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Graduation Requirements

Welcome to Your Path to Graduation!

At Dr. Phillips High School, we are committed to preparing every student for success beyond high school—whether that means college, career, or service. Below you’ll find the essential requirements to earn your high school diploma and walk across the stage with pride. 

Academic Requirements

 

To graduate, students must successfully complete the following minimum credit requirements:

 

Graduation Requirements

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

Students must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher in order to graduate.

What is Weighted vs Unweighted?

Grade

Regular

Honors

AICE, AP, DE

A

4

5

6

B

3

4

5

C

2

3

4

D

1

1

1

F

0

0

0

Additional Graduation Criteria

Passing State Assessments 

  • Reading (FAST)
    • Score a level 3 or higher as a Sophomore
    • Can earn concordant score after 10th grade year
  • End of Course Exam: Pass with a score level of 3 or higher and counts as 30% of final grade
    • Algebra 1
    • Biology
    • Geometry
    • US History

Completion of a Acceleration Credit

The State of Florida expects all high school students to graduate with at least one accelerated opportunity. We provide one opportunity per year for every student in grades 9-12.

What does Accelerated Opportunity mean?

  • Advanced Placement (AP) class (must pass the AP exam in order for the state to recognize as accelerated)
  • AICE class (must pass the AICE exam in order for the state to recognize as accelerated)
  • Dual Enrollment (DE) class (passed with C or better)
  • Successfully earned an Industry Certification (IC)

 

Community Service Hours (e.g., 40 hours minimum)

 

Postsecondary Readiness (college or career planning milestones)

Stay on Track

Stay On Track

Meet regularly with your school counselor Use your student portal to track credits and progress Attend grade-level meetings and college/career workshops

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We have many resources available

We believe every student deserves the support, resources, and opportunities to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. Our Student Services team is here to guide you every step of the way, from your first day of high school to graduation and beyond. Need help staying on track or reaching your academic goals? Please visit our Student Services Office for more information. We offer: Course planning and graduation guidance Tutoring and study skills resources Credit recovery and enrichment programs Support for AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment students

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We are here to help!

Phone: (407) 355-3200 ext. 3203 Email: drphillips_hs@ocps.net Instagram: @dphsguidance

Other Support

 

Mental Health & Wellness

  • Access to school counselors and mental health professionals
  • Crisis support and community referrals
  • Wellness workshops and mindfulness tools
  • Peer mentoring and safe spaces

 

College & Career Readiness

  • College application and financial aid support
  • SAT/ACT prep and testing info
  • Career exploration tools and job shadowing
  • Resume building and interview prep

 

Enrollment & Records

  • Enrollment and withdrawal assistance
  • Transcript and immunization requests
  • Student Profile and address updates