CREDIT REQUIREMENT SCALE POLICY CREDIT REQUIREMENT SCALE Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 To Graduate 27 27 27 27 To be a Senior 19 19 19 19 To be a Junior 13 13 13 13 To be a Sophomore 6 6 6 6 This scale has been used in transition from a seven-period to a five period day. Students transferring to NLHS from an alternate schedule, block schedule, will have credits accordingly, either up or down. A copy of the Laurel County Schools Honor Diploma Student Checklist is on page 41 of this handbook. DUAL CREDIT POLICY It is the mission of North Laurel High School to assist students to attain the highest level of academic excellence. With this thought in mind, we recommend that the council approve the following policy regarding the awarding of dual credit for students who wish to enroll in college classes offered by Somerset Community College and at Eastern Kentucky University through the EKU NOW! program. Students wishing to enroll in college courses taught at the Laurel County campus of Somerset Community College, or of Eastern Kentucky University, may do so, and may earn credit both at the college and North Laurel High School, if they meet the following criteria: Student has fulfilled all required credits for graduation Student must have written permission from parent/guardian to participate Student can provide own transportation to and from the college campus Student can enroll in a maximum of six hours of college course work (2 credits at NLHS) Additionally, the following restrictions will apply: Course must reflect the Kentucky Academic Expectations for that subject (reflected in course syllabus) The district Letter of Assurances for the Program of Studies (submitted annually to KDE) must reflect the dual credit policy By adhering to these provisions, students may earn both college hours and high school credit while still enrolled at NLHS. This is an advantage for juniors and seniors who have earned all required credits, who may otherwise have to enroll in high school classes not reflected in their Individual Graduation Plan. The school can continue to receive funding for these students, to prevent any reduction of programs or resources. NLHS students who are admitted to the EKU Now! Dual Credit program will be allowed to take one course at no cost. High school seniors may take a 2nd course each semester, at no cost, if they have a composite ACT score of 24 or higher at the time of application to the program. If
CREDIT REQUIREMENT SCALE POLICY CREDIT REQUIREMENT SCALE Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 To Graduate 27 27 27 27 To be a Senior 19 19 19 19 To be a Junior 13 13 13 13 To be a Sophomore 6 6 6 6 This scale has been used in transition from a seven-period to a five period day. Students transferring to NLHS from an alternate schedule, block schedule, will have credits accordingly, either up or down. A copy of the Laurel County Schools Honor Diploma Student Checklist is on page 41 of this handbook. DUAL CREDIT POLICY It is the mission of North Laurel High School to assist students to attain the highest level of academic excellence. With this thought in mind, we recommend that the council approve the following policy regarding the awarding of dual credit for students who wish to enroll in college classes offered by Somerset Community College and at Eastern Kentucky University through the EKU NOW! program. Students wishing to enroll in college courses taught at the Laurel County campus of Somerset Community College, or of Eastern Kentucky University, may do so, and may earn credit both at the college and North Laurel High School, if they meet the following criteria: Student has fulfilled all required credits for graduation Student must have written permission from parent/guardian to participate Student can provide own transportation to and from the college campus Student can enroll in a maximum of six hours of college course work (2 credits at NLHS) Additionally, the following restrictions will apply: Course must reflect the Kentucky Academic Expectations for that subject (reflected in course syllabus) The district Letter of Assurances for the Program of Studies (submitted annually to KDE) must reflect the dual credit policy By adhering to these provisions, students may earn both college hours and high school credit while still enrolled at NLHS. This is an advantage for juniors and seniors who have earned all required credits, who may otherwise have to enroll in high school classes not reflected in their Individual Graduation Plan. The school can continue to receive funding for these students, to prevent any reduction of programs or resources. NLHS students who are admitted to the EKU Now! Dual Credit program will be allowed to take one course at no cost. High school seniors may take a 2nd course each semester, at no cost, if they have a composite ACT score of 24 or higher at the time of application to the program. If
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