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What is the purpose of the Adult High School?
 
Seminole Community College offers a year-round high school program providing students with an opportunity to earn a high school diploma in a nontraditional setting. The Adult High School provides a personalized education that stresses the competencies students need to achieve future educational and employment goals beyond graduation.
 
What does the Adult High School Cost?
 
The Adult High School tuition is free to qualified students. Students are required to purchase textbooks.
 
What are the Adult High School admission requirements?
 
Applicants must be sixteen (16) years of age or older, withdrawn from their current high school, and able to provide an official sealed transcript of all high school credits attempted. Students who apply for admission into the Adult High School and have not passed both sections of the FCAT are required to take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students scoring between a 6.0 and 9.0 grade level on the TABE will be enrolled in elective credit courses that specifically address the needed competencies.
 
What type of diploma does the Adult High School award?
 
The Adult High School diploma is a standard high school diploma. All Adult High School graduates meet the State of Florida high school graduation requirements (HSCT or FCAT, and 24 credits).
 
What academic calendar does the Adult High School follow?
 
The Adult High School follows the College academic calendar with three (3) terms per year.
 
What is the attendance policy?
 
Students who are absent more than 10 percent of scheduled class time during any one-half term may be dropped from that course.
 
How many classes do students take each term?
 
With advisement from counselors/academic advisors, students select their own classes – as few as one or as many as five at a time. Students may also elect to attend day and/or evening classes. It is possible for students to earn as many as fifteen (15) credits per year (three terms).
 
How do you register for courses at SCC's Adult High School?
 
Speak to a guidance counselor in Building B, office 113 (407.708.2236) at SCC's Sanford/Lake Mary Campus.
 
Would you like to attend a work-based learning experience?
 
Call the CPI Case Manager, Michele Binkowsky @ 407.708.2543.
 
Are you having study/test problems?
 
Call the CPI Coordinator, Omar Aguila @ 407.708.2459.
 
Do you want to go into the ABE or GED programs?
 
Call the Adult Basic Education/GED office for details at 407.708.7000.
 
Do you need tutoring?
 
Our instructors at the Adult High School are dedicated to their students.  Speak with your instructor to schedule individual tutoring. 
 
Are personal hardships preventing you from attending class?
 
You need to talk with your instructor, and the Director of the Adult High School.
 
Do you need study skill strategies?
 
Visit our Web resources page.
 
Are there any other opportunities available for students?
 
  • The Adult High School provides tutoring in academic subjects every morning from 8 to 9 A.M. 
  • An evening program offering a number of required courses meets from 6 to 8:45 P.M. on a Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. split schedule.
  • Students who qualify may register for dual-enrollment classes offered at Seminole Community College.
  • The Adult High School has a modern computer lab where students work on class assignments, access the Internet, and practice for the HSCT, SAT, and ACT.
  • Graduating students may elect to participate in the Adult High School graduation ceremony held every spring at Seminole Community College.
  • Adult High School students are an important part of the College community and have access to SCC's library resources, Adult Education Student Success Services Office, the Career Development Center, and all exhibitions and performances sponsored by the College's Fine Arts Department.
  • Students are provided information, assistance, and encouragement to apply for scholarships and other financial aid opportunities offered by the state, private endowments, and colleges.
  • All AHS graduates are awarded a $100 scholarship when they enroll in any Seminole Community College A.A. or A.S. degree program.
Want more information?

Adult High School
407.708.2131
humphera@scc-fl.edu

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or call 407.708.2050

Did you know?

SCC's Adult High School offers college scholarships to qualified students.