GED Exit Option

GED Exit Option

GED Exit Option, a voluntary dropout prevention program sponsored by the American Council on Education, may be an option for age-appropriate high school seniors who are not eligible to graduate via the traditional credit method. The Orange County GED Exit Option, offered through the Career and Technical Education Centers, offers qualified candidates both the academic instruction needed to pass the GED and the technical skills necessary for the career of their choice. GED Exit Option students who pass the FCAT (or concordant assessment), the GED, and who successfully complete the technical portion of the program do earn a high school equivalency diploma and may graduate with their class.

A student who is eligible for the GED Exit Option must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Is currently enrolled in a K-12 program and in courses that meet high school graduation requirements
  • Whose kindergarten class has graduated or will be graduating at the end of the school year
  • Is behind in credits or has a low GPA and is in jeopardy of not graduating
  • Has a documented minimum reading level of 9.0
  • Achieves acceptable scores on official GED Practice Tests
  • Has scored a minimum of 260 on FCAT Reading and Math for August entry and successfully passed the FCAT for January entry
  • Has a satisfactory discipline record

Enrollment in GED Exit Option takes place at the beginning of each academic semester.  Students who are interested in this program should see their high school guidance counselor.  The counselor will review the student’s records to determine eligibility.  Parental approval is required for program entry.

High school equivalency diplomas are awarded to students who:

  • Comply with the Tech Center attendance and discipline policies
  • Comply with OCPS Student Code of Conduct
  • Successfully complete both the GED Preparation class and the technical education class
  • Successfully pass all parts of the GED examination and FCAT reading and math tests

Technical programs offered to GED Exit Option students vary at each Tech Center.  See your counselor for details.

OCPS EEO Non-Discrimination Statement

The School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability or any other reason prohibited by law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Supervisor responsible for compliance is Catherine Van Kirk; the Section 504 Supervisor responsible for compliance is Harriet Brown, Esq.; and the Title IX Supervisor responsible for compliance is Kevin Demer. Each may be contacted at the Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 (407.317.3200).

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