Personalized Learning Plans & Option 2

Independent Study/ Personalized Learning Option (P.L.O)

Grades: 9-12                           

The Jackson Public Schools have implemented the Personalized Learning Option (P.L.O.) also referred to as Option 2. The P.L.O. will allow students to meet the NJSLS through a variety of means including, but not limited to online course work, college coursework, and outside educational opportunities. Students interested in pursuing a P.L.O. program shall meet with their guidance counselor and initiate a P.L.O. application. All students who plan on pursuing course work for credit outside of the parameters of the normal JSD curriculum must submit an application to the student’s guidance counselor prior to May 15th for summer coursework; June 30th for Semester one (1) course work; and November 30th for Semester two (2) course work. The guidance counselor, department supervisor, and Director of Guidance will review the PLO application based on the student’s rationale and approve or deny the application. The P.L.O. application provides detailed information about the requirements, grading, and procedures that students must follow when developing a P.L.O. Additional information can be found on the guidance department webpage or by clicking on this Independent Study Application  P.L.O. Application . Please note: students requesting a DMA Independent Student or Option 2 Physical Education should use the applications linked here (PE refer to Option 2 PE below & DMA refer to course 0650 DMA Independent Study.

Financial Literacy (P.L.O. - Option 2)  

Grades: 11-12

Students entering the 11th or 12th grade may opt to fulfill their state financial literacy requirement online. Students must complete the course by the end of semester 1. It is the goal of the JSD to have students experience at least one online learning experience prior to graduating. There are multiple benefits to fulfilling the state financial literacy requirement online including, but not limited to: Students will complete a state-required course for graduation; the online learning experience will help students prepare for college since the majority of students now entering college will experience online instruction/course work at some time during their college experience; and by fulfilling their state financial literacy requirement online, students will be able to take additional coursework or electives of high interest. The option will only be offered during the summer and must be completed by the end of semester 1. The online course will be graded as pass or fail (P/F) and will not count into the student's GPA. Students will earn 2.5 credits for completing and passing the online course. Students interested in fulfilling their state financial literacy requirement during the summer should fill out the APPLICATION (click here) and return it to their Guidance Counselor. Parents and students, prior to enrollment, should consider the student’s learning style and whether an independent online course will lead to success. 

Physical Education/Health 12 (P.L.O. - Option 2)    

Grade: 11-12

Students entering their junior or senior year may opt to meet their graduation requirements using the Physical Education 12 P.LO.-Option 2 model. In order to be considered for Option 2 Physical Education students must meet the following criteria: Students must complete the Option 2 Physical Education/Health application. This application will be obtained from your guidance counselor. Your application will then be reviewed by building administration for the appropriate approval; students must have a minimum of 80 credits and have completed their sophomore year. Students should only consider taking the Physical Education Option 2 model if they will be able to meet all requirements. Students are required to pay for complete, and pass an online Health 11 or 12 course. The current fee for the online Health course is $249, but may be adjusted based on the fee charged by the vendor. Students must participate in a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity per week for the duration of the school year. Physical activity time must be completed over a minimum of three (3) separate days for students who attend a private gym. If you participate in a sport/activity that meets less than 3 times per week, you must fulfill your time at either a gym or other approved activity. Parent/Guardian and students have sole responsibility for student learning, academic progress, liability and submitting the proper documentation on the dates required.