BP 6162.52

Instruction

 

High School Exit Examination

 

The Governing Board desires to ensure that adult students who graduate from the High School Diploma Program can demonstrate grade-level competency in reading, writing and mathematics and are given the opportunity to learn the subjects covered in the high school exit examination.

 

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the High School Diploma Program and services, including but not limited to instructional materials, staff development and remediation programs, are aligned with the exit exam.

 

The Superintendent or designee shall administer the high school exit exam in accordance with law.  (Education Code 60850)

 

Students may be allowed to take the exam with variations, accommodations and modifications in accordance with law and administrative regulation.

 

Students who do not demonstrate sufficient progress toward passing the exit exam shall be provided supplemental instruction necessary to assist the students to succeed on the exam.  (Education Code 60851)

 

Legal Reference:

            EDUCATION CODE

            35146             Closed sessions

            37252             Summer school

            51041             Evaluation of educational program

            56101             Waiver of code or regulation

            60810             Assessment of language development

            60850-60859  Exit examination

            CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5

            1200-1225  High School Exit Examination

            UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20

            1400-1482 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

            UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29

            794                 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504

            COURT DECISIONS

            Smiley v. California Department of Education (2002, 9th Cir.) 45          Fed.Appx. 780

            Chapman v. California Department of Education, (2002, Northern. Dist. of      CA)     229 F.Supp.2d 981

 

Adopted:  6/14/06

Revised: