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It details Scholar Diploma designations and industry-certification pathways, plus GPA expectations and statewide assessment passing requirements. The guide compares ACT and SAT costs, formats, and testing times, then covers key application and planning items such as Bright Futures, volunteer/hour guidelines, FAFSA/SSAR, college systems, career research, scholarships, NCAA/NAIA information, and essential websites.","| Page | Topic |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1-2 | Graduation Requirements |  |\n| 3 | ACT/SAT Test Comparison |  |\n| 4 | ACT Dates and Information |  |\n| 5 | SAT Dates and Information |  |\n| 6 | ACT/SAT Test Prep |  |\n| 7-9 | Bright Futures Requirements |  |\n| 10-11 | Volunteer and Paid Work Hour Guidelines |  |\n| 12-13 | Senior Checklist |  |\n| 14-15 | Important Senior Terms |  |\n| 16 | FAFSA Information |  |\n| 17 | SSAR Information |  |\n| 18 | State University System |  |\n| 19 | Florida College System |  |\n| 20 | Florida’s Private Colleges and Universities |  |\n| 21 | Career Research Information |  |\n| 22 | Adult and Career Services |  |\n| 22-24 | Hillsborough Technical Colleges |  |\n| 25 | Hillsborough Community College |  |\n| 26 | Scholarship Search Information |  |\n| 27 | Websites to Know |  |\n| 28 | NCAA Information |  |\n| 29 |  | NAIA Information |\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 (except for Biology)**\u003Cbr>• An identified computer science*** credit may substitute for up to one science credit (except for Biology) |\n| 3 Credits Social Studies |\n| • 1 credit in World History\u003Cbr>• 1 credit in U.S. History\u003Cbr>• 0.5 credit in U.S. Government\u003Cbr>• 0.5 credit in Economics |\n| 1 Credit Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, Career and Technical Education, or Practical Arts* |\n| 1 Credit Physical Education* |\n| • To include the integration of health |\n| 8 Elective Credits |\n| Students must earn a 2.0 unweighted grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for all cohort years and pass statewide, standardized assessments. |\n\n| Scholar Diploma Designation |\n| --- |\n| In addition to the requirements of s. 1003.4282, F.S., a student must satisfy the following requirements:\u003Cbr>• Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2 or an equally rigorous course\u003Cbr>• Pass the Geometry EOC\u003Cbr>• Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course\u003Cbr>• Pass the Biology 1 EOC++\u003Cbr>• Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics\u003Cbr>• Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics\u003Cbr>• Pass the U.S. History EOC++\u003Cbr>• Earn 2 credits in the same World Language\u003Cbr>• Earn at least 1 credit in an AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course ++Special note: A student is exempt from the Biology 1 or U.S. History EOC assessment if the student is enrolled in an AP, IB, or AICE Biology 1 or U.S. History course; takes the respective AP, IB or AICE assessment; and earns the minimum college credit. |\n| Industry Scholar Diploma Designation |\n| • Meet standard high school diploma requirements\u003Cbr>• Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established (per s. 1003.492, F.S. ) |\n\n\n| State University System |\n| --- |\n| Admission into Florida’s State University System (SUS) institutions is competitive. Prospective students should complete a rigorous course of study in high school and apply to more than one university to increase their chance for acceptance. 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