Ways to Make Up Failing Grades & to Earn Your High School Diploma
Compiled by Roberta Akalin,
Tremper Counselor, 262-359-2206 or 2218
Students and Parents/Guardians should discuss these options with the high school counselors (Roberta Akalin, Gary Paulauskas, Robert Ringa, Patricia Fremarek, Kay Manderfeld, Debra Tronvig, Patricia Weyker [Bridges], Marie Block [Ninth Grade Academy]; Ellen Kupfer, Attendance Dean; Mark Schenk, Dean & At-Risk Contact, Damon Weiss, Dean; Special Education Case Managers and/or Chuck Wolbers. Special thanks to these dedicated educators and to the teachers at Reuther who help us help our students (Meg Wolfers and Heidi Buss).
1. REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: 26 credits
Credit Requirements: (Regular or Honors level)
4 English,
1 U.S. History, 1 World History, .5 U.S. Government & Politics, .5 Behavioral Social Studies (Psychology, Sociology, American Society), 1 Other Social Studies
4 Mathematics
4 Science
1.5 Physical Education
. 5 Health
.5 Consumer Education (.5 economics, .5 personal finance, and/or 1.0 marketing)
2. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA through BRIDGES
For selected credit deficit students--26 credits scheduled differently, smaller classes, shortened periods, work experience options, independent study options with teachers trained in educating At-Risk students. Application, interview required.
3. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA through SPECIAL EDUCATION
For students who qualify under the federal guidelines receive specific accommodations according to their Individual Educational Plan. The Case Manager works closely with students and parents/guardians on earning a high school diploma. Work Experience credit may be an option (Chuck Wolbers & Case Manager).
4. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA with AIS (Accelerated Independent Study) Courses at Tremper High School
16 year old students who have failed English or Mathematics classes may enroll in the AIS classes to complete credits at their own pace. 90% attendance required. Counselor recommendation required.
5. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA with Summer School to make up courses (Student cost: $20 per .5 credits)
a. Tremper Summer School—Maximum of 1.0 Make Up or Advanced Credits
b. Reuther Summer School—16 year olds, .5 to 2.0 credits through the AIS Plato Program
c. Kenosha eSchool—students who with their counselor’s approval have completed the 3-5 hour orientation may enroll on-line courses (Note: eSchool English II is World Literature and eSchool English III is American Literature)
d. Other counselor pre-approved correspondence or on-line courses at the student’s expense.
6. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA with the AFTER SCHOOL CREDIT COMPLETION at Reuther Central High School.
Credit Deficient Seniors take a full-day at Tremper and additional courses at Reuther in the after school Credit Completion Program (Current teacher: Meg Wolfers). Counselor approved application required. Usually starting quarter two. Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 4:45, 90% attendance required. (Student cost: $10.00 per .5 credit.)
7. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA via MULTIPLE ENROLLMENT
Students may be Main School Tremper and Part-time School at Bradford, Reuther, Indian Trail, Lakeview Technology, and/or eSchool
8. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA via REUTHER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
a. CREDIT RECOVERY (9TH GRADE) BRIDGES—first time retained as a 9th grade with less than 5 credits. Attendance and Disciplinary record reviewed. Student and Parent/guardian Interview required.
b. REAL—Reuther Education At Large—BRIDGES—2 year high school enrollment, credit deficient, readiness for volunteer job site responsibility, completion of the 10th grade WKCE (Wisconsin Knowledge & Concepts Exam) preferred. Student and Parent/guardian Interview required.
c. TRANSITION—special circumstances requiring modified curriculum/schedule. Standardized test scores used to predict student academic readiness for independent study curriculum. Age 16+ Reuther administrative/counselor recommendation. Student and Parent/guardian Interview required.
d. LINCS—Leading Individuals to Choose Success—Age 18, failure to graduate in prior year with cohort group (1-5 credits short) Standardized test scores used to predict student academic readiness for independent study curriculum. Student Interview.
9. SKILLBUILDING (Kenosha Unified High School Competency Diploma)—Age 18 or 17 with parent/guardian permission and administrative approval. Test score review, credit requirements review. Student Interview. (Current teacher: Heidi Buss)
a. SAPAR—School Aged Parenting Program & Infant Lab.
10. KENOSHA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (KUSD) HIGH SCHOOL COMPETENCY DIPLOMA--Students age 18, 19, or 20. Residents of KUSD. WKCE Writing score of 4.0 or score Level 3 or higher on the WorkKeys-Business Writing Test (Student cost $10-$20). Proof of current employment or Work Portfolio. Credit Attainment of U.S. Government & Politics (civics), Consumer Education (not cooking/sewing) AND Health.. The Academic Proficiency Level Requirement of the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) is the 4th stanine in Reading, Spelling, Revising Written Materials, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Sources of Information (Student cost for the ITED test: $6.00).
11. GATEWAY ADULT HIGH SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS—(HSED)
Mr. Mark Schenk, Dean & At-Risk Contact Person (359-2217) works with credit-deficient students who are seeking the GTC setting to complete a high school diploma.
12. GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED)—a group of five rigorous subject tests which (when passed) certifies that the taker has high school-level academic skills. To pass the GED Tests and earn a GED credential, test takers must score higher than 40 percent of graduating high school seniors nationwide.
http://articles.directorym.com/GED_Kenosha_WI-r606-Kenosha_WI.html
13. JOB CORPS through the U.S. Department of Labor. A free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. At least 16 years of age. Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life. See Damon Weiss at Tremper (359-2213) or Chuck Wolbers (359-2256) or Deb Woods at the KCJC: 262-697-4741or call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627.
http://www.jobcorps.gov/home.aspx
14. WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD CHALLENGE ACADEMY—The Challenge Academy is located at Fort McCoy near Sparta/Tomah, Wisconsin. Sixteen and nine months through eighteen year old at-risk teens or habitual high school truants can obtain an HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) and to change their lives in a positive manner. Classes begin in January and July. Contact Damon Weiss at Tremper (359-2213) or the Academy’s Admissions 608-269-4605.
http://www.challengeacademy.org/home.html
Summary by Roberta Akalin
Counselor, 359-2206
