Educational Alternative - Graduation Enhancement Program

  • Graduation Enhancement Program (GEP) - High School

    The Graduation Enhancement Program (GEP) is a program offered to students through an Educational Alternative model at most traditional high schools.  The program is structured to allow for completion of graduation requirements mostly through Edmentum courseware. Entrance into the program is on a space available basis using the following preference order:

    • At-risk seniors in danger of not graduating
    • Students whose school transfer status makes it difficult to complete required credits for on-time graduation
    • Students who need to obtain on track status prior to the senior year
    • Other students as deemed necessary by the school administration (i.e. truancy concerns, etc.)

     

    Due to the academic needs of the students and one-on-one assistance that the teacher-facilitator will provide, program capacity is limited for each high school.

    While students may qualify for admission into a post-secondary program, it is important to know that students completing the program will not qualify for immediate eligibility with the NCAA.

    Students will be enrolled in computer-based / blended instruction courses utilizing Edmentum. The classroom teacher at the student's school is available to provide Edmentum assistance, facilitate communication with parents/guardians, and support communication between the students and their GEP content area support teachers. The GEP content area teachers, who are certified in the subject, are available for Edmentum content assistance and support throughout enrollment in the GEP program.

    Student schedules will reflect their co-enrollment in four to seven periods designated as time to work on and complete the computer-based Edmentum classes under their GEP content area teacher. In the event that the student is enrolled in less than 7 periods of GEP to work on Edmentum, the remainder of the students' schedules will be determined to best suit their individual needs. 

     

GEP Parent Notification & Consent

  • GEP Parent Notification & Consent Form  

    Parent or Guardian (only), please complete the electronic form providing your consent for enrollment in the Graduation Enhancement Program.

    If you have additional questions, please contact the GEP school counselor for your students' school listed below.

GEP Information

  • GEP School Counselor - Jackie Allison 
    Phone727-588-6327
    Email - allisonjac@pcsb.org
    High Schools Supported:
    Dunedin | East Lake | Hollins | Lakewood | Largo | Palm Harbor University | Seminole | St. Petersburg
     
     
    GEP School Counselor - Kelly Lindhardt
    Phone - 727-588-5041
    Email - lindhardtk@pcsb.org
    High Schools Supported:
    Boca Ciega | Clearwater | Countryside | Gibbs | Northeast | Pinellas Park | Tarpon Springs