ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL�LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS��

Flexible Options

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Alternative Learning Environments

Options for Incoming Grades 9-12

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• Lakota Central
• Credit Flexibility
• PE Waiver
• Secondary Summer School

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Lakota Central

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What is Lakota Central?

• A hybrid-virtual school where students come in-person and also complete virtual assignments

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• Separate location from main campuses – uses lower east wing of WF (with separate entrance)
• An opportunity to develop personalized student schedules based on need

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• A separate registration process

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• Notify counselor of interest
• Click “I’m interested” when entering course requests in HAC

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• More information: https://central.lakotaonline.com

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Credit Flexibility

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What is Credit Flex?

• An alternative way to earn graduation credit

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• Outside of the regular student day and schedule

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• Generated and planned by students

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• Available to students eligible for high school credit

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Credit Flex Options

• Online Courses
• Mastery Assessment (MA)
• Individual Plans (IP)

Online Courses Overview

• Taken through an approved online provider for original credit or credit recovery

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• Completed outside of the regular student day

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• Paid for by students
• fees based on provider and any required exam proctor

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Students are responsible to take all applicable Ohio State Tests within State defined timelines

Mastery Assessment Overview

• Testing out of a course without sitting for it

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• Components

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• Course exam—must achieve 80% or greater
• Possible presentation of performance-based task to Credit Flex Committee when applicable

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• Completion of the process prior to the next course in the sequence
• Student fees, as appropriate

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NOTE: For courses that don’t have exams already created, their creation and availability is based on district capacity to implement

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Individual Plans Overview

• May be used for independent study, internships/field experiences, community service/service learning, or educational travel*

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• Are individualized to students’ interests, skills, or career goals

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• Require a licensed Teacher of Record (TOR) assigned to the student by Lakota

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• Require detailed outlines from the student, including learning activities and assessments

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• Student fees, as appropriate

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*Credit Flex Plans are generated by the student. Examples available upon request

A Note on the NCAA

• The NCAA has strict rules and regulations regarding acceptable course credit and eligibility for student athletes.

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• No credit is given for testing out of course content.
• Not all online courses are NCAA approved.
• Guidelines change frequently.

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NOTE: Student athletes should consult the NCAA Eligibility Center to determine whether or not Credit Flex is an option for them.

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The Credit Flexibility �Handbook and Application

• Available from counselors and on the district website at:
• http://www.lakotaonline.com/creditflexibility

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• Detailed information about options and the application process

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• All necessary forms and deadlines

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• For students to use to discuss with their counselors to ensure that the plan aligns with their graduation plans

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Credit Flex is not retroactive. Credit Flex applications will only be considered prior to students beginning work on an option.

Process

1. Student creates a Credit Flex plan using the Handbook as a guide.
2. The student completes the Credit Flex Application (on the district website)
3. The Application is Reviewed
4. The student is notified of approval or necessary revisions.
5. Once approved
• the student completes the work independently.
• The student meets as required with a Teacher of Record (MA, IP, and online).
6. Upon completion
• Individual Plan - the student presents their work to appropriate personnel.
• Mastery Assessment - the TOR will notify the student their results.
• Online Course - student must confirm that their counselor has received the final grade.

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Students are responsible to take all applicable Ohio State Tests within State defined timelines

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Timeline

• Specific deadlines are provided in the Credit Flex Handbook.

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• Interested students must check the timeline carefully to ensure they can meet all deadlines.

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• Students using Advanced Placement Tests for the Mastery Assessment option will not be able to apply any credit earned until the following school year.

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If a student wants to take an online course over the summer, that application needs to be approved by the last day of school.

Credit Flex - Physical Education

• Credit Flex for PE requires the student to submit a Credit Flex Application for planned activities and coursework.

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• Students can apply to earn PE credit through one of the Credit Flexibility options (see Lakota Credit Flexibility Handbook and Application).

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• IMPORTANT NOTE: Students choosing a Credit Flex Individual Plan for PE credit must complete the following:
• Develop the Plan to include all of the components of the PE Academic Content Standards. Use the template from ODE - available online at http://education.ohio.gov/.)
• Ensure that the Plan specifies how students will be assessed on each of the Standards.

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The PE Waiver is a separate program and is not Credit Flexibility.

PE Waiver

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PE Waiver

• What is it?
• Waiver of the high school graduation PE requirements
• NOT an awarded credit
• Allows students to take other courses instead of PE (0.5 credits)
• Student must still meet the minimum number of credits for graduation

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• Who is eligible?
• Students participating in interscholastic athletics at the high school after successfully completing two full seasons
• This includes two seasons in two different sports
• Students participating in marching band

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Note: Eligibility is determined by Ohio Law

PE Waiver

• What does the student need to do?

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• Participate in the two, full seasons and let his/her counselor know that he/she plans to use the PE Waiver for the PE graduation requirements

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• Where can I find more information?

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• Lakota website
• School counselor

Secondary Summer School

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Original and Credit Recovery Courses

• Visit the Lakota website for this year’s dates and location
• www.lakotaonline.com/summerschool

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• Courses for original credit:
• Health and Physical Education
• Completed remotely
• PE Offerings - Fitness and Sports and Team and Individual Sports

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• Courses for credit recovery (only for students who have already taken the course and have NOT passed):
• Required courses for the four content areas (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science)
• Completed remotely with in-person help sessions

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Registration and Cost

• Visit the Lakota website for this year’s fees and registration timeline
• www.lakotaonline.com/summerschool

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• Fees are paid through PaySchools Central
• Directions for registration through PaySchools Central will be posted to the Summer School website.
• Students may not begin work until the fee has been paid

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The only registration accepted after the original credit deadline will be for students needing credit recovery

Math Advancement

• Visit the Lakota website for this year’s dates, location, and registration timeline
• www.lakotaonline.com/summerschool

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Bridge to Advanced Math 7 Assessment : (for incoming 7^th graders to take Advanced 7^th Math in 2026-27)

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• Students will register for one assessment date via Google form online at: www.lakotaonline.com/summerschool.
• Preparation materials will be shared with interested families.
• Students who pass the assessment with at least a 60% overall score will be eligible to take the advanced course.

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Bridge to Algebra I Assessment : (for incoming 8^th graders to take Algebra I in 2026-27)

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• Students will register for one assessment date via Google form online at: www.lakotaonline.com/summerschool.
• Preparation materials will be shared with interested families.
• Students who pass the assessment with at least a 60% overall score will be eligible to take the advanced course.