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ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Parent Request for Board Release
Student Name ___________________________________ Student Number ________________
Birthdate_______________ Age______ Grade _________ Phone Number _________________
Address__________________________ City___________________State _______ Zip ______
Current School ______________________________________ Date ______________________
Dear Superintendent:
It is my observation that my child (16 years or over) is unable to profit from further
school attendance and his/her interest, as well as the public interest, will be best served if he/she
is released from school because of:
(Please check all that apply)
_____ 1. Inability - as per Utah Code 53A-11-102 (iii)
_____ 2. Continuing negative attitude toward school regulations and discipline
_____ 3. Continuing negative attitude toward school attendance
_____ 4. Full time employment
_____ 5. Obtain G.E.D. – see your school counselor for the G.E.D. Testing Application
_____ 6. Other: (Explain)_________________________________________________________
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Parent Name - Print
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Parent Signature
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Principal/Designee
____________________________________
Director of Student Support Services
______________________________________
Superintendent
Board Action:
Date
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Accepted _____
Denied
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This motion was made and passed by the Alpine District
Board of Education in accordance with Title 53A-11-02,
Subparagraph (v) of the Utah Code.
Updated 10/2012
Send to:
Alpine School District
Attn: Student Services
575 North 100 East
American Fork, UT 84003
Fax Number 801-610-8519
GED Testing and Board Release Information Sheet For information on GED testing and preparation call Alpine Adult Ed (AAE) at 801-­‐610-­‐8188 •
Counselors, please give this page to all students who are requesting a Board Release
Alpine School District students who want to be board released from school have options available through Alpine Adult
Ed. to further their education and prepare for the GED test. Alpine Adult Ed (AAE) is the District’s Adult Education
program.
Board Release and GED
When a student (16 or older) and his/her parents have determined that it is not longer in their best interest to attend
public school, they can apply for a district board release through their school counseling center. Board released students
are not longer required to attend public education – in fact, released students should no longer be on school grounds
during school hours.
Students desiring to take the GED Test must be board released from school and have permission from their parent to take
the GED Test. The completed new state form titled: Adult Education Program and/or GED Testing Application for
16-18 year-old non-graduates, is the documentation you need to provide to examiners to take the GED, along with a
current state issued picture I.D.
You can obtain and fill out this form with Kip Bromley at the Alpine Adult Ed. center. If you have been living in the Alpine
District boundaries and have not been enrolled or attending school at all for the past three months or longer, you may also
be able to obtain a board release with Kip.
Alpine Adult Ed (AAE) will help you pass the GED and more
Our staff has helped over 250 people a year prepare for and pass the GED. Our GED prep starts with a quick assessment
that is aligned with GED concepts and skills. Based on assessment results, we craft GED prep curriculum that will save
you lots of time and efficiently help you acquire the needed skills. The assessment is free, and in some cases results
indicate that you are ready to take the GED right away. It’s best to begin GED prep right away while what you’ve
learned in school is still fresh.
After taking our exam we can tell you how much preparation you will need, if any, and what areas you’ll need help with.
The fee for a month’s tutoring and all materials is $20, and can be reduced to $5 if you complete work weekly. Much of
your work can be done at home. Location and hours:
American Fork
Former A.F. MATC Building
759 E. Pacific Drive
(Across State Street from Big O Tires and Big Lots)
Monday and Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am – 4pm
Orem
Boy Scout Building
748 N. 1340 W.
(Enter on the south side)
Tuesday 10am – 5:30pm
What does it mean to earn your GED?
The GED is a test that assesses five different areas: reading, social studies, science, math and language. According to
the American Council on Education at, www.acenet.com, over 95 percent of U.S. employers consider GED graduates to
be the same as traditional high school graduates in regards to hiring, salary and advancement opportunity.
The majority of universities and colleges also accept the GED the same way they would accept a traditional diploma.
Rarely does a college enroll a student based solely on a GED credential – other testing or preparatory classes may be
needed as well. Many of Utah’s colleges require higher scores for GED Acceptance than the minimum GED passing
score. Alpine Adult Ed. can help you get a high score. The State of Utah has now (as of July 1, 2009) changed the status
of passing the GED from “General Education Development Test Certificate” to a “High School Completion Diploma.”