Personal Curriculum

Annual Notice of the Right to Request a Personal Curriculum Modifying Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements for Graduation

What is a personal curriculum?

The personal curriculum (PC) is a process to modify specific Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) high school credit requirements and/or content expectations based on a student’s unique learning needs and post-secondary goals. It is designed to serve students who want to accelerate or go beyond the MMC requirements and students who need to individualize MMC requirements to earn a high school diploma.

Who may request a personal curriculum?

A personal curriculum may be requested by

· The parent or guardian of a student for whom a personal curriculum is sought, or

· The student if the student is of the age of majority, or

· An emancipated minor may request a personal curriculum,

· A teacher who is currently teaching the student (who currently teaches in, or whose expertise is in, a subject area proposed to be modified by the PC, or who is determined by the principal to have qualifications otherwise relevant to developing a PC), or

· a school counselor or school employee qualified to act in a counseling role.

Districts MUST offer the PC option and respond to PC requests but are NOT required to approve all PC requests.

When may a personal curriculum be requested?

If the student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the personal curriculum request may be submitted prior to 9^th grade.

(Note: Any resulting PC may not be implemented until the student begins/enters 9^th grade.) If the student does not have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the personal curriculum request may be requested after the student has competed 9^th grade.

For more information on the Personal Curriculum (PC), or to make a request for a PC, please contact [insert name and contact information] or visit the district’s website at [insert specific website link to district PC procedures].