Florida Homeschool High School Diploma Requirements
See the homeschool high school graduation requirements for Florida: required subjects, credits, and a recommended four-year course plan to earn a diploma.
Mathematics
Source:
Florida Department of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirements:
4 units of Mathematics. 1 unit must be Algebra I and 1 must be Geometry.
Additional Context:
Industry Certifications that lead to college credit(unit) may substitute for up to two mathematics credits (except for Algebra I and Geometry). An identified computer science unit may substitute for up to one mathematics unit as long as the same computer science unit is not used to substitute a science credit as well.
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Science
Source:
Florida Department of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirements:
3 units of Science. 1 unit must be Biology I. The remaining 2 units must be equally rigorous science courses. 2 of the 3 required course units must have a laboratory component.
Additional Context:
Industry Certifications that lead to college credit may substitute for up to one science credit (except for Biology I). An identified computer science unit may substitute for up to one science unit as long as the same computer science unit is not used to substitute a math credit as well (except for Biology I).
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English
Source:
Florida Department of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirements:
4 units of English.
Additionanl Context:
Courses typically include English Language Arts (ELA) 1, 2, 3, and 4. ELA honors, Advanced Placement (AP), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual enrollement courses may satisfy this requirement.
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Physical Education
Source:
Florida Department of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirements:
1 unit of Physical Education.
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Electives
Source:
Florida Department of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
8 units of elective units.
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Fine & Performing Arts, Speech & Debate, or Practical Arts
Source:
Florida Department of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirements:
1 unit of Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts.
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Social Studies
Source:
Florida Department of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirements:
3 units of Social Studies. Including 1 unit in World History, 1 unit in U.S. History, 0.5 unit in U.S. Government, and 0.5 unit in Economics.
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