1、1Greeneview High SchoolCredit Flexibility OverviewTo apply: Complete pages 6-9Ohio Senate Bill 311 allows alternate pathways for those students who are eligible to receive high school credit through the use of Credit Flexibility Plans (CFPs). Ohio students are now able to earn high school credit in
2、three ways, or in a combination of these ways: 1. By completing traditional coursework 2. By testing out or otherwise demonstrating achievement of the course content; or 3. By pursuing one or more “educational options” (e.g., distance learning, educational travel, independent study, an internship, m
3、usic, arts, after school program, community service or engagement project and sports). Ohios plan for credit flexibility is designed to broaden the scope of curricular options available to students, increase the depth of study available for a particular subject and tailor the learning time or condit
4、ions needed (to shorten or lengthen the time necessary to complete a high school diploma and/or postsecondary degree). In these ways, students can customize aspects of their learning around more of their interests and needs. The opportunity to take advantage of this program is just that, an opportun
5、ity, to gain knowledge and skills outside of the traditional school setting and one that is generated on the part of an individual student. Students approved for off-campus CFPs are required to adhere to the Greeneview Student Code of Conduct. Greeneview Local Schools are not responsible for develop
6、ing a Credit Flexibility Plan (CFP) for a student or for the cost incurred by a students participation in a CFP. Greeneview High School students who receive credit for a CFP will have completed a detailed application process outlining learning goals and expectations, received prior approval from the
7、 GHS Review Panel for their learning activity, stayed within the agreed upon timetable, and met rigorous, measurable standards as defined in Greeneview High School course competencies or ones specific to their particular CFP. A review panel established by the principal or his/her designee consisting
8、 of representation from the learning experiences content area, school counseling department, administration, and other staff as appropriate, will determine the final awarding of credit. Appeals of all decisions will be directed to the Superintendent. Reference: OH Senate Bill 311 Greeneview Local Sc
9、hools Board of Education Policy 5460 2Greeneview High School Credit Flexibility GuidelineGreeneview High School Districts Mission StatementThe mission of Greeneview High School is to prepare our students to be productive, responsible citizens and life-long learners.Eligible Credit Flexibility PlansC
10、redit Flexibility Plans (CFPs) are educational experiences where the primary acquisition of knowledge and skills takes place outside of Greeneview High Schools (GHS) classrooms. Greeneview High School is not responsible for any cost incurred from a students participation in a CFP. Students are requi
11、red to have prior approval for the CFP before the experience is initiated. There are two types of CFP experiences: Learning-based and Assessment-only. Learning-based CFPs are those in which the student will be actively working to learn new content. At the conclusion of the experience, achievement of
12、 learning objectives must be demonstrated as defined by the approved CFP. These opportunities may include but not be limited to: independent study, private instruction, performing groups, internships, community service, apprenticeship, work-study, and online courses. Assessment-only CFPs are those i
13、n which the student is able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a courses content without participating in a new learning experience. Students will be required to take the appropriate Semester Exams and demonstrate skill achievement (lab demonstration, research papers, etc) within 6
14、weeks of plan approval. The minimum achievement level for credit to be obtained using an Assessment-only CFP is 85%. A team of subject-related school personnel, by appointment of the principal or his/her designee, will comprise a review panel. Their role will be to approve and set expectations utili
15、zing the CFP Review Panel Assessment Report (see page 10). Earned Credit from Credit Flexibility PlansStudents may use a CFP to earn credit and/or gain promotion in a course sequence. Earned credit for a CFP will be based on the rigorous and measurable standards defined in the course competencies an
16、d student expectations, as outlined in the approved CFP. Successful completion of a CFP will be documented on a students transcript in the same manner as credit earned traditionally. Each credit of a multi-credit CFP will be assessed and awarded individually. (For example, if a CFP is requesting 1 E
17、nglish and 1 history credit, the English and history standards will be assessed separately). A CFP cannot be used to earn additional credit for courses in which credit has already been obtained. (For example, you cannot earn Algebra I credit twice). 3Eligibility and OHSAA/NCAA ConsiderationsA studen
