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| Alternative Learning Plans\\ | Alternative Learning Plans\\ | ||
| School Board Approved: June 18, 2018** | School Board Approved: June 18, 2018** | ||
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| - | **Purpose** | ||
| In an effort to reduce the number of students who do not complete the requirements to graduate from high school and earn a diploma, the Board establishes a program for alternative learning plans for students to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent. The District, through an Alternative Learning Plan team comprised of teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors, are directed to identify students who may be at risk for dropping out of high school, for developing alternative learning plans consistent with this policy, and for assisting students who are participating in alternative learning plans. | In an effort to reduce the number of students who do not complete the requirements to graduate from high school and earn a diploma, the Board establishes a program for alternative learning plans for students to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent. The District, through an Alternative Learning Plan team comprised of teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors, are directed to identify students who may be at risk for dropping out of high school, for developing alternative learning plans consistent with this policy, and for assisting students who are participating in alternative learning plans. | ||
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| Alternative learning plans may include extended learning opportunities taken for credit or taken to supplement regular academic courses. If the alternative learning plan includes extended learning opportunities taken for credit, the provisions of Policies IMBC, Alternative Credit Options and IHBH, Extended Learning Opportunities, will apply. The granting of credit shall be based on a student's mastery of course learning goals, as defined by Policies ILBA, Assessment of Educational Programs and ILBAA, High School Competency Assessments. Highly Qualified Teachers and the Administration must authorize the granting of credit for learning accomplished through extended learning opportunities. If credit is not granted, the extended learning opportunity may be used to fulfill prerequisite requirements for other courses. | Alternative learning plans may include extended learning opportunities taken for credit or taken to supplement regular academic courses. If the alternative learning plan includes extended learning opportunities taken for credit, the provisions of Policies IMBC, Alternative Credit Options and IHBH, Extended Learning Opportunities, will apply. The granting of credit shall be based on a student's mastery of course learning goals, as defined by Policies ILBA, Assessment of Educational Programs and ILBAA, High School Competency Assessments. Highly Qualified Teachers and the Administration must authorize the granting of credit for learning accomplished through extended learning opportunities. If credit is not granted, the extended learning opportunity may be used to fulfill prerequisite requirements for other courses. | ||
| - | **Roles and Responsibilities** | + | **Roles and Responsibilities**\\ |
| Alternative learning plan components shall have specific instructional objectives aligned with the State minimum standards and District curriculum standards. All alternative learning plans will comply with applicable laws and regulations, including child labor laws and regulations governing occupational safety. | Alternative learning plan components shall have specific instructional objectives aligned with the State minimum standards and District curriculum standards. All alternative learning plans will comply with applicable laws and regulations, including child labor laws and regulations governing occupational safety. | ||
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| Students engaged in alternative learning plans will remain as enrolled students of their district. Alternative learning plans that are approved by the District become the responsibility of the District to facilitate implementation, including associated costs and transportation. | Students engaged in alternative learning plans will remain as enrolled students of their district. Alternative learning plans that are approved by the District become the responsibility of the District to facilitate implementation, including associated costs and transportation. | ||
| - | **Approval Process** | + | **Approval Process**\\ |
| - The student/parent/guardian seeking an alternative learning plan shall meet with the guidance counselor or Administration to discuss alternative learning plan options and initiate the formation of an alternative learning plan team. The team, including the student and parent/guardian, will meet to design the alternative learning plan designed to enable the student to remain enrolled in school and complete educational requirements. | - The student/parent/guardian seeking an alternative learning plan shall meet with the guidance counselor or Administration to discuss alternative learning plan options and initiate the formation of an alternative learning plan team. The team, including the student and parent/guardian, will meet to design the alternative learning plan designed to enable the student to remain enrolled in school and complete educational requirements. | ||
| - The Superintendent or Superintendent's designee will review the paperwork and will determine whether or not to approve the alternative learning plan. The Superintendent or designee's decision will be made within ten (10) days of receipt of the paperwork. The student and parent/guardian will be notified in writing of the decision. If additional information is requested, the information must be submitted within ten (10) days of receipt of the request. | - The Superintendent or Superintendent's designee will review the paperwork and will determine whether or not to approve the alternative learning plan. The Superintendent or designee's decision will be made within ten (10) days of receipt of the paperwork. The student and parent/guardian will be notified in writing of the decision. If additional information is requested, the information must be submitted within ten (10) days of receipt of the request. | ||
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| - The District reserves the right to determine the number of credits to be awarded. The course name and actual grade earned will be noted on the student's official transcript. | - The District reserves the right to determine the number of credits to be awarded. The course name and actual grade earned will be noted on the student's official transcript. | ||
