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 on-line 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 (PI-8700A) 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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