The Board of Education recognizes the need to provide alternative means by which students achieve the goals of the District.

An optional plan to meet the recognized educational needs of a student shall be approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall prepare a plan of educational options for use in meeting special needs.

Such options may include, but not be limited to, tutorial programs, independent study, correspondence courses, educational travel, mentorship programs, summer school, early college entrance, and the like.

Credit may be granted to the student upon complete evaluation of the program.

The credit shall be placed on the student's transcript. The amount of credit counting toward graduation shall comply with the District graduation requirements.

For any twelfth (12th) grade student who wishes to take one (1) or more courses not offered by the District at a postsecondary institution, the Board shall pay that portion of the tuition and fees stipulated by statute providing s/he satisfies the necessary conditions set forth in the administrative guidelines.

The Superintendent shall establish administrative guidelines whereby each educational option is properly analyzed, planned, and implemented and complies with all applicable requirements of the State.

M.C.L.A. 388.1621(b)

Revised 1/15/01