Lenape Regional HS District

OPTION 2 PROGRAMOPTION 2 PROGRAM

OPTION TWO PROGRAMS

1. College Courses2. Internet Courses3. Work/Internship4. Community Service5. Proof of Proficiency

a) Credit for courses completed prior to grade 9

6. Summer School for Original Credit7. Tutoring for Original Credit8. Independent Study

College Courses

1. Grades 9-12

2. Request to Counselor made by June 1st.

3. Will not count in GPA (however students can sit for Proficiency Test at completion of course).

4. In general, 5 credits will be earned for completing 2 college courses.

5. Credits to determine grade level promotion must be received by August 1st.

6. Students/parents responsible for tuition/transportation.

7. Students may be permitted an early release from the school day.

Internet CoursesGeneral Internet Course

1. Grades 9-12

2. Request to counselor by June 1st.

3. Institution must be accredited.

4. Guided learning (tests, projects, etc).

5. Full year course = 5 credits

6. 5 Internet credits maximum per year

7. If course is not in LRHSD Program of Studies – will not count in GPA

Equivalent to Prog. of Studies

1. Items 1-6 from left apply.

2. Student must have passed the GEPA in content area of Internet course.

3. District assessment taken upon completion.

4. Will count towards GPA.

For example:

Thomson Education Direct – www.educationdirect.com

CompuHigh – www.compuhigh.com

Florida Virtual School – www.flvs.net

Work/Internship(not intended to replace our present co-op programs)

1. Grades 11 and 12 only.2. Request to Counselor made by June 1st. 3. Student/Parent must find placement.4. 360 hours = 5 credits5. Summer hours count.6. Pass/Fail – will not count in GPA.7. Weekly log signed by site supervisor and quarterly by

School Counselor.8. Working papers must be obtained.9. Must be paid at least minimum wage.10. Students may be permitted an early release from the

school day.

Community Service1. Grades 9-122. Request to Counselor made by June 1st. 3. Student/Parent must find project.4. 180 hours = 5 credits5. Pass/Fail – will not count in GPA.6. Reflective journal and weekly log signed by site

supervisor and quarterly by School Counselor7. Students may participate every year but will only

receive credit for 2 projects for a maximum of 10 credits.

8. Students may not receive wages for participation.9. Students may be permitted an early release from

the school day.

Proof of Proficiency

1. Grades 9 – 122. Written request from parent by 6/13. Must have passed the GEPA4. Complete assessment by July 155. Must earn 80+ to pass6. May only sit for the test once7. Course Title and A or B will show on

transcript8. Does count in GPA

Summer School Original Credit

1. Grades 9-122. Will count in GPA3. For costs, dates and location contact

Summer School Director

Available Courses: Geometry Algebra 1 & 2Pre-Cal Intro Alg 2 L3 Calculus Spanish 1 & 2English 4 World CulturesPhotography

bwilson@lrhsd.org

Tutoring for Original Credit

We have always done this…

As per BOE Policy #2417R: Tutoring

Independent Study

We have always done this…

As per BOE Policy #2320:

Independent Study

Summary

OPTION Year GPA? CREDITS APPLY BY MISC

College Courses 9-12 No. Unless, if in Program of Studies and 80% on LRHSD assessment

5 for 2 College

Courses

6/1 for early dismissal

Need Transcript for Credit

Internet Courses 9-12 No. Unless, if in Program of Studies and 80% on LRHSD assessment

5 for full year; Can earn up to 5 credits per school year

6/1 for early dismissal

Institute must be accredited; guided practice, tests given

Work/

Internship

11-12 No – pass/fail 5 crs = 360 hrs limit 5 crs each year

6/1 Weekly log

Paid position

Community Service

9-12 No – pass/fail 5 crs = 180 hrs

Max 10 credits

6/1 Weekly log and Reflective Journal

Volunteer

Proof of Proficiency

9-12 Yes – A or B on transcript 5 crs = 80+% 6/1 apply by

7/15 test by

May only attempt an assessment once

Summer School

Original Credit

9-12 Yes As per Prog of Studies

See Summer School Director

See Summer School Director

Tutoring for Original Credit

9-12 Yes 5 crs = 30 hours See Guidance As per BOE Policy

Independent

Study

9-12 Yes, if approved by BOE Determined by BOE

Written request by 6/1

As per BOE Policy