Alexander High School Alternate Programs For Earning a High School Diploma Spring 2012

Programs Available Performance Learning Center Ombudsman Alternative School Night School Project Graduation Summer Diploma Program E2020 Credit Recovery

Performance Learning Center Located on the campus of West Central Technical College, Douglasville, Georgia Maximum enrollment is 75 students 1 Administrator; 5 Teachers Students are in class from 9:00 am -3:00 pm Monday - Friday There is a bus that transports students to and from the PLC each day Priority is given to seniors and students who are behind in credits

Performance Learning Center Students work independently at an accelerated pace A student can earn more than 4 units in a semester Students graduate with an AHS diploma as long as all requirements have been met – they can participate in all senior activities Students can participate in extra-curricular activities as long as eligibility requirements have been met Students interested in the PLC need to see the Graduation Coach

Performance Learning Center In order for a student to be placed on the waiting list for admission to the Performance Learning Center, the student must: Take the BASI test and score at least an 8.0 on reading and math (permission form required for testing) Complete an application packet (discipline, attendance, and 2 teacher recommendations required) Participate in an interview with PLC staff

Ombudsman Alternative School Students are referred by the Principal to Ombudsman Alternative School for disciplinary reasons (county office approval required) Once a student enrolls at alternative school, the AHS schedule in STAR changes to reflect OMB courses Students attend class 3 hours per day; NO transportation is provided OMB assigns all grades and attendance while a student is enrolled in their program.

Ombudsman Alternative School Students are allowed back on campus for all state mandated testing – MUST be supervised at all times Students may return to AHS once time assigned has been completed. For seniors assigned to attend alternative school second semester, participation in graduation is the Principal’s decision.

Ombudsman Night School A student must be 16 years old in order to attend There are 4 mini-mesters in a school year; a student can start night school at the beginning of any mini- mester; Students can return to AHS at the beginning of a semester if desired Students can take 2 core and 1 elective each mini-mester (potentially 12 credits in a year) Night School is FREE if a student attends full-time. Part-time night school students must pay! $400 for one unit

Ombudsman Night School Students report to AHS for all state mandated testing Students graduate with an AHS diploma as long as all requirements have been met – they can participate in all senior activities Students interested in attending night school need to see a counselor.

Ombudsman Project Graduation Day program for students who have NOT been in trouble; Participation is voluntary A referral form must be completed and given to the Graduation Coach - Each high school has a specific number of slots. County office must approve referral Priority given to at-risk seniors and juniors FREE

Ombudsman Project Graduation Students take 8 classes all year unless extenuating circumstances exist; Students attend class 3 hours per day; NO transportation is provided Students report to AHS for all state mandated testing Students graduate with an AHS diploma as long as all requirements have been met – they can participate in all senior activities

Ombudsman Summer Diploma Program A senior is eligible to attend the Ombudsman Summer Diploma Program if:  The student has completed at least 4 years of high school  The student has completed all coursework required for a Douglas County School System Diploma  The student has attempted the Georgia High School Graduation Tests every time they are offered  The student has $500 to pay for the OMB Summer Diploma Program

Seniors who choose to attend the Ombudsman Summer Diploma Program are withdrawn from Alexander High School on the next to the last day of school and are coded as a ‘transfer out-of-state’. These students do NOT count as drop-outs. These students are allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony at AHS. Students who complete the Ombudsman Summer Diploma Program are awarded an Ombudsman Educational Services diploma that is accredited through the State of Illinois. (Ombudsman headquarters is located in Illinois.)

E2020 Credit Recovery Students must have FAILED a course in order for it to be made up through credit recovery. A student must take the EOCT if it is required for the course In order to register for credit recovery, a student must see a counselor in order to get a referral completed. Coach Bissell is in charge of E2020.

E2020 CORE Courses EnglishMath 9 th EnglishGA Math 1 World Lit.GA Math 2 American Lit.GA Math 3 British Lit.Algebra One Algebra Two ScienceSocial Studies Physical ScienceUS History BiologyWorld History ChemistryGovernment Economics

E2020 Electives Health Spanish I Spanish II Computer Apps Consumer Skills Strategies For Academic Success Career Skills Introduction to Art Literacy & Comprehension