A Christopher Columbus High School diploma is awarded to a student for having satisfactorily completed all requirements for high school
graduation as prescribed by the State Board of Education, the Archdiocese of Miami, and the Marist Brothers..
Twenty-four credits are required for graduation. These credits include 4 in English, 4 in Mathematics (including Algebra 2 or equivalent),
3 in Social Studies, 3 in Religion, 3 in Science (2 in a laboratory science), 2 in a World Language, 0.5 credits in each of the following: Physical Education, Fine Arts, Practical Arts, Personal Fitness, Computer Applications, and 2.5 electives.
To graduate students must complete 24 credits and earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all courses. Additionally, students must complete seventy-five hours
of community service during their four high school years.
For information on college credits - CLICK HERE
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Grade Point Table
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| 97-98-99-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
5.33 |
6.33 |
4.00 |
| 93-94-95-96 |
A |
4.00 |
5.00 |
6.00 |
4.00 |
| 90-91-92 |
A- |
3.67 |
4.67 |
5.67 |
4.00 |
| 87-88-89 |
B+ |
3.33 |
4.33 |
5.33 |
3.00 |
| 83-84-85-86 |
B |
3.00 |
4.00 |
5.00 |
3.00 |
| 80-81-82 |
B- |
2.67 |
3.67 |
4.67 |
3.00 |
| 77-78-79 |
C+ |
2.33 |
3.33 |
4.33 |
2.00 |
| 73-74-75-76 |
C |
2.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
| 70-71-72 |
C- |
1.67 |
2.67 |
2.67 |
2.00 |
| 60-69 |
D |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
| Less than 60 |
F |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
* These columns are used to determine honors and class ranks.
** The Florida GPA is used for reporting to the State of Florida in reference to graduation, athletic eligibility, and Florida Bright Futures requirements.
The values assigned to letter grades determine a student's grade point average. The average is used to determine the Honor Roll. The average also determines a student's rank. Colleges, when considering a student's application, use rank as one of the criteria for admission. Finally, the Florida GPA determines high school extra-curricular eligibility and Florida Bright Futures scholarship eligibility.
Grades in all courses, whether the courses are half credit or full credit, are used in determining one's grade point average.
For a year-long subject's final grade, each marking period grade contributes 20% and the midyear and final exams contribute 10% each. For semster subjects, the final grade is determined numerically on the entire semester, each marking period grade is worth 40% and the final exam 20% of the total. If the grade point average for a subject is .99 or less at the end of the year, the grade in that subject is F.
Report Cards are issued four times a year.
Cumulative GPA's and rank reflect only completed course work; these do not include marks from courses in progress.
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Florida Bright Futures Program:
The Florida Bright Futures Program is a state funded college scholarship program providing two awards, the Medallion Scholars and the Academic Scholars, to Florida college students who:
1. Complete a required program of advanced studies prescribed by the Florida Board of Regents to include:
4 credits in English
3 credits in Natural Sciences with lab
2 credits in a single World Language
3 credits in Mathematics
3 credits in Social Science
2. Earn a cumulative Florida scale GPA of 3.5 or higher (Florida Academic Scholars) or of 3.0 or higher (Florida Medallion Scholar) in the fifteen credits specified above;
3. Earn one of the following minimum scores:
SAT I, 1270 (Florida Academic Scholars)
ACT, 28 (Florida Academic Scholars)
SAT I, 970 (Florida Medallion Scholars)
ACT, 20 (Florida Medallion Scholars)
4. Complete 75 hours of community service during the high school years (Florida Academic Scholar).
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Guidelines in Selecting a Program of Studies
1. Courses with varying levels of difficulty or intensity are offered in a number of subject areas.
2. Half-credit courses meet daily for one semester.
3. Courses with insufficient registration will be canceled. Students who have chosen such courses will be asked to select another course.
4. Any student who fails a required course must make up that course in order to graduate. This should be done in consultation with the Academic Dean.
5. A prerequisite for registration in an Honors course is a GPA of 3.50 or better.
6. DUAL ENROLLMENT prerequisite is a GPA of 3.0 or better. These courses are offered by both Florida International University and St. Thomas University and are open to juniors and seniors.
7. To enter the State of Florida University System, a student must have 3 credits of mathematics at the level of Algebra 1 and above.
8. We encourage every student to be very careful in selecting courses for the coming year. Be absolutely sure to seek advice of counselors, teachers and parents, as changes will be penalized once the selection process has concluded.
9. The cumulative GPA will be used to palce students in classes with limited enrollment. Students who elect a capped class will be asked to select another course.
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