Arts, Biomedical, Global Studies, and Stem Concentrations

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 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, Arts Concentration to Ms. Calandra, Global Studies Concentration to Ms. Bridges-Pereira, Humanities Concentration to Mr. Hill and the STEM Concentration to Mrs. Beekman.

Below, please find the details of each Concentration. (Revised 7-21)

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 along with their 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 arts classes, they are encouraged to take arts classes during all four years of high school. Because Arts Concentration students will often forego study halls, they should carefully manage additional after-school activities in order 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 towards 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 three years of Instrumental Music classes. Music Literacy • Complete AP Music Theory. Advanced Musicianship • Participate in three years of solo and ensemble competitions.

• Fulfill All-State Band audition requirements involving scales, etudes and sight reading. • Perform a Senior Recital. Leadership • Become a Tri-M Music Honors Society member. • Bring arts as a service to the community. Participate as artists in the Tampa Bay area by performing approved, public recitals, concerts, etc. Arts Advocacy • Attend two Tampa Prep performing arts events outside of one’s discipline per year, and write a 100-word reflection about each event. • Attend one approved, professional orchestra or band concert each year and write a 100-word reflection about each event. Grade Point Average • Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their Concentration courses.

FILM AND VIDEO CRITERIA Prerequisite - Literacy • Complete at least three years of the following courses: Introduction to Video, Creative Video, Advanced Film Studies, Filmmaking 1, Filmmaking 2, Digital Film Production, and/or Advanced Filmmaking. (Revised 7-21) Advanced Arts Discipline • Complete one year of a guided Advanced Study. This involves advanced techniques in directing, filming, lighting and editing. Leadership/Community Service • Produce a short film and submit it to a Film Festival in Tampa. • Bring arts as a service to the community. Participate as artists in the Tampa Bay area by producing videos for local businesses that specialize in serving the community at large. Advocacy • Attend an approved film festival, and write a 100-word reflection of the experience. Grade Point Average • Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their Concentration courses.

FINE ARTS CRITERIA COMMITMENT • Complete three years of fine arts studio classes. Literacy • Complete AP Studio Art: 2-D, AP Studio Art: 3-D. Advanced Arts Discipline • Participate in a gallery show each year. • Produce a culminating show during the 12th grade. • Participate in approved, scholastic art competitions each year. • Participate in a fine arts critique every semester. Leadership/Community Service • Become a National Arts Honor Society member. • Bring arts as a service to the community. Participate as artists in the Tampa Bay area in approved service projects. Advocacy • Attend one off-campus fine arts event per semester, and write a 100-word reflection about each event Grade Point Average • Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their Concentration courses.

THEATRE CRITERIA Prerequisite - Literacy • An audition is required. Auditions will be scheduled individually by the Theatre Instructor after applications are received. • Based on the audition, students will be placed into one of the following courses: Acting, Musical Theatre, or Advanced Musical Theatre. Commitment • Complete three years (six semesters) of Theatre classes, which may include Dance, Chorus and Theatre Tech, but must include at least two semesters from the following classes: Acting, Musical Theatre and Advanced Musical Theatre. Advanced Arts Discipline • In preparation for college and beyond, at the end of the 11th grade or at the beginning of the 12th grade each student will perform an audition before a panel of college professors and/or industry professionals for review and guidance. • Either attend or be involved in every Mainstage (Tampa Prep production) show, including Middle School shows. Arts Advocacy/Community Service • Attend two off-campus theatre events (play or musical) per semester. Some outings will be organized through the school, while others require students to attend on their own. Write a 100-word reflection about the event. • Attend at least one New York City theatre trip organized by Tampa Prep. Trips will usually take place over a long weekend. They will be held every other year, alternating with the Chorus trip. • Bring arts as a service to the community. Participate as artists in the Tampa Bay area by performing public theatrical works. Grade Point Average • Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their Concentration courses.

VOCAL ARTS CRITERIA Prerequisite • An audition is required. Auditions will be scheduled individually by the Vocal Arts Instructor after applications are received. Commitment • Complete three years of choral classes (either Concert Chorus or Chamber Chorus).

Music Literacy • Complete AP Music Theory. Advanced Musicianship • Participate in three years of solo and ensemble competitions. • Fulfill All-State Chorus audition requirements. • Participate in the Music Performance Assessment choral competition. • Perform a Senior Recital. Leadership/Community Service • Become a Tri-M Music Honors Society member. • Bring arts as a service to the community. Participate as artists in the Tampa Bay area by performing external recitals, concerts and other performances. Arts Advocacy • Attend two Tampa Prep performing arts events outside of one’s discipline per year, and write a 100-word reflection about the event. • Attend one approved, professional concert per year, and write a 100-word reflection about the event. Grade Point Average • Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their Concentration courses.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION The Biomedical Sciences Concentration provides students interested in biology, medicine, and related life science fields with an introduction to human systems, health, and diseases. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques and complete advanced biology course work. Completion of the concentration requirements will result in the addition of “STEM: Biomedical Sciences Concentration” to the student’s transcript.

