TRANSITION PROGRAM
The Transition Program is designed to assist students who are transferring into Mecklenburg County High School. Students enrolling after the twentieth instructional day of each semester will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine how many classes they may enroll in for credit with the assistance of the Transition Program. Through a combination of creative instructional options, attempts to maintain appropriate credited courses will be facilitated on a case-by-case basis.
504 PLAN
Students identified as having a disability and requiring accommodations in the regular school classroom setting may be referred and served by the 504 Plan. Parents may refer their child at any time by contacting the principal of the school the child attends or by contacting the Director of Student Services at 738-6111 ext. 21014.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Students identified as having a disability and requiring specialized instruction may be served in the regular classroom with/without accommodations, in a collaborative instructional setting, resource setting, self-contained setting, other specialized settings, or a combination of these options. Programming and placement is determined by the student’s Individual Education Program (I.E.P) Team. Referrals can be made by classroom teachers, staff members, parents, students and community members throughout the school year by contacting the Chairperson of the Comprehensive Study Team at the school the student attends.
EARLY GRADUATION REQUEST GUIDELINES
During high school, our students can learn about and experience a broad array of subjects and activities that will serve them well after graduation. With our high school schedule, students benefit from a broad range of courses and may earn credits well beyond graduation requirements. We also encourage our students to get involved during their high school years and enjoy all it has to offer socially, academically, and through co- or extra- curricular activities. We encourage and expect our students to graduate at the end of four years of high school with knowledge and experiences to benefit them beyond high school into whatever pathway they choose.
Early graduation is an option available to few students who meet specifically defined conditions. Requests are not automatically granted. All applications must be reviewed and approved in turn by the school counselor, the building principal and MCPS Superintendent or their designee.
The following criteria will be applied to all early graduation requests:
REGULATIONS
Early graduation will be considered under the following conditions:
Retention in a previous grade - A student who has been previously retained in grades K-8. The goal is for the student to be able to graduate with his/her original graduating cohort.
Military Related - A student must have enlisted in a branch of the military and have plans to attend basic training on days that will conflict with school hours. Documentation of orders is required.
The student and guardian must meet with the school counselor. If the student is 18, the guardian does not have to be present, but may be consulted.
The student must review his/her academic progress. All graduation requirements must be met including CTE certification, work-based learning, SOLs, AED/First Aid, and sequential electives.
Proof of postsecondary plan must be discussed with the school counselor. The student must have a defined plan to enter the workforce, enroll in a postsecondary institution, or join the military.
The application for early graduation must be completed by the student and guardian (if student is under 18). The application is due to his/her school counselor by the fifth day of school during the year in which the student is attempting to graduate.
Students must make adequate progress towards his/her remaining graduation requirements, including grades and attendance, or the privilege to graduate early may be revoked.
The following items must accompany the request for early graduation:
Student and Guardian Early Graduation Request - Must be completed by the student and signed by a guardian if the student is under 18 years of age
Graduation Requirements Verification Page- This must be completed by the school counselor when the meeting with the student and/or parent is held. Attach a copy of the student’s transcript.
Final Review Page - This agreement must be signed by the school counselor, the principal and the superintendent’s designee.
The completed early graduation application packet is to be returned directly to the school counseling office prior to the fifth day of the academic year in which the student is attempting to graduate.
No schedule changes will be made until the superintendent or their designee has officially approved the early graduation request.
Click on the below button for a copy of the application.