Graduation Options

Pathways Academy offers two high school completion options, the Credit Recovery Option and GED/FCAT Exit Option. Completion of the requirements for either of these options results in the attainment of a traditional high school diploma. Requirements for the completion of each of these options follow.

24 Credit Recovery Diploma Option

English – 4 credits – English courses must include major concentration of composition and literature.

Mathematics – 3 credits – Must include Algebra I or a series of course equivalent to Algebra.

Science – 3 credits – Two of the science credits must include a laboratory component.

Social Studies – 3 credits – 1 credit in world history, 1 credit in American history, .5 credit in American government and .5 credit in economics.

Practical Arts /Performing Arts – 1 credit practical arts career/technical education or 1 credit performing fine arts or .5 credit in practical arts and .5 credit in performing fine arts.

Life Management/ Skills and Study and Test-Taking Skills - .5 credit.

Computer Literacy – .5 credit – These courses shall include basic keyboarding, navigation of Windows, exposure to MS Office Applications, and familiarity with use of the internet and e-mail processes.

Reading – 1 Credit – These courses shall include research based reading strategies such as phonemic awareness, word fluency, and comprehension.

Physical Education – 1 credit to include .5 credit personal fitness and .5 credit physical education. elective

Electives – 7 credits are available in career and technical areas.

Total – 24 credits.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements – In career and technical courses, a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale must be maintained. Additionally a cumulative GPA in all courses of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale must be maintained.

State Assessment Requirements – Earn passing scores on the Grade 10 FCAT.

Dual Enrollment – Dual enrollment credit will is available in postsecondary career and technical courses.

GED/FCAT Diploma Option

GED Preparation

Non-graded instructional modules designed to prepare students for the official GED exam. Students must be enrolled in intensive reading and intensive math.

Postsecondary Career and Technical Courses

Dual enrollment credit is available in career and technical areas. Students must complete 7 credits in career and technical courses. All other credits are waived.

Pre GED Exam Requirements

Students enrolled in the GED/FCAT exit option must take the General Education Development (GED) pre-test before they can take the GED exam. In order to take the GED pre-test, students must 1) earn passing grade in at least two Pathways GED courses and 2) earn passing grade in all college courses

Assessment Requirements

Pass both the GED exam and the FCAT or, if legislated, earn scores on a standardized test that are concordant with passing scores on the FCAT as defined in s.1008.22 (9) F.S.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements

A GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale must be maintained in all career and technical courses. In all other courses the GPA requirement is waived.