As a public charter school of choice within the School District of Hillsborough County, Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School serves the students in the Tampa Bay area with a unique curriculum. Students who complete our college preparatory program will be ready to enter higher institutions of learning and reach post-secondary success. BDCHS has high expectations and standards in the areas of academics, behavior, and attendance. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), Brooks DeBartolo is continually striving to improve in all areas for the benefit of the students we serve.

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BDCHS focuses on the following five key components within the curricular model:

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• Implementation of a rigorous academic program in which students participate in accelerated courses in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts.

• Extensive professional development to increase administrator, faculty, and staff effectiveness in implementing rigorous programs.

• Data driven teaching, learning, and assessment programs, with a particular focus on monitoring student mastery in the core content areas, the arts, and critical thinking.  Data will also be used to modify program components as needed.

• College planning and counseling that supports student course selection and preparation for success in college.

• Developmental support provided through Dual Enrollment courses, community based service learning, leadership development activities, and parent involvement.

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Central Curriculum and Instruction Components:

• To inspire academic achievement, responsible citizenship and individual development in a supportive environment that embraces 21st Century skill development and application. We support students in taking full responsibility for their social/emotional and academic potential. Through community partnership, our goal is to assist students in acquiring the knowledge and skills to become lifelong learners in a diverse society.

• Advanced Placement (AP) courses and examinations will be available across the curriculum. AP courses are a trademark product of the College Board, recognized by colleges and universities across the United States and world, and developed by a committee of college faculty and master AP teachers to cover the information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college courses.

• Dual Enrollment (DE) courses allow students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.  DE courses receive the same weighted GPA as AP and IB courses per Florida legislation.

• The structured community and service learning program offers students the opportunity to promote the public purpose of education, bridge the gap between school and community, provide meaningful opportunities for community service linked to school-based activities, inspire student learning and action, and receive real authority, accountability, and rewards.   

 

This Curriculum Guide provides a summary of the course offerings and various components of the curricular program including student services, academic clubs, and unique experiential learning opportunities. As a living document, it is subject to change based on the needs of our students and the requirements set by the Florida Department of Education.

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