High School Diploma Policy

In order for a student to earn a U.S. high school diploma at Ideal School, the student must withdraw from his/her local school (it is the parent(s)/guardian(s)’ responsibility to upload evidence of the withdrawal of the previous school before Ideal School can proceed with the process.), and be an enrolled student at Ideal School. He/she must take our initial diagnostic exam to evaluate language proficiency and academic knowledge. Next, the Academic Coordinator(s) will assess the incoming student’s local transcript to ensure that the previous school’s standards align with the ones used at Ideal School. Thus, allowing our Coordination Department to create an Individualized Learning Plan for the student to earn his/her American high school diploma. Since Ideal School is registered in Florida, Ideal School’s  standards are aligned with the requirements outlined by the Department of Education in Florida. Process for enrolling in our American High School Diploma Program is the following… 

1) Fill out the student enrollment form

2) Diagnostic Exam fee is paid by parent

3) Coordination Department schedules the Diagnostic exam

4) Coordination Department analyzes the student performance data from Diagnostic Exam

5) Coordination Department evaluates student’s transcript that were uploaded to the enrollment form

6) Coordination Department creates student’s Individualized Learning Plan

7) Coordination Department meets with the incoming student and parent(s)/guardian(s) to communicate the Individual Learning Plan

8) Parent(s)/Guardian(s) finish the payment

9) Admissions Department creates user accounts and welcome letter

10) Students work collaboratively with Asynchronous or Synchronous Coordinators and teachers to earn their American high school diploma.

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About the Author

Eric C. Franzen is an educational leader and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in online education, bilingual instruction, and international school leadership. He is the Co-founder and Director of Ideal School, the world’s only two-way dual language immersion online school.
He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Seattle Pacific University and an undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Washington. Eric is widely recognized for his expertise in designing and leading high-quality online dual-language programs that serve students around the world.

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