Graduation Requirements 2013-2014

Year of Entry Into 9th Grade: 2007-2008, 20082009, 2009-2010 Grade Point Average (GPA) Community Service 24 Credits of Required Courses Language Arts English 1, 2, 3, and 4 English 1, 2, 3, and 4 4 credits (must include Algebra 1 and Geometry) 2.0 20 hours 2010-2011 2.0 20 hours 2011-2012 2.0 20 hours 1 course must be completed through online learning English 1, 2, 3, and 4 4 credits (must include Algebra 1 and Geometry) 2012-2013 2.0 20 hours 1 course must be completed through online learning English 1, 2, 3, and 4 4 credits (must include Algebra 1 and Geometry) 2013-2014 2.0 20 hours 1 course must be completed through online learning
(excluding Drivers Ed.)

Mathematics1

4 credits (must include Algebra 1)

English 1, 2, 3, and 4 4 credits (must include Algebra 1 and Geometry)5 *Algebra 2 AND Statistics (or equally rigorous to Statistics6) 3 credits (Biology 1, and two equally rigorous courses8 with a laboratory component, one of which must be a physical science)7 *chemistry (CH) or physics (PH) 3 credits (world history US history, economics, US government) 1 credit in fine or performing art, speech, debate, or specified CTE course2 1 credit ( PE and Personal Fitness or 1 credit of HOPE) 8 credits *Two credits in the same foreign language

Science

3 credits (Biology 1 and two courses with a laboratory component, one of which must be a physical science) 3 credits (world history, US history, economics, US government) 1 credit in fine or performing art, speech, debate, or specified CTE course2 1 credit ( PE and Personal Fitness or 1 credit of HOPE)

3 credits (Biology 1 and two courses with a laboratory component, one of which must be a physical science) 3 credits (world history, US history, economics, US government) 1 credit in fine or performing art, speech, debate, or specified CTE course2 1 credit ( PE and Personal Fitness or 1 credit of HOPE)

3 credits (Biology 1 and two courses with a laboratory component, one of which must be a physical science)

3 credits (Biology 1, and two courses with a laboratory component, one of which must be a physical science) 3 credits (world history US history, economics, US government) 1 credit in fine or performing art, speech, debate, or specified CTE course2 1 credit ( PE and Personal Fitness or 1 credit of HOPE)

Social Studies

3 credits (world history, US history, economics, US government) 1 credit in fine or performing art, speech, debate, or specified CTE course2 1 credit ( PE and Personal Fitness or 1 credit of HOPE)

Fine/Performing Art Physical Education

Electives3

8 credits

8 credits

8 credits

8 credits

*At least one credit in AP, IB, AICE, DE or obtained approved IC. **Obtain one or more approved Industry Certifications CONTINUED

2007-2008, 20082009, 2009-2010 FCAT Reading: 300 or FCAT 2.0 Reading: 241 or concordant score (ACT-18; SAT420) -FCAT Math: 300 or concordant score (ACT-15; SAT-340)4

2010-2011 FCAT 2.0 Reading: Level 3 (245 or above) or concordant score (ACT-19; SAT430) FCAT Math: Not applicable

2011-2012

2012-2013

2013-2014

FCAT/FCAT 2.0/Common Core Assessment

FCAT 2.0 Reading: Level 3 (245 or above)

FCAT 2.0 Reading: Level 3 (245 or above)

FCAT 2.0 Reading: Level 3 or Common Core Assessment

-Algebra 1: MUST PASS Level 3 (399 or above) for Credit -Geometry: 30% of course grade (if taken after 2012-13) End-of-Course Assessments Not applicable Not applicable Algebra 1: MUST PASS Level 3 (399 or above) -Biology 1: 30% of course grade4 (if taken after 2012-13) -US History: 30% of course grade4 -Algebra 2 (if taken): 30% of course grade when EOC established

-Algebra 1: MUST PASS Level 3 (399 or above) No longer tied to course credit/Grad Requirement only -Geometry: 30% of course grade -Biology 1: 30% of course grade4 -US History: 30% of course grade4 -Algebra 2 (if taken): 30% of course grade when EOC established

*Additional SCHOLAR Diploma Designation requirement **Additional MERIT Diploma Designation requirement 1 Higher-level coursework (Algebra 2 and above) is recommended for admission to a public Florida university. 2 Career/Technical Education; eligible courses specified in Course Code Directory (http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/CCD/files/PACourses1314.pdf) 3 A minimum of two years of the same world language are required for admission to a four-year university 4Passing scores on Biology 1 and US History EOCs are required in order to earn a Scholar Diploma Designation 5 Designated Industry Certification courses may substitute for up to 2 mathematics credits, not including Algebra 1 and Geometry 6 Mathematics courses that fulfill the equally rigorous credit requirement for statistics are defined as Level 3 or college, credit-bearing courses 7 Designated Industry Certification courses may substitute for up to 1 science credit 8 Equally Rigorous Science courses are coded as EQ, CH and PH.
Created 8/23/2013