The Governing Board desires that every student have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma through successful completion of class work and examination. However, when a student is unable to do so, the Board encourages completion of an alternative program that allows him/her to obtain an equivalent certificate.
(cf. 5147 - Dropout Prevention)
(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)
(cf. 6162.52 - High School Exit Examination)
(cf. 6200 - Adult Education)
Eligible persons may obtain a certificate of proficiency or a high school equivalency certificate in accordance with law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
The Superintendent or designee shall make information available to interested persons regarding the eligibility and examination requirements of each program.
(cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
48400-48403 Persons subject to compulsory continuation education
48410 Persons exempt from continuation classes
48412 Certificate of proficiency; examination fees
48413 Enrollment in continuation classes
48414 Reenrollment in district
51420-51427 High school equivalency certificate
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
11520-11523 Proficiency examination and certificate
11530-11532 High school equivalency certificate (GED)
Management Resources:
CDE PUBLICATIONS
Adult Education Handbook for California, 1997
WEB SITES
CDE, GED Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ged
CDE, High School Proficiency: http://www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/chspe
Policy SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: April 24, 2014 Santa Clara, California