| - | **Evaluation Criteria** | + | **Evaluation Criteria**\\ |
| The Superintendent or designee will evaluate all applications of students wishing to participate in an alternative learning plan or program. At a minimum, any alternative learning plans must meet the following criteria: | The Superintendent or designee will evaluate all applications of students wishing to participate in an alternative learning plan or program. At a minimum, any alternative learning plans must meet the following criteria: | ||
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| * Are developed and amended, if necessary, in consultation with the student, a school Guidance Counselor, the school Administration and at least one parent/guardian of the student | * Are developed and amended, if necessary, in consultation with the student, a school Guidance Counselor, the school Administration and at least one parent/guardian of the student | ||
| - | **Appeal Process** | + | **Appeal Process**\\ |
| If the submitted plan is rejected, the Superintendent or designee will provide the student/parents with a rationale as to why the proposal was rejected. Students whose application has been denied by the Superintendent may appeal that decision to the School Board. The School Board will place the item on its agenda for its next regularly scheduled meeting. Alternatively, if scheduling and time constraints do not allow for the matter to placed on the agenda at the Board's next meeting, the Board may hold a separate meeting to hear the matter. The matter will be discussed in non-public session, pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II, unless the parents request the Board hear the matter in public session, in which case the request will be honored. If the School Board upholds the Superintendent's determination, the decision of the School Board may be appealed to the State Board of Education, consistent with applicable law. The School Board will inform the student/parents of their appeal rights. | If the submitted plan is rejected, the Superintendent or designee will provide the student/parents with a rationale as to why the proposal was rejected. Students whose application has been denied by the Superintendent may appeal that decision to the School Board. The School Board will place the item on its agenda for its next regularly scheduled meeting. Alternatively, if scheduling and time constraints do not allow for the matter to placed on the agenda at the Board's next meeting, the Board may hold a separate meeting to hear the matter. The matter will be discussed in non-public session, pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II, unless the parents request the Board hear the matter in public session, in which case the request will be honored. If the School Board upholds the Superintendent's determination, the decision of the School Board may be appealed to the State Board of Education, consistent with applicable law. The School Board will inform the student/parents of their appeal rights. | ||
| - | Program Integrity | + | **Program Integrity**\\ |
| In order to insure the integrity of the learning experience approved under this program, the student will be required periodically or upon demand to provide evidence of progress. The Administration will be responsible for certifying completion of the plan or program and the award of credits, consistent with the District's policies on graduation. | In order to insure the integrity of the learning experience approved under this program, the student will be required periodically or upon demand to provide evidence of progress. The Administration will be responsible for certifying completion of the plan or program and the award of credits, consistent with the District's policies on graduation. | ||
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| If a student is unable to complete the alternative learning plan for valid reasons, the Administration will evaluate the experience completed to date and make a determination for the award of partial credit or recommend an alternative experience. The Administration will determine the validity of such reasons on a case-by-case basis. | If a student is unable to complete the alternative learning plan for valid reasons, the Administration will evaluate the experience completed to date and make a determination for the award of partial credit or recommend an alternative experience. The Administration will determine the validity of such reasons on a case-by-case basis. | ||
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| If a student ceases to attend or is unable to complete alternative learning plan for insufficient reason (lack of effort, failure to follow through, indecision, etc.), the Administration may determine that the student's transcript be adjusted to reflect the experience as a failure. | If a student ceases to attend or is unable to complete alternative learning plan for insufficient reason (lack of effort, failure to follow through, indecision, etc.), the Administration may determine that the student's transcript be adjusted to reflect the experience as a failure. | ||
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| In order to certify completion of curricular programs and activities based upon specific instructional objectives aligned to the standards, the Administration will develop appropriate mechanisms to document student progress and program completion on student personnel records. | In order to certify completion of curricular programs and activities based upon specific instructional objectives aligned to the standards, the Administration will develop appropriate mechanisms to document student progress and program completion on student personnel records. | ||
| - | Legal References: | ||
| - | RSA 193:1, Duty of Parent; Compulsory Attendance by Student | ||
| - | Ed 306.04(a) (13), Alternative Means Of Earning Credit Toward A High School Diploma | ||
| - | Ed 306.04(a) (14), Alternative Means Of Demonstrating Achievement Of Competencies | ||
| - | Ed 306.21, Alternative Programs | ||
| + | **Legal References:**\\ | ||
| + | //RSA 193:1, Duty of Parent; Compulsory Attendance by Student\\ | ||
| + | Ed 306.04(a) (13), Alternative Means Of Earning Credit Toward A High School Diploma\\ | ||
| + | Ed 306.04(a) (14), Alternative Means Of Demonstrating Achievement Of Competencies\\ | ||
| + | Ed 306.21, Alternative Programs// | ||
| + | {{ ::ihbi_alternative_learning_plans.pdf |Download}}\\ | ||
| [[section_i|Section I]]\\ | [[section_i|Section I]]\\ | ||
| [[start|Policy Manual]] | [[start|Policy Manual]] | ||
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