Adult High School   (#9900010)

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Purpose
The Adult High School (AHS) program enables an adult no longer enrolled in public high school to complete the required courses and state assessments to earn a standard high school diploma. Program requirements are in accordance with standards established by the state. A program of instruction for AHS students shall be based on the State of Florida adult education course description and the Florida Standards included in the secondary course description. Students in the AHS program must meet all state and local requirements for graduation unless otherwise noted in section 1003.4282 (7)(b), F.S.


Program Structure
Instructional methodologies may include, but are not limited to, traditional lecture instruction, competency and performance-based adult education, distance learning and computer-assisted instruction.

Program procedures include the following:

A. Determining eligibility for enrollment:
1. Is 16 years or older
2. Official withdrawal from elementary or secondary school with the exceptions noted in Rule 6A-6.014, FAC for co-enrolled students.
B. Diagnosing learning difficulties as necessary.
C. Prescribing individualized instruction.
D. Managing learning activities.
E. Evaluating student progress.

Accommodations
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.

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 ACCEL option, 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.

Note: Please refer to F.S. 1003.4282 or 1002.3105(depending on 24 or 18 credit options) at www.leg.state.fl.us . Please visit the Adult High School Technical Guide at www.fldoe.org/workforce/adult_ed for complete requirements and exemptions based on cohort status.


Special Notes
Use of 9900010 Program Number:
Rule 6A-6.011, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), provides that a student enrolled in an adult education course required for high school credit is an adult education student. The instruction should be consistent with the secondary curriculum frameworks. The adult education program number (9900010) for Adult High School must be used in conjunction with the appropriate secondary course number(s).

Career and Education Planning
The following career development standards should be integrated into the Adult High School framework. Students can access Florida CHOICES or a comparable system for career exploration and planning activities.

The following is the list of standards:

CP.01 Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
CP.02 Identify interests, skills, and personal preferences that influence career and education choices.
CP.03 Identify career cluster and related pathways that match career and education goals.
CP.04 Develop and manage a career and education plan.


Adult Education Certification Requirements
The Course Code Directory provides the certification coverage appropriate for an individual to
teach or render service in specific areas or fields. Section 1012.39(1)(b), Florida Statutes,
provides that, notwithstanding F.S. 1012.32, 1012.55, 1012.56 and 1012.57, or any other
provision of law or rules to the contrary; each school board shall establish minimal qualifications
for part-time and full-time adult education instructors. This standard gives districts the
discretion to limit instruction to field of coverage.