Student has failed to comply academically and would benefit from an alternative educational program
Student is a parent or expectant parent and is unable to attend the traditional school
Student is employed and employment is necessary for support and intereferes with the traditional school day
Student feels disconnected/disengaged from traditional school setting
Student Entrance Procedure (Home School Collaboration)
Student is referred by home school after counsultation with counselor and dean as to the reason for the pathway choice
Staff at McDowell and Home School collaborate in the intake process to meet with parent/guardian and student to go over goals, expectations with student and parent, set the schedule, and develop Individualized Success Plan
Students must meet the student profile criteria for enrollment
Students entering McDowell will keep earned credits from his/her home high school and will be placed on a shared schedule (part day McDowell/part day home school) to meet individual academic needs
Alternative Ed @ McDowell courses are offered quarterly. Students are able to complete a semester class in 1 quarter, allowing for students to more quickly earn required credits
Additional Information
Bus transportation is offered to and from McDowell to CSA New Tech, East High School, North High School
Alternative Ed @ McDowell does not offer elective credits. Those credits will be taken at the student's home school
Alternative Ed @ McDowell is NOT an alternative to suspension or expulsion
Students must meet the same graduation guidelines that are required by BCSC and the state of Indiana
