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What makes G-Star so different from the high school my child is
zoned to attend next year? |
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G-Star is the
largest Film, TV Production, and Acting high school in the
nation; and the only high school in the world with its own
motion picture studios where students work on multi-million
dollar feature films as interns with the cast & crew. G-Star
is unique in a number of ways that may appeal to certain
students. First, there is a creative, small-school atmosphere
with opportunities for students and faculty to work as a
community of inquiry toward common goals. Second, the curriculum
is infused with television and film production topics and
projects. Students may be making documentaries in social studies
class or instructional programs in science class. Conversely,
students may be honing their writing skills by writing
screenplays in their TV production classes. A lighting project
for a TV show might entail some geometry, as students design
lighting angles. Third, there are production companies working
on campus in the Motion Picture Studios, thus providing
qualified upperclassmen opportunities to pursue on-the-job
training or internships in the film, television and recording
industries. |
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Is G-Star a public high school? |
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G-Star is a public
charter high school approved by the State of Florida and
sponsored by the School Board of Palm Beach County. G-Star has
its own governing board and an executive director, who function
in a similar capacity to the school board and superintendent,
respectively. There is no charge to attend the school. |
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Where is the school located? |
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G-Star School is
located at 2030 S. Congress Avenue in West Palm Beach. It is
three blocks south of Forest Hill Boulevard on the east side of
the road (across the street from the YMCA). The School\'s
mailing address is 2065 Prairie Rd., Bldg. J, West Palm Beach,
FL 33406 |
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The film, TV production, and Acting aspects of the school sound
great, but what about academics? |
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G-Star offers
Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors classes, and dual
enrollment with FAU, PBCC, and Lynn University. As a public
charter high school, G-Star offers academic courses required by
the State of Florida for high school graduation: four credits of
English, three credits of social studies, three credits of
science, three credits of mathematics, one-half credit of life
management skills, one-half credit of personal fitness, and
one-half credit of physical education. As part of our
college-preparatory program, foreign language is also offered.
As the school grows and student needs arise, academic courses
will be added to the course roster. |
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What about sports? |
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G-Star students who
wish to participate in high school sports may do so at their
home school. All sports, plus cheerleading and marching band,
are available. |
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How many students are enrolled in the school? |
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The total enrollment
in grades 9-12 equals 760 students. |
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What are the admission requirements? |
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G-Star has
guidelines only. Students of all levels are admitted. Applicants
should have a 2.5 grade point average in core academic subjects
(English, math, science, social studies), a score of at least
300 on the FCAT SSS or 60th percentile on the FCAT NRT, good
conduct, good attendance, and students may provide optional
positive recommendations from their English and mathematics
instructors. |
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Should I apply even if I don't meet all of the requirements? |
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If you meet MOST of
the requirements, you should go ahead and apply. Also, you have
time during the third nine weeks of your eighth grade year to
bring up your grades and improve your conduct and attendance. |
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How
do I get an application packet? |
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You can get an
application packet by
clicking here
to download one from our website.
You can also fill out an application online after Jan. 6, 2008. |
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Is
transportation provided? |
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G-Star School
contracts with the School Board of Palm Beach County\'s
transportation department to provide transportation. That
transportation takes the form of school buses, Tri-Rail, or Palm
Tran bus. The same parameters that apply to magnet school and
career academy transportation will apply. Bus schedules are
listed on this website. Students attend from Jupiter to Boca
Raton to Loxahatchee. |
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