18、t wishing to participate in high school athletics should be aware that Credit Flexibility learning experiences will be factored into his/her eligibility considerations. Students participating in athletics and/or cheer must adhere to GHS weekly academic eligibility requirements. A senior wishing to p
19、ursue Division I or Division II NCAA athletics eligibility is encouraged to ensure that he/she will meet the appropriate requirements. Further information is available from the Guidance or Athletic Office. Application ProcessA student considering a CFP should discuss the possibility with their schoo
20、l counselor early in the process. It is expected that the application will be thoroughly and thoughtfully researched. A completed application will be submitted directly to the principal or his/her designee. CFP applications must be submitted for approval by May 1 to be considered for the following a
21、cademic school year. 1. The application is to be completed by the student/parent/guardian seeking approval for the extended learning opportunity. 2. The application must be completed and submitted by the above deadline for consideration for the following academic school year, however, it is recogniz
22、ed that short-term notice opportunities may present themselves to students from time to time. As such, the Principal may grant waivers to submission deadlines at his/her discretion, provided all other application criteria are satisfied. Such waivers will be granted on a case-by-case basis. 3. The su
23、bmitted application will be reviewed by the CFP Review Panel and a decision regarding approval will be made within fifteen (15) school days of the submission deadline. The student will be provided a completed copy of the “CFP Review Panel Approval Report” along with a copy of their application and a
24、ppropriate (if necessary) evaluation rubric. If the CFP requires revision for approval, the amended CFP application must be re-submitted within one week of the Review Panels request. 4. It is the students responsibility to maintain academic standing and enrollment in the approved CFP. Any failure to
25、 complete an approved CFP may jeopardize the students ability to earn credit for the course. The student and parent/guardian recognize that in the event the student withdraws from an approved CFP, Greeneview High School cannot guarantee placement in an equivalent district-offered course. 5. A studen
26、t with special needs who wishes to pursue a CFP must ensure that his/her application aligns with the goals and objectives of his/her IEP. The CFP application will be given to the students IEP team for alignment approval prior to being considered by the CFP Review Panel. The application will be revie
27、wed by both the IEP team and the CFP Review Panel within thirty (30) school days of the submission deadline. CFP applications that are determined by the IEP team to be not aligned with the students IEP will be returned, along with the “IEP Team CFP-IEP Alignment Approval Report,” to the student for
28、revision. Within ten (10) days, the revised CFP application may be re-submitted to the IEP Team for alignment approval. 4Newly Enrolled StudentsStudents newly enrolled in Greeneview High School after submission deadlines stated above, will have 10 school days to submit a CFP application for approval
29、. Approved CFPs requesting credit through demonstrating achievement (85% or higher) on the appropriate semester exams and applicable demonstration of skill proficiency, will be administered within fifteen (15) school days of the plan being approved. Students who were working under a CFP at their pre
30、vious school may submit that plan within 10 days of enrolling in Greeneview High School. Approval of CFPs from other districts is not guaranteed. Plans that are not approved are eligible for the revision and/or appeal processes as outlined in this document. TimelineA student who does not complete th
31、e requirements of an approved CFP in the agreed upon timeframe may request an extension in writing from the principal. The request will be reviewed by the Review Panel, who will notify the student, parent/guardian, and guidance counselor of the Panels decision regarding the request. Final Evaluation
32、 GuidelinesA Learning-based CFP may take on a variety of experiences; therefore, there is no single method of final evaluation. Final evaluations will be determined during the application process and may include a panel presentation by the student, a research paper, a demonstration, a culminating co
33、urse grade, a final project or artifact, a portfolio, a performance, or core competency assessments (such as appropriate semester exams and demonstration of skill proficiency). Students are required to submit a minimum of four pieces of evidence to be used for their final evaluation (see page 11 for
34、 suggestions). The final evaluation for a learning-based CFP that results in a product to be assessed by the Review Panel will be determined by the average of all rubric (or similar) scores used by the Review Panel. A copy of the evaluative rubric will be made available at the time of CFP approval.
