The focus on areas of interest prepares students for either college or career. Four English, four mathematics, three science and three social science credits are required. Students also need one credit each for a fine or performing arts, speech and debate, a specified practical arts course and physical education that includes health. Eight elective credits are required; four in major areas of interest and four independent electives, which also can be used as a second major or minor area of interest.
A grade point of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
This program satisfies the minimum standards for admission to state universities and focuses on academic courses, according to the high school graduation programs overview. Students need two credits in a foreign language, four credits concentrated in composition and literature, three credits at the algebra I level or above, three credits in natural science with two lab components, one credit each for world history and American history, and a half credit each for American government and economics. Three credits in electives are required. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 and have grades of at least 3.0 in each of the 18 required credits.
This program prepares students for a technical school or community college. Students are required to earn credits for a vocational or career education program, maintain a grade point average of 3.0 and have at least a 2.0 in each of the 18 required credits. Four English, three mathematics, three science and three social science credits are required. Math requires one of the three credits be algebra I. The career major can be three credits in a vocational or career program and two credits for electives; three credits in a career or technical certificate dual enrollment and two credits for electives; or five credits in a vocational or career program.
The requirements for admission are varied; a standard high school diploma or equivalent certificate; or have shown the ability to do college level work and demonstrate college-level communication and computational skills, determined by standardized test scores.
Admission requirements for a state university include a high school diploma, a minimum grade point average in academic core courses as set forth by university and minimum test scores from the ACT or SAT as set forth by university. Students also can be admitted by qualifying for the Talented 20 program, be selected based on an assessment that indicates a special talent or by earning a degree from a Florida community college. The Talented 20 program is the top 20 percent of each graduating class who have met all college preparatory program requirements, including a GPA of 3.5.