Between the ages of 17-20 (21 for students with IEPs)
Challenge Academy is the exception, their age range is 16 & 9 months -19
At least 3 credits behind the pace for your graduating class (waived for 5th-year Seniors).
Except for Challenge Academy, literacy and math screening assessments are required prior to referral and entry. See below for each pathway's required reading and math levels.
Speak to your Counselor about a screening assessment if interested!
While not a requirement, consistent employment prior is encouraged.
Demonstrate Grade 7+ reading and math levels.
75% attendance or better for a period prior to joining
Demonstrate a Grade 9+ reading level.
70% attendance or better for a period prior to joining.
Possess a valid Wisconsin state ID
Demonstrate Grade 7+ reading and math levels.
Must miss 4-Year Cohort Graduation prior to completing the program.
No minimum reading level required.
Not currently on adult-status parole or probation.
Not charged or convicted of a felony.
Drug free upon entry and throughout participation in the program.
ACT
CBCR or 5.09 HSED Entry: 14 or higher on Reading and Math Subscores
GEDO2 Entry: 18 or higher on the Reading and English Subscores
GED Ready
CBCR or 5.09 HSED Entry: 137 or higher on the GED Ready for Language Arts and GED Ready for Math
GEDO2 Entry: 145 or higher on the GED Ready for Language Arts
TABE
CBCR or 5.09 HSED Entry: NRS Level 3 scores on Reading and Math
GEDO2 Entry: NRS Level 4 score on Reading
Classrooms have a roster cap of 15 students per teacher, depending on the diploma pathway, per DPI policy.
Beginning each September, we will accept qualified students until the pathways are at capacity. Students need to be referred by their high school counselors after completing a literacy screening assessement (see above to sign up).
To qualify, the requirements above must be met. Some requirements, such as the reading level, may require a screening or some other meeting prior to acceptance into the program.
Acceptance of qualified applicants typically occurs on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is determined not by who is referred first, but by who qualifies first. Any qualified applicants who cannot be immediately brought in will go on a waiting list.
Once capacity is reached, when students complete their pathways to graduation, we will bring in new students on a rolling-enrollment basis.
Summer School is limited to students already enrolled for the previous Winter Semester and returning Challenge Academy cadets.