Calculus AB- Calculus BC- Chemistry

- Marine Science (AS/A)- Media Studies (AS)- Physics (AS/A)- Psychology (AS)- Spanish Language (A)- Thinking Skills (AS)- US History (AS/A)

- Drawing- English Literature and Composition- Statistics- US Government

1,707 1999 GARY SPRINGER6-12

CTE INDUSTRY CERTIFCATIONS

ACE EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIP

ParentSatisfaction 98%# of AP, AICE,

and/or HonorsCourses

44

Student toTeacher Ratio 21

# of Studentsearned an

AICE Diploma 102

% of Students earned aBright Futures

Scholarship Award 44%


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 4.0

GPASUBJECT AREAS

Science (including 2 labs)

American History

TOTAL CREDITS

3.0

1.0

24

Mathematics (Including Alg I and Geometry)

World History

American Gov/Economics

4.0

1.0

0.5/0.5

Performing Arts 1.0

HOPE

Elective

1.0

8.0

** 80 Hours of Community Service** 2.0 Unweighted GPA** Passing scores on the Reading section of the FSA** Pass Algebra EOC** Take an Online Class** Take Geometry, Biology and U. S. History EOC

COURSE OFFERINGS

CHARTER SCHOOLSUSA

Middle ShoolCourse Selection

High ShoolCourse Selection

GRADUATION RATE

• CSC: 99.5%

- (Broward County: 86.2%)

POST-SECONDARYCONTINUATION• CSC: 86.6%

- (Broward County: 75.1%)

ATHLETIC AWARDS& ACHIEVEMENTS

SPORTS

� coralspringscharter.org @CSCPanthers @CSCPanthers @CoralSpringsCharterSchoolCoral Springs Charter School • 954-340-4100 • 3205 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065

• Fall: - Football, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Bowling, Swimming

• Winter - Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading

• Spring - Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Tennis, Boys Volleyball

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Middle School - Art Club - Band - Builders Club - Speech & Debate - Drama (Junior Thespians) - First Priority - Geek Alliance - International Club - Jewish Student Connection (JSC) - Junior Quota Group - National Junior Honor Society - Robotics - Student Government - Yearbook - YouTube

• High School - Art Club - Band - Broadcast - Buddhism - Chorus - Class Sponsors - Color Guard - Debate - DECA - Drama (Senior Thespians) - Environment Awareness Club - First Priority, Geek Alliance - Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) - History Club - Health Occupations Students of America - International Club - Jewish Student Connection (JSC) - Junior Quota Club - Key Club - Literary Arts Magazine - Momentum Dance Club - National Honor Society - Newspaper - Panther Promotions - Repair or Replace - Service & Wellness (SAW) - Science Club - Step Up Dance Team - Student Government - Yearbook

# of Clubs

31

CSC requires HS students tocomplete 80 community

service hours.

• Over 200 Student-Athletes have signed a College Scholarship over 21 years

• 8 Team State Championships

• 2 Individual State Champions

• Carey McDonald Athletic Award Winner (Top 4A Program of the Year) - 2015-‘16 - 2017-‘18 - 2018-‘19

• FHSAA Sunshine Cup Award 2016 Girls & Boys Overall 4A Program of the Year

• FHSAA Sunshine Cup Award 2019 Girls & Boys Overall 5A Program of the Year

• FHSAA Top Girls Program of the Year for All Classes (’15, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’19)

COMMUNICATION

ENHACED LEARNING/TECH

SAFETY

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

REPORT CARD

71.9%(Broward County: 59.5%)

ELA


SocialStudies


Science


College & CareerAcceleration


Math

67%(Broward County: 70%)

MSAcceleration

- Close to 38,000 total number of community service hours for students grades 9-12

- Seven dedicated computer labs - All students in grades 6-12 have a school issued computer device - 1:1

- Social media - Internal email - Website updates

- In full compliance with Alyssa’s Law - Fully updated digital security system - Single point entry


SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

CHARTER SCHOOLSUSA

GARY SPRINGERPrincipal

JODI ROBINSAssistant Principal

JENNIE BOYERAssistant Principal

ALEX GROOTHUISDean of Students

RICHARD MICHAUDDean of Students

MIKE HIGGINSAthletic Director

MICHELE BRUHNSchool Operations Administrator

JILL PEPEGuidance Director

JOANITA JASMINESE Director

DONNA HOODirector of ACE Academy

AMY WEISSBAUMDirector of Academic Support and Advanced Programming

CYNDI WILDROUDTAssistant to the Principal

AICE COURSE OFFERINGS

To obtain an AICE Diploma, students will be required to: 1. Earn at least one credit in each of the three curriculum groups (1-3). 2. Take and pass Global Perspectives and Research. 3. Earn at least three additional credits from any group (1-4).

Group 1:

Math & Science

Group 2:

Languages

Group 3:

Arts & Humanities

Group 4:

Interdisciplinary

Biology (AS & A) English Language (AS & A) Business Studies (AS) General Paper (AS) Environmental Management (AS) French Language (A) Environmental Management (AS) Thinking Skills (AS)

Marine Science (AS & A) Spanish Language (A) History (AS & A) Physics (AS & A) Psychology (AS) Psychology (AS) Sociology (A)

Media Studies (AS) *Students obtain credit(s) by passing the AICE exam(s). *An A Level credit will count as double credit in the AICE Diploma Programme. *An AS Level credit will count as a single credit in the AICE Diploma Programme.

