Exceptional Student Education students may be placed in a special diploma program. Students participating in the program that have earned 24 credits by the district, but have not successfully passed the student performance standards, will be given a certificate of completion. Admission to Colleges and Universities Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Minimum standards for admission to an institution in Florida's state university system include a high school diploma or equivalent as established by state statute. In addition, two of the student's elective high school credits must be earned in foreign language courses.
Some flexibility regarding admission policies is permitted.
High college entrance test scores may be used to offset a grade point average lower than 3.0, while a higher grade point average may offset college entrance test scores that are lower than the cut-off point. In special cases, academically talented students may be able to enter college without having completed all requirements for a high school diploma through the Early Admissions Program. Challenging Academic Programs Students who want a highly challenging academic curriculum in preparation for college have several options. Advanced Placement courses and dual enrollment classes allow students to earn college credit while enrolled in any of Duval's public high schools. Stanton College Preparatory School and Paxon School for Advanced Studies offer the most rigorous of education programs, and both schools offer the tasking, demanding International Baccalaureate Degree program.