Adult High School
Description
The Adult High School (AHS) program allows an adult who is no longer enrolled in public high school to complete the required courses and state assessments to earn a standard high school diploma.
To enroll in the Adult High School program, students must be 16 years of age or older and be officially withdrawn from the K-12 school system. This program is offered primarily online. However, students must complete the online application to register and attend class one evening per week either at the South Campus or virtually.
Program of Study and Standards
Except as provided elsewhere in law, the graduation requirements for adults shall be the same as those for secondary students. To obtain a standard adult education diploma, a student must earn either the standard 24 credits or 18 credits under the Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) options, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and successfully complete all required statewide exams (or concordant or comparative scores in respective courses) in accordance with State of Florida guidelines.
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 accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.
24 Credit Standard Diploma |
18 Credit ACCEL Diploma |
4 credits in English Language Arts |
4 credits in English Language Arts |
4 credits in Mathematics |
4 credits in Mathematics |
3 credits in Science |
3 credits in Science |
3 credits in Social Studies |
3 credits in Social Studies |
4 credits in Electives |
10 credits in Electives |
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** 1 of above courses must be online |
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Outcomes
Students successfully completing all course requirements and state-mandated assessments will earn an Adult Standard High School diploma.
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