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| School Board Approved: June 18, 2018** | School Board Approved: June 18, 2018** | ||
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| - | **Purpose** | ||
| The Board encourages students to pursue extended learning opportunities (ELO) as a means of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction or study that is outside the traditional classroom methodology. Extended learning opportunities may include, but are not limited to, independent study, private instruction, performing groups, internships, community service, apprenticeships, online courses/distance education, or other opportunities approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, in conjunction with Board policies. | The Board encourages students to pursue extended learning opportunities (ELO) as a means of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction or study that is outside the traditional classroom methodology. Extended learning opportunities may include, but are not limited to, independent study, private instruction, performing groups, internships, community service, apprenticeships, online courses/distance education, or other opportunities approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, in conjunction with Board policies. | ||
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| Extended learning opportunities may be taken for credit or may be taken to supplement regular academic courses. Extended learning opportunities may be used to fulfill elective courses needed to meet graduation requirements. If the extended learning opportunity is taken for credit, a Highly Qualified Teacher and Principal must authorize the granting of course credit for learning accomplished through extended learning opportunities. | Extended learning opportunities may be taken for credit or may be taken to supplement regular academic courses. Extended learning opportunities may be used to fulfill elective courses needed to meet graduation requirements. If the extended learning opportunity is taken for credit, a Highly Qualified Teacher and Principal must authorize the granting of course credit for learning accomplished through extended learning opportunities. | ||
| - | **Standards** | + | **Standards**\\ |
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| All programs of study must meet or exceed the proficiencies and skills identified by the New Hampshire State Board of Education, applicable rules and regulations of the Department of Education, and all applicable Board policies. All programs of study proposed through this program shall have specific instructional objectives aligned with the State minimum standards and District curriculum standards. All extended learning opportunities will comply with applicable laws and regulations, including child labor laws and regulations governing occupational safety. | All programs of study must meet or exceed the proficiencies and skills identified by the New Hampshire State Board of Education, applicable rules and regulations of the Department of Education, and all applicable Board policies. All programs of study proposed through this program shall have specific instructional objectives aligned with the State minimum standards and District curriculum standards. All extended learning opportunities will comply with applicable laws and regulations, including child labor laws and regulations governing occupational safety. | ||
| Approved programs must comply with all federal and state statutes pertaining to student privacy and to public broadcasting of audio and video. Confidentiality of Student Record Information will be maintained throughout the process. This includes information shared between school district representatives and the virtual school/online teacher, information shared between the school district and teacher with students and parents, and information shared between school district representatives, or the teacher with others. | Approved programs must comply with all federal and state statutes pertaining to student privacy and to public broadcasting of audio and video. Confidentiality of Student Record Information will be maintained throughout the process. This includes information shared between school district representatives and the virtual school/online teacher, information shared between the school district and teacher with students and parents, and information shared between school district representatives, or the teacher with others. | ||
| - | **Roles and Responsibilities** | + | **Roles and Responsibilities**\\ |
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| Students wishing to pursue programs of study under these guidelines must first present their proposal to their guidance counselor/ELO Coordinator for initial approval. The student’s guidance counselor/ELO Coordinator will assist students in preparing the application form and other necessary paperwork. | Students wishing to pursue programs of study under these guidelines must first present their proposal to their guidance counselor/ELO Coordinator for initial approval. The student’s guidance counselor/ELO Coordinator will assist students in preparing the application form and other necessary paperwork. | ||
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| Students approved for off-campus extended learning opportunities are responsible for their personal safety and well-being. Extended learning opportunities at off-campus sites will require a signed agreement among the school, the student, and a designated agent of the third-party host. The agreement should specify the roles and responsibilities of each party. | Students approved for off-campus extended learning opportunities are responsible for their personal safety and well-being. Extended learning opportunities at off-campus sites will require a signed agreement among the school, the student, and a designated agent of the third-party host. The agreement should specify the roles and responsibilities of each party. | ||
| - | **Application Process** | + | **Application Process**\\ |
| - | + | The application is to be completed by the student/parent/guardian seeking approval for the extended learning opportunity. \\ | |
