|
Programs
Credit Recovery Program
The
Credit
Recovery
Program
is an innovative
program
designed to give students an alternative method of instruction
to regain
credit
lost due to a previous unsuccessful grade.
PLATO
Learning is an online, web based computer application that
delivers tutorials, applications and assessments for this
alternative learning environment. The digital curriculum
technology emphasizes self-paced and self-directed learning
strategies.
FAQ's
about the
Credit
Recovery
Program
Who
develops the curriculum for the
Credit
Recovery
Program?
Schenectady City School district curriculum coordinators,
teachers and instructional technology support specialists design
the curriculum and support students during their
Credit
Recovery
classes. All skills within each of the
Credit
Recovery
courses are aligned with the NYS Learning Standards.
What
students are eligible for the
Credit
Recovery
Program?
Students who have failed a core course needed for graduation are
eligible. Priority for enrollment will be based on the student’s
grade level: senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman.
Participation is based on availability of coursework that might
be needed for the
recovery
of
credit.
Student’s individual circumstances will be considered.
When
is
Credit
Recovery
available?
There are 3 ways students can participate in the
Credit
Recovery
Program:
1. Students
can be “scheduled in” to a
Credit
Recovery
class during the school day. Maximum enrollment during a school
day session is 20.
2. Students
who have a study hall on their class schedule can elect to
attend the technology center and work on their course during the
school day.
3. Students
can “drop in” the technology center during after school hours to
work on
Credit
Recovery
classes.
How do
students become enrolled in the
Credit
Recovery
Program?
Students or their parents should contact the student’s guidance
counselor to discuss the student’s progress towards graduation
and to determine if he/she is an eligible candidate for a course
offered through the
Credit
Recovery
Program.
What
is required of students enrolled in the
Credit
Recovery
Program?
1. Students are required to complete a
Credit
Recovery
contract that includes:
-
Student Information Sheet
-
Guidelines for Student Success – including attendance policies
-
District Computer Use Policy
2.
Students are required to have a notebook at all time to take
notes during their
sessions.
3. Students are required to follow all school – wide rules and
regulations
Back |
