Florida 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 in the languages below:
Below is an overview of graduation requirements for the 24 Credit Standard Diploma. For detailed information, please click on the links above:
GPA
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2.0 unweighted cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.
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Statewide Assessments
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• Pass the Grade 10 Florida Standards Assessment English Language Arts (FSA ELA) Requirement
• Pass the Algebra 1 Florida Standards Assessment End of Course (FSA EOC) Requirement
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24 Credits
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4 Credits ELA
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• ELA 1, 2, 3, 4
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4 Credits Mathematics
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• One of which must be Algebra 1 and one of which must be Geometry
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3 Credits Science
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• One of which must be Biology 1, two of which must be equally rigorous science courses
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3 Credits Social Studies
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• 1 credit in World History
• 1 credit in U.S. History
• 0.5 credit in U.S. Government
• 0.5 credit in Economics
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1 Credit Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts
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1 Credit Physical Education
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Students may satisfy this requirement through one of the following:
- Pass the HOPE course (Health Opportunities through Physical Education)
- Participation in 2 seasons of interscholastic sports at the high school level. Students must complete this form and turn into Student Services: Physical Education Waiver – Interscholastic Sports
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8 Elective Credits
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