High School Graduation Requirements
Ascend STEM Academy is here to help! To ensure our high school diplomas remain competitive, we align our graduation requirements with Florida state standards. Ascend STEM Academy students must achieve a 2.5 GPA to graduate. Upon completing the requirements below, students must apply to graduate using our Graduation Application Form.
Florida-aligned diploma
Official transcript
- 24 creditsStandard Florida diploma
- 2.5 GPANeeded to graduate
- Official recordsJust like a private school’s
- Questions?Call (386) 385-7653
Florida High School Course Requirements
Every graduate takes the mandatory classes, two more math and two more science courses, and electives. Here is how the 24 credits add up.
24credits to graduateFor students entering high school in August 2023 or later
- 4English
- 4Math
- 3Science
- 3Social studies
- 1Arts, debate or CTE
- 1H.O.P.E.
- 0.5Financial literacy
- 7.5Electives
Started high school before August 2023? Financial Literacy isn’t required, and electives are 8 credits instead of 7.5.
Mandatory classes
English–Language Arts
4 credits- ELA 11 credit
- ELA 21 credit
- ELA 31 credit
- ELA 41 credit
Social Studies
3 credits- U.S. History1 credit
- U.S. Government0.5 credit
- World History1 credit
- Economics0.5 credit
Mathematics
2 credits- Algebra 11 credit
- Geometry1 credit
Plus two more math courses, below.
Science
1 credit- Biology1 credit
Plus two more science courses, below.
Other classes
- H.O.P.E.Health Opportunities through Physical Education1 credit
- Financial LiteracyOnly for students entering high school in August 2023 or later0.5 credit
- Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Career and Technical Education1 credit
Additional requirements
Mathematics
Pick two- Algebra 2
- Liberal Arts Mathematics
- Math for College Readiness
- Pre-Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
Science
Pick two- Agriscience
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry 1
- Earth-Space Science
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Science
- Marine Science 1
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Physical Science
- Physics
Electives
- Entered high school August 2023 or later
- 7.5 credits
- Entered high school before August 2023
- 8 credits
Sample electives
- Computer Science and Coding
- Engineering and Robotics
- World Languages (Spanish, ASL and more)
- Psychology
- Economics
- Art, Music or Theatre
- Career and Technical Education courses
- Extra math and science courses (e.g., Chemistry or Physics)
Graduation Application Process
The Graduation Application Form lists all of your graduate’s completed high school courses and grades.
Finish the 24 credits
Complete the mandatory classes, two more math and two more science courses, and your electives.
Keep a 2.5 GPA
Ascend STEM Academy students must achieve a 2.5 GPA to graduate.
Fill in the form
List each course and grade. If a course doesn’t perfectly match our list, select the listed course that most closely aligns.
Graduation Package
Our graduation package is $125 and includes:
- An official transcript
- An Ascend STEM Academy graduation diploma
- An Ascend STEM Academy “Graduate” T-shirt
- An Ascend STEM Academy cap and tassel
Ascend STEM Academy transcripts and diplomas are no different from traditional private school transcripts and diplomas.
Celebrate your graduate. Add the Sticker Bundle Pack: 20 stickers, including our cap-and-tassel STEM-a-lotl, for water bottles and laptops.
See the Sticker Bundle Pack
Not enrolled yet?
Graduation, transcripts and diplomas are for enrolled Ascend STEM Academy students. See how enrollment works for your high schooler.