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Gold Seal of Biliteracy:
1. Earn four (4) world language course credits in the same world language with a
cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale in those world language
courses; AND Level 4 or higher on the Grade 10 English Language Arts (ELA) Florida
Standards Assessment (FSA); OR
2. Earn a score or performance level on any of the examinations found in the chart
below:
Examination Score or Performance Level
SAT Subject Test 700 or higher
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Spanish 63 or higher French 59 or higher
Level 2 Language Exam German 60 or higher
International Baccalaureate Language 5 or higher
Exam
Advanced Placement Language Exam 4 or higher

Or, for languages which are not tested on the nationally recognized examinations list,
demonstrated language proficiency through maintenance of a portfolio of language
performance at the Intermediate Mid level or higher for the Silver Seal of Biliteracy or
Advanced Low level or higher for the Gold Seal of Biliteracy, based on the ACTFL Proficiency
Guidelines 2012 in the modes of communication appropriate for the language.

A high school student who did not enroll in, or complete, world language courses, shall be
awarded four (4) world language high school course credits, upon attaining at least the
minimum score or performance level for the corresponding level (Silver or Gold). No more
than four (4) world language course credits in total should be awarded to a student who
qualifies per this option, regardless of any other earning of world language credits or awarding
of world language credits.

Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma

A Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma is awarded to students who complete the
Performance-Based Exit Option Model. Students who are enrolled in credit earning courses
and meet satisfactory performance or earn a Level 3 or higher on the FCAT 2.0/FSA ELA and
the Algebra 1 EOC Assessment (or alternative assessment) as well as the GED tests may be
awarded this diploma. A Performance-Based Diploma may not provide the same
postsecondary options as a Standard Diploma. The Performance-Based Diploma is only
available in alternative schools.

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION

In accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.0995(4), a Certificate of Completion
shall be awarded in a form prescribed by the State Board of Education.

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