Student Self-Evaluation Checklist
for the GED Exit Option Model
Part D
2004-2005
Each implementing site must complete this checklist for each participating student and
maintain copies at the site.
Student Name:___________________________________________________________
Site Name:__________________________________________________________
Guideline 1 - Student Selection Procedures
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The student is currently enrolled in courses that meet high school graduation
requirements.
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The student records (grades, credits, educational plans) were reviewed to determine
appropriate placement.
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The student is overage for grade
and
the group with which the student entered
kindergarten has graduated, is graduating,
(or)
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The student is a current year senior behind in credits or has a low GPA and is in
jeopardy of not graduating with his or her peer group.
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The student’s reading level is at least at the seventh grade level at the time of
selection, and ninth grade at the time of testing.
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Parental notification and consent were obtained prior to placement.
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Both the parent and student received appropriate counseling regarding the GED
tests, Exit Option Model, and other graduation options prior to placement.
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Both the parent and student received a written description of the GED
Exit Option Model, GED Tests content areas, and score requirements.
Guideline 2
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Counseling
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Both the parent and student were notified that the transcript would indicate an
alternative GED Exit Option Model graduation route and only list the actual
number of credits earned.
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Student and parent received appropriate counseling regarding the GED Exit Option
Model and other graduation options prior to placement.
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Student receives academic, personal, and career counseling, including information
relative to military recruiters, colleges, and universities.
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Student receives counseling services during participation in the GED Exit Option
Model.
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Guideline 3 - Curricula and Instructional Content
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The student is enrolled in classes for credit that meet high school graduation
requirements.
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The student receives grades and report cards.
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The curriculum is designed specifically to meet the student’s needs based on
diagnostic testing.
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The student is given the oppor
tunity to take the FCAT.
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The student is given the opportunity to take the official GED practice tests.
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The student earns acceptable scores on the official GED practice tests.
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The student receives remediation if any section(s) of the GED or FCAT tests are not
passed.
Guideline 4 - Instructional Resources and Qualified Staff
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The student is provided appropriate instructional materials.
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Class size and classroom space is reasonable.
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The student has access to 25 hours of instruction per week
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Flexible scheduling allows for him/her to attend vocational training, on-the-job
training, or be employed. (optional)
Guideline 5 - Standard High School Diploma
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The student receives a district diploma in addition to the State of Florida diploma if
he or she passes both the GED Tests and FCAT.
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The student receives only a State of Florida diploma if he or she passes the GED
Tests and does not pass the FCAT.
Guideline 6 - Official Recognition
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Student participates in all standard high school activities, including extracurricular
activities and graduation ceremonies.
Guideline 9 - Data collection
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The student receives the W10 withdrawal code for passing both the GED Tests and
the HSCT or FCAT.
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The student receives the WGD withdrawal code for passing the GED Tests but not
passing the FCAT.
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Student data is transmitted to the Department via the Florida Automated Student
Database on the end-of-year record during Survey 5.
Guideline 10 - Integrity of the Tests
___ The student is given the opportunity to take the GED Tests.
___ Eligible students receive appropriate accommodations.
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