Entrance criteria:

• • Senior in high school

  • Proficient 9th grade reading level 

  • Ability to complete testing in core areas

  • Demonstrated commitment to attend at 90% attendance rate or higher

  • Students are approved through their school’s LST process

Program Components:

• Goal is to complete the program within one school year

• Classes meet for 15 hours per week

• Individualized instruction in school setting

• Variety of learning activities and experiences to support transition to full-time employment or other post-secondary options

• Competency based, accelerated curriculum

• Small group or one-on-one instruction

• Coordination with community agencies (EX: Junior Achievement, Job Center, NWTC, WIOA, etc.)

Student Expectations:

• Attend school consistently: 90% attendance requirement

• Gain experience to support transition into full-time employment or post-secondary options

• Demonstrate academic competencies

• Sign and abide by GED Option 2 Program Entrance Requirements Contract (completed in orientation by Seymour High School Alternative Education Program Support Coordinator)

Unmet Student Expectations:

• Bi-weekly GED meeting led by Seymour High School Alternative Education Program Support Coordinator. The following criteria lends to discussion regarding removal from program. The team (Seymour High School Alternative Education Program Support Coordinator, building administrator, GED Option #2 teacher(s), school counselor) determines placement. 

  • Demonstrated growth in academic ability is lacking

  • Attendance is below 90%

  • Inappropriate behavior