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Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements
Select the dropdown menu below to review graduation options. These requirements are for students who entered ninth grade in 2013 and thereafter. Students with a 2012-2013 ninth grade entry year or before will need to contact the district counseling office at 904-390-2090 for specific graduation requirements.Please review the Student Progression Plan for detailed information about program of study pathways and promotion requirements.
Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements
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Standard Diploma Option 1 (24 Credits)
Standard Diploma Option 2 - 24 Credits
Academic Program of Study (A)
Grades 9-12
Early College Program of Study (B)
AP Honors Program of Study (H)
For students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2013-2014 and thereafter.
CREDITS
ENGLISH(1,2): 4 CREDITS
(English I-IV, AP, DE, IB, AICE)
MATHEMATICS(1,3): 4 CREDITS
1 Algebra I • 1 Geometry • +2 Additional Math
SCIENCE(1,4): 3 CREDITS
• 1 Biology • 2 Sciences
SOCIAL STUDIES(1,5): 3 CREDITS
• 1 World History • 1 US History • ½ Am Gov’t • ½ Econ
WORLD LANGUAGE(6): 2 CREDITS
(must be in the same world language)
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS(7,8): 1 CREDIT
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 1 CREDIT
(H.O.P.E.)
ELECTIVES: 6 CREDITS
TOTALS(10,11,12): 24 CREDITS
Assessment(s) that must be passed
(24 Credit and 18 credit diplomas)
10th Grade FSA Reading Assessment
NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC
GPA: 2.0
ONLINE REQUIREMENT: 1 course
1. No student may be granted credit toward high school graduation for enrollment in any Level 1 course unless the student’s assessment indicates that a more rigorous course of study would be inappropriate; in which case a written assessment of the need must be included in the student’s IEP.
2. Students must successfully complete English I and II and English III and English IV or their equivalent AP, DE, IB, or AICE course all of which must include a major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature. For each year in which a student scores at Level 1 or Level 2 on required state Reading assessments, he/she will be scheduled into an intensive reading course or a content area course providing reading strategies following FLDOE and district guidelines. Reading courses shall be designed and offered pursuant to the comprehensive reading plan required by 1011.62(9) F.S. and 1003.428(2)(b)2(c) F.S. ELL students with current overall ELP levels 1.0-2.9 shall be scheduled following district Master Scheduling Guidelines.
3. All students must earn one credit in Algebra I and one credit in Geometry. The Geometry EOC will be 30% of the final grade. Students must pass the Algebra 1 EOC to graduate. Students pursuing the Scholar Designation must also earn a credit in Algebra 2. For students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2012-2013 and thereafter state Geometry assessment will be 30% of the final course grade. For students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2013-2014 and thereafter the state Algebra 1 assessment will be 30% of the final course grade.
4. All students shall complete 1 credit in biology, and 2 additional credits in an equally rigorous science course. Students pursuing the Scholar Designation must complete 1 credit in biology, 1 credit in physics or chemistry, and 1 additional credit in an equally rigorous science course. They must also pass the Biology EOC. NOTE: For students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2012-2013 and thereafter State Biology assessment will be 30% of the final course grade.
5. The credits shall include 1 credit in American History; 1 credit in world history; ½ credit in economics; and ½ credit in American government including a study of the Constitution of the United States. For students entering ninth grade in 2012-13 and thereafter, the state US History EOC will be 30% of the final grade. Students pursuing the Scholar Designation must pass the US History EOC.
6. Students pursuing the 24 credit Standard Diploma option must earn 2 credits in the same world language.
7. A total of one credit shall be taken in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or a state approved practical arts course. Satisfactory completion of four (4) semesters over a minimum of two years in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) class with a grade of “C” or better satisfies the full one credit HOPE requirement and the full one credit Arts requirement when the appropriate course waivers have been entered on the transcript (requires waiver # 1500450 AND #1500460). This does not include dual enrollment ROTC classes.
8. HOPE-Core is a one credit physical education course which includes the integration of Health Education and Physical Education Standards, Benchmarks, and topics. A school board may not require the one credit in physical education be taken during the ninth-grade year. The only approved waivers from the State of Florida for the state-required HOPE-Core course include the following:
a. Participation in two seasons of an interscholastic sport at the junior varsity or varsity levels (requires waiver # 1500410, 1500420) OR
b. Satisfactory completion of four (4) semesters over a minimum of two (2) years in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program with a grade of “C” or better each semester. This DOES NOT include dual enrollment ROTC classes and requires waiver #150450 AND #1500460.
