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Suncoast Community High School
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History
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Conversion to magnet school
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New campus
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Academics
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Might omit this section
- Talk about dual programs
- Offers AP Capstone program
- Dual enrollment?
- Contract requirements common to all programs
Programs
[edit]Math, Science, & Engineering
[edit]The Math, Science, and Engineering Program (MSE) concentrates on mathematics, science — particularly physics — and engineering. Physics courses taken are AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism and, for MSE/IB students, IB Physics HL. Dual enrollment math courses taken are Calculus II/III, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. A unique course taken by MSE students is Digital Electronics, which centers on science and engineering applications using the MATLAB programming language.[1]
In their sophomore-junior summer and their junior-senior summer, MSE students are required to either go into an internship or take engineering courses at Florida Atlantic University through their Engineering Scholars Program. To participate in ESP, students must meet certain academic requirements and submit an application before attending. MSE students complete a science fair project in their junior year, with some moving up to the state science fair and even the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).[2][3][4]
Students wishing to enter the MSE program are required to have a 3.0 GPA and math up to and including Algebra 2 Honors completed, with a minimum of a "B" final grade in said courses.[5]
International Baccalaureate
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Since the MYP is a five-year program from grades 6-10, first choice applicants for the high school continuation of the IB Middle Years Programme who have satisfactorily completed grades 7 and 8 (MYP Levels 2 and 3) and who meet the IB eligibility requirements will be assigned to the partner high school IB/MYP program. (John F Kennedy MS to Suncoast HS; Carver MS to Atlantic HS; Conniston MS to Forest Hill HS; Pahokee MS to Pahokee HS).
Computer Science
[edit]The Computer Science (CS) program is designed for students who wish to major in the fields of computer science or computer engineering. It aims to teach students skills essential to the aforementioned disciplines; skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and object oriented design. Core computer science courses include study in the areas of: database design, object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, abstraction, program analysis, graphical user interfaces, and applications of computer science to the real world. Through the program, students learn mainly Java and T-SQL, as well as Node.js, JavaScript, and C++ to some extent.[6]
The computer science courses that CS students take are: AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science, Java Database Programming, and IB Computer Studies HL. Students have the opportunity to take the MTA Database Fundamentals certification exam in the Java Database Programming class.[7]
Students wishing to enter the CS program are required to have a 3.0 GPA and Algebra 1 as well as Geometry Honors completed, with a minimum of a "B" final grade in said courses.[8]
Comprehensive Coding Projects
[edit]In their junior and senior years, CS students are required to complete a junior project and senior project, respectively.
The junior project requires juniors to seek out a client and develop a program that solves the problem the client presents.[9] The project should represent the culmination of three years of learning in the CS program. Organizational prerequisites tasks such as a product backlog, sprint backlog, and UML diagram are required to be completed before starting the project. They are also expected to make and adhere to a sprint plan and have regularly scheduled meetings with their client to get feedback on their progress.[6] This project serves as the Internal Assessment for their IB Computer Studies HL class.[9]
The senior project requires seniors to work in teams of 3-5 on a project of their own personal choice; however, it must be of sufficient complexity. Prerequisite tasks required are the same as the junior project's tasks. Unlike the junior project's partial adaptation of the Agile Scrum development model, the senior project features it fully. As a result of this, the team must make burn down charts and evaluate their performance; modification of the remaining sprints may be necessary. At the end, the projects are presented to and judged by a panel consisting of members from the local industry, business, and educational community.[6]
Math plays an important part in computer science. In their senior year, CS students (along with some MSE students) are the only students in the school who take discrete mathematics, which covers arguments, stuff... ((cleanup)).
Innovative Interactive Technology
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Digital Photography
[edit]Drafting and Design
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[edit]Extracurricular Activities
[edit]- School Duel
Awards and recognition
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Notable alumni
[edit]That Tony dude who is an Olympic track runner now
Notable teachers
[edit]Ms. Murray now due to her induction into Hall of Fame... something something
References
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External links
[edit]- ^ "4 Year Plan - Suncoast High". SchoolMessenger Presence. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ Isger, Sonja (27 April 2016). "Palm Beach County fields 9 science fair projects headed for Intel ISEF | Extra Credit". Palm Beach Post. GateHouse Media. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ "Twelve Students Honored At State Science Fair, Three Headed To International Fair". PBC LifeHelix. Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ Freeman, Marc (18 May 2010). "Two Palm Beach County students win at international science fair". New York Daily News. Tribune Publishing Company. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ "Eligibility Requirements for MSE - Suncoast High". SchoolMessenger Presence. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ a b c "Computer Science Program - Suncoast High". SchoolMessenger Presence. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "4 Year Plan - Suncoast High". SchoolMessenger Presence. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "Eligibility Requirements for Computer Science - Suncoast High". SchoolMesenger Presence. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Computer science teacher support material". International Baccalaureate. International Baccalaureate Organization. Retrieved 1 March 2019.