Why is Florida reforming high schools by implementing major and minor areas of interest?
This part of high school reform is designed to give students the ability to explore an area of interest and to make their education more relevant to their lives. It empowers students to take charge of their own education. Students are provided the opportunity to focus on one of their interests. Students will earn four credits in a major area of interest – similar to college students – which may be in the arts, advanced academic studies, or career preparation. There will be flexibility so students can change their areas of emphasis, if they wish. The remaining four elective credits may be used to earn a second major area of interest, a minor, or for other elective classes.
