Graduation Requirements
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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING
9TH GRADE IN 2004-2005 AND 2005-20062004-2005 and 2005-2006 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 2004-2005
and 2005-2006SUBJECT AREA
Graduation Requirements of Traditional 24-Credit Program
Graduation Requirements of Three-Year 18-Credit College Preparatory Program
Graduation Requirements of Three-Year 18 Credit Career Preparatory Program
English
4 credits with major concentration in Composition and Literature
4 credits with major concentration in Composition and Literature
4 credits with major concentration in Composition and Literature
Mathematics
3 credits, one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent
3 credits at the Algebra I level or above, from the list of courses that qualify for state university admission
3 credits, one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent
Science
3 credits in Natural Science, two of which must have a lab component
3 credits in Natural Science, two of which must have a lab component
3 credits in Natural Science, two of which must have a lab component
Social Studies
1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit Economics1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit Economics1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit EconomicsForeign Language
Not required for high school graduation, but required for state university system admission
2 credits in the same language or demonstrated proficiency in a second language
Not required
Practical Arts/Performing Fine Arts
1 credit Practical Arts Career/Technical Education
or Exploratory Career Education
or 1 credit Performing Fine Arts
or .5 credit in Practical Arts and .5 credit in Performing Fine ArtsNot required
3 credits in a single vocational/career education program or 3 credits in a single career/technical certificate dual enrollment program or 5 credits in vocational/career education courses, including 3 credits in one sequential career and technical education program
Life Management Skills
.5 credit
Not required
Not required
Physical Education
1 credit to include .5 credit Personal Fitness and .5 credit Physical Education elective
Not required
Not required
Electives
8.5 credits
3 credits (Must meet state university admission requirements)
2 credits unless 5 credits in career/technical education
TOTAL
24 credits
18 credits
18 credits
State Assessment
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Computer Competency
Completion of one course taken in grades 6-12 or demonstration of competency on a computer checklist
Not required
Not required
Minimum Cumulative GPA
Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in required courses and a weighted or unweigthed grade that earns at least 3.0 points or its equivalent in each of the 18 required credits.
Earn a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the required courses and a weighted or unweighted grade that earns at least 2.0 points or its equivalent in each of the 18 required credits.
Service Learning
40 hours required
Not required
Not required
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 9TH GRADE IN 2006-2007 2006-2007
2006-2007
2006-2007
SUBJECT AREA
Graduation Requirements of Traditional 24-Credit Program
Graduation Requirements of Three-Year 18-Credit College Preparatory Program
Graduation Requirements of Three-Year 18 Credit Career Preparatory Program
English
4 credits with major concentration in Composition and Literature
4 credits with major concentration in Composition and Literature
4 credits with major concentration in Composition and Literature
Mathematics
3 credits, one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent
3 credits at the Algebra I level or above, from the list of courses that qualify for state university admission
3 credits, one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent
Science
3 credits in Natural Science, two of which must have a lab component
3 credits in Natural Science, two of which must have a lab component
3 credits in Natural Science, two of which must have a lab component
Social Studies
1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit Economics1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit Economics1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit EconomicsForeign Language
Not required for high school graduation, but required for state university system admission
2 credits in the same language or demonstrated proficiency in a second language
Not required
Practical Arts/Performing Fine Arts
1 credit Practical Arts Career/Technical Education
or Exploratory Career Education
or 1 credit Performing Fine Arts
or .5 credit in Practical Arts and .5 credit in Performing Fine ArtsNot required
3 credits in a single vocational/career education program or 3 credits in a single career/technical certificate dual enrollment program or 5 credits in vocational/career education courses, including 3 credits in one sequential career and technical education program
Life Management Skills
.5 credit
Not required
Not required
Physical Education
1 credit to include .5 credit Personal Fitness and .5 credit Physical Education elective
Not required
Not required
Electives
8.5 credits
3 credits (must meet state university admission requirements)
2 credits unless 5 credits in career/technical education
TOTAL
24 credits
18 credits
18 credits
State Assessment
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Computer Competency
Completion of one course taken in grades 6-12 or demonstration of competency on a computer checklist
Not required
Not required
Minimum Cumulative GPA
Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the course required for the college preparatory program and earn at least 3.0 points or its equivalent in each of the 18 required credits.
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the course required for the college preparatory program and earn at least 2.0 points or its equivalent in each of the 18 required credits.
Service Learning
40 hours required
Not required
Not required
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ENTERING 9th GRADERS IN 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 2007-2008 and
2008-20092007-2008 and
2008-20092007-2008 and
2008-2009SUBJECT AREA
Graduation Requirements of Traditional 24-Credit Program
Graduation Requirements of Three-Year 18-Credit College Preparatory Program
Graduation Requirements of Three-Year 18 Credit Career Preparatory Program
English
4 credits with major concentration in Composition, Reading for Information and Literature
4 credits with major concentration in Composition and Literature
4 credits with major concentration in Composition and Literature
Mathematics
4 credits, one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent, or a higher-level mathematics course
3 credits at the Algebra I level or above, from the list of courses that qualify for state university admission
3 credits, one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent
Science
3 credits in Science, two of which must have a lab component
3 credits in Natural Science, two of which must have a lab component
3 credits in Natural Science, two of which must have a lab component
Social Studies
1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit Economics1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit Economics1 credit World History
1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit EconomicsForeign Language
Not required for high school graduation, but required for state university system admission
2 credits in the same language or demonstrated proficiency in a second language
Not required
Fine Arts
1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts, which may include Speech and Debate
Not required
Not required
Physical Education
1 credit in Physical Education to include integration of Health*
Not required
Not required
Majors, Minors, or Electives
8 credits - 4 credits in a Major Area of Interest 4 credits in elective courses, which may be combined to allow for a second Major Area of Interest, a minor area of interest (3 credits), individual elective courses, intensive reading or mathematics intervention courses
3 credits
3 credits in a single vocational/career education program AND 2 elective credits OR 3 credits in single career/technical certificate dual enrollment courses AND 2 elective credits OR 5 credits in vocational/career education courses, including 3 credits in one sequential career and technical education program
TOTAL
24 credits
18 credits
18 credits
State Assessment
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Earn a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT or scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT)
Computer Competency
Completion of one course taken in grades 6-12 or demonstration of competency on a computer checklist
Not required
Not required
Minimum Cumulative GPA
Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in required courses and a weighted or unweighted grade that earns at least 3.0 points or its equivalent in each of the 18 required credits.
Earn a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the required courses and a weighted or unweighted grade that earns at least 2.0 points or its equivalent in each of the 18 required credits.
Service Learning
40 hours required
Not required
Not required
Contact Information
Broward County Public Schools
600 SE Third Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
USA
T: 754.321.0000