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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIPLOMA OPTIONS
Diploma Options are discussed beginning
with the first Transition IEP and are re-evaluated at each annual
Transition IEP meeting. Below is a chart which displays the different options
available for students.
| Standard |
Special Diploma
Option 1 |
Special Diploma
Option 2 |
| 24 Credits |
24 Credits |
No Credit Requirements |
| 2.0 Cumulative GPA |
2.0 Cumulative
GPA |
No GPA Requirements |
| Passing scores on the Grade 10 FCAT or
scores on a standardized test that are concordant with the passing
scores on the FCAT (ACT or SAT) |
Demonstrate mastery the Sunshine State
Standards Access Points |
No tests or student performance standards or
requirements |
| General Education Academic Credits |
Specialized curriculum offered through
general education and ESE courses |
Mastery of employment and community competencies as
indicated in the Lee County Graduation Training Plan and Transition IEP,
and at least one semester of successful full time employment. Students
are not able to graduate any earlier than their original kindergarten
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STUDENT PROGRESSION
PLAN
Additional information about requirements for graduation
can be found in the district’s Student
Progression Plan, available at the following link:
HELP FOR MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION
The Florida Department of Education has several
publications related to diploma options and decisions. They can be accessed by
using the following links:
SPECIAL DIPLOMA OPTION 2
The Lee County School District offers the Special Diploma Option 2 to qualifying students based on the Transition IEP team’s decision.
The following brochure describes the requirements for Option 2.
FCAT WAIVER
In order to be considered for the waiver
from the FCAT graduation requirement, the student must meet the following
criteria:
1. Be identified as a student with a
disability, as defined in
Section 1007.02(2), Florida Statutes.
2. Have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
3. Be a senior or student with disabilities
who remains enrolled seeking a standard diploma for whom the FCAT is the
graduation test.
4. Have demonstrated mastery of the Grade 10
Sunshine State Standards.
5. Have taken the Grade 10 FCAT with
appropriate allowable
accommodations at least twice to include March of the senior year
or if
not continuously enrolled in public school in Florida, at least
once during
each year of enrollment in grades 10, 11, or 12, including March of
the
senior year.
6. Have participated in intensive remediation
for FCAT Reading and/or FCAT
Mathematics, if passing scores were not earned.
7. Be progressing towards meeting the state's
24 credit/course and 2.0
cumulative grade point average (GPA) requirements and any
other district
requirements and any other district requirements for
graduation with a
standard diploma.
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