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Enrollment for Adult Education Programs

Adult Education

General Descriptions

The adult education department of Florida Community College operates the adult basic education program, the high school equivalency program, the adult high school program, and the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program. These programs provide students the opportunity to learn the basic and academic skills necessary to be prepared for the workforce. Supportive services are provided in the areas of advising, testing, and computer–aided instruction.

Adult Education courses are offered at various locations throughout the community.

Students who enroll in classes held on one of Florida Community College’s four campuses will be required to fill out a membership application and pay the one–time $15 records origination fee. Students should carry their current registration slips when on campus.

Adult Basic Education

The adult basic education program of Florida Community College is designed to improve the employability of the state’s workforce through basic skills instruction in the academic areas of reading, writing, math, and in workforce readiness skills.

The primary focus of study may be on any one or more of the following general knowledge areas.

1. pre–vocational or employability skills development
2. use of financial resources and consumer education
3. human and interpersonal relations in the workplace

Performance in these general knowledge areas will be based upon achievement in the following skill areas: reading, writing, problem solving and computation.

The program provides supportive services for its students in the areas of guidance and counseling, testing, computer aided instruction and specialized reading needs.

Enrollment in adult basic education classes is available to all adults who are 16 years of age or older and function below the ninth grade level on basic academic skills assessments. Students must be tested to determine program placement prior to registration.

Adult basic education classes are offered on Florida Community College campuses and other community locations throughout Duval County. Tuition cost to students is waived if they test below the ninth grade level.

Applicants 18 years and older seeking admittance into the adult basic education program must submit the following:

1. completed membership application including Social Security number
2. citizenship verification (Applicants must be citizens of the United States or resident aliens. If applicants are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens, Florida Community College requires papers issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine eligibility for admission.)

Applicants 16 or 17 years old seeking admittance into the adult basic education program must submit the following:

1. completed membership application including Social Security number
2. citizenship verification (Applicants must be citizens of the United States or resident aliens. If applicants are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens, Florida Community College requires papers issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine eligibility for admission.)
3. confirmation from all high schools attended that individual has not been convicted of any of the following offenses:
   1. Distribution of drugs
   2. Simple battery upon school employees or agents
   3. Robbery
   4. Extortion
   5. Burglary of school property
   6. Criminal mischief or vandalism
   7. Possession of weapons or dangerous objects
   8. Indecent public conduct
   9. Battery upon another student resulting in bodily harm
   10. Inciting or participating in a major student disorder
   11. Commission of any felony

High School Equivalency

The high school equivalency program of Florida Community College is designed to assist students in attaining an equivalent high school level of educational accomplishment through preparation for the GED® test. The program offers students the opportunity to obtain the necessary skills required to successfully complete the GED® test and earn a state high school equivalency degree. Instruction is offered in the general education subjects of writing, social studies, science, literature, and mathematics. The high school equivalency courses provide foundation skills instruction at the ninth through 12th grade levels. In addition to assisting students in obtaining an equivalency degree, this program assists students in developing and enhancing their workplace skills to successfully achieve career and vocational training and job placement success. Supportive services are provided in the areas of advising, testing, and computer–aided instruction.

Students must be tested to determine program placement prior to registration.

High school equivalency classes are offered on Florida Community College campuses and other locations throughout Duval County. Tuition is waived for students who do not have a high school diploma and test above the eighth grade level.

Students are encouraged to take the GED® test after exhibiting mastery of course materials and successfully passing the GED® practice test.

Applicants 18 years or older seeking admittance into the high school equivalency program must submit the following:

1. completed membership application including Social Security number
2. citizenship verification (Applicants must be citizens of the United States or resident aliens. If applicants are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens, Florida Community College requires papers issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine eligibility for admission.)

