ENTRANCE/REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS
Anyone
16 years of age or above and are not currently enrolled in
regular high
school may apply for admission to attend Shaw classes. Shaw is an adult school
with individualized programs.
Students
who attend a regular high school during the day, may also be
concurrently enrolled at Shaw in the evening. Permission to attend Shaw at
night
must be obtained from the 'home" high
school, and enrollment procedures for high
school makeup credits must be followed. To maintain the student's "home
school"
credit requirements for graduation, a Letter of Permission must be brought
to Shaw
each year to verify actual courses required.
New
students may register Monday thru Friday (7:30 a.m. until 2:00
p.m.) and enter school that day or night. Night registration
is available periodically, please call 850.872.4555 for dates.
During
certain times of the year, enrollment may be temporarily closed.
These
dates are announced ahead of the closing. Students may register to attend a
site of
their choice which offers the required courses. However, if a site has reached
its
student capacity, students will need to register for another available site.
State
law requires that before a student enters class, the Test of
Adult Basic
Education (TABE) skills placement exam must be taken. Scores received on this
test will determine the placement of the student-refresher classes or direct
entry into
credit earning courses. A student's placement is based on their achievement
level as
shown by the TABE. The TABE is given on a scheduled basis each week The test
will also assess the student's skills and determine what success the student
may
expect on the actual GED test. If additional preparation is needed before taking
the
GED, students may register for GED preparation classes to help them in preparing
for the test.
If
a student has attended high school before entering Shaw,and
plans to enter Shaw's High School program,
transcript/withdrawal form will be required before an official evaluation of
credits is completed. A transcript request form should be completed after the student
completes the registration card.
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Attendance Policy
A student registered in any class is expected to attend every
class period. The teacher for each class period will keep attendance
with each class being independent of any other. Absences will
be counted from the first scheduled class meeting.
• Day students will be dropped on the day of their fifth absence
of the month.
• Evening students will be dropped on the evening of their fourth
absence of the month.
• The teacher's attendance book will be the final authority in
determining the number of absences for each student.
• There are NO excused or unexcused absences.
If a student violates the attendance policy, the student will be withdrawn from
class. If a student is withdrawn twice for excessive absences
and/or failure to attend, the student may not re-enter for a
period of nine weeks.
Students under age 18 must be enrolled as
a full-time student. If a student under age 18 gets dropped from
one class period, they will be dropped from all classes.
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TARDY
POLICY
Three (3) tardies equal one absence. A student is tardy if not in the classroom
when the bell rings on the main campus for class to start or
at the designated class time for off-campus sites. If a student
arrives in class 10 or more minutes after the bell has rung,
the student will be counted absent, but will be admitted to class.
When students are tardy, they should report directly to class.
A student is expected to remain in class during the full class period. Leaving
the classroom is only authorized in EXTREME EMERGENCY situations.
If a student leaves for any other reason, they will be marked
absent for the entire class period.
For veterans, and Social Security students, excessive absences
or extended breaks could result in loss of benefits.
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FEES
Fees for Students with High School Diplomas (U.S.A. or Other)
Each resident student enrolled in the adult basic or adult secondary
course who has already earned a high school diploma or its
equivalent shall be assessed a non-refundable enrollment fee
of $0.94 per contact hour upon enrollment. Non-residents will
be assessed $3.43 per contact hour upon enrollment. Adult fees
must be paid at the time of registration (Florida Statutes
239.117). Only 90% of the tuition charges will be refunded
if the student does not begin class or withdraws during the
period of 5 business days. If the class is cancelled, 100%
of the tuition and other fees will be refunded.
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FEE
EXEMPTIONS
Students who have basic skills which have been determined to be at or below the
eighth grade level as provided for by State Board Rules are exempt
from any requirements for the payment of fees for instruction.
A student who has a high school diploma or its equivalent and
who has academic skills at or below the eighth grade level pursuant
to state board rule. A student is eligible for this exemption
from fees if the student's skills are at or below the eighth
grade level as measured by a test administered in the English
language and approved by the Department of Education, even if
the student has skills above that level when tested in the student's
native language. (FL Statute 1009.25) Adult Secondary students
and GED preparation students are not charged a fee but may be
required to purchase textbooks for all courses.
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TEXTBOOKS
Due to the limited inventory, textbooks should be purchased at the time of registration.
Textbook prices are subject to change during the school year
due to price increases from the publishers. Textbooks CANNOT
BE RETURNED. Used books may be purchased from individuals, but
not from the school. On the Main Campus, the Fellowship of Christian
Students’ Organization buys and sells used books as a fund-raising
activity.
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GRADUATION
FEE
Students who graduate from Shaw Educational Center with a regular high school diploma
or a GED may participate in graduation ceremonies. This year’s graduation
will be held in May. Detailed information will be available in the Spring.
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STUDENT
PROGRESS
Shaw provides individualized instruction in their programs for adult learning
and reasonable academic progress is expected from students.
Reasonable academic progress is based on a teacher's measure
of progress. Where regular testing of subject matter is required
(usually in the Adult Secondary Program), reasonable academic
progress is interpreted to mean taking a minimum of two tests
per week per course. Students may be required to sign a Probation
Agreement if satisfactory progress is not being achieved. Failure
to abide by the individual agreement may result in withdrawal
from a course.
