Students must complete a minimum of 25 high school credits in grades 9-12 before graduation.

Students must adhere to s. 232.234(5)(c)(d),F.S. which states that a student must hold or surpass a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in these 25 graduation credits.

Island Christian School continues to follow Florida State guidelines established prior to 2003 (sections 232.246 and 232.247, F.S.) which identified state minimum graduation requirements for basic, adult and exceptional students who are to be awarded a standard high school diploma by any public school.

It is the intent of ICS to be sure that our graduation requirements adequately prepare our students for college entrance and meet or surpass the graduation requirements as established by the state of Florida.

Students who entered their freshmen year during the 2007-2008 school year or later must meet the following in order to receive a standard diploma from Island Christian School. Students who entered their freshmen year prior to 2007 have different graduation requirements.

4 credits in English
4 credits in Math-must include algebra-I or approved equivalent
3 credits in Science
1 credit in American History
1 credit in World History
.5 credit in Economics
.5 credit in American Government
1 credit from: Practical Arts, Career Education or Performing Fine Arts or a combination of these areas.
.5 credit in Health - earned in 9th or 10th grade (recommended to be taken early)
1 credit from a Bible class each year enrolled in Island Christian School- maybe in humanities, fine arts or social studies
1 credit in PE- ICS requires students to take additional PE credits each year unless they are enrolled in an academic elective course during the class period.

Island Christian School highly recommends that college bound students complete a computer course and two years of sequential foreign language.

Island Christian School strongly encourages all college bound students to choose their electives from strong academic disciplines and to take as many courses as possible. Many colleges may require additional credits in science.