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OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Student Progression Plan is to inform school personnel, parents, students and other
interested citizens regarding the comprehensive plan for student progression from one grade to
another and towards graduation. Promotion between grade levels is based upon evaluation of each
student’s performance and achievement required by school board policies, State and local student
progression requirements. It is the responsibility of the Board and District administration to provide
students with effective instructional and remedial programs that monitor progress, promote
continuous achievement, and make provisions for individual differences [Florida Statute
§1008.25(1)(2)].

The Adult High School (AHS) program encompasses both the Adult High School Co-Enrolled (AHS-CoE)
programs (commonly referred to as credit recovery programs), and the Adult High School Diploma
Programs (AHS-DP) of study. Both programs are designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to earn
a standard high school diploma. According to Florida Statute § 1004.02(4), “Adult secondary education”
means courses through which a person receives a high school credit that leads to the award of a high
school diploma or courses of instruction through which a student prepares to take the high school
equivalency examination.

Programs of instruction for both AHS (CoE) and AHS (DP) students are based on the State of Florida
adult education frameworks and the Florida Standards. Students in the AHS programs must meet all
state and local requirements for graduation unless otherwise noted in Florida Statute § 1003.4284
(6b). Instructional methodologies may include, but are not limited to, traditional lecture instruction,
competency and performance-based adult education, distance learning and computer-assisted
instruction. The AHS programs (AHS-CoE and AHS-DP) in Palm Beach County use computer-based
programs/courses that are prescriptive, sequential, standards based, and allow students to self-direct
learning and progress through material that helps them succeed.

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