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Graduation Requirements

Florida Public School Graduation Requirements

Students must successfully complete high school graduation requirements as set forth by Florida’s Department of Education. Students are advised to take a rigorous course of study while in high school if they are interested in applying to four year colleges/universities. For detailed information on graduation requirements and minimum requirements to enter one of Florida's public universities, please access the academic advisement flyers below:

Florida Department of Education High School Graduation Requirements

In addition to earning their high school diploma, students have the opportunity to earn Scholars Designation, Merit Designation (as outline in the link above) and/or Florida Seal of Biliteracy. Below is an overview of graduation requirements for the 24 Credit Standard Diploma. For detailed information, please click on the links above:

 

GPA

2.0 unweighted cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 unweighted scale

Statewide Assessments

• Pass the Grade 10 Florida Standards Assessment English Language Arts (FAST ELA) Requirement

• Pass the Algebra 1 Florida Standards Assessment End of Course Requirement

24 Credits

4 Credits English

• ELA 1, 2, 3, 4

4 Credits Mathematics

• One must be Algebra 1

• One must be Geometry

3 Credits Science

• One must be Biology

• Two must be equally rigorous science courses

3 Credits Social Studies

• 1 credit in World History

• 1 credit in U.S. History

• 0.5 credit in U.S. Government

• 0.5 credit in Economics

1 Credit in one of the following courses:

Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, Practical Arts or CTE (Career Technical Education)

1 Credit Physical Education

Students may satisfy this requirement through one of the following:

  • Pass the HOPE course (Health Opportunities through Physical Education)
  • Earn credit through one of the following programs, complete the waiver form and turn into Student Services for documentation for graduation:
    • Two full seasons of Interscholarstic Athletics (High School Competive Sports)
    • Two full years of Marching Band
    • Two full years of JROTC courses
    • Students with a disability who participate in Special Olympics for one full year, as determined by their IEP team.

Hope Waiver Form is located here
0.5 Credit in Personal Financial Literacy

7.5 Elective Credits