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ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING CURRICULUM TO ENHANCE LEARNING (ACCEL)

The SDPBC provides unique learning opportunities and options for students on various levels of
learning. The ACCEL options provide academically challenging curriculum or accelerated
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instruction to eligible public school students in Kindergarten through 12 grade. Eligibility
requirements and procedures have been established by the SDPBC.

GENERAL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ACCEL OPTIONS
According to Florida Statute § 1002.3105, ACCEL options include, but are not limited to, the
following:

 whole-grade and midyear promotion;

 subject-matter acceleration;
 virtual instruction; and

 Credit Acceleration Program (CAP).

Additional acceleration options include, but are not limited to, STEM coursework, enrichment
programs, flexible grouping, advanced academic courses, combined classes, self-paced
instruction, curriculum compacting, advanced-content instruction, or telescoping curriculum.
Parents and students should contact the school for acceleration options and eligibility criteria.
Schools shall notify parents and students of the District’s process by which a parent may
request student participation in whole-grade promotion, midyear promotion, or subject-matter
acceleration that would result in the student attending a different school.

Schools shall advise students and parents to contact the principal at the student’s school for
information related to the school’s process by which a parent may request student
participation in whole-grade promotion, midyear promotion, and subject-matter acceleration
when the promotion or acceleration occurs within the principal’s school; virtual instruction in
higher grade level subjects; and any other ACCEL options offered by the principal. Schools shall
also advise parents to contact the principal at the student’s school for information related to
eligibility requirements for ACCEL options.

GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL ACCEL OPTIONS

According to Florida Statute § 1002.3105, ACCEL options include, but are not limited to, the
following:
 Credit Acceleration Program (CAP);

 Advanced Placement (AP) Program;

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