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Graduation Requirements Overview for Classes 2014 - 2017

This document outlines the graduation requirements for high school students in Florida, specifically for the classes of 2014 to 2017. Each class has unique criteria, including mandatory credits in English, Math, Science, History, and electives, along with community service hours and GPA requirements. Additionally, it discusses the differences between unweighted and weighted GPAs, as well as various assessments like FCAT and EOCs. Understanding these requirements can help students and parents navigate the path to graduation effectively.

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Graduation Requirements Overview for Classes 2014 - 2017

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  1. Graduation Requirements: Class of 2014 (Entered Grade 9 2011) • 4 English • 4 Math • Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC) • Geometry or equivalent • 3 Science • 1 World History • 1 United States History** • 0.5 United States Government • 0.5 Economics • 1.0 Performing Arts* • 1.0 HOPE* • 8.0 Electives • FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant • 2.0 GPA • 40 Community Service Hours • Computer Competency

  2. Graduation Requirements: (Class of 2015) (Entered Grade 9 2012) • 4 English • 4 Math • Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Geometry or equivalent (EOC – 30%) • 3 Science • Biology or equivalent (EOC – 30%) • 1 World History • 1 United States History** • Pass one online course • 0.5 United States Government • 0.5 Economics • 1.0 Performing Arts* • 1.0 HOPE* • 8.0 Electives • FCAT Reading 2.0 (or current Reading Assessment) or concordant • 2.0 GPA • 40 Community Service Hours • Computer Competency

  3. Graduation Requirements: (Class of 2016) (Will enter grade 9 in 2013) • 4 English • 4 Math • Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Geometry or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Algebra 2 or equivalent (No EOC at this time) • 3 Science • Biology or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • 1 World History • 1 United States History** • Pass one online course • 0.5 United States Government • 0.5 Economics • 1.0 Performing Arts* • 1.0 HOPE* • 8.0 Electives • FCAT Reading 2.0 (or current Reading Assessment) or concordant • 2.0 GPA • 40 Community Service Hours • Computer Competency

  4. Graduation Requirements: (Class of 2017) (Will enter Grade 9 in 2014) • 4 English • 4 Math • Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Geometry or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Algebra 2 or equivalent (No EOC at this time) • 3 Science • Biology or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Chemistry or Physics (No EOC at this time) • Equally rigorous course • Pass one online course • 1 World History • 1 United States History • 0.5 United States Government • 0.5 Economics • 1.0 Performing Arts* • 1.0 HOPE** • 8.0 Electives • FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant • 2.0 GPA • 40 Community Service Hours • Computer Competency

  5. What is a GPA? • There are several GPA’s (Grade Point Averages) • Unweighted • Considers all high school courses • No weight for more rigorous courses • No value given for (+) • Used for graduation (2.0) • Weighted • Only for Broward County • Special Weight for more rigorous courses • Used for Class Rank • Academic Core • Only based on Math, English, Social Studies, Science and World Languages • Give a small weight for more rigorous courses.

  6. My Child’s grades Unweighted GPA: 4.0 Weighted GPA: 4.33 Academic Core GPA: 4.2

  7. My friend’s child’s grades Unweighted GPA: 3.33 Weighted GPA: 3.6 Academic Core GPA: 3.2 This child can re-take Biology for FORGIVENESS If this child earns an A, B or C, then we remove the F from the GPA. The F remains on the transcript.

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