| Courses
|
For students entering grade 9 for the first time in
2007-2008 and thereafter |
|
English |
4 credits (include writing
requirements appropriately
rigorous – not just a literature course) |
|
Mathematics |
4 high school math credits
taken in middle or high school in 2007-2008 or thereafter
1 Algebra I – required (MS/HS)
1 geometry – required (MS/HS)
1 Algebra II – required (HS only)
1 additional math (HS only) |
|
Science |
4 credits
1 biology
2 physical sciences
(chemistry, physics , earthspace)
[two must have lab component]
1 additional science |
|
Social Studies
|
3 credits
1 world history
1 American history
½ American government
½ economics |
|
World Language*
|
2 high school credits
taken in middle or high school from 2007-2008 or thereafter
which include two courses in the same language
Students who have been required to take 3 years of
Intensive Reading in high school may be exempt from this
requirement through a waiver process |
|
Practical Career
Education and/or
Visual/Performing
Fine Arts |
1 credit performing fine
arts or a state-approved practical arts |
|
Physical Education
|
1 credit H.O.P.E.
|
|
Electives** |
5 credits
|
|
Total |
24 credits |
|
State Assessment
Requirements |
earn passing scores on the
FCAT
(grade 10) Reading/Math, OR the
state End Of Course Exams (EOCs) if applicable
For students entering ninth grade for the first time in
2010-2011 a Level 3 will be required on the 10th Grade
Reading FCAT |
|
Grade Point Average
Requirements (GPA) |
earn a cumulative,
unweighted GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale |
