The admissions process for Eckerd Connects | Academy is determined by their admission and placement in an accredited Eckerd Connects program in addition to previous high school transcripts received from their sending school.
Program Requirements
Overview of Academic Requirements
- Students are required to earn a grade of 60% or higher to receive a passing grade and credit in each course, but only those courses where 70% is earned will support the GPA needed for graduation.
- Students who transfer to ECA during high school must repeat (recover) any required course in which a grade less than 60% was earned.
- A student enrolled in ECA who earns an “F” in a required course must repeat the course. The lower grade will be entered on a transcript but not used in GPA calculation. The same course must be recovered; in most instances a different course cannot be substituted. Students who enroll in ECA with a D from a previous school are strongly encouraged to repeat the course.
- GED test sections that meet the minimum passing score may be used to satisfy certain general credit requirements corresponding to the subtest passed.
- Graduating seniors must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 unweighted and 22 credits.
Technology Requirements
The Eckerd Connects | Academy model allows for students within the Eckerd Connects system to use computers onsite. In the rare occasion where a student is accessing the program from home, Eckerd Connects | Academy staff will review technology requirements at time of enrollment. If no computers are available at home, Eckerd Connects staff will determine the student needs. General coursework requires a reliable internet connection and recently updated browser.
The curriculum platform, Edgenuity, is best supported with a computer with the most recent browser versions. It is recommended to use a computer five years old or newer with at least 1GB of RAM and a 7-inch screen. The computer operating system should be kept up to date with the latest recommended security updates and upgrades. Specific information for the online learning platform can be found in the Edgenuity Courseware Navigation Guide to Technology Use.
Course Description / Catalog
Eckerd Connects | Academy
Course Offerings 2025-2026
| STEM: | |
| · Algebra 1 | 1.0 credit |
| · Geometry | 1.0 credit |
| · Math Choice or GED pass | 1.0 credit |
| · Biology | 1.0 credit |
| · General Science or GED pass | 2.0 credits |
| · Math Choice or Science Choice | 1.0 credit |
| 7.0 credits | |
| English: | |
| · ELA 9 | 1.0 credit |
| · ELA 10 | 1.0 credit |
| · ELA 11 | 1.0 credit |
| · ELA 12 | 1.0 credit |
| 4.0 credits | |
| Social Studies: | |
| · World History | 1.0 credit |
| · US History | 1.0 credit |
| · Civics & Government | .5 credit |
| · Economics | .5 credit |
| 3.0 credits | |
| Electives* | 8.0 credits |
| Total: | 22 credits |
Download full descriptions in Catalog and Student Handbook >>
Transfer Credit Disclosures
An Eckerd Connects | Academy (ECA) student can transfer up to 75% or 16.5 credits towards their high school diploma. Accredited transfer credits from previous high school(s) that were earned prior to enrollment in Eckerd Connects | Academy will be accepted. Experiential learning credits are not accepted. Course Equivalents are accepted with proper documentation at the discretion of ECA. Recognition of credits transferred from Eckerd Connects | Academy will be at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Calendar / Academic Schedules
Students are admitted to Eckerd Connects | Academy throughout the school year. Please refer to your program enrollment calendar for specific dates and holidays.
Tuition or Fees
Eckerd Connects | Academy does not charge students any tuition or fees for enrolling in and completing the high school diploma program. Because students are not charged tuition or fees, they do not receive a refund if they cancel or withdraw from the high school diploma program.