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DAP, Career Plus, &

High School Equilvency

THE CGTC ACADEMY – DUAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (DAP):

For Students Ages 16-21. Provides a safe and positive learning ​environment that promotes academic achievement through the ​availability of co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to ​enhance character development.


WHAT IS THE DUAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM?

The Dual Achievement Program (established by SB204) offers qualified ​students a recognized and alternate path to high school graduation. ​Students choose to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and two ​(2) technical certificates of credit, a technical diploma, or a college ​associate degree in a specific career pathway in order to meet high ​school graduation requirements.


If student has an IEP, the IEP will remain in place but not in ​effect/served. The student will withdraw from their local high school ​and attend the DAP program. If the student returns to local high ​school, their IEP will then be reinstated. IEP accommodations and ​modifications will not be provided in the DAP program. For further ​information, please contact CGTC to ask specific questions related to ​accommodations.


What credentials will be earned at the CGTC Academy - Dual Achievement Program (DAP)?


  • A recognized High School Diploma from the Dual Achievement Program


  • Two (2) technical certificates or a diploma or an associate’s degree



 What is the age requirement?


  • Students must be between the ages of 16 to 21 years of age.



What are the prerequisites for enrollment?


  • If previously enrolled in a high school, students must have officially withdrawn from their previous secondary program and ​provide the withdrawal form to the CGTC Academy.


  • Students must have successfully completed at least six of the following required high school courses prior to admission to ​DAP:


  • 2 English/Language Arts


  • 2 Math


  • 2 Sciences


  • 2 Social Studies


  • 1 Health/PE



 Will acceptable high school credits transfer?


  • Yes; There are nine high school credits in the program of which any combination of six must be achieved prior to admission ​into DAP. However, up to nine of the DAP approved high school credits can be transferred into the program.


What are the graduation requirements for DAP?


  • Students must enroll in and successfully complete required high school courses that were not completed prior to admission ​to the program.


  • Students must successfully complete any of the following college level credentials:


    • 2 Technical Certificates of Credit in a specific career pathway
    • Any CGTC diploma program
    • Any CGTC associate’s degree



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CGTC ACADEMY – CAREER PLUS HSE PURPOSE STATEMENT


In accordance with the Central Georgia Technical College mission, the ​purpose of the CGTC Academy is to provide an opportunity for individuals to ​earn a high school and college credential in an effort to prepare them for in-​demand careers within our eleven-county service area and throughout the ​state of Georgia.


AT THE CGTC ACADEMY


  • Individuals will be provided with opportunities for the actualization of ​personal and professional success.


  • Academic programs will focus on preparing individuals for sustainable ​employment in in-demand fields.


  • Individuals will gain skills to become self-sufficient and contributing ​members of society.


  • The Academy will provide a safe and positive learning environment that ​promotes academic achievement through non-traditional and blended ​learning methods while enhancing character development.


  • Individuals will participate in activities and experiences to develop ​essential employability skills, positive learning perceptions, and self-​assessment of learning progress.


CAREER PLUS HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PATHWAY


Career Plus High School Equivalency (HSE) offers the flexibility to earn a high ​school equivalency without the stress of a high-stakes test. Georgians age 21 ​and older without a high school diploma can acquire a basic education and ​high-demand workforce skills at the same time. Complete coursework to ​become certified in your chosen career path. Embrace the journey. Enjoy the ​rewards.


For more information, contact:


Dr. Tiffany Spivey


Project Manager


Email: tspivey@centralgatech.edu


Phone: (478) 218-3369