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Board of Polk County, FloridaWelcome !
Our Vision
West Area Adult School's vision is that adult education programs will be delivered with integrity and at the highest level of quality and service. West Area Adult School is a place Where Adults Achieve Success.
Classes are open to adults 16 years or older who are not enrolled in a K-12 school, as well as high school students 16 years of age or older needing to make up credits (pending availability of classes for co-enrolled students).
Enrollment is open-entry/open-exit with students progressing at their own pace toward their academic, career, and/or personal goals. Curriculum is competency-based, with emphasis on student mastery and progression toward intended outcomes.
Daytime and evening classes are offered on-site, as well as at various locations in our service area. Small class sizes enable individualized instruction.
Changes for the
2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
The State of Florida has mandated that all adult school students pay a small
tuition fee.
The fee will be:
$45.00 per semester (for in-state residency)
$180.00 per semester (for out-of-state residency)
NEW STUDENTS will have to show documentation
to prove in-state residency.
Individuals not eligible for our
programs:
Individuals with a tourist visa
Temporary international visitors
Click here for
How To Enroll in ABE/GED/CREDIT classes.
Click here for How
to Enroll in ESOL classes.
Loretta Cameron Honored
as ACE Administrator of the Year for Florida
Loretta Cameron of Polk County Public Schools has received the "John E.
Lawrence Administrator of the Year Award" from the Adult and Community
Educators of Florida organization, commonly known as "Ace of Florida".
Cameron is now the principal of two adult education centers in Polk
County, the West Area Adult School in Lakeland, and the East Area Adult
School in Auburndale.
This prestigious statewide award was presented at the 2011 ACE
Achievement Awards ceremony in Orlando on September 28th.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency recognized West Area
Adult School for demonstrating superior energy performance for 2008.
Counterfeit Disclaimer:
In an effort to reduce the circulation of
counterfeit U.S. monies, the school district will no longer accept any $50
or $100 bills at any school-sponsored event. We apologize for any
inconvenience, but ask that you support this initiative. Please plan
accordingly.Directions to West Area Adult School:
HEADING TOWARDS DOWNTOWN LAKELAND...
Directions from the north:
- Starting on US Hwy 98 North heading south.
Turn right on W. Main Street. - Continue straight through all sets of lights.
- The road curves to the left at Joyner Lumber and becomes S. Central Ave. Continue on S. Central Ave. to the two-story brick building on the left.
- Look for our sign.
Directions from the south:
- Starting on S Florida Ave heading north.
- Turn Left on Ariana Street.
- Turn Right on Sikes Blvd.
- Next Left on Central Ave.
- Turn Right at the yield sign onto S. Central Ave.
- Continue on S. Central Ave to the brick two story building on the right.
- Look for our sign.
Click here for a link to Yahoo Maps for a map to our school.
POLK-FL.NET Click here for a link to the Polk County Public Schools Website
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of
discrimination and harassment based on, race color, sex, religion, national
origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis
prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or
employment. To file concerns, you may contact the Office of Equity Compliance, Human Resource Services at 863-534-0513.
The School Board of Polk County, Florida, Policies 1.006 and 1.011, Florida
Educational Equity Act, Section 1000.05, F.S., Rule 6A-19.000 through 6A-
19.010, FAC, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, Vocational Guidelines, Age
Discrimination in Employment Act, and Title IX.