Mount Dora High School
Student Course Selection Information
2015-2016
Welcome to Mount Dora High School! This flyer will provide current and prospective students information regarding
course offerings at MDHS. Course offerings are subject to change and are based upon availability and student
interest. Every effort is made to meet the requests of each student, but final schedules cannot be guaranteed.
Some courses are specific to a grade level or may require a prerequisite or previous course achievement for
participation. Other courses are required for specific students based on previous FCAT or End of Course (EOC) exam
scores (tentative with the addition of the FSA/ELA tests). Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) may have
specific course requirements as part of their IEP. All course selections will be reviewed by the grade level guidance
counselor to assure that each student registers for an appropriate course of study.
Each school year, students take a variety of both core academic (Math, Science, English and Social Studies) courses as
well as electives (fine or performing arts, foreign language, physical education) or Career and Technical Education
(CTE) classes. Every effort is made to place students in their chosen courses, but final decisions are frequently made
on a space available basis.
Graduation requirements are specific for each cohort group as determined by the year the student entered 9th grade.
Students must complete the graduation requirements as determined by the State of Florida. This information is
available at http://www.fldoe.org/BII/StudentPro/grad-require.asp
Please feel free to contact the MDHS Guidance Department by phone (352-383-2177) or online through the MDHS
website at http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/Page/38106. Graduation requirements are also available through the guidance
website.
Thank you and we look forward to you being a part of MDHS, Home of the HURRICANES!
Course Selection Notes and Graduation Requirements:
 All students must earn at least 4 credits in English, 4 credits in Math, and 3 credits in Science. Specific math
and science requirements vary by cohort group.
 All students must earn at least 3 credits in social studies that must include World History (1 credit), US History
(1 credit), and US Government and Economics with Financial Literacy (1/2 credit each).
 All students must earn at least 1 credit in Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts.
 All students must earn at least 1 credit in HOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education)
 All students must complete at least 1 course online.
 Advanced Placement (AP) courses allow students to earn high school credit and become eligible for college
credit by passing the College Board exam in May of each year. Honors and AP classes are weighted higher
than regular classes and it creates a weighted GPA for a student. Students enrolled in AP courses must take
the AP exam.
 Although not required for high school graduation, two (2) courses in a foreign language are frequently
required for college admission.
 All prerequisites must be completed in order to progress through a course of study.
 All students must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 to graduate. Courses that need to be repeated for
grade forgiveness must be approved by the grade level guidance counselor.
 Juniors and seniors may also dual enroll at Lake Sumter State College. See your counselor for information.
 Students may take some courses through Lake Virtual School or Florida Virtual School. See a counselor.
 Rising 9th graders will have recommendations made by their 8th grade teachers for their core academic
courses. *Questions about these recommendations should be directed to their 8th grade Counselor*
MDHS Course Selections
English
Science
English I (9th grade)
English I Honors (Pre req: Recommendation from 8th grade
English Teacher)
English II (10th grade)
English II Honors (Pre req: B or higher in English I)
English III
English IV
AP Language (11th grade)(Pre req: B or higher in English 2/Hon)
AP Literature (12th grade) (Pre req: B or higher in English3/ AP)
Journalism 1, 2, 3, 4
Earth Space 9th graders only
Earth Space (honors) 9th graders only (Pre req:
Recommendation from 8th grade Science Teacher)
Biology (10th)
Biology Honors (Pre req: B or higher in Earth Space)
Environmental Science (Pre req: Biology)
Chemistry (Concurrently taking or completed Algebra 2)
Social Studies
AP Human Geography (9th grade) (Pre req: Recommendation
from 8th grade History Teacher)
World History (10th grade)
AP World History (10th grade)
US History (11th grade)
AP US History (11th grade) (Pre req: B or higher in World)
US Government & Economics (12th grade – Each class is worth .5
Credits)
AP US Government and AP Economics (12th grade – Each class is
worth .5 Credits) (Pre req: B or higher in US)
AP European History
AP Psychology
African American (.5 Credits)
World Geography (.5 Credits)
Mathematics
All math classes are assigned based on previous math classes,
math grades and FCAT or EOC scores, teacher input and student
needs.
Algebra 1
Liberal Arts Math (can be used for students who passed or
failed Algebra 1 EOC)
Geometry (Pre req: Algebra I)
Geometry Honors (Pre req: B or higher in Algebra I)
Algebra II (Pre req: Algebra I & Geometry)
ALL courses listed below have a minimum prerequisite of
Biology and earn a B or higher
Physics Honors
Chemistry Honors (Pre req: Algebra 2)
AP Biology (Pre req: Biology)
Anatomy/Physiology Honors (Pre req: Biology)
Core Electives
Spanish 1 & 2
French 1, 2, 3
Electives
AVID 1, 2, 3, 4 (9th-10th by application only)
ROTC – Aero Science
Studio Art 2D
Studio Art 3D
Ceramics
AP Studio/2D
Band 1-6
Jazz Band
Eurhythmics – Color Guard
HOPE 9th grade (Required class)
Weightlifting (all grades – can be taken multiple times)
Teacher or Office Aide (12th graders only with a 3.0 GPA
or higher)
Career and Technical Education
*Introduction to Information Technology is a prerequisite for
CTE courses marked with this symbol: *
Introduction to Information Technology (an excellent first
level course for all students)
Algebra II Honors (Pre req: B or higher in Algebra I &
Geometry)
*Digital Design 1, 2, 3, 4
Math for College Readiness
Ag. Foundations, Ag. Tech 1 & 2, Ag Co-op, Ag Dir. Studies
Pre-Calculus (Pre req: Algebra 2)
Culinary Arts 1, 2, 3, 4
AP Statistics
Drafting 1, 2, 3, 4
AP Calculus AB (Pre req: Trigonometry/Analytical Geo)
AP Calculus BC (Pre req: AP Calculus AB)
Health Science 1 & 2