CHAPTER 4.00 - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

4.10 Adult Education 

The School Board shall establish and maintain an Adult Education Program which is based on a needs assessment and is designed for basic skills education, secondary education, or lifelong learning pursuant to Florida Statutes and State Board of Education rules. This program shall be the direct responsibility of the Director of Vocational, Adult, and Community Education. Course and credit requirements for the GED Diploma and the Adult General Education Program shall be approved by the School Board and incorporated into the Student Progression Plan.

(1) The program shall be designed for

(a) An individual who has reached the compulsory school age and has legally withdrawn from the elementary or secondary school of last attendance.

(b) A high school student who can be more effectively served in this program and who needs a course(s) required for high school graduation; and,

(c) Any adult resident who desires to further his/her education.

(2) Tuition shall be assessed for the Adult General Education Program as required by law.

(3) A student who withdraws from the regular high school program and subsequently enrolls in the Adult General Education Program shall be permitted to re-enter the regular high school program with the written permission of the regular high school principal and the adult education administrator.

(4) A student who is enrolled in the Adult General Education is expected to attend every class. Attendance shall be kept and reported for each class period by the teacher. Absences shall be counted effective the first scheduled class meeting. An excused absence may be allowed in accordance with the school attendance policy.

(5) An official transcript showing acceptable course work or credit completed by a student shall be placed in the student’s record. An official transcript is one received directly from the school or School District.

(6) Any student enrolled in the area technical center may withdraw from courses to enter active military duty without penalty. Students may reenroll in accordance with Florida Statutes.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1000.04, 1001.42, 1001.43, F.S.

State Board Of Education Rules: 6A-6.011; 6A-6.014; 6A-6.021

History:

Date adopted: 01/14/1999

Date revised: 10/09/2001; 02/09/2010; 02/14/2012