Purpose

1. Purpose • The following presentation will introduce and explain the new Credit Recovery Program at the North Schuylkill School District. • Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the program and decide if it is right for their child. • Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get involved in the learning process of their child.

2. Summer Credit Recovery Program North Schuylkill Jr/Sr High School

3. What Is the Program? • Credit Recovery is a summer school program for all qualifying North Schuylkill Jr/SrStudents. • The program is a combination of teacher instruction and online course work provided by Blendedschools.net. • The program will match the curriculum of the North Schuylkill School District.

4. Who Will Attend? The Credit Recovery program is offered to: • North Schuylkill School District Students • Grades 7-12 • Subjects: Science, Math, Social Studies, English • Students must have failed a core subject with a 50% or higher in order to qualify for the program.

5. When Is the Program? • Week 1: June 21-25. All days are required. • Week 2: June 28-July 1. Students will attend days according to the curriculum which they must follow as set up by the facilitator. • Week 3: July 5-8. Students will attend days according to the curriculum which they must follow as set up by the facilitator. • Week 4: July 12-15. Students will attend days according to the curriculum which they must follow as set up by the facilitator.

6. When is the Program? • There will be two sessions that the students can attend. • Session 1 8:00 am -10:00 am • Session 2 10:30am-12:30 pm

7. Where is the Program? • Students will report to the North Schuylkill High School to attend the Credit Recovery Program. • Once they arrive on the first day June 21st, they will be assigned to their teachers and individual classrooms.

8. What Does it Cost? • The program cost is $100 per class/per session. • Example: If a student attends a social studies class in session 1 and a science class in session 2, they will owe $200.

9. Procedures & Regulations • The program will follow the rules of the North Schuylkill School District which can be found in the Student Handbook. • Students will be given a syllabus by their instructor for class procedures. • The courses will be Pass/Fail in accordance with the North Schuylkill School Districts grading policy.

10. How to Apply • Registration deadline is June 14, 2010. • Payment must be made at registration. • Checks can be made to North Schuylkill High School • Note: There will be no refunds once confirmation is sent • Students must have their registration confirmation for admission to classes.

11. Why This Program? • The North Schuylkill Credit Recovery Program offers students an opportunity to earn credits for courses that they have failed opposed to other programs that offer credits for non failed course. • The program is cost effective due to less travel time by parents and students. • Excellent opportunity for students to be successful.

12. Contact Information • Parents and Students can contact the North Schuylkill Guidance Office for further information. • District Phone Number: 570 875-0466 • Guidance Secretary Email: lkorn@northschuylkill.net