The Youth Options Program
Internet Based and Youth Options Classes
If a student with Junior or Senior standing is interested in taking a course that is not offered at
Johnson Creek High School, the course may be available online or through Youth Options. See
the Counselor for more information. Please see the Youth Options section in the handbook for
more information. Decisions are made on an individual basis and prior approval by the Principal
and Superintendent are needed.
The YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM allows all public high school juniors and seniors who meet
certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college or
institution of higher education. An institution of higher education (IHE) includes UW System
institutions, tribally controlled colleges and private, nonprofit institutions. The program opens the
door to greater learning opportunities for students who are considering a technical career,
students wishing to begin college early, or students who want to prepare to enter the workforce
immediately after high school graduation.
The student does not have to pay for a postsecondary course if the school board determines the
course may receive high school credit and the course is not comparable to a course offered in
the school district. (Under some circumstances a school board does have to pay for a
comparable technical college course. See payment of tuition and fees for more details.) If
approved by the school board, the student will receive both high school and postsecondary credit
for a successfully completed course.* The high school will grant a diploma to a student who has
successfully completed high school graduation standards, regardless of whether the
requirements were met at the high school or a postsecondary institution.
*Course credit and grade will become part of the student’s cumulative grade record at Johnson
Creek High School.
Forms Needed:
A program plan and report form (PI8700A) used to notify the school board of a student’s intent to
participate in the program may be obtained from your school district, the DPI, or the web
address provided on the opposite side of this brochure. Application forms for admission to a
postsecondary institution may be obtained from your school district or the postsecondary
institution.
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