Alternative Options Credit Plus

Alternative Options for students to meet academic requirements

IMPORTANT: Students/parents who are interested in any of

the alternative options must consult with their dean and determine how the alternative option will be incorporated into a plan for meeting District Graduation Requirement.

DEFICIENCIES Students who are short credits at the end of grades nine, ten, and eleven are expected to make up the deficiency in summer school or in Credit Plus.

CREDIT PLUS The Credit Plus program is designed to help students recover credits for failed classes that are required for graduation. Students will utilize Apex Learning online curriculum with the support of a licensed teacher. Credit Plus is offered both during the school day and after school. Students, deans, and guardians will determine which scheduling option is best for each student. Although classes are delivered online, students must attend classes and meet with their teachers to earn the credit needed for graduation. CAREERS PLUS Grades: 11, 12 Credit: Credit varies Careers Plus students have the potential to earn classroom credit in addition to on-the-job-training credit (OJT). Students who have qualifying part-time jobs may be eligible for early release to work at their job site. See your Dean for more information HYBRID COURSES Grades: 11, 12 Credit: Credit varies This program is currently available to 10th, 11th & 12th grade students who are highly motivated, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and who can effectively set and meet short and long-term goals. See list of courses at the beginning of the course descriptions. English Language Learners (ELL 1, 2 & 3) Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: up to 1.0 per semester

• Instruction for students whose primary language is not English. • Credit is generally granted in English and social studies. • Resource period available upon request of EL teacher

English Language Learners earn elective credit as they work towards gaining and improving their English Language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. As students progress through levels 1, 2, and 3, language complexity and difficulty increases.

English Language Development (ELD) Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: up to 1.0 per semeste

Beginning English Language Learners follow a whole language approach in developing English Language skills while also learning English Language Arts skills. This course aligns with ELA 9 curriculum

and students earn ELA credit for this course

Peer Tutor and Office Assistants Grades: 11, 12 Credit: .5

Peer Tutor placements are prioritized by the academic need for additional support in classrooms. Students who register as a Peer Tutor are paired with a particular class based on their own academic achievement and individual strengths. The Peer Tutors should be active in the classroom (checking in with students and even at times supporting instruction) and should not take attendance nor grade/ enter assignments.

Office Assistants are assigned to help in designated areas (Student Services, Front Office, IMC, etc.). These spots are determined by the student’s dean as a part of their personalized learning plan

Peer Tutors and Office Assistants will receive a 0.5 credit with a grade of “P” or “NG”. A student may be a Peer Tutor or Office Assistant one time unless granted an appeal by the Administration