Approved: February 8, 1993
Revised: February 13, 2006
Revised: May 11, 2016
ADVANCED LEARNING AND CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
Advanced Learning Opportunities shall be provided for the students of the Evansville Community School District. Such learning opportunities include, but are not limited to, early admission to school, enrichment, vertical acceleration in one or more subject areas, advanced grade placement, distance learning, college level courses, independent studies, and early graduation.
Requests for advanced learning opportunities may be initiated by students, parents/ guardians, or staff. A request must be submitted in writing to the building principal or Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Services. A team that includes the parents/ guardians, pertinent staff, and the student will consider the request. Decisions will be made based on the interests of the student, local guidelines and procedures, Department of Public Instruction (DPI) mandates, and state statutes.
Alternative Credit Options allow students to earn high school credits in a nontraditional manner. Alternative credit may be earned through cross-grade or subject acceleration, pre-approved enrichment courses, independent studies, and college level courses.
Legal Ref.: Sections
118.55 Wisconsin Statutes (Youth Options Program)
118.13 (Pupil Discrimination Prohibited)
118.15(1)(d)(f) (Compulsory School Attendance)
118.33(1)(b)(d) (High School Graduation Standards)
120.12(17) (School Board Duties)
PI 18.04 Wisconsin Administrative Code
Local Ref.: Policy #343.42 – Youth Options
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