GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Senate Bill 1076. COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Department of School Counseling...

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSSenate Bill 1076

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESSDepartment of School Counseling

Cynthia Park, Director

Ralph Aiello, Coordinator Guidance, BRACE and

Academic Advisement

School Counseling Directors (TSA’s)

Lisa [email protected]

Danny [email protected]

Contact us at 754-321-2119

mailto:[email protected]



CURRENT 12TH GRADERSC L A S S O F 2 0 1 4

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

24 Credits

2.0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)

40 Community Service Hours

Assessments:

• Pass FCAT 2.0 Reading with a Level 3 or higher

• Take the Algebra 1 EOC for 30% of final grade

Students Entering 9th Grade

in 2010 - 2011

English = 4 Credits

For Example:• English 1• English 2• English 3• English 4

Math = 4 Credits

Must Include:• Algebra 1• Geometry

+ 2 additional credits of Math

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade

in 2010 - 2011

Science = 3 Credits

For Example:• Earth Space

Science• Biology• Chemistry

Social Studies = 3 Credits

Must Include:• World History• US History• US Government

(.50)• Economics with

Financial Literacy (.50)


Students Entering 9th Grade in 2010 - 2011

Required Electives

1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses

1 Credit of Physical Education with Integration of Health (HOPE)

.50 Credit of Computer Competency

Electives

8 additional elective credits of student choice




24 Credits



Assessments:


• Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher

• Take the Geometry EOC

• Take the Biology EOC


English = 4 Credits


Math = 4 Credits





Science = 3 Credits

Must Include:• Biology

+2 Additional Science Courses

Examples:• Chemistry• Physics


Must Include:• World History• US History• US Government (.50)• Economics with




Required Electives



1 Online Course

Electives





24 Credits



Assessments:


• Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher

• Take the Geometry EOC

• Take the Biology EOC

• Take the US History EOC for 30% of final grade


English = 4 Credits


Math = 4 Credits





Science = 3 Credits


+2 Additional Science Courses







Required Electives



1 Online Course

Electives





24 Credits



Assessments:

• Pass the Grade 10 ELA Common Core Assessment

• Take the Grade 11 ELA Common Core Assessment when implemented

• Pass the Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher for Graduation and 30% of final grade

• Take the Geometry EOC for 30% of final grade

• Take the Biology EOC for 30% of final grade

• Take the US History EOC for 30% of final grade


English (ELA) = 4 Credits


Math = 4 Credits





Science = 3 Credits


+2 Equally Rigorous Science Courses







Required Electives



1 Online Course

Electives




ACCEL DIPLOMAA c a d e m i c a l l y C h a l l e n g i n g C u r r i c u l u m t o E n h a n c e L e a r n i n g

N e w 1 8 - C r e d i t O p t i o n

ACCEL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS18 Credits


No Community Service Hours Required

Assessments:

• Pass FCAT Reading with a Level 3 or higher

• Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher for Graduation and 30% of final grade

• Take Geometry EOC for 30% of final grade

• Take Biology EOC for 30% of final grade

• Take US History EOC for 30% of final grade

Available to All Students

English (ELA) = 4 Credits


Math = 4 Credits




ACCEL Diploma OptionAvailable to All Students

Science = 3 Credits


+2 Equally Rigorous Science Courses






ACCEL Diploma OptionAvailable to All Students

Required Electives


Electives



ACCEL Diploma Option Available to All Students

Please note:The Online Course and Physical Education (HOPE) are not required with the ACCEL Diploma Option

DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONSS c h o l a r a n d M e r i t

SCHOLAR DESIGNATION

In addition to meeting the Cohort Standard High School Diploma Requirements Students Must Earn

the Following:

Algebra II Statistics or Equally Rigorous Math Chemistry or Physics and another Equally Rigorous

Science 2 Credits in the same World Language Earn at least 1 Credit in AP, IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment Pass Biology EOC with Level 3 or Higher Pass US History EOC with Level 3 or Higher


MERIT DESIGNATION

In addition to meeting the Cohort Standard High School Diploma Requirements Students Must

Earn the Following:

Earn 1 or more Industry Certifications from the list established

(per s. 1003.492, F.S.)



Please Contact your School Counselor for

Questions regarding the new graduation requirements

Personalized course planning and advisement

A graduation credit check

School Counselors support student achievement with academic advisement, career education and social/emotional growth.

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