Wisconsin's youth options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a UW institution, a Wisconsin technical college, one of the state's participating private nonprofit institutions of higher education, or tribally-controlled colleges. Approved courses count toward high school graduation and college credit.
The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for motivated students considering a technical career, wishing to begin college early, or preparing themselves to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation.
Under youth options, a student does not pay for a college course if the school board determines the course qualifies for high school credit and is not comparable to a course already offered in the school district. If approved by the school board, the student can receive both high school and college credit upon successful completion of the course. A student who successfully completes their high school graduation requirements earns a high school diploma regardless of whether the requirements were met while attending a high school or college.
STUDENTS NEED TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL BOARD BY MARCH 1ST FOR COURSES TO BE TAKEN THE FOLLOWING FALL SEMESTER AND BY OCTOBER 1ST FOR COURSES TO BE TAKEN THE FOLLOWING SPRING SEMESTER.
The required form can be obtained from Mrs. Krystowiak 8-12 School Counselor.
More information including a brochure, answers to frequently asked questions, etc. is available at the DPI Youth Options website at http://dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions/
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