Adopted:  05/19/08

                                                                                                                        343.4 Rule (2)

School District of Prairie Farm

YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM PROCEDURES

1. Student Responsibilities

            a. Request an application for Youth Options Program.

            b. Submit application for admission to an institution of higher learning to             counselor for forwarding.

            c. Submit titles of courses in which student intends to enroll.

            d. Indicate which courses student wishes to be considered for high school credit.

2. Counselor Responsibilities

            a. Provide student with:

                        1. Policy statement

                        2. Student application

                        3. Parent statement form

            b. Inform principal of student’s intent.

            c. Gather materials:

                        1. Student application form

                        2. Parent/Guardian statement

                        3. Transcript

                        4. College application

                        5. DPI Form (PI8700A)

                        6. Other Institute of Higher Education (IHE) forms

            d. Complete counselor recommendation.

3. Principal Responsibilities:

            a. Evaluate student's request.

            b. Recommend approval/non-approval of classes for credit.

            c. The Principal shall be the contact person in the School District to administer the Youth Options Program.

4. Board of Education and District Administrator responsibilities: Serve as needed within the appeal process.