"Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one." ~Ephesians 6:16
CVA High School Graduate Information
*Students arrive at 3:15 P.M. The Graduation Ceremony will begin at 4:00 P.M., and is usually complete by 5:30 P.M., depending on the number of Graduates.
Please click on the type of diploma to view details and requirements.
The College Preparatory Diploma is designed for those students possessing outstanding academic skills in most areas. The student who receives this diploma will probably attend top-ranking universities that have highly selective entrance requirements. This pursuit of the College Preparatory Diploma indicates a high level of ambition or an eventual high level of educational attainment. Approval is required for entering this diploma program. In order to seek approval, the student must have an interview with the high school guidance counselor. Cumulative GPA must remain above 3.0 Requirements for the College Prep Diploma are designed to assist a student in being highly successful in college as well as to fulfill the academic requirements of the Florida Academic Scholars Program.
| Courses | Credits |
| English (Extensive Writing) | 4 |
| Math (Algebra I and above) | 4 |
| Natural Sciences w/labs (Including Biology & Chemistry) | 4 |
| World History | 1 |
| American History | 1 |
| Government | 0.5 |
| Economics | 0.5 |
| Foreign Language | 2 |
| Physical Education w/ Health | 1 |
| Practical Art | 0.5 |
| Performing Art | 0.5 |
| Electives (Includes Bible) | 5 |
| | 24 |
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The Standard Diploma is designed for the student who has a background of average achievement as well as the one who needs more emphasis on basic skills. The standard diploma is comparable to the diplomas offered by all Florida public high schools and is accepted at colleges and universities. The standard diploma is the diploma awarded to the majority of degree candidates. Cumulative GPA must remain above 2.0. Minimum ACT or SAT scores are required.
| Courses | Credits |
| English | 4 |
| Math (Including Algebra I, II, & Geometry) | 4 |
| Science (Including Biology & Chemistry) | 3 |
| World History | 1 |
| American History | 1 |
| Government | 0.5 |
| Economics | 0.5 |
| Physical Education w/ Health | 1 |
| Practical Art | 0.5 |
| Performing Art | 0.5 |
| Electives (Includes Bible) | 8 |
| | 24 |
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The Vocational Diploma is sought by the student who has a strong commitment to a particular career path, such path NOT to include college/university training, but may include technical school. This student may plan to own his/her own business, work in the family business, or any other career not requiring an advanced degree. Coursework to complete will include a number of apprenticeship courses. Since those particular courses will vary with the student's choice of careers, they will not be listed below.
| Courses | Credits |
| English | 4 |
| Math (Including Algebra I, II, & Geometry) | 4 |
| Science (Including Biology & Chemistry) | 3 |
| World History | 1 |
| American History | 1 |
| Government | 0.5 |
| Economics | 0.5 |
| Physical Education w/ Health | 1 |
| Practical Art | 0.5 |
| Performing Art | 0.5 |
| Career & Technical Education | 4
(Some Vocation) |
| Electives (Includes Bible) | 4 |
| | 24 |
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The Special Diploma is designed to meet the needs of those students tested as specific learning disabled, emotionally handicapped, etc. who do not desire to attain the standard diploma. Courses are selected to assist the student to attain his/her individual level of performance.
| Courses | Credits |
| Language Arts | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science | 2 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Physical Education w/ Health | 1 |
| Employability Skills | 4 |
| Performing Art | 1 |
| Electives (Includes Bible) | 6 |
| | 24 |
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