Guidance

Graduation Requirements

2009 graduates need 25 credits
2010 graduates need 26 credits
2011 graduates and there after need 28 credits

English/Language Arts
4 credits

Mathematics
3.0 credits

4.0 credits for class of 2011 and thereafter
1 credit must be algebra 1 or its equivalent

Science
3.0 credits

2 must include labs

Social Studies

World History(10) - 1.0 credit
American Hisory(11) - 1.0 credit
American Government(12) - 0.5 credit
Economics(12) - 0.5 credit

Practical Arts/FineArt
1.0 credits

For 2011 graduates and thereafter, 1 credit of performing /fine arts

Health and Physical Education

Life Managment Skills - 0.5 credit
Personal Fitness - 0.5 credit
Physical Education - 0.5 credit

for Graduates of 2011 and there after:
HOPE - 1.0 credits

Electives

8.5 credits
required for 2009 and 2010 Graduates

16.0 credits
Total required for 2011 Graduates and thereafter
4.0 credits in major area of interest

Passing Scores on FCAT Reading, Math and Writing. See Guidance Counselor.

2.0 Minimum Graduating GPA (Un-weighted)

Alternate Graduation Options

• 3-Year Accelerated College Preparatory Program
• GED Exit Option
• 3-Year Accelerated Career Preparatory Program
• GED
• Adult High School

Please contact a Sarasota High School Guidance Counselor if you have questions regarding alternative graduation options.