Minimum
Graduation Requirements
Standard Diploma
I. Subject Areas and Credits Required
| Language Arts(Eng, I, II, III, IV |
4 credits |
| *Mathematics |
3 credits |
| Science |
3 credits |
| World History |
1 credit |
| American History |
1 credit |
| American Goverment |
.5 credit |
| Economics |
.5 credit |
| Life Management Skills |
.5 credit |
| **Pratical Arts/Fine Arts |
1 credit |
| Personal Fitness |
.5 credit |
| P.E. Elective |
.5 credit |
| Electives |
8.5 |
| Total |
24 |
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Promotion Policy
The following requirements must be met to be promoted to the grade level indicated.
| Credits |
|
| Sophomore |
5 |
| Junior |
11 |
| Senior |
18 |
GPA Calculation
To calculate Grade Point Average (GPA), each letter grade is converted to a quality point number. The quality points are totaled and divided by the total by the number of classes on the schedule (6 for a full time student).
A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0
Example: The report card shows 3 A’s, 2 B’s, and 1 D. Each A earns 4 points = 12, each B earns
3 points = 6, and a D earns 1 point = 1
12+6+1=19
Divide 19 by 6 = 3.166
The county office will calculate official GPA’s, which will be updated at the end of each semester.
Types of Diplomas
Standard Diploma: Awarded to students who meet all requirements of graduation
Honors Diploma:
- Meet the requirements for standard diploma and have a 4.0 GPA
OR
- Meet the requirements for a standard diploma, obtain a score of 25 on the ACT or 1120 on the SAT, and have a 3.0 weighted GPA.
Certificate of Completion: Awarded to students who earn the required credits but are unable to meet the 2.0 GPA requirements or pass the FCAT.
Special Diploma: Awarded to students who meet the standards established by the Florida Department of Education for Exceptional Student Education. They will be awarded the diploma according to the requirements of their specific exceptional education program. |
II. 10th Grade FCAT SCORES REQUIRMENTS
ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT OPTIONS
| SAT Reading |
410 |
| SAT Math |
370 |
| ACT Reading/Math |
15 |
III. A CUMULATIVE UNWEIGHTED GPA OF 2.0
Grading Scale
A 90 - 100 (4 quality points)
B 80 - 89 (3 quality points)
C 70 - 79 (2 quality points)
D 60 - 69 (1 quality points)
F below 60 |
*Algebra I or its equivalent required for graduation.
** The Practical Art requirement can be satisfied with a Computing for College and Careers class (used to be called Business Systems and Technology).
** The Fine Art requirement can be satisfied with an Art, Drama, or Chorus class.
All Florida public universities (and most 4-year institutions) require two years of a foreign language for freshman admission. Community colleges and vocational centers do not require two years of foreign language for admission. |
