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24 Credit Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements Graduation Test Requirements
4 English For students who enter 9th grade in 2012-2013
4 Math (including Algebra I , Geometry) FCAT 2.0 Reading – 245
3 Science (including Biology, 2 additional sciences) Algebra EOC – 399 or FSA 489
3 Social Studies (US History, World History, For students who enter 9th grade in 2013-2014
American Government, and Economics) Florida State Assessment – 349
1 HOPE Algebra EOC – 399 or FSA Algebra 1 489
1 Performing Fine Art For students who enter 9th grade in 2014-2015
2 World Languages (must be same language) Florida State Assessment - 350
3 Electives Algebra 1 FSA – 497 (if taken January 2016 and after)
*students on an AICE, IB, or special diploma programs of Concordant scores on SAT and ACT (READING) or PERT
study should refer to the District Student Progression Plan (MATH).
or to their individual Graduation Tracker for graduation
requirements.
Promotion Requirements
Virtual Course Requirement
Students who enter ninth grade in 2011-2012 and From 9th -> 10th grade
thereafter must complete a high school course on-line to 5 credits, 1 English or 1 math
graduate. Please discuss your options with your student’s From 10th -> 11th grade
school counselor. *Students following the 18 credit ACCEL, 12 credits, 2 English and 2 math or science
AICE, IB or special diploma programs of study are exempt From 11th -> 12th grade
from this requirement. 18 credits, 3 English and 4 math or science,
minimum 1.5 GPA
FOCUS
FOCUS is the Student Information System, which allows ACT Test Preparation
district’s students and parents to access grades, progress http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-
reports and attendance. Parents/Guardians must services/the-act/test-preparation.html
register for a new Focus account to access student
information. http://www.duvalschools.org/Page/15745
SAT Question of the Day
http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day
College and Career Planning
Participating in College Athletics
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
www.floridashines.org
Test Resources
PERT Study Guide: http://fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5592/urlt/0078248-pert-studentstudyguide.pdf
ACT : http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/ ; SAT : www.collegeboard.com,
Other sites: www.majortests.com, www.march2success.com
http://www.pearsonaccess.com/cs/Satellite?
c=Page&childpagename=Florida/flPALPLayout&cid=1205461226846&pagename=flPALPWrapper
Bright Futures Scholarships
Scan with your mobile device to
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
view the Bright Futures website!
Hands On Jacksonville is a great resource for community
service opportunities www.handsonjacksonville.org
Options for High School Acceleration
Your high school offers classes that can award college credit. These may include Advanced Placement (AP), Dual
Enrollment, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE). For more
information, visit http://duvalschools.org/Domain/4396
You may also be able to takes classes that lead to an Industry Certification. For more information visit the DCPS Career
and Technical Education department website: http://duvalschools.org/cte
ACT Comparison SAT
Assessment test that measures what you Aptitude test that measures how you apply what
Type of test
learned in school. you learned in school.
English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, Reading, Writing & Language, Math, Essay
Test Structure
Essay (Optional) (Optional)
3 hours (without essay)
2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay) Length of test
3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay)
4 reading passages Reading 5 reading passages
1 science section testing your critical
thinking skills (not your specific science Science None
knowledge)
Arithmetic, Algebra I & 2, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra I & 2, Geometry,
Math
Trigonometry Trigonometry and Data Analysis
You can use a calculator on all math Some math questions don’t allow you to use a
Calculator Policy
questions calculator
Optional. The essay will test how well you Optional. The essay will test your
Essays
evaluate and analyze complex issues. comprehension of a source text.
Scored on a scale of 1-36 How it’s scored Scored on a scale of 400-1600
www.act.org Online Registration www.collegeboard.com
Fee Waivers for SAT, ACT and College Applications: There are a number of reasons a student could qualify for up to
TWO fee waivers for each test while they are juniors and seniors. The most common reason is Free or Reduced lunch
program eligibility. Check with your school counselor about other qualifying situations. For specific eligibility
requirements for SAT visit http://collegereadiness,collegeboard.org/sat/register/fees/fee-waivers and ACT
http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/FeeWaiver.pdf
Students with disabilities may also be able to apply for ACT/SAT Test Accommodations. Check with your counselor
about timelines and deadlines, and APPLY EARLY!
SAT,PSAT,AP: www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/index.html
ACT: www.actstudent.org/regist/disab/
Post-Secondary Readiness Scores
Dual Enrollment Eligibility Scores, Post-Secondary Ready Scores needed for Seniors
MINIMUM Admissions Scores required for the State University
System (SUS)
These are MINIMUM scores. Many State universities will require higher scores for admissions purposes. GPA, rigor
of courses taken, extracurricular activities and community involvement will also be taken into consideration .
SAT ACT
Critical Reading 460 Reading 19
Math 460 Math 19
Writing 440 English/Writing 18
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