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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students pursuing the 24 credit Standard Diploma option must earn 2 credits in the same world language.
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.
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.

Physical therapy is a related service and therefore is not considered physical education.
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.
Students pursuing the Merit Designation must earn 1 or more industry certifications.
Students pursuing the Scholar Designation must earn credit in at least 1 AP, IB, AICE or Dual Enrollment course.

Graduation Options

Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements

Standard Diploma Option 1 (24 Credits)

Standard Diploma Option 2 (24 Credits)

Standard Diploma ACCEL Option (18 Credits)

Standard Diploma CTE Pathway (18 Credits)