INFORMATION ABOUT HIGH SCHOOLS IN ALACHUA COUNTY
Visit the web sites below for information about each of the high schools in Alachua County:

Buchholz High School
http://bhs.sbac.edu

Eastside High School
http://www.ehs.sbac.edu/

Gainesville High School
http://www.sbac.edu/~ghs/

Hawthorne High School
http://www.sbac.edu/~hhs/

Loften High School
http://www.sbac.edu/~loften/

Newberry High School
http://www.sbac.edu/~nhs/

Santa Fe High School
http://www.sbac.edu/~sfhs/

MAGNET PROGRAMS IN ALACHUA COUNTY: Interested in a career in business, finance, construction, criminal justice, culinary arts, health, or veterinary/animal science technology?  Looking for a challenging academic program like the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program?  One of the magnet programs in Alachua County may be for you!
http://www.sbac.edu/~wpops/district/magnetprograms.html

The Florida Virtual School (Online): High school students in Alachua County can enroll in a variety of high school courses that they can complete online through the Florida Virtual School (formerly Florida High School Online) program. Students who are interested in enrolling in one of the high school courses offered through this program must obtain prior approval from their guidance counselor.
http://www.flvs.net/

University of Florida High School Correspondence Courses: Students in Alachua County can earn up to one credit through the University of Florida Continuing Education Program. High school students must receive approval from their guidance counselor prior to enrolling in a high school correspondence course through the University of Florida.
http://www.correspondencestudy.ufl.edu/highSchool.asp

Meeting the Testing Requirement for a Standard High School Diploma:
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT): High school students must now pass the FCAT Reading and Mathematics tests in order to receive a Standard High School Diploma. Below you will find information and sample test items. Go to the Florida Department of Education website below, scroll down until you see FCAT - Florida Comprehensive & Assessment Test, then click again.

• FCAT Information
  http://www.firn.edu/doe/cgi-bin/doehome/menu.pl
  

• FCAT Sample Test Items & Answer Key for Reading
  http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat/pdf/fc0rib1a.pdf (Test Booklet)
  http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat/pdf/fc0rik1a.pdf (Answer Sheet)

Advanced Placement Program (AP): AP courses give you the chance to try college-level work in high school, and gain valuable skills and study habits for college. If you get a "qualifying" grade on an AP Exam, there are thousands of colleges worldwide that will give college credit for advanced placement classes.
http://www.collegeboard.org/ap/students/index.html

CLEP Program: Information about how to obtain college credit by examination.
http://www.collegeboard.org/clep/clepstud/html/stud001.html

Santa Fe Community College High School Dual Enrollment Program: Contains information about the SFCC High School Dual Enrollment Programs.
http://admin.santafe.cc.fl.us/~hsde/

University of Florida High School Dual Enrollment Program: Contains instructions for high school students wanting to enroll in a University of Florida Dual Enrollment Program.
http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/

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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Florida High School Activities Association: This site provides information about how students can become eligible to participate in high school athletic programs.
http://www.fhsaa.org/

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) TESTS
The official GED tests provide adults with an opportunity to earn a high school diploma which may enable them to obtain jobs or advancement, enroll in higher education or technical training, or fulfill a lifelong goal. Adults who successfully pass the Official GED tests in Florida are awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma. This site contains frequently asked questions about the GED tests in Florida. For more information at the GED tests see your guidance counselor.
http://www.aceofflorida.org/ged/flares.htm