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Summary of 2016-2017 Graduates by Diploma Type. Research Brief. Volume 1704

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Title: Summary of 2016-2017 Graduates by Diploma Type. Research Brief. Volume 1704
Language: English
Authors: Gonzalez Hernandez, Vanessa, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Research Services
Source: Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 2018.
Availability: Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 1450 NE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. Tel: 305-995-1000; Fax: 305-995-7521; Web site: http://www.dadeschools.net
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2018
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Descriptors: Public Schools, Certification, Advanced Placement Programs, High School Graduates, Curriculum, Credits, Graduation Requirements, Merit Rating, Bilingualism
Geographic Terms: Florida (Miami)
Abstract: [Miami-Dade County Public Schools] M-DCPS had 22,447 graduates in the 2016-2017 academic year. Most students, 94%, achieved a standard diploma (24 credits). Some students choose an alternative curriculum where 333 (1%) achieved an Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma and 404 (2%) achieved an International Baccalaureate (IB). An additional 474 (2%) students earned an Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) 18 credit diploma. A quarter of graduates (5,617) earned the Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction for outstanding academics and community service. Florida's Scholar and Merit diploma designations were awarded to 4,209 graduates demonstrating academic strength and career industry certification. Over 1,600 students also earned the Florida Seal of Biliteracy, in Gold or Silver, demonstrating mastery of a foreign language.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: ED587682
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:[Miami-Dade County Public Schools] M-DCPS had 22,447 graduates in the 2016-2017 academic year. Most students, 94%, achieved a standard diploma (24 credits). Some students choose an alternative curriculum where 333 (1%) achieved an Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma and 404 (2%) achieved an International Baccalaureate (IB). An additional 474 (2%) students earned an Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) 18 credit diploma. A quarter of graduates (5,617) earned the Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction for outstanding academics and community service. Florida's Scholar and Merit diploma designations were awarded to 4,209 graduates demonstrating academic strength and career industry certification. Over 1,600 students also earned the Florida Seal of Biliteracy, in Gold or Silver, demonstrating mastery of a foreign language.