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Diploma Deferment

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Please click on the button below that best matches the coursework your student is currently taking. 
 

Diploma Deferment Options

Students are able to defer the receipt of their High School diploma to pursue or complete one of the diploma deferment options outlined below.
 

    • Accelerated college credit programs, as described in s. 1007.27(1), F.S., include dual enrollment and early admission, advanced placement, credit by examination, the International Baccalaureate program and the Advanced International Certificate of Education program.

    • Collegiate high school programs are required by s. 1007.273, F.S., to provide, at a minimum, an option for public school students in grade 11 or grade 12 participating in the program for at least one full school year to earn Career and Professional Education industry certifications and complete 30 credit hours through dual enrollment toward the first year of college for an associate or baccalaureate degree.
      Orange Technical College
      High School Based Programs      		 Valencia
      Orange Technical College offers several career dual enrollment programs located on the high school campus. Students are able to dual enroll to pursue an industry certification and a career certificate.

      Students will need to be enrolled in the OTC dual enrollment program within the first 5 weeks of school.      		 Valencia College awards credits to eligible students who have completed certain career certificate programs through Orange Technical College.

      Students will have to follow the guidelines for admissions and upon approval, meet with an academic advisor.

      To view the Orange Technical College programs and the potential credits awarded by Valencia College, click on the link below:

    • Gold Standard Career Pathways Industry Certification Articulation Agreements Valencia College Career Pathways Credit
      Statewide Career and Technical Education Articulation Agreements are intended to provide articulated college credit based on industry certifications earned to expand opportunities for postsecondary degrees and certificates.
      For more information and to review the Career Pathways Industry Certification Articulation Agreements, please visit the following link:       		Valencia College Career Pathways offers high school and technical college students a head start on college and careers.

      Students in secondary and postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs articulated with Valencia College may earn college credits toward an A.S. degree if you hold one of the approved industry certifications.

      For more information and to review the industry certification agreements, please visit the following link:

    • In order to earn a Scholar or a Merit designation, a student, with or without disabilities, must meet the requirements listed in s. 1003.4285, F.S.

    • A structured work-study program is any program that is designed to prepare the student for employment. Programs would normally include instruction in basic employment competencies, social skills and job search skills, and provide one or more work experiences, which may include supported employment. 
      Students may elect to participate in this program at their high school

      High School Work-Study Programs:
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       A gray lion with a fierce expression, surrounded by the words 'Lake Nona Lions' in blue.The green and gold logo of the University of Oregon Ducks.A cartoon illustration of an orange wildcat wearing a black and orange baseball cap with the letters 'WP' on it.The Windermere Wolverines logo features a green and white wolverine with sharp claws, set against a blue and gray background.A blue and teal silhouette of a panther formed by the words "Dr. Phillips HS."The East River Falcons logo features a red and gray falcon with the team name in bold letters.A stylized illustration of an eagle's head, with red and white feathers and a black outline.A green Spartan helmet with a plume.A stylized illustration of a person's face wearing a red and blue hat.A fierce tiger with sharp claws and bared teeth.The logo for Lake Buena Vista High School, featuring a black viper with a red eye and a yellow lightning bolt.A knight in full armor stands with a sword and shield, against a gold background.A purple wolf head logo with a 3D effect.A logo featuring a stylized horse's head with a 'W' in the background.A blue and gold logo featuring a Viking warrior with horns and a braid.





      A black and white logo featuring a Spartan warrior with the text 'Olympia Titans' below.A purple and orange eagle head logo with a sharp beak and intense eyes.




       

    • OR
      apply to one of our post-high structured work study programs below: 

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    Magnolia Bridges Program

     

     

     

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    ESE Transition School

     

     

     

     *Please note that Magnolia Bridges and ESE Transition School programs are by application only.