While most high school students may complete two tests per class period, teachers
may allow students to take up to three chapter tests during one
class period. This teacher’s decision will be made: if the teacher
has sufficient time to check materials turned in by students
before they test; if the student has sufficient time to complete
the test; and if satisfactory progress (C or better on tests)
is being made. This provides an opportunity for the teacher to
grade all students' tests and assist students on an individual
basis before they continue in their studies. Each room has a
designated testing area. Instructors may require assignments
to be completed in class.
The teacher records progress in an individual
course. Upon interruption or completion of the course, the student
progress card is filed in the student's record in the Guidance
office. In the high school courses, student progress cards are
kept on file for one calendar year so that students can continue
instruction at the point where the instruction was interrupted.
If course requirements change or the course is not completed
in one calendar year, the entire course must be repeated.
GED Preparation and Adult Basic Education
progress records are also kept for one year. All students may
be required to re-take the TABE, on a periodic basis, to document
progress.
ESOL students will be assessed regularly to
show student progress and competencies are being met.
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GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
24 CREDITS GRADUTION
PASS HSCT and/or FCAT
2.0 or higher GPA
4 credits Language Arts
3 credits Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Algebra 1 or its equivalent)
3 credits Science
3 credits Social Studies (U.S. History,
Am. Govt., World History,
& Economics)
½ credit Life Management Skills
1 credit Vocational -- or ½ credit vocational & ½
credit performing arts
9 ½ credits Electives
• Students who have not passed the state required
HSCT or FCAT or scored a level 1 on the FCAT will be required
to enroll in one or two ½ credit courses as needed.
• A minimum of two credits must be earned
at Shaw Educational Center to qualify for a Shaw Educational Center High
School Diploma.
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TRANSFER
CREDITS
Credits
earned at other high schools (grades 9-12) will be applied
toward the
graduation requirements of Shaw.
Completion
of a vocational job preparatory program at a vocational-technical
school will count as elective credits.
GRADING
SYSTEM
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
Shaw
has a "no fail" policy. When students receive a test score of 69 or below,
they may be required to complete additional assignments before they take a
second test. Ten points are subtracted from the earned score of the second
(alternate) test
for the test grade. Students are required to take tests covering the assignments
until
a passing grade is achieved on each test. Alternate tests which cover the assigned
material are given. Teachers can use their discretion and determine if the
student
has made adequate preparation for testing.
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COURSE
OUTLINE
COURSES
FOR HIGH SCHOOL MAKE-UP
(CREDIT DEFICIENCY)
ENGLISH
Each course is divided into:
1 st Sem.-1 /2 (Grammar and Term Paper) and 2nd Sem.-1 /2 (Literature)
1001310 English 1
1001340 English 11
1001370 English III
1001400 EnglishIV
1001440 Business English I (1st Sem.--1/2) Must be able to type
1008300 Reading I (1) ONLY AT SHAW'S MAIN CAMPUS
1008310 Reading II (1) ONLY AT SHAW'S MAIN CAMPUS
1009300 Writing I (1/2)
1009310 Writing II (1/2)
MATHEMATICS
1200310 Algebra I-A (1)
1200380 Algebra I-B (1)
1200300 Pre-Algebra (1) ONLY AT SHAW'S MAIN CAMPUS
1205370 Consumer Math (1)
1205540 Business Math (1)
1205500 Explorations in Mathematics I (1 )
Recommended for students entering credit-earning
classes from the Adult Basic Education classes
1205510 Explorations in Mathematics II (1)
SCIENCE
2000300 Fundamentals of Biology (1)
2001300 Fundamentals of Earth/Space Science (1)
2003300 Fundamentals of Physical Science (1)
2000400 Marine Biology (1)
2002310 General Science (1)
SOCIAL
STUDIES
2100310 American History (1)
2100340 African-American History (1/2)
2102310 Economics (1/2)
2103300 World Cultural Geography (1)
2106310 American Government (1/2)
2107300 Psychology I (1/2)
2108300 Sociology (1/2)
2109310 World History (1)
OTHER
COURSES
8500375 Blueprint for Professional Success (1/2)
8502000 Life Management Skills (1/2)
0200200 Introduction to Computers (1/2)
ADDITIONAL
COURSES FOR A
SHAW HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
OTHER
ELECTIVES-FOR MAIN CAMPUS DAY STUDENTS
0200300 Introduction to Computers (1/2)
0200310 Computer Applications I (1/2)
0200330 Computer Applications II (1/2)
8301650 Work Experience OJT (3)--Must have written approval of Work
1400300 Peer Counseling (1)
0500500 Internships
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OTHER
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
9900000 Adult Basic Education
9900020 GED Preparation
9900040 Adult ESOL
Pre-GED
DAY
CLASS SCHEDULE
FULL-TIME
ATTENDANCE IS THREE CLASS PERIODS PER DAY OR 27.5 HOURS PER
WEEK. ALL DAY CLASSES OPERATE ON THE BAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
APPROVED CALENDAR.
7:30 – 8:45 1st Period
8:45 – 9:00 Break
9:00 – 10:15 2nd Period
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:45 3rd Period
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:45 4th Period
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TEACHERS
/PROGRAMS /ROOM
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EVENING
CLASS SCHEDULE
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Evening
Classes Operate for 2 hours with no scheduled break.
TESTING
SCHEDULE
TABE
Monday - 7:45 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. - Cafeteria
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