2007-2008 GRADUATION OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 9
|
SUBJECT AREA |
STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL 4 YEAR PROGRAM |
COLLEGE PREPARATORY 3 YEAR PROGRAM |
CAREER PREPARATORY 3 YEAR PROGRAM |
|
English |
4 credits (English I - IV, English through ESOL I –IV) |
4 credits (English I - IV, English through ESOL I –IV) |
4 credits (English I - IV, English through ESOL I –IV) |
|
Mathematics |
4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, & a course at the Algebra II level or higher) |
3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, & a course at the Algebra I level or higher) |
3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, & a course at the Algebra I level or higher) |
|
Science |
3 credits (Earth/ Space Science, Biology, & Chemistry or Physical Science) |
3 credits (Earth/ Space Science, Biology, & Chemistry or Physical Science) |
3 credits (Earth/ Space Science, Biology, & Chemistry or Physical Science) |
|
Social Science |
3 credits (World History, American History, American Government, & Economics) |
3 credits (World History, American History, American Government, & Economics) |
3 credits (World History, American History, American Government, & Economics) |
|
Foreign Language |
Not required for graduation, but 2 credits are required for admission to state universities * |
2 credits in same second language or demonstrated proficiency |
Not required |
|
Performing Fine Arts |
1.0 credit |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Practical Arts |
Not required |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Life Management Skills |
Not required |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Physical Education |
1.0 credit |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Career Technical Education (CTE) |
Not required |
Not required |
3 credits in a single CTE program; or 3 credits in CTE certificate dual enrollment program; or 5 credits in CTE courses |
|
Electives |
8.0 credits in majors or electives |
3 credits |
2 credits, unless 5 credits are earned in the option above |
|
Total |
24 credits |
18 credits |
18 credits |
|
State Assessment Requirement |
Passing score on grade 10 FCAT |
Passing score on grade 10 FCAT |
Passing score on grade 10 FCAT |
|
Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement |
Earn a cumulative GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale |
Earn a cumulative GPA 3.5 on a 4.0 scale |
Earn a cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale |
*required to qualify for Bight Futures Scholarship
2007-2008 GRADUATION OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 10 - 12
|
SUBJECT AREA |
STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL 4 YEAR PROGRAM |
COLLEGE PREPARATORY 3 YEAR PROGRAM |
CAREER PREPARATORY 3 YEAR PROGRAM |
|
English |
4 credits (English I - IV, English through ESOL I –IV) |
4 credits (English I - IV, English through ESOL I –IV) |
4 credits (English I - IV, English through ESOL I –IV) |
|
Mathematics |
3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, & a course at the Algebra I level or higher) |
3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, & a course at the Algebra I level or higher) |
3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, & a course at the Algebra I level or higher) |
|
Science |
3 credits (Earth/ Space Science, Biology, & Chemistry or Physical Science) |
3 credits (Earth/ Space Science, Biology, & Chemistry or Physical Science) |
3 credits (Earth/ Space Science, Biology, & Chemistry or Physical Science) |
|
Social Science |
3 credits (World History, American History, American Government, & Economics) |
3 credits (World History, American History, American Government, & Economics) |
3 credits (World History, American History, American Government, & Economics) |
|
Foreign Language |
Not required for graduation, but 2 credits required for admission to state universities* |
2 credits in same second language or demonstrated proficiency |
Not required |
|
Performing Fine Arts |
0.5 credit |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Practical Arts |
0.5 credit |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Life Management Skills |
0.5 credit |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Physical Education |
1 credit (0.5 credit in Personal Fitness & 0.5 credit in a Physical Education elective) |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Career Technical Education (CTE) |
Not required |
Not required |
3 credits in a single CTE program; or 3 credits in CTE certificate dual enrollment program; or 5 credits in CTE courses |
|
Electives |
8.5 credits |
3 credits |
2 credits, unless 5 credits are earned in the option above |
|
Total |
24 credits |
18 credits |
18 credits |
|
State Assessment Requirement |
Passing score on grade 10 FCAT |
Passing score on grade 10 FCAT |
Passing score on grade 10 FCAT |
|
Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement |
Earn a cumulative GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale |
Earn a cumulative GPA 3.5 on a 4.0 scale |
Earn a cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale |
*required to qualify for Bight Futures Scholars