Applicants 16 or 17 years old seeking admittance into the high school equivalency program must submit the following:

1. completed membership application including Social Security number
2. citizenship verification (Applicants must be citizens of the United States or resident aliens. If applicants are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens, Florida Community College requires papers issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine eligibility for admission.)
3. confirmation from all high schools attended that individual has not committed any of the following offenses:
   1. Distribution of drugs
   2. Simple battery upon school employees or agents
   3. Robbery
   4. Extortion
   5. Burglary of school property
   6. Criminal mischief or vandalism
   7. Possession of weapons or dangerous objects
   8. Indecent public conduct
   9. Battery upon another student resulting in bodily harm
   10. Inciting or participating in a major student disorder
   11. Commission of any felony

GED® Test

The GED® test is a battery of five tests administered on a regularly scheduled basis by Florida Community College to individuals who are at least 18 years of age, not attending a public high school, citizens of the United States or resident aliens, and Florida residents. Information on test registration may be obtained from any campus adult education office or the campus assessment and certification center. Guidelines for the registration fee are established by the Department of Education. Individuals who pass the exam receive a diploma from the State Department of Education.

Applicants who do not keep their GED® test appointment must repay the fee to reschedule another appointment. GED® test registration fees are non–refundable.

Adult High School

The adult high school program of Florida Community College provides the opportunity for individuals age 18 or older to earn sufficient credits to receive a Florida Community College high school diploma. All applicants wishing to pursue a Florida Community College high school diploma must have withdrawn from public or private high school. In addition, students who have already graduated from high school may earn credits in a specific subject matter for college admission or other reasons.

Adult high school courses are offered during the day and evening hours at all Florida Community College campuses. Tuition fees are waived for students who do not have a high school diploma. Textbooks are purchased by the student.

The program provides supportive services for its students in the area of guidance and counseling, testing, computer–aided instruction, and specialized reading, writing, and mathematics courses. Students enrolled to earn a high school diploma from Florida Community College (Degree Seeking) must be tested to determine program placement prior to registration.

Adult High School Admission Requirements

18 Years Old — Degree Seeking

Applicants 18 years and older will be admitted to the Florida Community College high school completion program to seek a Florida Community College adult high school diploma by submitting the following:

1. completed membership application including Social Security number
2. proof of previous education (Applicants may transfer credits earned from grades nine through 12 and be placed into appropriate courses to meet the credit requirements for graduation. Official transcripts, grades earned and other documents can be submitted for specific course placement.)
3. citizenship verification (Applicants must be citizens of the United States or resident aliens. If applicants are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens, Florida Community College requires papers issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine eligibility for admission.)

18 Years Old — Transfer Credit

Students, 18 years old and over, who will transfer credit to the high school in which they are enrolled must submit the following.

1. a completed membership application including Social Security number
2. permission letter (A letter on letterhead stationery from the principal or counselor of the high school to which the student desires to transfer credit is required each time an applicant enrolls. The letter should indicate which subject(s) are approved for transfer credit.)

18 Years Old — Earn Credit

Students who are already high school graduates but who need credit for a specific reason (e.g., seeking admission to Florida Community College’s nursing program but lack a chemistry credit) must submit the following:

1. a completed membership application for admission including Social Security number
2. course fees (Students must pay fees for courses taken.)

Polytechnic Academy

Polytechnic Academy, operated at the Downtown Campus provides students with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously completing vocational and college courses. Polytech prepares students for high skill, high wage employment through applied academics, mentors and work experience opportunities. Special entrance eligibility requirements apply. Contact the campus program at 904.633.8478 for more information.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Non–Credit

The adult education non–credit ESOL program of Florida Community College offers classes for community residents whose native language is not English and who desire to learn and improve their English language skills in preparation for job placement. Instruction is offered at six different levels and covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills from beginning to advanced proficiency and includes skills useful in workplace, life, and academic applications. Before registration, students must be tested to determine placement levels. Classes are held at the Downtown Campus during the day and at Kent Campus and various community locations in the evening. For testing and registration information contact the ESOL office, Downtown Campus, at 904.633.8484.

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