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Requirements for Dual Enrollment Courses:
1. Students must have exhausted all course offerings within the desired subject area in the district.
2. The course is not offered by the school.
3. The course is taken during the REGULARLY SCHEDULED school year.
4. The student’s schedule at high school has been reduced to accommodate a dual enrollment course.
5. The student must apply at the desired college/university. Once accepted, the student must register/enroll in
the desired course.
6. Student must request the university send transcripts/final grades to their high school counselor.
7. Students must receive college credit for any course taken. Failure to receive credit for a course will be result
in the student reimbursing the district any funds paid for the student’s dual enrollment course.
Once accepted at the post-secondary institution, the student must forward the letter of acceptance including the student
number to their counselor. If a student is interested in dual enrollment, please see the counselor for this application.
Stop by the Counseling Office or visit the counseling page on the school website for the Dual Enrollment Application,
more information, and important forms.
Personal Contract Learning
Personal contract learning is a course designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn in a personalized yet
controlled environment outside the confines of a classroom (group situation). Students may pursue a subject in which
they have some basic background that is supplementary to the currently offered curriculum. Students should talk with
their teacher to discuss this option and next steps. Prerequisite: Basic background in subject and committee approval. Grades
Taught: 10, 11, 12
Personal Curriculum
A Parent/Guardian of a student may request a personal curriculum for the student that modifies certain Michigan Merit
Standard requirements. If all of the requirements for a personal curriculum are met, then the Board may award a high
school diploma to a student who successfully completes his/her personal curriculum even if it does not meet the requirements
of the Michigan Merit Standard. Please contact your student's counselor for more information. Additionally, more information
can be found at the end of this catalog.
Personal Curriculum Options
A Personal Curriculum is an option a student or family can explore as a way to modify certain Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC)
graduation requirements. It is intended to meet individual learning needs, allow students to earn a high school diploma, and
provide preparation for life after high school.
A Personal Curriculum can be recommended by school personnel or requested by a parent or legal guardian, a student of age
18, or an emancipated student. A Personal Curriculum must meet the individual needs of the student, and be consistent with
the post-secondary plans documented in the student’s Educational Development Plan (EDP). State statute allows personal
curriculum modifications in order to:
• Go beyond the academic credit requirements by adding more math, science, English, or world language
courses; or by completing a department-approved formal career and technical education (CTE) program.
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