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The GED Exit Option Program is an Orange County Alternative Education Program. It is open to students who are not able to earn 24 credits and/or attain a 2.0 GPA by the end of their senior year. This is not an Early Exit Program.
The Exit Option Program is not based on credits or GPA, but instead is competency-based and has certain requirements. They are as follows:
• Pass the General Education Diploma Test-GED
• Pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test-FCAT
• Pass a two-period class at Winter Park Tech - this class will prepare the students for the above-named tests
• Pass a career and technical education course at Winter Park Tech or participate in a supervised On-the-Job Training Program
• Maintain good attendance and appropriate behavior
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At the end of the school year students who successfully complete the program may take part in graduation ceremonies and receive a diploma from their home high school. Their transcript, however, will reflect less than 25 credits and participation in an Alternative Program.
An application process is required for this program. Students must be referred by the home high school counselor. Students must take the TABE and the Pre-GED tests, establishing certain basic scores for admission. Various forms of documentation must be provided and a charge of $50.00 must be prepaid to cover the cost of the GED test.
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