2010 - 2011 Student Handbook ~ Grades 9-12 - McDonald County ...

SENIOR FLEX PROGRAM
The Flex Release Program at McDonald County High School is designed to
help students fulfill Personal Plans of Study. Seniors who wish to work or take
college classes during school hours must apply to the Flex Program at the
beginning of each semester. The student must write a brief narrative describing
how the proposed work or post-secondary classes align with his or her Personal
Plan of Study. Students accepted into this program must be enrolled in at least
four classes throughout the semester. All the material listed below would be
complied into one packet and submitted to a team consisting of counselors, At-
Risk Coordinator, and Principal.
1. Flex Release Form completely filled out with all required signatures
obtained.
2. Typed narrative requesting permission to participate in the Flex Release
Program and describing how the work or study aligns with Personal Plan of
Study.
3. A current Personal Plan of Study
Students who are granted release must abide by the following:
1. The student must maintain at least a C average to be eligible for flex
release.
2. Students must leave school grounds immediately upon release
without disrupting the rest of the students and classes.
3. During the released hours, the student is not to be in the school
building or on school grounds.
4. The student must maintain an attendance rate of 95%.
5. The student must avoid suspension or expulsion while in the
program.
6. The student must make normal progress toward and meet all
graduation requirements.
7. The time involved in either employment or post-secondary education
must equal or exceed the release time requested.
If a student fails to maintain any of the above requirements, his or her Flex
Release time will be null and void necessitating an immediate return to full
schedule of classes at McDonald County High School’s campus.
EARLY GRADUATION
A student who wishes to graduate from high school in less time than the
ordinary eight (8) semester, grade 9-12 sequence, may request a hardship
appeal to complete graduation requirements on an alternate schedule. The
student and parents/guardians will consult with the high school guidance
personnel to develop a graduation plan. The student’s intention to accomplish
this shall be stated in writing to the principal.
A student who graduates early must complete all graduation requirements
established by the Board. The student who is granted early graduation will be
allowed to participate in the spring graduation ceremonies. It will be the
responsibility of the early graduate to obtain information concerning dates and
times for the end-of-school activities, (prom, senior assembly, graduation
practice, graduation, etc.). In all other school activities, the early-out graduate
will be treated as a graduated student.
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