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Board reviews graduation procedures for students needing fifth-year options
Summary
Board members reviewed options for students in a fifth year, including in-person classes, online credit recovery, summer school, and confirmed students may attend until age 21; special education students may remain in CTP until 21 even with a diploma.
The board discussed procedures for students who require additional time to complete high school diplomas, including options for instruction and age-related attendance limits.
Meeting materials state that instruction for students in a fifth year can take place in person, online credit recovery, or summer school. The minutes note that "Anyone without a diploma can attend until they are 21" and that students in special education can attend CTP until 21, even with a high school diploma.
Why it matters: The board’s review clarifies pathways for students needing extra time or alternative programming to earn diplomas and confirms age-limited attendance policies for continuing education offerings.
Provenance: Topic recorded in SEG 021.
