The Florida Department of Education has added a new designation for high school diplomas, the Florida Seal of Fine Arts, for the Class of 2025 and beyond. This designation on a high school diploma recognizes graduates who have met exemplary benchmarks in fine arts coursework, including music, art, theatre, and dance. (Rule 6A-1.09952).
Qualifications: 

1. Student must be on track for graduation and successfully earn their high school diploma. 
2. The student has completed at least three (3) year-long courses in dance, music, theatre or the visual arts with a grade of “A” or higher in each course or earned three sequential course credits in such courses with a grade of an “A” or higher in each course pursuant to Rule 6A-1.09441, F.A.C.

• Completes a fine arts International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, or honors course in the subjects listed in the paragraph above with a grade of “B” or higher;
• Participates in a district or statewide organization’s juried event as a selected student participant for two or more years;
• Records at least 25 volunteer hours of arts-related community service in his or her community and presents a comprehensive presentation on his or her experiences;
• Submits a portfolio demonstrating the student is an exemplary practitioner of the fine arts; or
• Receives district, state or national recognition for the creation and submission of an original work of art. An original work of art is one created by the student.

• Complete the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Evidence Form to document how you meet the designation requirements. Evidence forms are available from performing/fine arts teachers or can be picked up in the Guidance Office.
  
• Submit the form electronically at:  https://tinyurl.com/FHSFASeal 

• Highlights artistic excellence on your diploma.
• Strengthens college applications, arts portfolios, and scholarship opportunities.
• Recognizes commitment to creative disciplines.