GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & OPTIONAL DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS FOR STUDENTS IN THE 2011-2012 COHORT (11TH)
CREDITS
STANDARD
(COLLEGE/CAREER)
GPA
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



MERIT
(INDUSTRY)
2.0 on 4.0 Scale
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
(ELA)
4
* ELA 1
* ELA 2
* ELA 3
* ELA 4
10TH FCAT Reading Pass (≥ Level 3) to
Grad
MATHEMATICS
* Algebra 1 w/EOC Pass for CR
* Geometry w/EOC
4
* Additional Math
* Additional Math
Algebra 1 EOC Pass (≥ Level 3) to Grad
Algebra 1 EOC = 30% of Final Grade
Geometry EOC = 30% of Final Grade
SCIENCES (2 of 3 with Lab)
* Biology 1 w/EOC
3
* Additional Science
* Additional Science
2.0 on 4.0 Scale
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
(ELA)
4
* ELA 1
* ELA 2
* ELA 3
* ELA 4
 10TH FCAT Reading Pass (≥ Level 3) to
Grad
MATHEMATICS
* Algebra 1 w/EOC Pass for CR
* Geometry w/EOC
4
* Additional Math
* Additional Math
 Algebra 1 EOC Pass (≥ Level 3) to Grad
 Algebra 1 EOC = 30% of Final Grade
 Geometry EOC = 30% of Final Grade
SCIENCES (2 of 3 with Lab)
* Biology 1 w/EOC
3
* Additional Science
* Additional Science
Biology I EOC = 30% of Final Grade
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3

CREDITS
GPA
SOCIAL STUDIES
* US History (1 cr) w/ EOC
* World History (1 cr)
* US Government (1/2 cr)
* Economics (1/2 cr)
US History EOC = 30% of Final Grade
Biology I EOC = 30% of Final Grade
3

SOCIAL STUDIES
* US History (1 cr) w/ EOC
* World History (1 cr)
* US Government (1/2 cr)
* Economics (1/2 cr)
US History EOC = 30% of Final Grade
1
Fine, Performing, or Practical
Arts or Speech & Debate
1
Fine, Performing, or Practical
Arts or Speech & Debate
1
HOPE (PE)
1
HOPE (PE)
CREDITS
GPA
2.0 on 4.0 Scale
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
(ELA)
4
* ELA 1
* ELA 2
* ELA 3
* ELA 4
 10TH FCAT Reading Pass (≥ Level 3) to
Grad
MATHEMATICS
* Algebra 1 w/EOC Pass for CR
* Geometry w/EOC
4
* Algebra 2
* Statistics or equally rigorous
 Algebra 1 EOC Pass (≥ Level 3) to Grad
 Algebra 1 EOC = 30% of Final Grade
 Geometry EOC = 30% of Final Grade
SCIENCES (2 of 3 with Lab)
* Biology 1 w/EOC Pass for CR
3
* Chemistry or equally rigorous
* Physics or equally rigorous
 Biology I EOC Pass to Grad
 Biology I EOC = 30% of Final Grade
SOCIAL STUDIES
* US History (1 cr) w/ EOC Pass
* World History (1 cr)
3
* US Government (1/2 cr)
* Economics (1/2 cr)
 US History EOC Pass to Grad
 US History EOC = 30% of Final Grade
Fine, Performing, or Practical
1
Arts or Speech & Debate
1
2
8
ELECTIVES
8
SCHOLAR
6
HOPE (PE)
Foreign Language
(same foreign language)
ELECTIVES
One of which is AP or Dual
Enrollment
CREDITS
ACCEL 18 Credit
GPA
2.0 on 4.0 Scale
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
(ELA)
4
* ELA 1
* ELA 2
* ELA 3
* ELA 4
 10TH FCAT Reading Pass (≥ Level 3) to
Grad
MATHEMATICS
* Algebra 1 w/EOC Pass for CR
* Geometry w/EOC
4
* Algebra 2
* Statistics or equally rigorous
 Algebra 1 EOC Pass (≥ Level 3) to Grad
 Algebra 1 EOC = 30% of Final Grade
 Geometry EOC = 30% of Final Grade
SCIENCES (2 of 3 with Lab)
* Biology 1 w/EOC Pass for CR
3
* Additional Science
* Additional Science

