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:
-
a 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 as well as those set by the Credit Recovery staff.
For more
information Contact
Gary Putman,
Program Coordinator.
