GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Senate Bill 1076 COLLEGE CAREER READINESS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Senate Bill 1076
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Department of School Counseling Cynthia Park, Director Ralph Aiello, Coordinator Guidance, BRACE and Academic Advisement School Counseling Directors (TSA’s) Lisa Albee lisa. albee@browardschools. com Danny Tritto danny. tritto@browardschools. com Contact us at 754 -321 -2119
CURRENT 12 TH GRADERS CLASS OF 2014
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 24 Credits 2. 0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) 40 Community Service Hours Assessments: • Pass FCAT 2. 0 Reading with a Level 3 or higher • Take the Algebra 1 EOC for 30% of final grade Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2010 - 2011
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: English = 4 Credits For Example: • English 1 • English 2 • English 3 • English 4 Math = 4 Credits Must Include: • Algebra 1 • Geometry + 2 additional credits of Math Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2010 - 2011
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Science = 3 Credits For Example: • Earth Space Science • Biology • Chemistry Social Studies = 3 Credits Must Include: • World History • US Government (. 50) • Economics with Financial Literacy (. 50) Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2010 - 2011
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Required Electives 1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses 1 Credit of Physical Education with Integration of Health (HOPE). 50 Credit of Computer Competency Electives 8 additional elective credits of student choice Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2010 - 2011
CURRENT 11 TH GRADERS CLASS OF 2015
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 24 Credits 2. 0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) 40 Community Service Hours Assessments: • Pass FCAT 2. 0 Reading with a Level 3 or higher • Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher • Take the Geometry EOC • Take the Biology EOC Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2011 - 2012
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: English = 4 Credits For Example: • English 1 • English 2 • English 3 • English 4 Math = 4 Credits Must Include: • Algebra 1 • Geometry + 2 additional credits of Math Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2011 - 2012
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Science = 3 Credits Must Include: • Biology +2 Additional Science Courses Examples: • Chemistry • Physics Social Studies = 3 Credits Must Include: • World History • US Government (. 50) • Economics with Financial Literacy (. 50) Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2011 - 2012
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Required Electives 1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses 1 Credit of Physical Education with Integration of Health (HOPE) 1 Online Course Electives 8 additional elective credits of student choice Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2011 - 2012
CURRENT 10 TH GRADERS CLASS OF 2016
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 24 Credits 2. 0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) 40 Community Service Hours Assessments: • Pass FCAT 2. 0 Reading with a Level 3 or higher • Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher • Take the Geometry EOC • Take the Biology EOC • Take the US History EOC for 30% of final grade Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2012 - 2013
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: English = 4 Credits For Example: • English 1 • English 2 • English 3 • English 4 Math = 4 Credits Must Include: • Algebra 1 • Geometry + 2 additional credits of Math Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2012 - 2013
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Science = 3 Credits Must Include: • Biology +2 Additional Science Courses Examples: • Chemistry • Physics Social Studies = 3 Credits Must Include: • World History • US Government (. 50) • Economics with Financial Literacy (. 50) Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2012 - 2013
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Required Electives 1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses 1 Credit of Physical Education with Integration of Health (HOPE) 1 Online Course Electives 8 additional elective credits of student choice Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2012 - 2013
CURRENT 9 TH GRADERS CLASS OF 2017
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 24 Credits 2. 0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) 40 Community Service Hours Assessments: • Pass the Grade 10 ELA Common Core Assessment • Take the Grade 11 ELA Common Core Assessment when implemented • Pass the Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher for Graduation and 30% of final grade • Take the Geometry EOC for 30% of final grade • Take the Biology EOC for 30% of final grade • Take the US History EOC for 30% of final grade Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2013 - 2014
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: English (ELA) = 4 Credits For Example: • English 1 • English 2 • English 3 • English 4 Math = 4 Credits Must Include: • Algebra 1 • Geometry + 2 additional credits of Math Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2013 - 2014
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Science = 3 Credits Must Include: • Biology +2 Equally Rigorous Science Courses Examples: • Chemistry • Physics Social Studies = 3 Credits Must Include: • World History • US Government (. 50) • Economics with Financial Literacy (. 50) Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2013 - 2014
24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Required Electives 1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses 1 Credit of Physical Education with Integration of Health (HOPE) 1 Online Course Electives 8 additional elective credits of student choice Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2013 - 2014
ACCEL DIPLOMA Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning New 18 -Credit Option
ACCEL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 18 Credits 2. 0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) No Community Service Hours Required Assessments: • Pass FCAT Reading with a Level 3 or higher • Pass Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher for Graduation and 30% of final grade • Take Geometry EOC for 30% of final grade • Take Biology EOC for 30% of final grade • Take US History EOC for 30% of final grade Available to All Students
18 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: English (ELA) = 4 Credits For Example: • English 1 • English 2 • English 3 • English 4 Math = 4 Credits Must Include: • Algebra 1 • Geometry + 2 additional credits of Math ACCEL Diploma Option Available to All Students
18 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Science = 3 Credits Must Include: • Biology +2 Equally Rigorous Science Courses Examples: • Chemistry • Physics Social Studies = 3 Credits Must Include: • World History • US Government (. 50) • Economics with Financial Literacy (. 50) ACCEL Diploma Option Available to All Students
18 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Required Electives 1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses Electives 3 additional elective credits of student choice Please note: The Online Course and Physical Education (HOPE) are not required with the ACCEL Diploma Option Available to All Students
DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS Scholar and Merit
SCHOLAR DESIGNATION In addition to meeting the Cohort Standard High School Diploma Requirements Students Must Earn the Following: u Algebra II u Statistics or Equally Rigorous Math u Chemistry or Physics and another Equally Rigorous Science u 2 Credits in the same World Language u Earn at least 1 Credit in AP, IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment u Pass Biology EOC with Level 3 or Higher u Pass US History EOC with Level 3 or Higher Available to All Students
MERIT DESIGNATION In addition to meeting the Cohort Standard High School Diploma Requirements Students Must Earn the Following: u Earn 1 or more Industry Certifications from the list established (per s. 1003. 492, F. S. ) Available to All Students
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Senate Bill 1076 Please Contact your School Counselor for ² Questions regarding the new graduation requirements ² Personalized course planning and advisement ² A graduation credit check School Counselors support student achievement with academic advisement, career education and social/emotional
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