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Alternative Validation Procedure for Middle School (6-8)

As stated in State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.09942, if validation based on performance as
good cause described above is not satisfactory, then any one of the following alternatives shall
be used for validation purposes as determined by the teacher, principal, and parent(s):
1. portfolio evaluation by the School District Superintendent/designee;

2. demonstrated performance in courses taken at other public or private accredited schools;
3. demonstrated proficiencies on nationally-normed standardized subject area assessments;

4. demonstrated proficiencies on the statewide assessments; or
5. written review of the criteria utilized for a given subject provided by the former school.

Students must be provided at least 90 calendar days from date of transfer to prepare for
nationally-normed standardized subject area assessments and statewide assessments outlined
above, if required.

The student’s custodial parent(s) may appeal the placement decision to the School District
Superintendent/designee within 14 calendar days of the principal’s decision.

HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) TRANSFER STUDENTS

A student who transfers to a SDPBC public school must submit an official transcript. Grades
earned and offered for acceptance shall be accepted at face value subject to validation, if
required by the receiving school’s accreditation. (More information on AdvancED® validation,
including AdvancED® Accredited Agencies, is located at http://www.advanc-ed.org.) In
accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.09941, if the student does not possess an
official transcript or is a Home Education student, successful completion of courses shall be
validated through performance during the first grading period the student is enrolled.

In accordance with Florida Statute § 1003.4282(7), transfer students must pass the Algebra 1
EOC as a graduation requirement, unless the student earns a comparative score on the P.E.R.T.
or submits proof of an approved Algebra 1 EOC passing score from another state. If a student
previously earned 1.0 credit, the student does not need to take the EOC.

Validation of Transfer Credits/Grades for High School (9-12)
The principal shall validate transfer credit(s) or grades, which shall be based on performance
during the first grading period the student is enrolled if:

 validation of the official transcript is deemed necessary under the AdvancED® policy;

 the student does not possess an official transcript; and/or

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