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fees. In addition, students enrolling in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are not charged tuition fees. The State of Florida determines the range per contact hour and The School Board of Miami-Dade County sets the actual amount, subject to change annually. Amount of tuition varies according to student contact hours. Rates per contact hours for the 2008-2009 school year are as follows:

2008-2009 Workforce Development Education
Fee Schedule

Resident Vocational Certificate.................... $2.02/hour

Non-Resident Vocational Certificate............... $8.11/hour

Resident Adult General Education...................$0.99/hour

Resident Continuing Workforce Education........ $4.05/hour

Non-Resident Continuing Workforce Education... $4.05/hour

Identification Badges (per trimester)............... $5.00

First-time Vocational Student Application Fee……..$15.00

Other Fees/Costs

Other fees/costs such as laboratory, textbooks, tools and uniforms vary according to the program.

**All student fees paid by credit card must match the registering student’s name and address for processing.

PRO-RATED FEES

A. A pro-rated fee on regular courses is charged to students enrolling after the beginning of the trimester as follows:

1. Students registering on the first through the 21st calendar day of the

trimester are charged full fees.

2. Students registering from 22 calendar days to 49 calendar days after the

beginning the trimester are charged 75 percent of the fee.

3. Students registering 50 or more days after the beginning of the trimester

are charged 50 percent of the fee.

4. One lump-sum payment must be made if a student registers on or after

the 22nd calendar day of the trimester.

B. Installment payments may be received under the following conditions:

1. A student is registered within the first 21 calendar days of the trimester.

2. One-third of the total fees must be paid at the time of registration.

3. All fees must be paid no later than the end of the sixth week in the trimester. (An interim payment may be required at the discretion of the principal)

4. Partial payments cannot be refunded. When the fees are paid in full, consideration can be given for a refund.

5. Non-resident students are not eligible for partial payments because of federal immigration policies.

6. Special fees and liability insurance fees are not refundable.

REFUNDS

A. In the event a student elects to withdraw, under normal circumstances the following refund policies apply:

1. Before start of class – full refund of course and non-resident student fee. No refund of any special fees paid.

2. Within 14 calendar days after start of class – 50 percent refund of course and non-resident student fee. No refund of any special fees paid.

3. After 14 calendar days of the start of class – no refund of any special fees paid.

B. These procedures are followed in issuing refunds:

1. Refunds are identified and automatically processed based on the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Information Technology Monthly Fee Audit Report.

