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Raines Academy principal describes alternative school’s flexible program that helps students recover credits
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Principal Richard Merriman updated the board on the Raines Academy Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP), which serves students at risk of dropping out by offering flexible hours, personalized learning and minute‑by‑minute attendance accrual that begins after 45 minutes in session.
KATY, Texas — Principal Richard Merriman reviewed Raines Academy’s Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) to the Katy ISD Board Monday, describing how the campus serves students who cannot attend a traditional 7:15 a.m.–2:35 p.m. day because of work, childcare, illness or other barriers. Merriman said OFSDP provides flexible instructional hours (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.), personalized learning plans and…
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