Graduation Requirements for Students Entering High School in 2007-2008 or later

A high school credit is defined as 150 hours of instruction in a full year long course (75 hours for semester courses).  Any student who has not been in attendance and received instruction for a minimum of 135 hours in a year course may not be awarded credit unless he/she demonstrates mastery of the course student performance standards.  A minimum of 24 credits is necessary for graduation

Required Courses

• English: 4 Credits
• Mathematics: 4 Credits
• Science: 3 Credits
• Social Studies:
  • World History: 1 Credit
  • American History: 1 Credit
  • Economics: 1/2 Credit
  • Am Government: 1/2 Credit
• Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or specified Practical Arts: 1 Credit
• Physical Education**: 1 Credit (HOPE includes the integration of PE and Health)
• Majors, Minors, or Electives: 8 Credits
  • 4 credits in chosen Major Area of Interest
  • 4 credits in Elective courses

Total Required Courses: 16 Credits

Total Elective Courses: 8 Credits

Total Courses Needed: 24 Credits

**PE Waiver

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)

Students must achieve passing scores on the reading and mathematics sections of the grade 10 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Passing the FCAT is essential for graduation with a standard diploma.

GPA Requirement for Graduation

Students must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 on all courses except those replaced according to the district forgiveness policy. Students who earn the 24 credits required for graduation with less than a 2.0 GPA are eligible for a certificate of completion.

18 Credit Options (College & Career)

See your guidance counselor for these three year graduation options, as requirements change frequently.

Participation in Graduation Activities

Students must have completed all graduation requirements to participate in commencement exercises at the end of the regular school year. Students eligible for a certificate of completion may participate in graduation ceremonies.