2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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Adult Education
The Adult Education programs at SFCC provide students with
a range of educational services to improve basic reading,
math, and writing skills; complete a high school diploma; or
improve English language communication. Students must
be at least 16 years old to access these programs of study.
Classes do not necessarily follow the SFCC academic
calendar and are offered year-round at a variety of class sites.
You may start classes at any time during the year.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational
Development (GED) Classes - These classes are designed
to help GED students improve basic skills and to prepare
for the GED exam. Course instruction covers reading
comprehension, mathematics, writing, science, social studies
and consumer education. You must take the Tests of Adult
Basic Education (TABE) in order to register for any ABE or
GED course. Once you complete the GED program, you will
earn a State of Florida High School Diploma.
Requirements to Earn a State of Florida High School Diploma:
1. Earn scores of 11.0 or higher in the Reading, Math, and
Language sections of the TABE.
2. Pre-GED scores of 450 in each section and a composite
score of 2300*.
3. GED composite score of 2250, with a minimum score
of 410 on each subtest (average score of 450).
* Before proceeding to the GED exam, 16- and 17-year-old
students must complete the waiver program.
For graduation ceremony procedures, see “Student Information“
section of this College Catalog.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) -The
ESOL Program prepares you to communicate effectively in
contemporary American English. The courses are designed
to be interactive and include many opportunities for you
to practice listening, reading, speaking and writing the
English language. The curriculum also focuses on grammar,
pronunciation and accent reduction, reading comprehension,
vocabulary, and interactive listening skills that are applicable
and transferable to daily life. Our English language
immersion classrooms, in conjunction with educational
activities and materials designed for adult learners, engage
learners at every level and enhance the learning experience.
The program includes models to enhance skills useful in
workplace, life and academic applications.
You will start by taking the Comprehensive Adult
Student Assessment System (CASAS) assessment. It is
recommended that students attain a score of six on the
CASAS before advancing to the ABE or GED program, or
transitioning into a college program. The Advanced ESOL
class allows a seamless transition to Adult Education and/
or other courses of study.
A citizenship class is offered to assist you, if eligible,
through the application process and prepares you for the
oral and written examination in the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services interview. Lessons on American
History, Civics, and Geography prepare you to demonstrate
your knowledge of U.S. government. In addition to reading,
writing, and speaking the English language, you will learn
about the other requirements for citizenship.
For your convenience, classes are offered year-round at
a variety of locations and hours in Highlands and Hardee
counties. You must be at least 16 years old to register and
you may register at any time during the year.
Adult High School (AHS) - The SFCC Adult High School
program is open to students who have earned at least 10 high
school credits and have a cumulative grade point average
of 2.0 or higher. Students must earn 24 high school credits,
maintain a 2.0 grade point average, and earn passing scores
on required statewide, standardized end-of-course (EOC)
assessments to complete the diploma requirements. Upon
completion of the program, students earn a SFCC High
School Diploma.
SFCC High School Diploma Credit Requirements:
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
Occupational/Fine Arts
Life Management
Electives
4 credits
4 credits (including Geometry,
Algebra I and II)
3 credits (including Biology I
and Chemistry or Physics)
3 credits to include:
1 American History
½ Economics
½ American Government
1 World History
1 credit
½ credit
8 ½ credits
For graduation ceremony procedures, see “Student Information“
section of this College Catalog.
SFCC Adult High School Early College Program - The
Early College Program is open to students who meet the
standard SFCC Adult High School requirements, but who
also have a 3.0 grade point average and college placement
test scores of 83 in Reading, 83 in Sentence Skills, and 77 in
Elementary Algebra or equivalent scores on either the SAT or
ACT. This program allows academically advanced students to
earn college credit while completing a high school diploma.
Fees for Adult General Education Courses - Adult
Education students enrolled in the ABE, AHS, ESOL, or
GED program will be charged a flat, or “block,” tuition rate
per term; tuition rates for Florida residents and non-Florida
residents are specified in the SFCC Schedule of Classes.
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