Graduation Requirements

Regular Graduation

For regular graduation, students must attend Buchholz for 4 Years and obtain 24 credits total. They are broken up as follows:

  • English: 4 credits
  • Mathematics: 3 credits
    • 1 credit must be Algebra I or its equivalent
  • Physical Education
    • Personal Fitness: 1/2 credit
    • Fitness/Lifestyle Design: 1/2 credit
  • Life Management Skills
  • Science: 3 credits
  • Social Studies: 3 credits
    • American Government: 1/2 credit
    • Economics: 1/2 credit
    • American History: 1 credit
    • World History: 1 credit
  • Performing Arts/Vocational Arts: both 1/2 credit
    • Getting 1 credit in either area will meet this requirement
  • Electives: 8 1/2 credits

Entering Class of 2007

  • English: 4 credits
  • Mathematics: 4 credits
    • 1 credit must be Algebra I or its equivalent
  • Science: 3 credits
  • Social Studies: 3 credits
    • American Government: 1/2 credit
    • Economics: 1/2 credit
    • American History: 1 credit
    • World History: 1 credit
  • HOPE (Health & PE): 1 credit
  • Fine Arts: 1 credit
  • Electives (4 Major & 4 Electives): 8 credits

 

Principal: Mr. Vince Perez
Assistant Principals: Daniel Ferguson, David Shelnutt, Dee Munyer
Buchholz High School
5510 NW 27th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
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