Spruce Creek Guidance
Graduation Requirements for Current 9, 10, 11 Grades
Subject Area Traditional 24 Credit Program 3 Year College
Preparatory Program 1,2		 3 Year Career
Preparatory Program 2
English 4 credits, with major concentration in composition and literature 4 credits, with major concentration in composition and literature 4 credits, with major concentration in composition and literature
Mathematics 3 credits, one of which must be Algebra 1 or its equivalent 3 3 credits at the Algebra 1 level or above, from the list of courses that qualify for state university admission 3 credits, one of which must have a laboratory requirement 3
Science 3 credits in natural science, two of which must have a laboratory requirement 3 credits in natural science, two of which must have a laboratory requirement 3 credits in natural science, two of which must have a laboratory requirement
Social Studies    1 credit World History
   1 credit American History
.5 credit American Government
.5 credit Economics 		3 credits (American History, World History, Economics, American Government) 3 credits (American History, World History, Economics, American Government)
Foreign Language Not required for high school graduation but required for state university system admission 2 credits in the same language or demonstrated proficiency in a second language Not required
Practical Arts / Performing Fine Arts 1 credit practical arts career / technical education or exploratory career education
or
1 credit performing arts
or
.5 credit in practical arts and
.5 credit in performing fine arts 		Not required 3 credits in a single vocational / career education program
or
3 credits in a single career / technical dual enrollment program
or
5 credits in vocational / career education courses (including 3 credits in one sequencial career and technical education program)
Life Management Skills .5 credit Not required Not required
Physical Education 1 credit to include:
.5 credit personal fitness and
.5 credit physical education elective4		 Not required Not required
Electives 8.5 credits 3 credits 2 credits unless 5 credits in career / technical education
TOTAL 24 credits 18 credits 18 credits
State Assessment Requirements Earn passing scores on
the Grade 10 FCAT		 Earn passing scores on
the Grade 10 FCAT		 Earn passing scores on
the Grade 10 FCAT
Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements Earn a cumulative GPA of
2.0 on a 4.0 scale		 Earn a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the courses required for the college preparatory program and earn a weighted or unweighted grade that earns at least 3.0 points or its equivalent in each of the 18 required credits Earn a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the courses required for the career preparatory program and earn at least 2.0 points or its equivalent in each of the 18 required credits
1All courses earned toward the college preparatory program must satisfy admission requirements for the state university system. Six of the 18 credits must be in classes that are honors, dual enrollment, advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, Advanced International Certificate of Education, or specifically listed as rigorous by the Department of Education.
2Students who chose a three-year program prior to July 1, 2004 must meet with their counselor for information regarding graduation requirements.
3See high school guidance counselor for Algebra 1 equivalents.
4See high school guidance counselor for Physical Education electives.