9. Physical therapy is a related service and therefore is not considered physical education.
10. One course must be online, unless the student has a disability and the IEP team determines the requirement is not appropriate, or the student transfers into a public school with less than one year remaining in school.
11. Students pursuing the Merit Designation must earn 1 or more industry certifications.
12. Students pursuing the Scholar Designation must earn credit in at least 1 AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment course.
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Standard Diploma Option 2 (24 Credits)
Standard Diploma Option 2 - 24 Credits
Academic Program of Study (S)
Grades 9-12 For Students with Disabilities Not Choosing Option 1
CREDITS
ENGLISH(1): 4 CREDITS
(English I-IV, AP, DE, IB, AICE)
MATH(1,2,3): 4 CREDITS
1 Algebra I • 1 Geometry • +2 Additional Math
SCIENCE(4): 3 CREDITS
1 Biology • 2 Sciences
SOCIAL STUDIES(5): 3 CREDITS
1 World History • 1 US History • ½ Am Gov’t • ½ Econ
WORLD LANGUAGE: 0 CREDITS
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS(6,9): 1 CREDIT
PHYSICAL EDUCATION(7,8,10): 1 CREDIT
H.O.P.E
ELECTIVES(9): 8 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS: 24 CREDITS
Assessment(s) that must be passed
(24 Credit and 18 credit diplomas)
10th Grade FSA Reading Assessment
NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC
GPA: 2.0
ONLINE REQUIREMENT: 1 course, unless an IEP team determines a student with a disability is eligible for a waiver for this requirement.
1. Student with disabilities, excluding Gifted and Home/Hospital only, may be granted credit toward high school graduation for enrollment in any district approved Level 1 courses. A written assessment of the need must be included in the student’s IEP indicating that a more rigorous course of study would be inappropriate.
2. Students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2010-2011, Algebra I and Geometry are required courses. For students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2012-2013 Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II are required courses. Students enrolled in Algebra 1 and Geometry must take the state EOCs and final grades will be impacted by ninth grade entry year (see High School Appendix E). NOTE: Beginning with students entering 9th grade for the first time in 2010-2011 state EOC requirements may be waived for students with disabilities, with an IEP, who meet state guidelines.
3. For each year that a student scores at Level 1 or 2 on required state mathematics assessments, the student must receive remediation the following year (1003.428 (2)(b)2(d) F.S.) through applied, integrated, or combined courses.
4. Science credits shall include 1 credit in biology, and 2 additional equally rigorous science courses including Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that satisfy the science course requirement.
5. The credits shall include 1 credit in American history; 1 credit in world history; ½ credit in economics; and ½ credit in American government including a study of the Constitution of the United States.
6. A total of one credit shall be taken in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or a state approved practical arts course. (See The only approved waiver from the State of Florida for the entire state-required one credit in fine arts is through satisfactory completion of two years in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) with a grade of “C” or better. This does not include dual enrollment ROTC classes (requires waiver # 1500450 AND #1500460).
7. HOPE-Core is a one credit physical education course includes the integration of Health Education and Physical Education Standards, Benchmarks, and topics. A school board may not require the one credit in physical education be taken during the ninth-grade year. The only approved waivers from the State of Florida for the state-required HOPE-Core course include the following:
a. Participation in two seasons of an interscholastic sport at the junior varsity or varsity levels AND a passing grade of “C” on the personal fitness competency test (requires waiver # 1500410, 1500420 AND 1504030) for Interscholastic Sports/Personal Fitness test OR
b. Satisfactory completion of four (4) semesters over a minimum of two (2) years in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program with a grade of “C” or better each semester. This DOES NOT include dual enrollment ROTC classes and requires waiver #150450 AND #1500460.
8. Physical therapy is a related service and therefore is not considered physical education.
9. Elective courses are selected by the student in order to pursue a complete educational program. Students who scored a Level 1 or 2 on state required Reading assessments must be scheduled into an appropriate intensive reading course as determined by state guidelines.
10. Satisfactory completion of four (4) semesters over a minimum of two years in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) class with a grade of “C” or better satisfies the full one credit HOPE requirement and the full one credit Arts requirement when the appropriate course waivers have been entered on the transcript.
11. One course must be online, unless the student has a disability and the IEP team determines the requirement is not appropriate, or the student transfers into a public school with less than one year remaining in school.
