The Board of Education realizes that an effective educational program is one that provides opportunities for student learning both within the classroom and for specific reasons beyond the traditional classroom and school day. These expanded opportunities are viewed as educational options to supplement the regular school program.

The intent of educational options is to allow educators, other professionals, parents, and others to work together to provide opportunities for students to learn in an independent or individual setting and to study or work with recognized experts in specific fields. Educational options are seen as additional curricular opportunities to improve, expand, and enrich student learning experiences and perspectives.

Independent study, travel, mentoring, correspondence courses, and college courses are representative of what the Board views as educational options supplementing the regular school program.

Fees will be established for educational options as needed. Participating students will be expected to pay fees upon beginning the option.

The Superintendent will develop guidelines for educational options when the options are initiated. Each program option developed will be presented to the Board for adoption and its regulation will be presented for approval.

A maximum of three (3) credits may be counted toward graduation requirements.

A.C. 3301-35-02(C)