Alternative Instruction Methods

A student may elect to enroll in a course through alternative methods.  There are five categories under which this may occur:

• Credit Recovery  
• Acceleration  
• Retake  
• Foreign Exchange Program  
• Enrichment  

The board may grant credit towards high school graduation for coursework successfully completed through approved alternative coursework in accordance with the adopted policy.  Students shall request in writing to the building principal for approval of the proposed course. The course subject must be included in the high school’s planned instruction and relate to academic standards.

Please read more about the policy, application that must be completed prior, and the grid to better understand the process:

• Policy
• Application
• Grid

Credit Recovery and Enrichment Programs

• Waterfront Learning Center
  Both enrichment and credit recovery courses offered. Visit summer offerings at waterfrontlearning.com. An Alternative Instruction Approval Form must be submitted to guidance upon registration.

  Waterfront Learning Summer Session
   

• Keystone School Enrichment and Recovery
  School enrichment and recovery programs for high school and middle school levels.  An Alternative Instruction Approval Form must be submitted.
   

• Community College of Allegheny County
  CCAC offers math enrichment courses in the summer. These courses are for students seeking enrichment or acceleration classes only. An Alternative Instruction Approval Form must be submitted.