Academic Education
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High School/Secondary Opportunities
High school students attend Traviss Career Academy at the Center. For students enrolled in the 18-credit or 24-credit standard diploma options, career program classes count as elective credits; academic credits are earned in a variety of academic classes. As an alternative to the standard diploma options, students may pursue the Career Center District Diploma.
Options
Traviss Career Center offers three high school diploma options: the 3-year, 18-credit standard diploma; the 4-year, 24-credit standard high school diploma; and the Career Center District Diploma.
Standard Diploma
The 18 or 24-credit high school diploma option allows students to complete their junior and/or senior years at Traviss Career Center. As a dual-enrolled student, once all high school diploma requirements are complete, the student returns to the home high school for graduation.
Prospective high school students interested in the 18 or 24-credit option must have completed the appropriate academic requirements for their sophomore year. They must also have a 2.0 GPA, good attendance and discipline record, and be at least 16 years of age.
Career Center District Diploma (CCDD)
The Career Center District Diploma (CCDD) is an alternative to the credit-based diploma. The CCDD is a non-traditional, non-credit, computer-assisted program for juniors and seniors. It is designed for students who have fallen behind in credits or have been retained one or more times, but are seriously motivated to continue their education. Students work on vocational skills as well as academic skills necessary to pass the GED. If the students pass their academic courses, the FCAT, the GED, earn a completion point in their vocational program, and maintain excellent attendance, they may graduate with a Polk District High School Diploma. Once all CCDD requirements are complete, these Traviss students participate in the Traviss Career Center high school graduation.
Prospective high school students interested in the CCDD option must be at least 16 years of age, be currently enrolled in a high school, and maintain good attendance and discipline. Students choosing this option cannot graduate ahead of the class with which they started kindergarten.
Adult/Postsecondary Opportunities
GED Preparation
Preparation for the Tests of General Educational Development (GED) is offered through the Evening Division at the Center. GED classes offer a variety of teaching methods, including computer and pencil/paper activities, to prepare students to master skills in the areas covered on the Tests of General Educational Development (GED); these areas include Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
Online GED
Earn your Florida High School Diploma. Students may set their own schedule as they prepare for the GED through our new online program. GED Online is an Internet-based, interactive course designed to prepare students for the GED. Prospective students must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). If the test results indicate Level 9 or above, the student may enroll in the Online GED program. If TABE scores are below Level 9, the student may enroll in the Online ABE. Contact Student Services for more information.
Online ABE
The ABE (Adult Basic Education) course prepares the student to enroll in a GED preparation course. This program is intended to provide basic literacy and life skills for adults who are performing at or below Level 8 on the TABE. The content develops basic literacy in all areas of knowledge. Contact Student Services for more information.
Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI)
The VPI program provides adult students remediation in reading, math, and language to enable them to improve their scores on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and meet state requirements for a certificate in their vocational program. Students also can prepare for the GED, if needed. There is no set program length. An individualized program is prescribed and students work at their own pace until they can test at level for the vocational program for which they have applied. Students use a variety of materials including computers and audio-visual equipment.
English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE)
This program provides English language instruction to limited English proficient adults that will prepare them to be successful as students in vocational/career programs and/or successful employees in the workplace. The program emphasizes the four areas necessary for proper English use in school or work: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Employability skills are also taught including job interview skills and appropriate attire. This course is divided into 3 Literacy Completion Points (LCPs). Progress through levels (LCPs) may be measured by approved standardized tests or documentation of mastery of competencies.
Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
The Exceptional Student Education Program serves high school ESE students who have demonstrated the ability to successfully perform (academically and socially) in regular academic and elective classes. No academic ESE courses are available at Traviss, but a Career Preparation Class for ESE students is offered.
Students needing ESE services should contact the Center’s high school counselor or ESE coordinator before attempting to complete any admission requirements. All ESE documentation must be received and approved by the Center’s ESE Coordinator before admission is granted.