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (AICE)

CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM

BENEFITS OF THE CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM

• Flexibility to pursue areas of interest & strength

• Increased GPA; accelerated points

• Ability to earn college credits

• International perspective necessary for tomorrow’s leaders

• Ability to compete for admission to the most elite colleges and universities

• Additional ways to qualify for the Bright Future Scholarship

TYPES OF DIPLOMAS/CREDITS EARNED

Cambridge offers 3 types of diploma based on the overall Cambridge AICE Diploma score/points earned.

1. Distinction: awarded to students with a score of 360 points or above. The maximum Diploma score is 420 points.

2. Merit: awarded to students with between 250 and 359 points. 3. Pass: awarded to students with between 140 and 249 points.

*If a student fails to earn the diploma, they will still be awarded certificates for the individual subjects they have passed. *Passing an exam may lead to college-credit by examination, determined by the university acceptance.

INFORMATION

Ms. Amy Weissbaum, Cambridge Coordinator: [email protected] Ms. Jill Pepe, Guidance Director: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

• Increased GPA; accelerated points

• Develop college-level academic skills

• Earn college credit or placement that can free up time on your schedule or even let you graduate early

• Stand out to colleges with “AP” on high school transcripts

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Because AP courses cover content found in introductory college-level classes, AP scores can earn students college credit and/or placement in higher level classes. Nearly all U.S. colleges and universities and many international institutions honor AP scores. Most have a written policy spelling out how they award credit and advanced placement.

INFORMATION

Ms. Alexandra Jacques, AP Coordinator: [email protected]

(apstudents.collegeboard.org)

AP COURSE OFFERINGS

• 2D Art • Chemistry

• 3D Art • Statistics

• Drawing • English Literature and Composition

• Calculus AB • United States Government and Politics

• Calculus BC


ACADEMIC AND CAREER EXCELLENCE (ACE) EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIP

“Leading the way”


• Firsthand exposure to working in the real world

• Gives students the opportunity to put their knowledge to work

• Experimental and project-based learning

• Learn new skills, build confidence, and connect with professionals

• Develop human relations, communications, and college and employability skills

• Engage in college level and workplace rigor while learning important school and career concepts such as self-directed learning

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The ACE Academy is a signature program that differentiates CSC from other schools in our area. The small learning community concept is key to the college and career success of our graduates because of the involvement of community partners who provide an innovative approach to learning through real world experiences.

• Academic requirements and teacher references required for acceptance

• Internships provided by partners across the City of Coral Springs

INFORMATION

Ms. Donna Hoo, Director of ACE Academy: [email protected]

ALUMNI EXPERIENCE

• Trained to interact with workplace professionals • Know how to brand and promote oneself

• Know how to network and stay connected

• Use technical skills developed through internship

• Know how to research, think critically, and present ideas

• Able to undertake projects

• Increase chances of a college/university internship

• Open door to major organizations

• College and career success

EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIP

The Executive Internship is the culminating course for the ACE Academy. It is an honors course with 18 weeks of internship that provides the opportunity for personal inquiry, portfolio creation, interview skills development, research and discovery, project-based learning, and report writing and presentation.

Benefits Qualifications

• Enrich secondary education • Must have own transportation

• Promote college-bound mindset • Among top 30% of graduating class

• Engage in relevant and rigorous curriculum • Role model student

• Use business methodologies • Limited absences and tardiness

• Participate in collaborative learning and teaching • Have depth of knowledge and skills to offer

• Engage in real-world activities • Meet workplace standards

• Receive mentoring • Learning and applying mindset

• Network with professionals • Desire real world experience across all careers


BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Learning that works!


• College-level industry certifications earn 3 college credits

• Florida Gold Seal Scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education

• Pre-requisites for college programs and career options

• Suitable for students who want to explore other opportunities

• Students trained for entry-level jobs

• Learn to create an e-business

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers a clear pathway to industry certifications, postsecondary certificates, and degrees and prepares students to be college- and career-ready by providing core academic skills, employability skills, and technical, job-specific skills.

• Open to all students in middle and high school

• Pre-requisite pathway courses offered in middle school

• Six pathways in high school, one course every year

• Most courses are honors level

• DECA and Virtual Enterprise

INFORMATION

Ms. Donna Hoo, Director of ACE Academy: [email protected]

(Excelin Ed and Burning Glass, Where the Credentials Meet the Market, 2019)

FLORIDA CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CAPE) PATHWAYS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

• Business Management and Analysis • Microsoft Office Bundle

• Digital Media Technology • Adobe Creative Suite

• Digital Video Technology • Apple Final Cut Pro

• Digital Design • Intuit Quickbooks

• Personal Trainer • NASM Personal Trainer

• Marketing Management and Principles of Entrepreneurship

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES GOLD SEAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Florida Gold Seal CAPE (GSC): Can be used to fund a career education or certificate program. Funds a 2+2 Degree. (2 year Associate Degree + 2 year Bachelor program at Florida State College and University).

• Complete 3 credits within a single pathway (excluding Digital Information Technology)

• Pass Industry Certification exam for each course, equaling 5 or more college credits

• Industry Certification articulates to college AAS or AA degree Florida Gold Seal Vocational (GSV): Scholarship can be used to fund a career education or certificate program at a Technical or State College.

• Complete 3 credit within a single pathway (excluding Digital Information Technology)

• Achieve 3.0 weighted core GPA & 3.5 unweighted GPA in the pathway courses • Minimum college ACT, SAT or PERT scores


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SCHOOL PROFILE 2020 - 2021 1,707 19996-12 GARY SPRINGER Springs Charter School... · 2020. 12. 15. · SCHOOL PROFILE 2020 - 2021 ENROLLMENT FOUNDED PRINCIPAL GRADES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE