Students must successfully complete one of the following diploma options: 24-credit standard diploma, or 18-credit Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL). Students will start on the 24-credit standard diploma option, but they can switch to the 18-credit ACCEL option at any time.
The 18-credit ACCEL option is intended for students who want to graduate a year early. This is made possible by reducing the number of elective credits from 8 to 3, as well as eliminating physical education. Students who are interested in switching to the 18-credit ACCEL option should make an appointment with their school counselor.
Note: World language is a not a graduation requirement; however, two credits of the same world language are required for admission to one of Florida’s 4-year public universities, and it is also a requirement for Florida’s Bright Futures scholarship.
| 24-Credit Option | 18-Credit ACCEL Option |
|---|---|
| 4 Credits English Language Arts | 4 Credits English Language Arts |
| 4 Credits Mathematics (Algebra 1 and Geometry are required) | 4 Credits Mathematics (Algebra 1 and Geometry are required) |
| 3 Credits Science (Biology is required) | 3 Credits Science (Biology is required) |
| 3 Credits Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics are required) | 3 Credits Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics are required) |
| 1 Credit Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts | 1 Credit Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts |
| 1 Credit Physical Education (HOPE) | Physical Education is not required |
| 8 Elective Credits | 3 Elective Credits |
| One of the above credits shall be an online course | Online course is not required |
| Passing scores on the required state assessments | Passing scores on the required state assessments |
| 2.0 minimum cumulative unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) | 2.0 minimum cumulative unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) |