{"id":2026,"date":"2016-07-25T14:08:03","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T14:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/tch\/?page_id=2026"},"modified":"2017-07-25T13:32:10","modified_gmt":"2017-07-25T13:32:10","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/tch\/parents-and-students\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”Freshmen FAQ’s” el_id=”1467389176832-73171b7f-b7c1″]Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When can I start Dual Enrollment?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

Must have 4 completed credits, a 3.0 unweighted GPA, and a passing PERT scores.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

How\u00a0can a student make up credits for classes he or she failed or received a grade of D?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

Credits can be recovered by attending FLVS,\u00a0a credit lab, or IRSC adult high school. Transportation must be provided and student is responsible for the cost of books & material). Contact your assigned guidance counselor for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n

Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

How many volunteer hours are required for graduation?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

Volunteer hours are not a high school graduation requirement. However, requirements for various University\/Scholarships differ.<\/em><\/p>\n

Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

How do I earn credits and how many are needed to graduate?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

Each semester class is worth .5 credits. You are required to take 7 classes per semester. If you pass all of your classes, you will earn 3.5 credits each semester, 7.0 credits per year, and 28 credits over your four years of high school.<\/em><\/p>\n

A total of 24 credits (4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 HOPE, 1 Performing Art, 8 electives) are required for graduation.<\/em><\/p>\n

Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

How do I change my schedule if I don\u2019t like the classes I have?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

Changes to schedules are granted on a limited basis and can only occur through your guidance counselor. During the first week of school a \u201cSchedule Change<\/u>\u201d form can be picked up from your SLC office (before school, during lunch, or after school ONLY<\/strong>). Forms can be submitted to your guidance counselor for consideration but will only be approved based on seat availability. Finally, it is quite common for students NOT to get their first choice in some subjects. It is therefore extremely important that an alternative choice is picked when initially selecting classes.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When will I get my actual class schedule?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

Schedules will be available during open house just prior to the start of the school and will also be available on skyward\u00a0<\/em>(hyperlink)<\/em>
\nQuestion:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I have to take a world language?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

No. World language is not a high school graduation requirement. However, two to three years of instruction in one world language is required for admission to most four year colleges and is also needed for many scholarships. Please contact your guidance counselor for details.<\/em><\/p>\n

Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do I do when my child is struggling in their high school course class?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Contact the teacher directly (preferably via email)<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Have student attend tutor help sessions\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Contact guidance counselor to schedule a Parent Teacher Conference (PTC)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    When do sports start?<\/p>\n

    Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

    For information regarding the athletic schedule, please contact the\u00a0<\/em>Link TBA.
    \n<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

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    Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    What are the available clubs offered at TCHS?<\/p>\n

    Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

    For information regarding sponsored clubs, please click the following link to clubs, sponsors and contact information. Link TBA.
    \n<\/em><\/p>\n

    Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Is there tutoring available?<\/p>\n

    Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

    Please see the list below. (Subject area\/teacher(s)\/Meeting days\/times). Link TBA
    \n<\/em><\/p>\n

    Question:<\/p>\n

    How do I monitor my students\u2019 attendance\/grades?<\/p>\n

    Answer:<\/em><\/p>\n

    Please click the following link.\u00a0<\/em>(Link to skyward portal with attachment of family access form.)<\/em><\/p>\n

    [\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”Junior FAQ’s” el_id=”1467389613768-106d84a6-c944″]Question:\u00a0 When are can we order class rings?
    \nAnswer:<\/strong>\u00a0Class Rings are ordered via Herff Jones in October after a grade wide presentation.
    \nQuestion: When is the Junior Class trip?
    \nAnswer:<\/strong>\u00a0The Junior Class Trip is normally HOWL-O-Scream and it occurs in October.\u00a0 Price is set by the Junior Sponsor after ticket information is received.\u00a0 Transportation and park admission are included in the price
    \nQuestion: When can we pay for and get our assigned parking space?
    \nAnswer:<\/strong>\u00a0Parking – the first two weeks of school is open parking.\u00a0 Seniors have the first week to purchase and then Juniors start the second week.\u00a0 You must have a parking permit by the end of the second week.\u00a0ALL DUAL ENROLLMENT<\/strong>\u00a0will purchase them with their grade level.
    \nQuestion: When and where can I pick up my school ID?
    \nAnswer:<\/strong>\u00a0Photo ID’s are available approximately one month after school pictures are taken.\u00a0 These must be picked up in the Junior SLC Office by the students.
    \nQuestion: When can I register for the ACT and SAT and where can I find my scores?
    \nAnswer:<\/strong>\u00a0 CT and SAT test dates and registration information in available from the first day of school in the Junior and Senior SLC Offices.\u00a0 Scores can be found online with your initial login information.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]****If you have a question that our FAQs do not answer, the please email our webmaster – stephanie.stark@stlucieschools.org<\/a>.\u00a0 If the webmaster does not have the answer, it will be forwarded to the appropriate party for an answer.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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