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HARLAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES<br />
For a listing of all courses offered by <strong>Harlan</strong> <strong>County</strong> High School, see Appendix for<br />
reference.<br />
KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM<br />
COURSES AND PROGRAMS<br />
As a part of the comprehensive high school curriculum, students have an option to enroll<br />
in vocational courses at the Kentucky Community Technical College System.<br />
These courses are elective credits that meet the requirements for the high<br />
school diploma. In order to enroll in any KCTCS course, a student must<br />
meet the enrollment criteria for KCTCS.<br />
A listing of courses offered by KCTCS may be obtained<br />
from the KCTCS office, see the course offerings list for<br />
reference.<br />
Math and Reading Foundation Courses (Freshman)<br />
Any freshman who did not score 10 or above in Reading or 10 or above in Math on the<br />
“Explore” State Assessment will be required to take Foundation Courses in those subjects.<br />
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM<br />
A commencement program is provided by HCHS in the spring in honor of the graduating<br />
seniors. Only those seniors who have fulfilled the requirements for graduation set forth by the<br />
State Department of Education, the <strong>Harlan</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board of Education, and the HCHS SBDM<br />
Council are allowed to take part in this program. No student may participate in Commencement<br />
exercises unless he/she has earned the required units of credit. The diploma will be held until<br />
graduation requirements have been met. Students must have returned all textbooks and school<br />
property and all debts must have been paid before a diploma can be issued. Students, who are<br />
within one credit of graduating, may be permitted to take part in the commencement program but<br />
will not receive a diploma until all requirements are met.<br />
All students who have met the requirements for graduation will take part in the commencement<br />
program. The following apply:<br />
1. Dress code is enforced.<br />
2. Nothing may be added to hats or gowns.<br />
3. Students may not wear sunglasses, unless prescribed by a physician, during the<br />
commencement program.<br />
Disruptive student behavior during the commencement program may be noted as part of<br />
the student’s official school records with reprimands issued.<br />
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