Florida Program Number: 9900010
Total Hours: 90 Hours

MISSION:
The mission of this program is to provide an academic course of study leading to a high school diploma for those 16 years of age or older who have withdrawn from traditional secondary education.

DESCRIPTION:
Adult High school credit is a course of study designed for adults who have not completed high school to continue their education. The mission of this program is to prepare students for the completion and attainment of a high school diploma and to meet the educational needs of the students by providing assistance in making individual career choices.

The Adult High School Credit program is a course of study leading to the completion of credits and passing of state mandated assessment (FCAT) necessary to qualify for a high school diploma. Except as provided elsewhere in law, the graduation standards for adults shall be the same as those for secondary students.

In order to obtain a regular Adult Education Diploma, a student must earn twenty-four credits, successfully pass the FCAT, and maintain a GPA in accordance with State of Florida guidelines.

Requirements for the Adult High School Diploma, Rule 32.246, F. S. for students entering 9th grade in or after the 2007-2008 school year include:

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Adult students with disabilities must self-identify and request such services. Students with disabilities may need accommodation in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignment and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.

OUTCOME:
Students successfully completing the program earn an Adult High School diploma.