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Distance Learning: With permission from their high school counselor, students at RHAM may take up to two credits through the University of Missouri High School Online program, Blueprint Education Online or Keystone Independent Study Courses (the latter for credit recovery only). Each course is either .5 or 1.0 credit. Fees vary by course and program. All programs are fully accredited and offer a wide range of course offerings.
Please note: Students may take up to 2.0 credits through the University of Missouri High School Online program, Blueprint Education Online and/or Keystone Independent Study courses to fulfill two of the required seven elective credits. Students taking courses for credit recovery are not limited to two credits. Students should see their high school counselor for more information, including a permission slip.
RHAM offers a number of opportunities for students to earn credits outside of their regular school day:
*WHIP Program: Eastern Connecticut State University offers students the option of earning up to six college credits each semester of their junior and senior years. Participants must be recommended by high school instructors, guidance counselors, or principals. Participants must be in the top 30% of their class. Only students with Junior and Senior status may participate. Students must complete a WHIP registration form and have it signed by their guidance counselor and the Academic Advisement Center. Students must complete the School of Continuing Education Registration Form and the WHIP Registration Form (signed and completed) to the Registrar's Office in Woods Support Services Center at ECSU. WHIP participants may not register until all new ECSU freshman and transfer students have registered. A maximum of 6 credits may be taken through the WHIP program in any one semester (including summer).Students may NOT participate in the summer following their high school graduation. These courses are free of charge.
*HSPP: Manchester Community College High School Partnership Program: Eligible juniors and seniors are able to take college courses at Manchester Community College through the High School Partnership Program. These courses are completed while students are still in high school and are completed on the college campus. Students must be in the junior or senior year of high school and have a "B" average or higher. The HSPP Program does not cover the cost of summer or winter inter-session courses. Students can take classes to broaden their education, to earn college credits, to explore career options or to build their skills. Student's final grades will become a permanent part of their academic history at MCC. Students must take an Assessment Test to ensure that they have adequate preparation for college-level courses. Students who have an English critical reading or writing score of 450 or higher and/or math SAT score of 500 or higher may receive an exemption from taking either or both parts of the test. These courses are free of charge.
*Goodwin College Early College Experience: Goodwin College offers students the option of earning college credits in their senior year if they meet the requirements. The courses are offered free of charge.
Eligible seniors have an opportunity to take tuition free courses at Goodwin College outside the high school schedule and receive college credit for college level courses.
Students may take courses that are not available to them at the high school.
Students may take one course per semester and earn a maximum of 6 credits while in high school.
Students must have a B average and be recommended by their Guidance Counselor.
Students must provide transportation and pay for their own books and supplies.
Students must take the Accuplacer Placement Evaluation and place into English 101; to take a math course they must place into college-level Algebra.
*Wesleyan University: Wesleyan University offers students the option of earning college credits in their junior or senior year if they meet the requirements. The courses are offered free of charge.
Students must be in their junior or senior year of high school.
Students can take classes to broaden their education, to earn college credits, to explore career options or to build their skills.
Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
Students must apply by December 1st.
NOTE: Physical Education and Health Education Graduation Requirement
Please note: All students who receive a RHAM High School diploma are required to take and earn 1.0 credit in Physical Education and 1.0 credit in Health and Safety Education. Students who attend magnet programs must either take the courses here at RHAM, (if they are not offered at the magnet school), or complete an approved distance learning course. These courses become part of the students’ permanent record and are recorded with a grade and level 1 distinction.
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