- The School District of Palm Beach County
- State of Florida High School Diploma Information
Adult and Community Education
State of Florida High School Diploma Information
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GED® Exam Prep for your State of Florida High School Diploma
Our program prepares you to successfully complete all four subject tests which will earn you a State of Florida High School Diploma.
How to Register
- Go to a School Site Near You - please contact the school for specific registration instructions
- Must be 16 years or older
- Students must be officially withdrawn from K-12
- Fill out the Registration Form
- Read and Sign the Explanation of Learner Rights and Responsibilities Form
- Pay the Tuition Fee of $30 ($5 badge fee may apply)
- Take a placement assessment
- Go to a School Site Near You - please contact the school for specific registration instructions
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Test Age Waiver Information
Test Age Waiver Information
Students who reside in or attend school in Palm Beach County are eligible to apply for an age waiver. They do not need to be registered in an Adult Education class.
The following steps must be completed before the Florida GED® Testing Program Eligibility Exception Form can be filled out.
1. Create an account at GED.com
2. Complete the Age Waiver Package
a. GED® Age Waiver Application (PBSD 0944) completely filled out, signed by parent or guardian and student, and notarized
b. Official withdrawal from the last school attended.
c. Copy of the GED Ready ™ The Official Practice Test scores. Scores for each sub-test must be a minimum of 150.
d. Florida Testing Eligibility Exception Form (with the top half filled out)
e. Documentation corresponding to the reason for testing3. Please contact email Sharon Webb to submit your completed application
4. Once documents are approved, students will receive a notification on their GED.com with instructions on how to proceed.
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Accommodations
Class Accommodations For Students With Disabilities
Adult learners with disabilities are responsible for self-identifying the need for accommodation.
Students who would like to speak to someone about their need for accommodation in the classroom or for placement testing should complete the Accommodations Conference Request Form 2404.
Appropriate and up-to-date documentation/diagnostic information from a medical professional should be attached and submitted.Steps to take:
- Fill out Accommodation Conference Request Form 2404
- Attach documentation from a medical professional
- Submit to School Coordinator
Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
GED® Testing Services provides reasonable and appropriate accommodation for individuals with documented disabilities who demonstrate a need for accommodation.
Test accommodations are individualized and considered on a case-by-case basis. For more information click here.
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How do I request an official Florida GED® Exam Credential/Transcript?
How do I request an official Florida GED® Credential/Transcript?
For diplomas earned on or after January 1, 2014: Original credentials will be sent via email to the candidate, usually the same day. The email will include information on how to order hard copies. There is no charge for original credentials, including the electronic and paper version.
Duplicate credential requests can be made by logging in to ged.com
Use the login at the top right of the page.
Select the My Scores tab.
Click the Order Duplicates button on the Scores page.For diplomas earned before January 1, 2014: Candidates will request credentials from GED Credentialing™ by clicking here.
All diploma verification will be handled through the appropriate duplicate diploma and/or transcript request process depending on the date earned.
For additional information, please visit Transcripts & Diploma Requests.
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General Education Development Class Locations
ADULT VIRTUAL ACADEMY
ONLINE
561-687-6380BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
1501 NW 15th Ct, Boca Raton, FL 33486
561-338-1420BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
4975 Park Ridge Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-752-1213CHUCK SHAW TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
4260 Westgate Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-616-7800
DELRAY FULL SERVICE CENTER
301 SW 14th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-266-1201FOREST HILL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
6901 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561-540-2417LAKE WORTH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
1701 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-533-6363LANTANA MIDDLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
1225 W Drew St, Lantana, FL 33462
561-540-3407OLYMPIC HEIGHTS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
20101 Lyons Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434
561-852-6905PALM BEACH CENTRAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
8499 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33411
561-304-1008PALM BEACH GARDENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
4245 Holly Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-775-7226PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1560 Kirk Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-357-5017ROYAL PALM BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
10600 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-753-4070SANTALUCES COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
6880 Lawrence Rd, Lantana, FL 33462
561-642-6212SOUTH TECHNICAL ADULT EDUCATION
1300 SW 30th Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-364-7980
WEST TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
2625 NW 16th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Desarollo de la Educación General
Para conseguir el diploma GED® es necesario pasar el examen GED® que consiste en materias de Lectura y Escritura, Matemática, Estudios Sociales y Ciencia. Nuestras clases le ayudaran a estudiar para el examen GED®
Pasos para Comenzar:
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Preséntese en la escuela donde desea estudiar (aun si quiere estudiar en línea).
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Debe de tener 16 años de edad o más.
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Debe de estar oficialmente retirado del programa escolar K-12.
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Al registrarse, le haremos un examen de evaluación que nos ayudará a determinar su nivel académico.
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Inscríbase en una clase que sea conveniente para usted y su horario.
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Cuando desee tomar el examen de GED® comuníquese con su instructor para registrarse.
El examen GED® es reconocido internacionalmente. Una vez que lo haya aprobado satisfactoriamente, el diploma certificará que ha obtenido los conocimientos necesarios para graduarse de bachillerato.
FOREST HILL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
6901 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2417LAKE WORTH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
1701 Lake Worth Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 533-6363
ADULT VIRTUAL ACADEMY
ONLINE
(561) 649-6006CHUCK SHAW TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
4260 Westgate Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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