| - | - The application is to be completed by the student/parent/guardian seeking approval for the extended learning opportunity. | + | The application should be completed and submitted prior to the beginning of the proposed program. However, the Board recognizes that short-term notice opportunities may present themselves to students from time to time. As such, the Administration may grant waivers to prior submission requirement at his/her discretion, provided all other application criteria are satisfied. Such waivers will be granted on a case-by-case basis. All required information must be attached to the application and submitted to the student’s Guidance Counselor and Administration.\\ |
| - | - The application should be completed and submitted prior to the beginning of the proposed program. However, the Board recognizes that short-term notice opportunities may present themselves to students from time to time. As such, the Administration may grant waivers to prior submission requirement at his/her discretion, provided all other application criteria are satisfied. Such waivers will be granted on a case-by-case basis. All required information must be attached to the application and submitted to the student’s Guidance Counselor and Administration. | + | The application will be reviewed by appropriate District staff and administration and a decision will be made within ten (10) school days of receipt of the application. The student will be notified in writing of the status of the application. If additional information is requested, the information must be submitted within one week of receipt of the request. \\ |
| - | - The application will be reviewed by appropriate District staff and administration and a decision will be made within ten (10) school days of receipt of the application. The student will be notified in writing of the status of the application. If additional information is requested, the information must be submitted within one week of receipt of the request. | + | It is the student’s responsibility to maintain academic standing and enrollment in the approved program. Any failure to complete an approved program may jeopardize the student’s ability to earn credit for the course. The student and parent/guardian recognize that in the event the student withdraws from an approved program, the District cannot guarantee placement in an equivalent District-offered course. \\ |
| - | - It is the student’s responsibility to maintain academic standing and enrollment in the approved program. Any failure to complete an approved program may jeopardize the student’s ability to earn credit for the course. The student and parent/guardian recognize that in the event the student withdraws from an approved program, the District cannot guarantee placement in an equivalent District-offered course. | + | |
| - | **Evaluation Criteria** | + | **Evaluation Criteria**\\ |
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| The Administration will evaluate all components of the ELO (Proposal, Research, Reflection, Product, and Presentation) against the criteria outlined in the provided rubrics, ensuring the student meets the minimum required standard. | The Administration will evaluate all components of the ELO (Proposal, Research, Reflection, Product, and Presentation) against the criteria outlined in the provided rubrics, ensuring the student meets the minimum required standard. | ||
| - | **Appeal Process** | + | **Appeal Process**\\ |
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| A student whose application has been denied may request a meeting with the Administration. The Administration will provide the student with rationale as to why the proposal was denied. Students may resubmit alternate proposals for consideration. If the Administration rejects the resubmitted proposal, the student may appeal to the Superintendent. All decisions made by the Superintendent shall be final. | A student whose application has been denied may request a meeting with the Administration. The Administration will provide the student with rationale as to why the proposal was denied. Students may resubmit alternate proposals for consideration. If the Administration rejects the resubmitted proposal, the student may appeal to the Superintendent. All decisions made by the Superintendent shall be final. | ||
| - | **Program Integrity** | + | **Program Integrity**\\ |
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| 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 and attendance. The Administration will be responsible for certifying course completion and the award of credits consistent with the District’s policies on graduation. If a student is unable to complete the extended learning opportunity for valid reasons, the Administration, Administration’s designee, or assigned Highly Qualified Teacher will evaluate the experience completed to date and make a determination for the award of partial credit or recommend an alternative experience. | 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 and attendance. The Administration will be responsible for certifying course completion and the award of credits consistent with the District’s policies on graduation. If a student is unable to complete the extended learning opportunity for valid reasons, the Administration, Administration’s designee, or assigned Highly Qualified Teacher will evaluate the experience completed to date and make a determination for the award of partial credit or recommend an alternative experience. | ||
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| It shall be incumbent upon the students or his/her parent/legal guardian to request that copies of the student’s official transcript be sent from the former school. | It shall be incumbent upon the students or his/her parent/legal guardian to request that copies of the student’s official transcript be sent from the former school. | ||
| - | **Legal References:** | + | **Legal References:**\\ |
| //NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04(a)(13), Extended Learning Opportunities \\ | //NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04(a)(13), Extended Learning Opportunities \\ | ||
| NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.26(f), Extended Learning Opportunities – Middle School \\ | NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.26(f), Extended Learning Opportunities – Middle School \\ | ||
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