35、A copy of all submissions will become the property of GHS. A student who completes an approved Learning-based CFP but is unable to demonstrate content proficiency through his/her final evaluation (earn a 65% or higher) may submit an alternate CFP application or may schedule into a corresponding trad
36、itional course, if available. The failed CFP may appear on the students transcript in the same manner as a failed traditional course. 5Program IntegrityIn order to ensure the integrity of the learning experience approved under this program, the student will be required periodically, or upon demand,
37、to provide evidence of progress and attendance. The principal or his designee will be responsible for certifying course completion and the award of credits consistent with the Districts policies on graduation. CFPs are to be used to increase the number of academic opportunities available to students
38、. It is expected that individual effort and work will be evident when the Final Evaluation is reviewed. If a student is unable to complete the CFP for valid reasons, the Principal or his/her designee, will evaluate the experience completed to date and recommend an alternative experience to enable th
39、e student to earn the credit. If a student ceases to attend or is unable to complete the CFP for insufficient reasons (lack of effort, failure to follow through, indecision, etc,), the Principal may determine that the students transcript be adjusted to reflect the experience as a failure. In order t
40、o certify eligibility for extra-curricular programs and activities the school will develop appropriate mechanisms to document student progress and/or program completion. AppealsAppeals of all decisions must be made in writing to Superintendent for review no later than seven (7) calendar days after n
41、otification of a CFP Review Panel decision. 6Credit Flexibility Plan (CFP) Application (PAGES 6-9)Name GradeDate Submitted: *Learning CoachPlease check one of the following indicating your desire to exercise a CFP option to accomplish: Substitution for the existing course: Completion of a supplement
42、al course that is not currently offeredNumber of credits to be earnedCredits to be applied towards: English Math Science Social Studies ElectiveChoose which option you will pursue to earn this credit: Correspondence/Online (approved provider) Project/Learning Experience Test Out OptionIs this your f
43、irst CFP? Have your already earned CFP credit? Explain.CFP Final Evaluation Format: Choose one or more of the following options for final evaluation. See description on page 10 Panel Presentation Research Paper Demonstration Core Competency Project or Artifact Performance Portfolio Correspondence Co
44、urse GradeParent Name Email/phoneLearning Coach Name Email/phoneCommittee Approved DeniedStudents may choose to earn high school credit in non-traditional ways, including; distance learning correspondence/on-line, independent study, internship, music, arts, community service, educational travel, etc
45、. In the future, students will also be able to “test out” or otherwise demonstrate mastery of the course content to receive credit for the course. Students interested in pursuing this option will need to complete a detailed application outlining their credit flex plan, objectives, and expected outco
46、mes.7Plan Summary: *(If you are pursuing a Project/Learning Experience, attach a detailed description of your plan including activities, time involvement, resources, learning assessments, and how this meets Ohio Department of Education course requirements)CFP Rationale: Explain how this will be a va
47、luable learning experience and why you choose this option.Name of institution and learning coach: As it applies, attach documentation of accreditation of the program, a course syllabus, and instructor credentials. Please attach a letter from your learning coach stating that he/she understands and ag
48、gress to the role they perform in this process.What assistance do you expect from your learning coach?Tentative timeline and completion date for this learning experience: Break down your CFP into small timeframes. What are your measurable goals for each check-in point?8Will you be working on your CF
49、P during school hours (i.e. study hall) or after school hours?How will you demonstrate successful completion of the CFP?Signatures required. Your signature documents that your have read the CFP application and agree with the purpose and contents of this specific proposal.Unsuccessful completion of the CFP MAY result in a failing grade, and/or taking the course (or an appropriate course) in a traditional setting.Student Signature: DateParent/Guardian Signature: DateLearning Coach Signature: Date9To the STUDENT: (INITIAL AND SIGN BELOW)Please
