AC A D E M IC I N F ORM AT I ON A ND P OL I C I ES DOUBLED MATHEMATICS COURSES
Students should seek the counsel of their instructor to take any mathematics courses concurrently. Students with an A- average in Algebra 1 may enroll in Geometry and Advanced Algebra 2 concurrently, subject to the approval of the Algebra 1 instructor. If either course’s average drops below a B by the end of the semester, the student will be counseled by the Head of the Upper School/Middle School, instructor and Department Chair about the possibility of continuing the course. Students wishing to accelerate in mathematics during Summer School should seek the counsel of their instructor. ADDITIONAL WORLD AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
All Middle School students must have a B- average or higher for the second semester of their level 1B language course in order to advance to level 2. In addition, level 1B students who wish to accelerate over the summer by taking a level 2 course for the first time must have an A- or higher in their level 1B course for the second semester. TAMPA PREP SUMMER SCHOOL
Upper School students wishing to accelerate their studies may choose from an assortment of academic courses in Tampa Prep’s credit-granting Summer School. (Consult the Summer Programs brochure or the Director of Summer Programs for more details.) Such courses appear on the Tampa Prep transcript and count toward the student’s GPA and graduation requirements. INDEPENDENT STUDY
On a limited basis, students may design an independent study program with a faculty sponsor. All requests for independent study must be approved by the Curriculum Committee in a timely manner. Petitions should be given to the Dean of Faculty and should include 1) specific objectives; 2) methods and criteria for assessment of learning; 3) meeting times; 4) a week-by-week syllabus; and 5) as appropriate, a reading list.
ARTS, BIOMEDICAL, GLOBAL STUDIES, AND STEM CONCENTRATIONS Tampa Prep offers four dedicated programs for rising tenth grade students: an Arts Concentration for those who want to specialize in an artistic discipline, a Biomedical Sciences Concentration for students who are interested in a variety of medical professions, a Global Studies Concentration for those who are passionate about international issues, and a STEM: Engineering Concentration for those who relish the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each of these programs requires students to select classes from a body of relevant coursework that lie at the heart of each focus. In addition, students 20 | GUIDE FOR ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE
must participate in one of several extracurricular activities that complement each program. Participants must also attend a manageable selection of related events. The underlying goal of each Concentration is to equip graduating students with a range of experiences that prepares them for further opportunities in these fields, while also completing Tampa Prep’s graduation requirements. Students who successfully complete all requirements for a Concentration will be recognized at graduation. Applications and deadlines for each of the concentrations are located on the Parent Resource Center page on Tampa Prep's website. General questions should be directed to Mr. Morrison. Below, please find the details of each Concentration. ARTS CONCENTRATION
The Arts Concentration Mission is to provide students with a rigorous, arts-focused curriculum that will engage, inspire, and celebrate creativity, emphasizing commitment and discipline while encouraging a lifelong appreciation of the arts. In support of Tampa Prep’s Mission Statement, the Arts Concentration is designed to present a unique opportunity for Upper School students to earn an Arts Concentration Scholar certificate and diploma by completing a prescribed curriculum and additional requirements during high school. While participating students are required to take a minimum of three years of art classes, they are encouraged to take art classes during all four high school years. Because Arts Concentration students will often forego study halls, they should carefully manage additional after-school activities to perform well academically. Students involved in intensive after-school, year-round athletic, or other extracurricular commitments must carefully consider their ability and desire to dedicate further time and energy toward the Arts Concentration. Rising 10th-grade students must apply to join the concentration at the end of their 9th-grade year. Summary of requirements Students select from one of five art disciplines for an Arts Concentration. The criteria for each Arts Discipline is outlined below. BAND AND STRINGS CRITERIA
Prerequisite • An audition is required. Auditions will be scheduled individually by the Instrumental Music Instructor after applications are received. Commitment • Complete A.P. Music Theory or Piano Lab, or Guitar Lab, or Digital Music Class.
