FSW’s Accelerated Pathways programs are available to home education and private school students who meet all applicable eligibility and participation requirements. Review the information below for required documentation and next steps.
Home Education Students
Home education students follow the same general application process as students attending public schools. This includes applying to FSW, submitting approved college-ready placement scores, and completing the required Accelerated Pathways orientation.
In addition, each home education student must complete an annual FSW Home Education Articulation Agreement and submit documentation for one of the following:
- District-registered home education: A current Home Education Affidavit signed by the appropriate home education official in the student’s county of residence. FSW only permits students from within the current service area counties of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee)
- Personalized Education Program (PEP) Scholarship: A copy of the current Step Up For Students scholarship award notification letter or a copy of the award status from the Education Market Assistant (EMA) scholarship portal. The documentation must display the current academic year, the student’s award ID, and the student’s full name.
The annual Home Education Articulation Agreement and supporting documentation should be submitted after the student has met FSW’s eligibility requirements, including the applicable college-ready placement requirements, and before registering for courses.
Private Schools
Private schools may establish an annual Articulation Agreement with FSW to provide eligible students with access to Dual Enrollment courses. An active agreement must be in place before students from the school may participate.
The agreement outlines:
- Available courses and programs
- Student eligibility requirements
- Awarding of high school credit
- Application and registration procedures
- Responsibilities of the private school and FSW
- Funding and payment of applicable costs
Private schools interested in offering Dual Enrollment through FSW should have an authorized school representative complete the Private School Articulation Agreement Request Form. School administrators interested in learning more about partnering with FSW may contact the Director of Accelerated Pathways, Dr. Tammy Caraker for additional information.