District-Sponsored Instruction Options

FILE: IGCE

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DISTRICT-SPONSORED INSTRUCTION OPTIONS

(K-12 Districts)

The New Franklin R-I School District strives to provide a diverse range of courses to meet student needs and interests. In addition to traditional course options, the district encourages staff to seek nontraditional methods of instruction to assist students toward graduation and vocational preparation. Staff are particularly encouraged to seek nontraditional alternatives to provide a wider range of courses for students. In addition, the district may utilize diverse instruction options for homebound students, students under long-term suspension or other students the district determines to be in need of alternative instructional arrangements.

Nontraditional instruction may include off-campus instruction, virtual instruction or other instructional experiences outside the regular classroom setting. Before arranging for course credit for nontraditional instruction, staff must verify that such instruction is eligible for state aid and is consistent with the instructional goals of the district.

Unless otherwise required by law, participation in nontraditional instruction programs is a privilege. Students who do not succeed in alternative instructional environments may be transferred to other programs, including the district's standard program. Students are subject to district discipline while participating in nontraditional courses. Unless otherwise required by law or approved by the superintendent or designee, students who fail to complete a course, drop out without district permission or are expelled from a course will not be allowed to take another nontraditional course at district expense.

Virtual Instruction

The district may accept virtual courses from enrolled students through district staff or by contracting through a credible vendor such as Mizzou K:12 Online, the Missouri Virtual Instruction Program (MoVIP) or other providers approved by the Board.

In order for the district to enroll a student in virtual instruction under this policy, the student must currently be enrolled in the district and remain enrolled in the district throughout the course until credit is earned. A district counselor must approve the course as academically appropriate for the student and must determine that the course will not hinder the student's progress toward timely graduation. All grades and credits earned through district-sponsored virtual instruction will be accepted as if earned within the district. The district will collect state funding to the extent possible for resident students enrolled in virtual instruction.

Dual Enrollment

In addition to offering dual credit courses, the district may enter into an agreement with a Missouri public community college or public or private four-year college or university to offer students postsecondary courses on the postsecondary school's campus at the district's expense. Students will receive both high school and college credit.

Postsecondary courses in which students are dually enrolled may be counted as part of the district's curricular offerings only if the district pays the essential costs of tuition, fees and books and provides transportation at no cost to students.

Other Off-Campus Programs

The district may offer the following off-campus learning experiences subject to state approval:

1. Career Exploration Programs : The district offers programs to assist students in career exploration by exposing through the Boonslick Tech School. These programs have a “hands-on” as well as a related instructional component at Boonville, Mo. campus and are taught and supervised by an appropriately certificated staff member.

2. Work Experience for Students with Disabilities : The district may organize or participate in work experience programs for students who have individualized education programs (IEPs) that indicate the need for work experience. These work experiences may occur through a Cooperative Work Experience Program ("COOP") or a Sheltered Workshop Program. Students must be enrolled in and receiving related instruction before receiving credit for the off-campus experience. Students participating in a COOP must be paid for their off-campus work and will receive no more than two elective credits per year or twice the number of credits granted for related instruction, whichever is less.

Adopted: 12/19/2009

Revised: 1/16/2013

6/21/2017

Cross Refs: JEA, Compulsory and Part-Time Attendance

Legal Refs: '' 160.539, 161.670, 162.1250, 167.223, RSMo.

5 C.S.R. 20-100.230

New Franklin R-1 School District, New Franklin, Missouri