2. Refunds will be paid by check or credit card depending on the initial method of payment.

C. For financial aid disbursement policies, see the Financial Aid Manual in the financial aid office.


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Admissions Policies	Any person 16 years of age or older, officially withdrawn from the K-12 program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, may enroll in most programs offered through Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center. As one of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination and strives affirmatively to provide equal opportunity to all potential students. Any individual with physical or mental disorders applying for admission will be referred to vocational rehabilitation or other appropriate agencies that will work closely with the school in determining when the individual is ready to be accepted for admission to the adult program. Adult vocational students who wish to enter programs of 450 clock hours of instruction or more must complete a basic skills examination within the first six (6) calendar weeks after admission into the program, even if they hold a high school diploma. Exceptions from the basic skills testing requisite include students enrolling in continuing workforce education classes; students possessing an associate of applied science, arts, baccalaureate, or graduate-level degree, students who have passed or are exempt from the college level communication and computation examination and/or students who are exempt from the college entry-level examination. Students with disabilities may request testing accommodations if they provide written documentation verifying their disability. The basic skills requirement cannot be used to deny entry or placement in a vocational program. Students wanting to enter vocational programs, who have not met the minimum basic skills levels established by the State of Florida for completion of their vocational program, may register for remediation in Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes and/or the Vocational Preparatory Instructional (VPI) Laboratory concurrent with their vocational program or prior to entering their vocational program. Prospective students may register directly for many courses that do not have pre-entrance requirements by completing registration and paying a small registration fee plus vocational tuition, if required. For certain adult vocational programs, primarily in the field of health sciences, prospective students must meet with a counselor prior to enrollment because of additional admissions requirements including proof of high school or GED transcripts, minimum scores on an entrance test and orientation sessions. If counseling and/or testing indicate that students do not qualify for the original program choice, then an alternate program or remediation is recommended. Students enrolling in adult education programs are required to take a basic skills test for placement prior to registration to determine the appropriate level of study.
Transfer Policy	Students may transfer from one program to another program within the institution or from other institutions by obtaining the recommendation of counselors and instructors. Transferring students are assessed by instructors to determine the highest achieved competency in order to assist them in continuing their education at the appropriate level. Students beyond the compulsory school age and currently enrolled as full-time secondary students must follow Miami-Dade County Public Schools transfer policy when desiring to transfer to a vocational post-secondary school.
Program Costs	*TUITION/FEES* Tuition and special fees are collected at the time of registration for classes. All fees are collected each trimester. Cash or credit cards are acceptable forms of payment. Florida residents who enroll in adult general education classes in preparation for getting a high school diploma or for remediation of basic skills for vocational training are not charged tuition fees. In addition, students enrolling in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are not charged tuition fees. The State of Florida determines the range per contact hour and The School Board of Miami-Dade County sets the actual amount, subject to change annually. Amount of tuition varies according to student contact hours. Rates per contact hours for the 2008-2009 school year are as follows: 2008-2009 Workforce Development Education Fee Schedule Resident Vocational Certificate.................... $2.02/hour Non-Resident Vocational Certificate............... $8.11/hour Resident Adult General Education...................$0.99/hour Resident Continuing Workforce Education........ $4.05/hour Non-Resident Continuing Workforce Education... $4.05/hour Identification Badges (per trimester)............... $5.00 First-time Vocational Student Application Fee……..$15.00 Other Fees/Costs Other fees/costs such as laboratory, textbooks, tools and uniforms vary according to the program. All student fees paid by credit card must match the registering student’s name and address for processing. PRO-RATED FEES A. A pro-rated fee on regular courses is charged to students enrolling after the beginning of the trimester as follows: 1. Students registering on the first through the 21st calendar day of the trimester are charged full fees. 2. Students registering from 22 calendar days to 49 calendar days after the beginning the trimester are charged 75 percent of the fee. 3. Students registering 50 or more days after the beginning of the trimester are charged 50 percent of the fee. 4. One lump-sum payment must be made if a student registers on or after the 22nd calendar day of the trimester. B. Installment payments may be received under the following conditions: 1. A student is registered within the first 21 calendar days of the trimester. 2. One-third of the total fees must be paid at the time of registration. 3. All fees must be paid no later than the end of the sixth week in the trimester. (An interim payment may be required at the discretion of the principal) 4. Partial payments cannot be refunded. When the fees are paid in full, consideration can be given for a refund. 5. Non-resident students are not eligible for partial payments because of federal immigration policies. 6. Special fees and liability insurance fees are not refundable. REFUNDS** A. In the event a student elects to withdraw, under normal circumstances the following refund policies apply: 1. Before start of class – full refund of course and non-resident student fee. No refund of any special fees paid. 2. Within 14 calendar days after start of class – 50 percent refund of course and non-resident student fee. No refund of any special fees paid. 3. After 14 calendar days of the start of class – no refund of any special fees paid. B. These procedures are followed in issuing refunds: 1. Refunds are identified and automatically processed based on the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Information Technology Monthly Fee Audit Report. 2. Refunds will be paid by check or credit card depending on the initial method of payment. C. For financial aid disbursement policies, see the Financial Aid Manual in the financial aid office.
Student Conduct	The primary objective of Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center and Miami-Dade County Public Schools is to develop each student's potential for learning and to foster positive interpersonal relationships. To accomplish this it is necessary that the school environment be free of disruptions that interfere with teaching and learning activities. The student's conduct determines to a great extent the full development of the potential for learning and the development of positive relationships. A good learning environment provides order and discipline as evidenced by the absence of distractions, frictions and disturbances that interfere with the effective functioning of the student, the class and the school. It is also the presence of a safe and friendly yet businesslike atmosphere in which students and school personnel work cooperatively toward mutually recognized and accepted goals. A Code of Conduct for Adult Students has been developed by the school district to ensure that students have an environment conducive to learning. Some of the behaviors that will be considered grounds for dismissal of a student include the following:* · Refusing to comply with the school’s identification (ID) badge policy. · Profane or indecent language and/or behavior. · Defacing or destruction of public property. · Smoking anywhere on campus. · Attending classes under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs/substances or the possession of either. · Improper conduct resulting in a disturbance anywhere on the school premises. · Tampering with fire equipment, safety and evacuation signs, or setting off a fire alarm. · Possession of firearms, knives, explosives or incendiary materials. · Cutting (skipping) scheduled classes. Note: This is not an all-inclusive list. For a more comprehensive list, see the Code of Conduct for Adult Students.