High School
Curricula Options
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For incoming high school students, the high school diploma requirements are as follows.
Course Requirements:
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4 English Language Arts credits
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4 Mathematics credits (including Algebra 1 and Geometry)
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3 Science credits (including Biology, with lab science requirements)
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3 Social Studies credits (including U.S. History, World History, Government, and Economics)
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1 Fine Arts / Practical Arts credit
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1 Physical Education / Health credit
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8 Elective credits
Students planning for competitive college admission should include additional world language, honors, AP, or dual credit coursework. SSA recognizes academic distinction through honors diploma designations for qualifying graduates. We also offer both a modified high school diploma and a secondary education completion for unique ability students.
SSA reviews each student's prior academic record before finalizing grade placement and transfer credits. Students transferring with low grades, failed courses, etc. will be required to use SSA’s approved online curriculum option instead of the parent-directed option. This provides a structured, documented academic recovery plan and a clear path toward graduation through SSA. Students placed in an academic recovery plan must remain enrolled with SSA through graduation. This option is not intended for students seeking temporary enrollment, short-term grade repair, or completion of selected courses before transferring to another school.
Families may select their own curriculum and complete SSA’s required course planning, attendance, grading, and semester reporting, or purchase access to one of SSA’s online curriculum programs. Families using an SSA online curriculum do not need to submit a separate course plan, maintain or report attendance, submit parent-assigned grades, or complete SSA’s semester reporting forms. SSA uses the curriculum provider’s records to prepare semester report cards and maintain the student’s academic record. Parents remain responsible for providing daily educational supervision, monitoring progress, and ensuring coursework is completed.
Edmentum Courseware
Academic Year $650
Expanded Courses +$100
Edmentum Courseware is a dynamic, fully accredited, comprehensive digital curriculum that is officially approved by the Florida Department of Education.
The course catalog comprises more than 500 courses, including core subjects, courses for use with Advanced Placement® exams, career and technical education (CTE) offerings, electives, world languages, and ELL Foundations courses. Instruction is interactive and media rich to inspire self-directed, active investigation and focus on efficiency. Students only invest time on not-yet-mastered content. Along the way, learners receive explicit instruction, deliberate practice, and ongoing scaffolding using metacognitive strategies to engage them in ongoing reflection, minimizing passive reception and increasing long-term understanding. Expanded course options are available for an additional fee. SSA’s curriculum options are parent-directed, with the parent serving as the student’s primary teacher. Families seeking a fully online school experience with teacher guidance, grading, academic oversight, and progress monitoring should consider Sunshine Online Academy.
You can learn more about course offerings below:
Curriculum fees cover initial course selection, set up, and academic year-long access to courses. Students will be enrolled in our Standard Course Plan if requested courses, such as electives, are not provided on the order form.
Career & Trade
Prep Courses Bundle
$400
Online Career & Trade Prep courses powered by Edmentum Career: Trade Prep Powered by Interplay are coming this fall!
These courses allow students to explore skilled trades through online lessons, short instructional videos, assessments, and interactive 3D simulations. Students can build foundational job-readiness skills in a safe digital environment while exploring career pathways in high-demand trade fields.
Trade Prep Courses Included:
Dual Credit
ASU UL Courses
$375 per course
Students actively enrolled with Sunshine State Academy K-12 may access Arizona State University Universal Learner Courses for potential college credit. ASU course access through SSA is available only to currently enrolled SSA students and is not offered as a stand-alone service.
Dual credit opportunities can help students:
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Strengthen college applications
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Reduce college tuition costs
SSA provides support with course planning to help families make informed dual enrollment decisions. Learn how to get started here.
High School Support Services
High School Counseling Package: $250 per academic year
Designed for families who want structured academic planning support throughout the high school years.
Includes:
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Transcript evaluation and transfer credit review
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Graduation requirement planning
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Annual course planning and academic advising
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Credit recovery planning
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NCAA academic eligibility guidance
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Dual enrollment planning support
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Academic pathway consultation for college-bound or nontraditional learners
Ideal for students in grades 9–11, transfer students, or families wanting ongoing high school planning support.
Senior Services Package: $250 (senior year only)
Designed for graduating seniors needing focused end-of-high-school support.
Includes:
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Senior graduation completion review
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Final graduation eligibility verification
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Bright Futures scholarship processing assistance
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Common Application support
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College documentation support
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Graduation timeline guidance
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Final senior planning consultation
Ideal for families navigating college applications, scholarship deadlines, and graduation completion requirements.
Standalone Services
Request to Graduate Processing: $125
Required for graduating seniors. Includes final graduation audit, official diploma with cover, one official transcript, and standard shipping.
Official Transcript Requests: $50 per request
Official transcript preparation and release for colleges, employers, scholarship agencies, or authorized recipients.