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If you are a former Louisiana student displaced in another state due to Hurricane Katrina
or Hurricane Rita, you have several options for high school graduation. These questions
and answers can help you decide what your options are and how to proceed.
1.
? What are my options for high school graduation?
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You may earn a high school diploma from the state where you are now residing or
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you may earn a Louisiana high school diploma if you meet the Louisiana
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graduation requirements through the District Diploma pr
ogram.
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Who is eligible for the Distance Diploma program?
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Students are eligible if they are former Louisiana public school students displaced
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due to Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita, and they plan to graduate this year
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(2005
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006) or next year (2006
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07). Displaced students who have completed
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course requirements but need to retake the Graduation Exit Examination (GEE)
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are also eligible.
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3.
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If I want to earn the Louisiana diploma, what are the requirements?
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You must earn 23 “Carnegie units” (course credit
s) and pass the Louisiana
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Graduation Exit Examination (GEE).
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How do I get started?
See your guidance counselor to sign up. The guidance counselor should login to the
Louisiana Department of Education website,
http://www.louisianaschools.net/
, and click
on “Distance Diplomas” to help you sign up.
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How can I take the Louisiana Graduation Exit Examination (GEE) if I am
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out
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of
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state?
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The GEE will be offered in an online format (GEE Online) beginning this sprin
g.
Check our website at
http://www.louisianaschools.net/
for updates about GEE
online.
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After you sign up for the Distance Diploma program, you will register for the GEE
in January.
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You will be able to tak
e the GEE three times this year
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January 2006, March 2006,
and June 2006.
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How will I get my diploma?
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Your Louisiana diploma will be sent to your current school
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The diploma will have the name of your former Louisiana school.
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Check with your current school
counselor or administrator regarding participation
in graduation ceremonies
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Will I be able to receive TOPS?
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For information on possible waivers of TOPS requirements for students displaced
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