Class selection

4 credits

Students must take (one credit each) English I, II, III, and IV or their equivalents.

1 credit

4 credits

Students must earn one credit in Algebra I, a series of equivalent courses or a higher level mathematics course, i.e. Algebra II or a level 3 mathematics course, if Algebra I was taken prior to ninth grade but high school credit was not awarded, as part of this requirement.

3 credits

At least two credits must have a laboratory component.

3 credits

American Government - 1/2 credit; World History - 1 credit; American History - 1 credit; Economics - 1/2 credit

1 credit

2.00 for all credits earned

Passing score on FCAT Reading, and FCAT Math

At least 6 of the 24 credits required for this program must be earned in classes that are honors, advaced placement, IB, or dual enrollment.

3 year time limit-A student who does not meet all requirements for the College Preparatory Diploma by the end of the third year in high school automatically reverts to a four-year graduation program option.

Students entering in 2011 - 2012 must complete all the above plus add;

1. One on-line course through on-line learning
   

2. Pass all end of course tests for the classes taken.

Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate curriculum satisfies course requirements for graduation.

Students wishing to enter a state-supported university as a freshman must earn two sequential credits in a foreign language.

Under certain circumstances, credit may be earned by attending the extended learning program, adult evening high school, the St. Petersburg College dual credit program, or Florida Virtual High School. Students must make arrangements with their high school principal (or designee) prior to enrolling in such courses in order for credit to be earned in this manner.