Site Self-Evaluation Checklist

Part C

2004-2005

Please ask each implementing site to complete this checklist and maintain a copy at the

district office.

Guideline 1 - Student Selection Procedures

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All students are 16 years of age or older.

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Current enrollment form is available for every student indicating that the students

are enrolled in courses that meet high school graduation requirements in the GED

Exit Option Model (electronic or hard copy).

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Records that document that the students are overage for grade are available for

every student

and

the group the students entered kindergarten with have graduated,

or

the students are current year seniors behind in credits, and/or have a low GPA

and are in jeopardy of not graduating with their peer group.

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The site has an appropriate test (reading test, TABE, or other tests described in Rule

6A-6.014, F.A.C.) with modifications for ESE/LEP students to measure if the

student’s reading level is at least at the seventh grade.

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The site has documentation of student records reviews to determine appropriate

placement.

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Students are prevented from graduating prior to the class with which they entered

kindergarten.

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The site has current copies of the parental notification and consent letters.

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The site has a current

written

description of the GED Exit Option Model and GED

Tests content.

Guideline 2 - Counseling

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The site has documentation that parents and students received appropriate

counseling regarding the GED Exit Option Model and other graduation options

prior to placement.

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Students have equal access to counseling and support services provided through the

school district’s PK-12 program, including certified counselors.

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Students receive academic, personal, and career counseling, including information

relative to military recruiters, colleges, and universities

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___ The site has documentation of the continuation of counseling services during

students’ participation in the GED Exit Option Model.

Guideline 3 - Curricula and Instructional Content

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The site has documentation that all students are enrolled in classes for credit that

lead to a high school diploma in accordance with the district’s pupil progression

plan.

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The site has evidence that the students receive grades and report cards.

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The curriculum is designed to specifically meet student needs based on diagnostic

testing.

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Teacher records reflect student performance standards for each course being taught.

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The curriculum has GED Course Curriculum Frameworks and Student Performance

Standards integrated. (A copy may be obtained from the district’s adult education

director.)

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Site personnel make arrangements for students to take the FCAT.

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The site has copies of the official GED practice tests.

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Students earn acceptable scores on the official GED practice tests, administered

under standard testing conditions.

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Remediation is provided if any sections of the FCAT or GED tests are not passed.

Guideline 4 - Instructional Resources and Qualified Staff

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Teachers are certified according to the guidelines provided in the

Florida Course

Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments

.

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Teachers meet the federal definition of a “highly qualified” teacher as described in

the

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

within the appropriate timelines.

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The site has appropriate instructional materials and the courses are aligned with the

Sunshine State Standards.

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Class size and classroom space is reasonable, pursuant to the State Board of

Education Rules.

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The site has copies of the GED Course Curriculum Frameworks and appropriate

State Board Rules.

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Teachers of this model are encouraged to participate in staff development provided

through the Adult Education Program and GED Testing Service.

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Students have access to 25 hours of instruction per week (full-time, grades 9-12).

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Flexible scheduling is provided, which allows for students to attend vocational

training, on-the-job training, or be employed (optional).

Guideline 5 - Standard High School Diploma

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Students who pass the GED Tests and the FCAT are awarded a standard diploma in

addition to the State of Florida diploma.

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Students who pass the GED Tests but do not pass the FCAT are awarded only a

State of Florida diploma.

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Districts’ have the flexibility to award a standard diploma to GED completers who

do not pass the FCAT by authority of Rule 6A-6.021, F.A.C.

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Students are eligible to participate in all standard high school activities, including

extracurricular activities and graduation ceremonies.

Guideline 9 - Data Collection

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Student data is transmitted to the Department of Education via the Automated

Student Information System, Dropout Prevention Program Evaluation format,

during Survey 5.

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P--The student took the official GED tests and passed.

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F --The student took the official GED tests and failed.

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withdrawal code,

any PK-12 student participating in a GED Exit Option

Model who passed the GED Tests and the FCAT and was awarded a standard high

school diploma

, was used.

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WGD

withdrawal code

, any student participating in the GED Exit Option

Model who passed the GED Tests, but did not pass the FCAT and was awarded a

State of Florida diploma

, was used.

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The Annual School Report Form for the GED Exit Option Model (part B) is

completed and submitted to the district as part of the application which is submitted

to the Department.

Guideline 10 - Integrity of the Tests

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Testing arrangements are coordinated with the Adult Education Program to ensure

that all proper protocol, special accommodations, and testing procedures are met.

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