High School Equivalency Program Development, Renewal, and Intent - Application Packet - June 6, 2017

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Annual application materials for Mississippi’s High School Equivalency Program (HSE), formerly the GED Option, covering program development, renewal, and student intent. Includes submission instructions for school districts and consortium lead districts, mandatory required-assurance documentation, plus forms for program intent narrative, acknowledgement signatures, student rosters, and test reports. Specifies key deadlines for signing, roster approvals, and testing report submission to support local community college scheduling and compliance with State Board Policy Chapter 7.

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Memorandum

2017–2018 High School Equivalency Application

High School Equivalency Program (HSEP) Application Instructions

Program Intent and Renewal

Required Assurances

Application for Program Development

Student Roster

Test Report

Required Assurances

Instructional and Administrative Guidelines

State Board Policy Chapter 7 Alternate Education Programs – Rule 7.2 GED Standards

High School Equivalency Program Development, Renewal, and Intent June 6, 2017 Application Packet Table of Contents Memorandum ..............................................................................................................................................3 High School Equivalency Program (HSEP) Application Instructions ........................................................4 Required Assurances................................................................................................................................ 5-7 Application for Program Development (Attachment A) .............................................................................8 Section A (Required Assurances Narrative) ................................................................................................9 Section B (Required Assurances Acknowledgement Signature Page) ......................................................10 Student Roster (Attachment B) .................................................................................................................. 11 Test Report (Attachment C) ....................................................................................................................... 12 MEMORANDUM TO: School District Superintendents High School Equivalency Program Administrators FROM: Toni Y. Kersh, Bureau Director Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement DATE: June 6, 2017 SUBJECT: 2017 – 2018 High School Equivalency Application The High School Equivalency (HSE) Program (formerly GED Option) application process is now open for the upcoming 2017 – 2018 school year and is attached. The application must be submitted with the district superintendent’s signature no later than June 23, 2017. In addition, please find attached the High School Equivalency (HSE) Program Student Roster due: September 15th, updated January 15th, and June 15th and Test Report due June 15th. Also, be sure to make a note of any changes and/or updates to your district’s HSE contacts on the application as well, so that the necessary changes can be made to the list serv. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Damian D. Thomas at (601) 359- 5743. Thank you for all that you do for the children of Mississippi. Attachments: State Board Policy Chapter 7 Application Packet Monitoring Tool High School Equivalency Program (HSEP) Application Instructions HSEP application packages are to be submitted annually by JUNE 23rd, with the exception of the student roster. The student roster for a new school year must be received and approved by SEPTEMBER 15th. Applications including the student roster approved after September 15th may not be able to obtain a testing schedule from the local community college for the current school year. 1. Program Intent and Renewal - This document shall be submitted annually by every school district. This includes school districts that are renewing their program, do not have a program, and school districts that plan to discontinue a program. The lead school district in a consortium should collect the signed intent forms from all participating districts and submit them when they submit their complete application package to MDE. (Due June 23rd) 2. Required Assurances – This document is to be submitted ONLY by school districts that have a continuing program from the current 2017-2018 school year. The lead school district in a consortium must submit a signed copy (signed by administrator ONLY of lead school district) of this document along with the signed intent forms from all participating districts. 3. Application for Program Development - This document shall be submitted annually by school districts with a NEW High School Equivalency Program for the 2017-2018 school year. The lead school district in a consortium should submit one application page for all participating districts.(Due June 23rd) (Attachment A) 4. Student Roster – Sc

FAQs

What is the overall purpose of the HSE application packet for 2017–2018?

The packet provides instructions and required forms for school districts to develop, renew, and submit intent for the High School Equivalency Program for the upcoming school year.

What are the key submission deadlines for districts and consortia?

District superintendent signatures are due no later than June 23, with student rosters due September 15 for new school years and updated rosters due January 15 and June 15. Test reports are due June 15, with summer results included when applicable.

Which districts must submit the Required Assurances document?

Only school districts that have a continuing program from the current 2017–2018 school year submit the Required Assurances. In consortiums, the lead district submits a signed copy along with signed intent forms from participating districts.

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