Credit Recovery Options
There are three ways to make up failed courses: Alta Make Up Packets, Alta GradPoint and Outside Accredited Programs.
1. Alta High School Make up Packets
Biology Ms. Hardman Rm. 1138
Earth Systems Ms. Hardman Rm. 1138
Health Ms. Hardman Rm. 1138
Financial Lit Ms. Hyer Rm. 2122
Computer Tech Ms. Madsen Rm. 2121
U.S. Govt. & Cit. Mr. Ochoa Rm. 1309
U.S. History Mr. Ochoa Rm. 1309
World Civ Mr. Packer Rm. 1307
Geography Mr. Packer Rm. 1307
English 9 & 10 Ms. Carlton Rm. 1204
English 11 & 12 Ms. C. Williams Rm. 2318
Study Skills Ms. Proctor Counseling Center
Self-Esteem Ms. Hardcastle Counseling Center
2. GradPoint - an online credit recovery program available Monday – Thursday from
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Please see Mr Bret Thomas in Room #2205 or Mr. Todd Call in Room #2113 to sign-up, receive a password, and/or how to get enrolled in this credit recovery option.
*All GradPoint classes are offered in two semesters unless otherwise noted.
English 9 Earth Science
English 10 Biology
English 11 Chemistry
English 12 Physical Science: Physics- one semester
Pre-Algebra Environmental Science – one semester
Algebra 1 World History
Geometry U. S. History
Algebra 2 Economics
Trigonometry – one semester Government
Health Geography
Economics – one semester Intro to Psychology
Intro to Business Intro to Sociology
Intro to Public Speaking **If a student has to complete a specific quarter, the course can be
set to complete only that quarter.
3. Outside Accredited Organizations
*Alta make up packets and GradPoint courses are not NCAA approved. Please check with outside programs for their NCAA eligibility.
GENERAL RULES FOR ALTA PACKETS AND ONLINE GradPoint:
· You have 9 weeks to complete the packet or GradPoint course and take the final exam from the date you begin your course.
· This program is only available to Alta students who must make up failed credit.
· The cost is $35 per quarter credit. THIS FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
· Fee waivers are not applicable for make up credit.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
1. Contact your counselor for a referral form.
2. Pay the required fee at the main office. (Make checks payable to Alta High.)
3. After paying the fee, take your receipt and referral form to the appropriate teacher to pick up your packet or go to the Media Center before or after school to begin your online course.
4. If you miss the course deadlines, you must repurchase the course. SORRY, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Make up packets may be purchased before or after schooland at lunch. Do not interrupt teachers during class time to pick up materials. *If you have an IEP, please see your case manager about make up options.