Graduation Requirements for Seniors
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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Classification
|
Credits |
| 9th Grade |
Successful completion of 8th Grade |
| 10th Grade |
4 Credits
|
| 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 |
|
Mathematics |
3 |
1 credit in Algebra 1
or an equivalent
or a higher level course |
Science |
3 |
|
Social Science |
3 |
1 credit in World History
1 credit in American History
½ credit in American Government
½ credit in Economics |
Life Management Skills |
½ |
|
Practical Art
&/or Performing Art |
1 |
1 credit in Performing Arts
|
Personal Fitness |
1 |
½ Personal Fitness
½ PE Elective |
Elective |
8½ |
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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 graduating class of 2003.
