👨🏻🎓👩🏻🎓Important Graduation Reminder for Seniors & Families
As we approach this time of the year, all seniors and families should be aware of the requirements needed to participate in the June 9, 2026 graduation ceremony. To walk at graduation, students must meet all graduation requirements to earn a high school diploma by the senior notification deadline of May 29, 2026. This includes:
- Completing all required credits for the 18‑ or 24‑credit diploma option
- Maintaining a 2.0 unweighted GPA
- Meeting state testing requirements
Please note: Florida no longer issues a “Certificate of Completion”. Students who do not meet all graduation requirements will not earn a high school diploma nor participate in the ceremony.
As we move into March, if a student remains off track you will be contacted to discuss alternative pathways to earning a diploma. Accessing your parent portal and keeping open lines of communication will allow us to work together to keep your student positioned for success on all possible graduation options.
Your Graduation Roadmap
This page is your home base for everything you need to stay on track, build strong academic habits, and graduate ready for the next chapter of your life. Graduation is not just a destination—it’s a process. To help you meet and exceed requirements, here’s what every student in the Class of 2026 should focus on throughout high school:.
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- Know your credits and stay on-track.
- Attend & Achieve – Attendance is essential to success! You can’t learn if you’re not here.
- Stay organized
- Ask questions — Learning grows when curiosity does.
- Seek help early — Teachers, counselors, and staff are here for you. Utilize Academic Lunch and NHS Tutoring.
Aim Higher: Exceeding the Requirements
The Class of 2026 is encouraged not just to meet expectations, but to surpass them by:
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- Enrolling in Advanced Placement, AICE, Honors, or Dual Enrollment coursed.
- Participating in community service
- Strengthening leadership skills through academies, electives, clubs, and athletics
- Pursuing career‑focused experiences and certifications
Your high school experience is what you make it—push yourself, explore your interests, and strive for excellence.
Your Graduation Roadmap
Your school counselor, Mr. Messersmith, is here to support you as you plan your path to graduation and beyond. Whether you need help choosing classes, exploring career interests, understanding credit requirements, or navigating personal challenges, your counselor is a key partner in your success.
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Your school counselor, Mr. Messersmith, is here to support you as you plan your path to graduation and beyond. Whether you need help choosing classes, exploring career interests, understanding credit requirements, or navigating personal challenges, your counselor is a key partner in your success.
