Focused Graduation Pathway
The Focused Graduation Pathway (FGP) provides an alternative route to graduation for students who are significantly behind in high school credits. The program allows students to earn a high school diploma by passing General Education Development (GED) exams in four subject areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies and utilizing those exams to earn credits. Students participating in the FGP do not have to withdraw from K-12 to take the exams.
To participate, schools must develop policies, obtain approval from their Local Education Agency (LEA) board, and designate an FGP Coordinator. Students must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being significantly behind in credits and demonstrating a 9th-grade reading level. School programs should ensure that students receive necessary support to experience success, including subject area experts and accommodations for disabilities.
Upon successful completion of the GED exams and all LEA graduation requirements, students are awarded a traditional high school diploma and may participate in graduation ceremonies.
Focused Graduation Pathway Example Policy
Focused Graduation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Focused Graduation Pathway School Application
Application Questions
- LEA and School Name(s)
- Administrators of the FGP
- Local Board approved policy
- Evidence of Board approval
- Describe the referral process for students participating in the FGP, including:
- How will parent permission be collected?
- How will students be identified as potential candidates?
- Who will participate in the referral meeting?
- How will the program ensure students are significantly behind on credits?
- How will parent permission be collected?
- Provide an overview of the FGP program. Include the following:
- Will students stay at their boundary school, or will one school provide the FGP for the entire district?
- Will participating students pay test fees or will the school?
- How will credit be assigned for passed GED tests?
- How will students be assessed to determine they are at a 9th grade reading level?
- How will the FGP focus on connecting participating students to postsecondary and career opportunities?
New CACTUS Course Codes
- GED Math 07-07-00-00-400
- GED Science 08-05-00-00-400
- GED Language Arts Prep 06-01-00-00-400
- GED Social Studies Prep 09-09-00-00-400
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