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RIVER VALLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Course Type: Elective
Credit: Credit and Courses Varies
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite/Grade: Consent of the Teacher and Parent and B.I.T. Referral; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: The River Valley Alternative Education (RVAE), located off site, on school grounds, is designed to provide high school students an alternative to the traditional classroom and to encourage them to create personal goals based on individual need, ability and interest. RVAE accepts and encouraged diversity and provides a safe and supportive environment, as it works to strengthen the partnership between teacher and student and cooperation amount the school district, families and community. Students who become members of the RVAE community help to set high behavioral and academic standards and expect all to comport with those standards. Each RVAE student will receive a traditional RVHS diploma following the successful completion of the program.
Availability of admission to the program is limited. Each applicant must interview and fulfill certain requirements.
THE LEARNING ACADEMY
Course Type: Elective
Credit: Credit Varies
Course Length: Semester & Year
Prerequisite/Grade: Consent of the Teacher; Grade: 9, 10
Description: The Learning Academy is a program available for students recommended by teachers. Students are selected by the Building Intervention Team (B.I.T.) based on specific criteria and parent permission. The Academy offers a small group learning environment, differentiated learning and assessment, self-paced instruction, emphasis on learning styles, and reinforcement of work and organizational skills. Parent consent is required.
Course included in the Alternative program are: English 509, Math 509, English 510, U.S. History 510.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Course Type: Elective
Credit: ½ credit
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite/Grade: GRADE 10, 11, 12
Description: This course will focus on teaching students strategies for academic success in high school. Topics will include: test taking, reading skills, study techniques, goal setting, study habits, organizational skills, planning short and long term goals, and self-esteem.
River Vally Alternative Graduation Program
Course Length: Semester & Year
Description: The River Valley Alternative Graduate Program offers students that are credit deficient for graduation with their class, at least 17 years old, enrolled and actively attending RVHS, the opportunity to graduate by proving competency to graduate by taking the GED tests which include a work component. Upon completion of the GED02 program, the student is awarded a River Valley High School diploma. Parental consent is required. Please contact your guidance counselor for further inquiry.
Study Lab
Course Type: Elective
Credit: ¼ credit
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite/Grade: Approval of BIT; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Study lab is a small group structured study environment. Students are required to utilize assignment notebooks daily. Homework completion and grades are monitored. Assistance with assignments is provided as needed. Work ethic and organizational skills are reinforced.
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