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Standard Diploma ACCEL Option (18 Credits)
Standard Diploma – 18 Credits ACCEL Option
Program of Study (R)
Available for all ninth grade entry yearsCREDITS
ENGLISH(1,2): 4 CREDITS
(English I-IV, AP, DE, IB, AICE)
MATHEMATICS(1,3): 4 CREDITS
1 Algebra I • 1 Geometry • +2 Additional Math
SCIENCE(1,4): 3 CREDITS
1 Biology • 2 Sciences
SOCIAL STUDIES(1,5): 3 CREDITS
1 World History • 1 US History • ½ Am Gov’t • ½ Econ
WORLD LANGUAGE: 0 CREDITS
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS(6): 1 CREDIT
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 0 CREDITS
ELECTIVES: 3 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS: 18 CREDITS
Assessment(s) that must be passed
(24 Credit and 18 credit diplomas)
10th Grade FSA Reading Assessment
NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC
GPA: 2.0
ONLINE REQUIREMENT: No Requirement
1. No student may be granted credit toward high school graduation for enrollment in any Level 1 course unless the student’s assessment indicates that a more rigorous course of study would be inappropriate, in which case a written assessment of the need must be included in the student’s IEP.
2. Students must successfully complete English I and II (std or adv) and English III and English IV or their equivalent AP, DE, IB, or AICE course all of which must include a major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature. For each year in which a student scores at Level 1 or Level 2 on required state Reading assessments, he/she will be scheduled into an intensive reading course or a content area course providing reading strategies following FLDOE and district guidelines. Reading courses shall be designed and offered pursuant to the comprehensive reading plan required by 1011.62(9) F.S. and 1003.428(2)(b)2(c) F.S. ELL students with current overall ELP levels 1.0-2.9 should be scheduled following district Master Scheduling Guidelines.
3. All students must earn one credit in Algebra 1 and one credit in Geometry. The Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs will be 30% of the final course grade.
4. All students shall complete 1 credit in biology and 2 additional credits in equally rigorous science courses. The state Biology EOC will be 30% of the final grade.
5. The credits shall include 1 credit in American History; 1 credit in world history; ½ credit in economics; and ½ credit in American government including a study of the Constitution of the United States. The state US History EOC will be 30% of the final grade. Students pursuing the Scholar Designation must pass the US History EOC. NOTE: For students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2012-2013 and thereafter State Biology assessment will be 30% of the final course grade.
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Standard Diploma CTE Pathway (18 Credits)
Standard Diploma CTE – 18 Credits
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway
Program of Study (4)
Available for all ninth grade entry years
CREDITS
ENGLISH(1,2): 4 CREDITS
(English I-IV, AP, DE, IB, AICE)
MATHEMATICS(1,3): 4 CREDITS
1 Algebra I • 1 Geometry • +2 Additional Math
SCIENCE(1,4): 3 CREDITS
1 Biology • 2 Sciences
SOCIAL STUDIES(1,5): 3 CREDITS
1 World History • 1 US History • ½ Am Gov’t • ½ Econ
CTE COURSES(6): 2 CREDITS
WORK-BASED ELECTIVES(7): 2 CREDITS
WORLD LANGUAGE: 0 CREDITS
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS: 0 CREDITS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 0 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS: 18 CREDITS
Assessment(s) that must be passed
(24 Credit and 18 credit diplomas)
10th Grade FSA Reading Assessment
NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC
GPA: 2.0
ONLINE REQUIREMENT: No Requirement
1. No student may be granted credit toward high school graduation for enrollment in any Level 1 course unless the student’s assessment indicates that a more rigorous course of study would be inappropriate, in which case a written assessment of the need must be included in the student’s IEP.
2. Students must successfully complete English I and II (std or adv) and English III and English IV or their equivalent AP, DE, IB, or AICE course all of which must include a major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature. For each year in which a student scores at Level 1 or Level 2 on required state Reading assessments, he/she will be scheduled into an intensive reading course or a content area course providing reading strategies following FLDOE and district guidelines. Reading courses shall be designed and offered pursuant to the comprehensive reading plan required by 1011.62(9) F.S. and 1003.428(2)(b)2(c) F.S. ELL students with current overall ELP levels 1.0-2.9 should be scheduled following district Master Scheduling Guidelines.
3. All students must earn one credit in Algebra 1 and one credit in Geometry. The Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs will be 30% of the final course grade.
4. All students shall complete 1 credit in biology and 2 additional credits in equally rigorous science courses. The state Biology EOC will be 30% of the final grade.
5. The credits shall include 1 credit in American History; 1 credit in world history; ½ credit in economics; and ½ credit in American government including a study of the Constitution of the United States. The state US History EOC will be 30% of the final grade.
6. The CTE courses must result in program completion and industry certification.
7. The credits must be in a work-based learning program or up to 2 elective credits, including financial literacy. NOTE: Students must meet the requirements for the Scholar or Merit Designation.