Program Title: General Education ( High School Diploma )

Program Type: Adult Education

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 and 12

Length: Varies/24 credits

Requirement: 2 hr. per day ( 5 days per week) recommendation.

I.                    Purpose: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for academic and personal success through obtaining the necessary credits required to meet their personal educational goal, obtaining a High School Diploma.   This program strives to motivate students to utilize the acquired skills learned from life's experiences and apply them in earning their diploma through common sense learning and practical application.  Further, etiquette, presence, vocabulary, mannerism and style is reinforced and elaborated upon to help students achieve career and job placement success.

II.     Program Structure: The structure is based on general education, which is graded and   characterized by individualized, self-paced instructional support and performance based evaluation.   Placement into the program varies, depending on the individuals level of reading and comprehension and/or the individual's high school transcript.     A variety of resources including computers, CD-ROMS, cassette players, videos and interactive videos may be used in the course.  Modifications to equipment and curriculum or special accommodations may be required based on students needs.

This program framework correlates to the Sunshine State Course Code Descriptions for Grades 6-12, Basic and Adult Education Manual). The school will be accountable for the students learning in the subject areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies;  the arts (music, visual arts, dance, theater , health, physical education , and foreign languages) will be awarded to students based on the Experience Profile Form.

The standards and benchmarks, which comprise the Sunshine State Standards, are State Board of Education adopted. 

The Program Procedures are as follow:

A.     Determining eligibility for enrollment:

1. Declaration of intent or withdrawal form for students 16 or 17 years of age.

2. Legal withdrawal from secondary school.

3. Consent letter from guardian or parent.

B.     Diagnosing learning difficulties as necessary.

C.     Prescribing individualized instruction.

D.     Correlating subject areas with Sunshine State Standards.

E.      Evaluating student progress.

III.       Intended Outcome:  The graduation requirements are the same for adults and secondary students.     To obtain a regular adult education diploma, a student must earn twenty-four credits, and maintain a GPA in accordance with State of Florida guidelines.

The requirements for a adult high school diploma, as per Section 232.246, are:

Language Arts                                     4 Credits

Mathematics                                        3 Credits

Social Studies                                      3 Credits

Science                                               3 Credits

Life Management Skills                         1/2 Credit

Practical Arts/ Performing Arts                1 Credit

Electives                                          9 1/2 Credits

TOTAL:                                                     24 Credits

Algebra I  is required for all 9th grade and up or adult education students.

Social Studies requirements include one credit each in American and World History and one-half credit each in American Government and Economics.   The Goliath Academy Program provides courses of study leading to the completion of credits to qualify for a high school diploma.  A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for all of our students.

Practical Arts is any course in music, dance, drama, painting, or sculpture that requires manual dexterity or a course in speech or debate may be used to satisfy this Performing Arts requirements.  A combination of 1/2 credit from Practical Arts and 1/2 credit from Performing Arts will satisfy this requirement.

Physical Education is not required, but can be recognized as any activity which entails motion. Walking, running, jogging, etc.

IV.              Grade Level Classification:

  9^th Grade = 6 Credits                           11^th Grade = 13 - 18 Credits

 10^th Grade = 7 - 12 Credits                  12^th Grade = 19 or more Credits

V.                 Special Note:  For transcript purposes, when  a student successfully completes three 1/2 credits courses during the same term or program, a new section number will be created for every additional course which the student is enrolled in or has taken.

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, assertive technology and special communication systems.

Competencies: Instructional strategies for Goliath Academy (Online) must include methods that require students to identify, organize and use resources appropriately; to work with each other cooperatively and productively in chat rooms (classrooms); to acquire and use information ( online library); to understand social, organizational, and technological systems; and to work with a variety of tools and equipment.  Instructional strategies must also incorporate the methods to improve students' personal qualities and high-order thinking skills.

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