Instruction in non-tested areas will be provided primarily through an online content delivery system, Edmentum, that allows students to wok at their own pace. While the students are at the alternative school, they can focus on academic credit recovery and improved attendance.
SDP shall deliver instruction in accordance with the following standards:
Curriculum and instructional practices shall reflect high expectations for students.
Curriculum shall address cultural and learning differences.
Instructional activities shall be consistent with the written curriculum and appropriate for the students' developmental levels.
Sufficient instructional materials, supplies and equipment shall be available to deliver the instructional program.
The instructional program shall be delivered in a climate conducive to learning
Instructional staff are appropriately licensed by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and adhere to the Mississippi Curriculum Framework for students in grades 3-12. Instructional staff will also follow federal guidelines, as pertaining to work with students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Consistent with regular school procedure, instructional staff will evaluate each student's academic progress by:
Classwork
Quizzes
Tests
Participation
Interim reports and report cards are sent to the parent(s)/or guardian(s) as designated by the TPSD calendar.
These reports address :
Attendance
Academic
Performance
Program
Participation
Behavior Feedback from staff
Standardized tests are provided and required of all students participating in the SDP. Upon successful completion of SDP, students' grades and attendance are transferred back to their home school with a recommendation frrom SDP staff about promotion/retention.
Promotion Policy
• We understand that our child must pass all core subjects in order to be promoted to the next grade for students in grades 3-8. The core subjects are mathematics, English, science, and social studies. More than one failure will result in retention. Grades 9-12 will be promoted based on the number of credits earned. Grades of students will be discussed at the intake meeting.
Family Support
• We agree to attend Parent-Teacher Conference so we may collect our child’s report card and to meet with his/her teachers.
• We agree to support our child’s academic work by communicating regularly with our child’s teachers.
• We understand that we are not required to sign this contract as a term of our child’s admission to the Structured Day Program.
