Each university board of trustees is authorized to adopt rules governing the admission of students, subject to this section and rules of the State Board of Education. (1) Minimum academic standards for undergraduate admission to a university include: (a) Each student must have received a high school diploma pursuant to s. 1003.429 or s. 1003.43, or its equivalent, except as provided in s. 1007.271(2)-(5) or completed a home education program according to s. 1002.41. (b) Each student must have successfully completed a college-preparatory curriculum of 18 credits, which shall include, but not be limited to, four credits in English, with major concentration in composition and literature; three credits in mathematics; three credits in natural science, two of which must have a laboratory component; three credits in social sciences; and two credits in the same second language. A student who completes a home education program according to s. 1002.41 is not required to document completion of the 18 credits required by this paragraph. A student whose native language is not English is exempt from the foreign language requirement, provided that the student demonstrates proficiency in the native language. If a standardized test is not available in the student's native language for the demonstration of proficiency, the university may provide an alternative method of assessment. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules for the articulation of foreign language competency and equivalency between secondary and postsecondary institutions. A student who received an associate in arts degree prior to September 1, 1989, or who enrolled in a program of studies leading to an associate degree from a community college prior to August 1, 1989, and maintains continuous enrollment shall be exempt from this admissions requirement ...
This is a Roman Catholic home schooling community, faithful to the Magisterium of the Church, offering social opportunities for families in the Tampa area. The flexible approach fosters friendship, fellowship, and support, while helping members grow in the Catholic faith, following the model of the Holy Family. Current enrichment opportunities include art, science, literature, creative writing, Spanish, sports classes/clubs and various field trips for Preschool through high school. Current faith enrichment opportunities include First Friday Mass and children’s Eucharistic Adoration followed by faith-based games, crafts and other activities, and Spanish Fun. Currently, support is offered through monthly Moms' meetings, email, prayer and curriculum sharing.