Graduation Requirements for Class of 2011-13
At the beginning of each school year the classification of student is based upon promotion from eighth grade and the credits earned in high school. Student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) on a 4.0 scale to graduate.
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9th Grade |
Successful completion of 8th Grade |
10th Grade |
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11th Grade |
10 Credits |
12th Grade |
16 Credits |
Graduation |
24 Credits |
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To receive a regular high school diploma, students must demonstrate achievement of State Department of Education approved minimum student performance standards/Sunshine State Standards as measured by the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT). Passing grades on the FCAT will be required to graduate.
Subject |
Credits |
Details |
English |
4 |
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Mathematics |
4 |
1 credit in Algebra 1
or an equivalent
or a higher level course |
Science |
3 |
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Social Science |
3 |
1 credit in World History
1 credit in American History
½ credit in American Government
½ credit in Economics |
HOPE |
1 |
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Practical Art
&/or Performing Art |
1 |
1 credit in Performing Arts
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Elective |
8 |
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TOTAL |
24 |
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. |
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Note:
Beginning with the class of 2011
