K-12 Policy Questions

Study Notes

Students can attend a summer program or course forgiveness program to replace one or two courses with a grade of "D" or below, and if the new GPA is 2.5 or higher, the scholarship application will be approved.
Only "like" classes will be forgiven, e.g., a failed science class must be replaced with the same or similar science class.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida will continue to pay for private school scholarships for approved students for the duration of the academic year, even if their GPA falls below 2.5.
If a student's GPA falls below 2.5, the K-12 Advisor will request a joint conference with the teacher/school and parent/guardian to develop an action plan within three weeks.

The Center for Student Success and Services excludes exam grades, participation grades, conduct grades, and social skills grades from GPA calculation.

The Center for Student Success and Services will submit payment or reimburse the cost of tuition freeze/placement hold if the parent/guardian communicates intent to prepay, submits the private school scholarship application by January 31st, and the student is in good standing and pre-approved for the scholarship.
The parent must submit the valid 'Paid' invoice/receipt to the Center for Student Success and Services within ten business days.

Students released from a treatment program must notify the Advisor at least seven business days prior to release and submit a Private School application no later than seven business days after release.

Placement in a private school academic remedial or alternative program requires a preliminary and follow-up meeting with the K-12 Advisor, parent, and school representative, resulting in a plan of action with an exit strategy, prior to program payment.

The K-12 Advisor must receive the completed Travel packet, including the Parent Agreement and Student Travel Guidelines, from the student or parent by the established deadline.
The student's attendance and GPA will be reviewed to confirm eligibility for the trip.
If the trip includes an overnight stay, the parent and student will be instructed to schedule a drug screening and sign a release for the results to be sent to the Center for Student Success and Services.

The student will be issued four GED vouchers to cover the cost of the initial pre-test.
The GED pre-test will be used to identify if the student is ready for the official exam and can be used to identify if further sessions are needed.
Upon completion of preparation, the student must inform the K-12 Advisor of their desire to take the official GED Test.
The K-12 Advisor will complete the Florida GED Testing Program Underage Waiver Form and submit it to the District School Board for approval.

Home Education students are subject to the Truancy Policy and will be considered truant if they fail to apply/register with the Superintendent, provide documentation, or provide required student logs and/or reports.
The Center for Student Success and Services offers GED enrollment and assistance for students in preparation for the examination.
The Department initiates truancy referrals for all students under the age of eighteen who have been reported as withdrawn or "dropped out" from school.
Students who withdraw or drop out of school must contact the Center for Student Success and Services within three business days and complete the GED Commitment Form.