2370.02 - FLEX PROGRAM

The School Board recognizes the normal instructional program might not be appropriate for all students, therefore, it authorizes the Superintendent to provide a flexible school program for select students.

In order to qualify to be enrolled in this program the student must be in grade eleven (11) or grade twelve (12) and meet any of the following:

1. is not on track to complete a postsecondary readiness competency;

2. has been determined to be chronically absent by missing ten percent (10%) or more of a school year for any reason;

3. has been determined to be a habitual truant;

4. has been significantly behind in credits for graduation as identified by the school principal;

5. has had at least a second suspension from school during the same school year;

6. has been expelled from school previously; or

7. has been determined by the principal and the student’s parent to benefit from participating in the school flex program.

An eligible student who participates in a school flex program must:

1. attend at least three (3) hours of instructional time per school day;

2. pursue a timely graduation;

3. provide evidence of college or technical career education enrollment and attendance or proof of employment and labor that is aligned with the student’s career academic sequence under rules established by the Bureau of Youth Employment;

4. not be suspended or expelled while participating in the school flex program;

5. pursue course and credit requirements for an Indiana diploma with a general designation, and

6. maintain a ninety-five percent (95%) attendance rate.

The instructional day shall consist of a minimum of three (3) hours of instructional time.

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