| Girard City School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
2451 - ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Board of Education may approve alternative school programs for students who, because of special circumstances, cannot benefit from the regular school program, or may be in need of additional assistance.
Alternative school programs:
| A. | provide a setting in which individual guidance and challenges are made available for each student. | |
| B. | deliver an instructional program which assists each student in overcoming academic deficiencies, truancy and/or behavioral problems. | |
| C. | strive to improve each student’s self-concept so that s/he recognizes his/her ability to succeed and play a contributing role in society. | |
| D. | provide an accepting environment in which respect and confidence are given to each student. | |
| E. | offer an appropriate instructional program which assists each student in acquiring the skills necessary to become a responsible citizen. |
Selection of students to participate in the alternative school program is made according to criteria established by the staff in accordance with State law and approved by the School District’s Superintendent. Students in the alternative school program may return to their regular schools when the staffs of the School District and the alternative school agree that the students are ready to do so.
R.C. 3301.07, 3313.53 through 3313.534
A.C. 3301-35-04, 3301-35-06, 3301-35-09
Revised 5/11/05