If you fail the End-of-Course (EOC) exam in Florida but pass the class, the consequences depend on the specific course and district policies, but generally:
- The EOC exam typically counts as 30% of your final course grade. Failing the EOC can lower your final grade by about one letter grade
- You may still receive credit for the class if you pass the coursework, but failing the EOC might mean you do not meet the graduation requirement associated with that course (such as Algebra 1 or Biology)
- You are usually required to retake the EOC exam until you pass it to fulfill graduation requirements, even if you passed the class itself
- Some students can use concordant scores from other standardized tests (like the SAT) to satisfy the EOC graduation requirement if they fail the EOC exam
- Districts have policies for grade forgiveness and credit recovery, allowing students to retake the course, the EOC, or both to improve their final grade and meet requirements
- If the EOC is a graduation requirement and you fail it without meeting an alternate pathway, you may receive a certificate of completion rather than a standard high school diploma
In summary, passing the class alone may not be sufficient for graduation if you fail the EOC, as passing the EOC or meeting an alternative requirement is necessary to fulfill state graduation criteria in Florida. Retaking the EOC or using alternate pathways is typically required to meet these standards
