1. DIFFERENTIATED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS PLAN

2. Standard 24-credit College-Preparatory 18-credit Career-Preparatory 18-credit International Baccalaureate (IB) Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Special Diploma Certificate of Completion STATE APPROVED DIPLOMAS

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR M-DCPS STANDARD DIPLOMA 4 credits in English 4 credits in English 4 credits in Mathematics 4 credits in Mathematics 3 credits in Science 3 credits in Science 3 credits in Social Studies 3 credits in Social Studies 1 credit in Physical Education 1 credit in Physical Education 1 credit in Fine Arts 1 credit in Fine Arts 4 credits in Professional/Technical Career Academy 4 credits in Professional/Technical Career Academy (major area of interest) (major area of interest) 4 credits in other Electives 4 credits in other Electives 2.0 GPA 2.0 GPA Community Service Project Community Service Project Pass all required FCAT tests Pass all required FCAT tests

4. PROPOSED ADDITIONAL DISTRICT DIPLOMAS Professional Career Diploma Industry internships (OJT or CEO) Capstone Project Qualify for Gold Seal Pass industry certification Honors Diploma 3.5 weighted GPA with no grades below C Minimum of 6 honors and/or AP and/or Dual Enrollment classes 75 hours of Community Service (includes a plan) 970 on SAT and/or 21 on ACT Minimum of 2 years of a foreign language International Diploma Earn a 4.0 (weighted) G.P.A. – no grades less than a C Minimum of 12 honors and/or AP classes and/or Dual Enrollment courses 75 hours of Community Service focusing on the international community (includes a plan) 1270 on SAT and/or 28 on ACT Minimum of 3 years of foreign language Complete a research project and/or simulation finding a solution to a world problem or conflict

5. STUDENT OUTCOMES Students will be:   Ready for college and beyond   Workforce Ready beyond entry level   Able to embrace cultural diversity   Bi-lingual and bi-cultural   Problem solvers and life-long learners   Globally competitive

6. NEXT STEPS-2008 January-April Share proposal with stakeholder groups as follows:  School Operations- Regional Centers Superintendents Curriculum Directors School-Site principals School-Site student services  Community and business partners  EESAC representatives  Student government associations  District advisory committees  Local Colleges and Universities May Staff from C & I incorporates into Student Progression Plan June First reading to Board July Second reading to Board August Diploma options go into effect with incoming 08-09 ninth grade class