1. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Senate Bill 1076

2. 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

3. CURRENT 12 TH GRADERS CLASS OF 2014

4. 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

5. 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 9 th Grade in 2010 - 2011

6. 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 9 th Grade in 2010 - 2011

7. 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 24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2010 - 2011

8. CURRENT 11 TH GRADERS CLASS OF 2015

9. 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

10. 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 9 th Grade in 2011 - 2012

11. Science = 3 Credits Must Include: Biology +2 Additional 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 9 th Grade in 2011 - 2012

12. 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 24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2011 - 2012

13. CURRENT 10 TH GRADERS CLASS OF 2016

14. 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

15. 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 9 th Grade in 2012 - 2013

16. Science = 3 Credits Must Include: Biology +2 Additional 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 9 th Grade in 2012 - 2013

17. 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 24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2012 - 2013

18. CURRENT 9 TH GRADERS CLASS OF 2017

19. 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

20. 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 9 th Grade in 2013 - 2014

21. Science = 3 Credits Must 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 9 th Grade in 2013 - 2014

22. 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 24 TOTAL CREDITS TO INCLUDE: Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2013 - 2014

23. ACCEL DIPLOMA Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning New 18-Credit Option

24. 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

25. 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 Option Available to All Students

26. Science = 3 Credits Must 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 Option Available to All Students

27. Required Electives 1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts, Speech or Debate or approved Practical Arts Courses Electives 3 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

28. DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS Scholar and Merit

29. SCHOLAR DESIGNATION In 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

30. 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

31. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Please Contact your School Counselor for  Questions regarding the new graduation requirements  Personalized course planning and advisement  A graduation credit check School Counselors support student achievement with academic advisement, career education and social/emotional growth. Senate Bill 1076