GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSSenate Bill 1076

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESSDepartment of School Counseling

Cynthia Park, DirectorRalph Aiello, Coordinator Guidance, BRACE and

Academic Advisement

School Counseling Directors (TSA’s)Lisa Albeelisa.albee@browardschools.com

Danny Trittodanny.tritto@browardschools.com

Contact us at 754-321-2119

CURRENT 12TH GRADERSC L A S S O F 2 0 1 4

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS24 Credits2.0 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 9th Grade

in 2010 - 2011

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

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade

in 2010 - 2011

Science = 3 Credits

For Example:• Earth Space

Science• Biology• Chemistry

Social Studies = 3 Credits

Must Include:• World History• US History• US Government

(.50)• Economics with

Financial Literacy (.50)

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2010 - 2011

Required Electives1 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

Electives8 additional

elective credits of student choice

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2010 - 2011

CURRENT 11TH GRADERSC L A S S O F 2 0 1 5

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS24 Credits2.0 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 9th Grade in 2011 - 2012

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

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2011 - 2012

Science = 3 CreditsMust Include:• Biology+2 Additional

Science CoursesExamples:• Chemistry• Physics

Social Studies = 3 Credits

Must Include:• World History• US History• US Government (.50)• Economics with

Financial Literacy (.50)

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2011 - 2012

Required Electives1 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

Electives8 additional

elective credits of student choice

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2011 - 2012

CURRENT 10TH GRADERSC L A S S O F 2 0 1 6

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS24 Credits2.0 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 9th Grade in 2012 - 2013

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

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2012 - 2013

Science = 3 CreditsMust Include:• Biology+2 Additional

Science CoursesExamples:• Chemistry• Physics

Social Studies = 3 Credits

Must Include:• World History• US History• US Government (.50)• Economics with

Financial Literacy (.50)

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2012 - 2013

Required Electives1 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

Electives8 additional

elective credits of student choice

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2012 - 2013

CURRENT 9TH GRADERSC L A S S O F 2 0 1 7

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS24 Credits2.0 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 9th Grade in 2013 - 2014

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

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2013 - 2014

Science = 3 CreditsMust Include:• Biology+2 Equally

Rigorous Science Courses

Examples:• Chemistry• Physics

Social Studies = 3 Credits

Must Include:• World History• US History• US Government (.50)• Economics with

Financial Literacy (.50)

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2013 - 2014

Required Electives1 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

Electives8 additional

elective credits of student choice

24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

Students Entering 9th Grade in 2013 - 2014

ACCEL DIPLOMAA c a d e m i c a l l y C h a l l e n g i n g C u r r i c u l u m t o E n h a n c e L e a r n i n g

N e w 1 8 - C r e d i t O p t i o n

ACCEL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS18 Credits2.0 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

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

18 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

ACCEL Diploma OptionAvailable to All Students

Science = 3 CreditsMust Include:• Biology+2 Equally

Rigorous Science Courses

Examples:• Chemistry• Physics

Social Studies = 3 Credits

Must Include:• World History• US History• US Government (.50)• Economics with

Financial Literacy (.50)

18 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

ACCEL Diploma OptionAvailable to All Students

Required Electives1 Credit of Performing/Fine

Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses

Electives3 additional

elective credits of student choice

18 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE:

ACCEL Diploma Option Available to All Students

Please note:The Online Course and Physical Education (HOPE) are not required with the ACCEL Diploma Option

DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONSS c h o l a r a n d M e r i t

SCHOLAR DESIGNATIONIn addition to meeting the Cohort Standard High School Diploma Requirements Students Must Earn

the Following:

Algebra II Statistics or Equally Rigorous Math Chemistry or Physics and another Equally Rigorous

Science 2 Credits in the same World Language Earn at least 1 Credit in AP, IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment Pass Biology EOC with Level 3 or Higher 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:

Earn 1 or more Industry Certifications from the list established

(per s. 1003.492, F.S.)

Available to All Students

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Please Contact your School Counselor for Questions regarding the new

graduation requirements Personalized course planning and

advisement A graduation credit checkSchool Counselors support student achievement with academic advisement, career education and social/emotional growth.

Senate Bill 1076