Biology I EOC = 30% of Final Grade
3

SOCIAL STUDIES
* US History (1 cr) w/ EOC
* World History (1 cr)
* US Government (1/2 cr)
* Economics (1/2 cr)
US History EOC = 30% of Final Grade
1
Not Required
3
Fine, Performing, or Practical
Arts or Speech & Debate
HOPE (PE)
Online Requirement: At least one course in the
24 required credits must be completed through an
online course.
ELECTIVES
Must complete an industrycertified career education
program or a series of careerthemes courses that result in
industry certification or college
credit or for which there is an
articulation agreement where the
courses lead to college credit.
Online Requirement: At least one course in the
24 required credits must be completed through an
online course.
ELECTIVES
Online Requirement: At least one course in the
24 required credits must be completed through an
online course.
Online Requirement: None
By signing below, I am indicating that I have:
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Selected the College/Career diploma option

Received FLVC, SUS, & BF information
Student: _____________________________
Parent: _______________________________
Date: ___________ Counselor Initials: ______
By signing below, I am indicating that I have:

Selected the Merit diploma option

Received FLVC, SUS, & BF information
Student: _____________________________
Parent: _______________________________
Date: ___________ Counselor Initials: ______
By signing below, I am indicating that I have:

Selected the Scholar diploma option

Received FLVC, SUS, & BF information
Student: _____________________________
Parent: _______________________________
Date: ___________ Counselor Initials: _______
By signing below, I am indicating that I have:
 Selected the ACCEL 18-Credit diploma option
 Received FLVC, SUS, & BF information
Student: _____________________________
Parent: _______________________________
Date: ___________ Counselor Initials: ______
12-5-13
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
13322 Excalibur Road Clermont, Florida 34711
Phone: (352) 242-2080 Fax: (352) 242-2090
January 2014
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
Florida legislation continues to result in significant changes for Florida’s public high school students. Several of the legislative changes include a
requirement that school districts notify students and parents, in writing, of the following:
 Early Graduation Option (EGO): In order to meet the Standard Diploma through the Early Graduation Option (EGO) eligibility
requirements, a student must:
 Complete the minimum 24 core content area high school credits AND
 Achieve passing scores on state required assessment(s) (FCAT and/or EOC exams) AND
 Earn an unweighted, cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
If you believe your student’s academic records, including in-progress and/or scheduled courses, indicates that he/she may be eligible to select the
EGO (Early Graduation Option) and you are interested in pursuing the EGO, please contact your school counselor as soon as possible.
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Diploma Designations/Paths/Options: The most recent legislative session resulted in four different types from which a student must choose:
Standard (College and Career); Merit (Industry), Scholar and the ACCEL 18 Credits. The enclosed matrix delineates the requirements and
differences between the four. By the end of the first semester in 9th grade, a student and parent must choose the diploma or designation that
best meets the student’s needs and goals. When a diploma path is not selected, the student will be expected to earn the 24 credit Standard
Diploma in order to graduate from high school. Students are provided opportunities to change their diploma plan at any time during high
school.
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Bright Futures, State University System, and Florida Virtual Campus: Finally, it is of extreme benefit for your student to create an
account on www.FLVC.org. Through this account, he/she will be able to access and monitor current status and progress toward meeting
Bright Futures Scholarship (BF) requirements, State University System (SUS) entrance requirements, and graduation requirements. For this
account, use the student’s social security number followed by an X in lieu of the Florida Student Identifier Number. It is important that your
student’s social security number be on file in order to create this account. Your student can see a counselor in Guidance Express during lunch
to confirmation prior to creating their account. It is important that your student’s social security number be on file in order to create this
account. Your student can see a counselor in Guidance Express during lunch to confirmation prior to creating their account. For more
information, please visit the official Bright Futures website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/.
By signing the appropriate section on the reverse side, both you and your student will indicate your diploma path selection and receipt of Bright
Futures Scholarship information, State University System entrance requirements, and Florida Virtual Campus information. After signing, please
return the form to the school Guidance Office.
Sincerely,
Julie Robinson-Lueallen
Principal, East Ridge High School