10th Grade FCAT
To say that the 10th grade FCAT is important to any Florida high school student would be an understatement. This tests along with other factors, determines if a child receives a high school diploma. Several students throughout the life of the FCAT have been denied the high school diploma because their 10th grade FCAT scores were too low.
Florida schools do allow high school students, who have not passed the 10th grade FCAT, to take the FCAT multiple times throughout high school until it is finally passed. Those that have already completed all their classes as seniors can continue taking the FCAT.
Additionally, there are FCAT preparation classes that high school students in Florida can take to help them pass the 10th grade FCAT. Students can take these classes as an elective during the day or go to night school and take these FCAT prep classes. Of course, the availability of these classes may vary by school district and high school.
In addition to the classes s, some school do offer free FCAT tutoring afterschool and on Saturdays. To find out more information first contact your child's school and then the school district to find out what FCAT resources are available.
The Florida Department of Education posts sample FCAT tests that students can use to practice.
Alternatives are available for seniors that have not passed their 10th grade FCAT test. Seniors can still receive a high school diploma if they receive a minimum score on their SAT or ACT test.
