Clarke Learning Center

Clarke Learning Center

Admission Policy

An administrator or counselor must refer students currently in school from the student’s home district. Youth, grades 9-12, who are not enrolled in school may apply for admission to the Clarke Learning Center. Actual enrollment at the Clarke Learning Center must be approved by the student’s home district.

An enrollment limit will be established annually in May. Admission will be based on availability, the student’s previous educational history and background, and the student’s desire to complete the academic requirements for a high school diploma.

Criteria for enrollment:

· Interview by an administrator and/or Clarke Learning Center staff that will determine whether enrollment is appropriate and work to create a schedule to fit the student’s needs.

· Resident of the Clarke Community School or a school district that has agreed to fund students at the Clarke Learning Center.

· Referral from the student’s home district.

· Written application form and transcript on file.

· Agreement indicating compliance with the Clarke Learning Center’s policies.

· Desire to complete an education and to complete graduation requirements at the Clarke Learning Center.

· Completion of enrollment packet checklist.

· If a student has or is currently receiving special education services, a staffing will be held before admission.

When the enrollment limit is attained, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Process for Acceptance

· A referral by an administrator, counselor or teacher

· Completed application

· Interview by committee member

· Acceptance into program

Clarke Learning Center Diploma (43 Credits)

Language Arts 8 credits (5 broad English, 1 Literature, 1 Writing, 1 Speech)
Social Studies 6 credits (2 American History, 1 Global Studies/World History, 1 Government, 2 electives)
Mathematics 6 credits (2 Consumer Math OR 2 Personal Finance; 4 electives)
Science 6 credits
Health 2 credits (1 Personal Health, 1 Family Health)
Career Exploration 2 credits (1 credit in class; 1 credit COE/EBCE/Internship/Work Experience)
Physical Education 8 credits
Electives 5 credits
Senior Portfolio/Project

Clarke High School Diploma (53 Credits)

Language Arts 8 credits (2 English I, 2 English II, 2 English III, 1 English IV/Contemporary Literature/Journalism senior year starting with Class of 2014, 1 elective)

Social Studies 6 credits (2 U.S. History, 1 Government, 1 World History or Global Studies, 2 electives)

Mathematics 6 Credits (Consumer math will count as elective starting with Class of 2015)

Science 6 Credits (2 Physical Science, 2 Biology, 2 electives, up to 2 credits may be Animal Science I/II and/or Environmental Science)

Health 2 credits (1 Personal Health, 1 Family Health)

Intro to Word Processing (requirement through Class of 2015)

Physical Education 8 credits

Speech 1 credit

Advisory 1/8th credit per semester-Class of 2015 and beyond will receive 1 credit)

Advisory credit is not a graduation requirement

Electives 15 credits

Senior Portfolio/Project

Clarke Learning Center Application/Referral Form

Personal Information:

Student Name_____________________________Birthdate________

Address________________________________________________

Phone________________________Social Security Number_________

Parent/Guardian Information:

Parent/Guardian Name_____________________________________

Address________________________________________________

Phone Numbers__________________________________________

In case of emergency notify_____________________Phone_________

Education:

Name and address of last school attended_________________________

Last day of attendance___________________Last grade completed____

Employment:

Are you currently employed? Yes___No___Work Hours______________

If yes, place of employment____________________Phone__________

Address________________________________________________

Dependents:

Do you have children? Yes___No___

Name______________________________________Age_________

Will you need childcare to attend school? Yes___No___

Do you have transportation to school? Yes___No___

Have you been in a special education program? Yes___No___

Have you ever received special assistance in the classroom? (i.e. test modification, tests read aloud, etc.) Yes ___No___

Please explain what kind of assistance you will need:

Please check the status of which best describes your situation:

___I am applying to be a full-time student and prefer the morning session.

___I am applying to be a full-time student and prefer the afternoon session.

___I am applying to be a full-time student and prefer to attend all day.

___I wish to be considered part-time while attending Clarke Community High School.

In a paragraph or two, please explain why you should be enrolled at the Clarke Learning Center. (To be completed by student)

________________________________________________________________________Student Signature Date

________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

________________________________________________________________________

Principal Signature Date

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Office Use Only:

Date Given:________________

Date application received:__________________Date of interview__________

Date enrolled:_______________________