Diploma Options
The School Board of Alachua County awards one of the following credentials upon successful completion of the requirements:A Standard Diploma requires completion of all course and credit requirements, a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and demonstrated mastery of State Department of Education approved Minimum Student Performance Standards measured by the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT).
A Certificate of Completion can be awarded upon completion of all courses, credits, and the 2.0 grade point average requirement without meeting the testing requirement.
A Special Diploma, available only to students classified under specific categories in Exceptional Student Education (ESE), requires completion of 24 credits, a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and taking of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
A Special Certificate of Completion requires completion of all special diploma courses and credit requirements without meeting the testing requirement.
Additional information can be found in this downloadable PDF document
Florida High School Graduation Options
