1. Lenape Regional HS District OPTION 2 PROGRAM

2. OPTION TWO PROGRAMS 1. College Courses 2. Internet Courses 3. Work/Internship 4. Community Service 5. Proof of Proficiency a) Credit for courses completed prior to grade 9 6. Summer School for Original Credit 7. Tutoring for Original Credit 8. Independent Study

3. College Courses 1. Grades 9-12 2. Request to Counselor made by June 1 st. 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 1 st. 6. Students/parents responsible for tuition/transportation. 7. Students may be permitted an early release from the school day.

4. Internet Courses General Internet Course 1. Grades 9-12 2. Request to counselor by June 1 st. 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 www.educationdirect.com CompuHigh – www.compuhigh.comwww.compuhigh.com Florida Virtual School – www.flvs.netwww.flvs.net

5. Work/Internship (not intended to replace our present co-op programs) 1. Grades 11 and 12 only. 2. Request to Counselor made by June 1 st. 3. Student/Parent must find placement. 4. 360 hours = 5 credits 5. 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.

6. Community Service 1. Grades 9-12 2. Request to Counselor made by June 1 st. 3. Student/Parent must find project. 4. 180 hours = 5 credits 5. Pass/Fail – will not count in GPA. 6. Reflective journal and weekly log signed by site supervisor and quarterly by School Counselor 7. 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.

7. Proof of Proficiency 1. Grades 9 – 12 2. Written request from parent by 6/1 3. Must have passed the GEPA 4. Complete assessment by July 15 5. Must earn 80+ to pass 6. May only sit for the test once 7. Course Title and A or B will show on transcript 8. Does count in GPA

8. Summer School Original Credit 1. Grades 9-12 2. Will count in GPA 3. For costs, dates and location contact Summer School Director Available Courses: Geometry Algebra 1 & 2 Pre-Cal Intro Alg 2 L3 Calculus Spanish 1 & 2 English 4 World Cultures Photography bwilson@lrhsd.org

9. Tutoring for Original Credit We have always done this… As per BOE Policy #2417R: Tutoring

10. Independent Study We have always done this… As per BOE Policy #2320: Independent Study

11. Summary OPTIONYearGPA?CREDITSAPPLY BYMISC College Courses 9-12No. 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 Courses9-12No. 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 11-12No – pass/fail5 crs = 360 hrs limit 5 crs each year 6/1Weekly log Paid position Community Service 9-12No – pass/fail5 crs = 180 hrs Max 10 credits 6/1Weekly log and Reflective Journal Volunteer Proof of Proficiency 9-12Yes – A or B on transcript5 crs = 80+%6/1 apply by 7/15 test by May only attempt an assessment once Summer School Original Credit 9-12YesAs per Prog of Studies See Summer School Director Tutoring for Original Credit 9-12Yes5 crs = 30 hoursSee GuidanceAs per BOE Policy Independent Study 9-12Yes, if approved by BOEDetermined by BOE Written request by 6/1 As per BOE Policy