Procedures

A candidate for a high school equivalency diploma (G.E.D.) shall be at least 18 years of age on the date of the examination, except that in extraordinary circumstances, as provided for in rules of the district school board of the district in which the candidate resides or attends school, a candidate may take the examination after reaching the age of 16.

If students' academic records (transcript/history) indicate a deficit in credit attainment or grade promotion such that the student may not complete his/her High School Diploma according to the Pupil Progression Plan in the intended age appropriate or timely manner shall be eligible for consideration.

Students must have the principal's permission to be enrolled in the GED preparation program and must meet pre-qualifying standards.

All students must complete GED pre and post testing assessments with passing standard scores equivalent to 420 on the post test to qualify for testing.

• Students under the age of 18 years old must have a passing score of 470 in each section, in order to qualify for testing.
• Students must have a minimum 9.0 grade equivalent score on the TABE test in the areas of reading and math.
• Students who do not meet the TABE requirements for the GED Preparation curriculum may be considered for the pre-GED preparatory curriculum
• Additionally, the pre GED Students must have a minimum 7.0 equivalent score on the TABE test sections for reading and math