Graduation Requirements as of 2009-2010

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.

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.

Countryside High School Majors

2010-2011

Students entering high school during 2007-08 and Subsequent years, are asked to choose a Major Area of Interest (MAI).  They are expected to earn 4 credits in the MAI in addition to the required courses needed to graduate. 

Major Title                                                     Major Title                                         Major Title

Foreign Language-French                                   Physical Education                                 Science

Foreign Language-Spanish                                  Athletic Trainer                                      Social Studies

 Language Arts                                                  Early Childhood Education                       Fine Arts

 Advanced Placement Scholars                            Family & Consumer Sciences                 Pre-Engineering

 Business &Information Technology                     Technology Education                            AA Degree

 ARTS Tech-Television Production                       AGRI-Horticulture Science          

Students with disabilities working toward a Special Diploma may choose from the following majors:

Community Based Vocational Education ESE

Food Service Assistant ESE

Horticulture Science & Services ESE

Performing and Visual Arts ESE

Retail trade Assistant ESE

In order to receive a Standard High School Diploma, students must pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Reading and Math with a score of 300 or higher.  In addition, a student must also have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0

Grading Scale

Weighted Grades