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Additionally, students who have been enrolled in an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program for less than two years may meet the requirement for grade 10 ELA by satisfactorily demonstrating grade level expectations of formative assessments.  \nRefer to Graduation Requirements for Florida’s Statewide Assessments for concordant and comparative scores.  \nStudents enrolled in the following courses must participate in the corresponding EOC assessment, which constitutes 30 percent of the final course grade+ :  \n• Algebra 1  \n• Biology  \n• Geometry  \n• U.S. History  \n+Special note: Thirty percent not applicable if not enrolled in the course but passed the EOC (Credit Acceleration Program [CAP]) .  \n(See s. 1008.22, F.S. )  \nWhat is the difference between the 18-credit ACCEL option and the 24-credit option?  \n• 3 elective credits instead of 8  \n• Physical Education is not required  \nWhat is the difference between the CTE Pathway option and the 24-credit option?  \n• At least 18 credits are required  \n• 4 elective credits instead of 8  \n• 2 credits in CTE courses, must result in a program completion and industry certification  \n• 1.5 credits in work-based learning programs; Physical Education isnot required  \n• Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, CTE or Practical Arts isnot required  \n24-Credit Standard Diploma Requirements  \nAvailable To All Students, Including Students With Disabilities  \n\n| 4 Credits ELA |\n| --- |\n| • ELA 1, 2, 3, 4\u003Cbr>• ELA honors, Advanced Placement (AP), AICE, IB and dual enrollment may satisfy this requirement |\n| 4 Credits Mathematics* |\n| • One of which must be Algebra 1 and one of which must be Geometry\u003Cbr>• Industry Certifications that lead to college credit may substitute for up to two mathematics credits (except for Algebra 1 and Geometry) **\u003Cbr>• An identified computer science*** credit may substitute for up to one mathematics credit (except for Algebra 1 and Geometry) |\n| 3 Credits Science* |\n| • One of which must be Biology, two of which must be equally rigorous science courses\u003Cbr>• Two of the three required course credits must have a laboratory component\u003Cbr>• Industry Certifications that lead to college credit may substitute for up to one science credit (excep","cbCaioOqVtBEbuwX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioOqVtBEbuwX","pdf",3760368,31,"English","# Graduation Requirements\n## ACT/SAT Test Comparison\n## ACT Dates and Information\n## SAT Dates and Information\n## ACT/SAT Test Prep\n## Bright Futures Requirements\n## Volunteer and Paid Work Hour Guidelines\n## Senior Checklist\n## Important Senior Terms\n## FAFSA Information\n## SSAR Information\n## State University System\n## Florida College System\n## Florida’s Private Colleges and Universities\n## Career Research Information\n## Adult and Career Services\n## Hillsborough Technical Colleges\n## Hillsborough Community College\n## Scholarship Search Information\n## Websites to Know\n## NCAA Information\n## NAIA Information\n# Academic Advisement\n## Students Entering Grade 9 Prior to 2023-2024\n## What options lead to a standard diploma?\n## State assessment requirements\n## Differences among diploma options\n## 24-Credit Standard Diploma Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What are the statewide assessment requirements for students entering grade 9 prior to 2023-2024?\",\"answer\":\"Students must pass Grade 10 ELA (or a concordant score) and an Algebra 1 end-of-course assessment (or a comparative score). 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