1. Application • Rising 10th grade students must submit an application stating their desire to participate in the concentration and agreeing to the terms of the program • Applicants must obtain a teacher recommendation indicating that they demonstrate: ▫ a high level of success and responsibility in prior science and math classes ▫ a strong interest in biology, medicine, and/or related fields ▫ an honors attitude

2. Participating students must complete the following core curriculum by graduation: • Math ▫ Honors Algebra 1 ▫ Honors Geometry ▫ Honors Algebra 2 or Advanced Honors Algebra 2 ▫ Honors Precalculus or Advanced Honors Precalculus or AP Statistics • Science (at least four credits) ▫ Honors Biology ▫ at least one of: Honors Chemistry, Advanced Honors Chemistry, or AP Chemistry ▫ at least one of: AP Chemistry, Honors Physics, Advanced Honors Physics, or AP Physics ▫ AP Biology (required) • Biomedical Sciences (one semester each) ▫ Honors Human Medical Disorders* ▫ Introduce students to human body systems, medicine, and research processes while exploring the pathophysiology of disease ▫ Honors Biotechnology and Human Genetics* ▫ Project-based course to explore real-world problems and get hands-on experience with biotechnology techniques * HMD and Biotechnology can be taken in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and do not need to be taken in the same year.

3. Additional Requirements • Maintain a minimum overall unweighted 3.0 GPA in science and BMS courses • Regular, active participation in Medical Explorers club or another approved club • Attend all scheduled on-campus BMS events and at least one off-campus event per semester • After each event, submit an artifact from the event (e.g. picture) and a written reflection of the event • Pursue a biomedical sciences-related Senior Internship • Complete an independent research project (completed in the Biotechnology course) *All exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the Biomedical Sciences Committee.

GLOBAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION Summary of requirements 1. Application and acceptance into the Concentration 2. Completion of the core curriculum 3. Completion of two additional Global Studies credits 4. Regular participation in an approved club 5. Attendance of at least one Model United Nations conference before graduation 6. Attendance of all planned on-campus Global Studies events and one off-campus Global Studies event per semester 7. Hosting of an international student 8. Participation in at least one approved study/travel abroad program 9. Completion of an approved culminating research project 10. Maintain a minimum overall unweighted 3.0 GPA in

Global Studies Courses (pertains to the Class of 2017

and beyond)

1. Application • Rising tenth grade students must submit an application by a pre-determined deadline to the Global Studies Committee, stating their desire to participate in the Concentration and agreeing to the terms of the program 2. Participating students must complete the following core curriculum by graduation • History ▫ World History 1 or Big History ▫ World History 2, Topics in Global History, or AP World History ▫ US History or AP US History ▫ Civics or AP Government • English ▫ English 9 ▫ English 10 ▫ English 11 ▫ English 12 • Languages ▫ Four-year minimum ▫ Can be three years in one language and one in a second language, or four in the same language 3. Participating students must complete at least two credits of these courses by the end of twelfth grade: • Economics (1.0) • AP Economics (1.0) • AP European History (1.0) • Estudios Latinoamericanos (0.5) • Latin American Studies (0.5) • World Religions (0.5) • Contemporary Issues (0.5) • Cultural Anthropology (0.5) • Thinking About Art (0.5) • Other courses approved by the Global Studies Committee 4. Students must be a regular, yearly participant in one of the following activities: • International Club • Environment Club • STAND • Model United Nations (M.U.N.) • A Tampa Prep foreign language club • Any additional club approved by the Global Studies Committee 5. Students must attend at least one Model United

Nations conference before graduation 6. Students must attend all planned on-campus Global

Studies events and one off-campus Global Studies event per semester • There will be a variety of offerings each semester • After each event students must submit an artifact from the event (if off-campus) and a written reflection of the event to the Global Studies Committee within five days of attending the event 7. Students must host an international student at least once during their Global Studies Concentration (by the end of twelfth grade) • May be housing a Tampa Prep international student for a semester or a year (Host families will be provided with a monthly stipend to defer costs of hosting a student) • May be a shorter-term hosting arrangement of a Tampa Prep program 8. Students must participate in at least one approved study/travel abroad program during their Global

Studies Concentration (by the end of twelfth grade) • Program must be a minimum ten days in length and cultural in focus ▫ Any exceptions must be approved by the Global Studies Committee 9. Students must complete a culminating Global

Research Project that is approved by the Global

Studies Committee • Students must present their research in a public forum 10. Students are encouraged to pursue a global studies oriented Senior Internship *All exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the Global Studies Committee

STEM: ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION Summary of requirements 1. Application and acceptance into the STEM

Concentration 2. Completion of the core curriculum 3. Regular participation in an approved activity 4. Attendance of all planned on-campus STEM events each semester and one off-campus STEM event per semester 5. Completion and presentation of an approved culminating research project 6. Undertake a STEM-oriented Senior Internship 7. Maintain a minimum overall unweighted 3.0 GPA in

STEM courses

1. Application • Rising tenth grade students must submit an application to the STEM Committee, stating their desire to participate in the Concentration and agreeing to the terms of the program • Applicants must at least be entering into Advanced Algebra 2 in tenth grade • Applicants must have demonstrated a high level of success and responsibility in prior math and science classes 2. Participating students must complete the following core curriculum by graduation • Math ▫ Algebra 1 ▫ Geometry ▫ Advanced Algebra 2 ▫ Advanced Precalculus