Independent Study Program FAQ's
Entrance Requirements
Special Education
Graduation Requirements (old)
Graduation Requirements (new)
Policies
Entrance Requirements
Richard McKenna Charter High School provides a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities in a variety of specially designed programs. Special Education and related services are available for persons who qualify.
Parents, guardians and educators of students attending RMCHS can refer a student who may be eligible for services and not currently receiving services by contacting the student's teacher, the school counselor, or the school principal. The referrals will be made to the Special Education Director for further evaluation.
Students who enroll in the Summer School Program must have completed the 8th grade, be younger than 21 years old, and qualifiy as an At-Risk student as defined by Idaho State Code.
Special Education
Richard McKenna is dedicated to serving all students regardless of race, religion, or disability. However, due to the legal contract associated with an IEP, students with disabilities require different enrollment practices. The following steps must be followed in order for a student with an active IEP to enroll in Richard McKenna on-line classes.
- On the initial enrollment form, if a parent or student specifies that the student has a current IEP, the IEP and the eligibility report must be obtained before the student can enroll in classes. At times, obtaining this paperwork from the previous schools may take several weeks. If the parent or student has a current copy of the IEP and eligibility report, he/she may fax it to the school to speed up this process.
- Once the IEP and eligibility reports are obtained, the Special Education teacher will contact the parent for an initial orientation. At that time, the Special Education teacher will go over the eligibility report and current IEP to discuss the current goals, objectives, services, and accommodations.
- There are times when an IEP that is written in a traditional school setting may not be conducive to the on-line environment. If this is the case, either a formal or informal meeting will be set at which time the IEP may be amended.
- Once all of the paper work has been completed, the student and parent will have a second orientation with a Richard McKenna school counselor to go over school policy, the computer system and to choose classes.
Please be aware that this process may take several weeks depending upon the timely manner in which the school receives the IEP and eligibility report. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Flick, Special Education teacher, at (208) 724-1100.
Policies
Course Credit
In order to receive course credit, students must:
- Complete all assignments to the teacher's satisfaction with an overall course average of 61% or higher.
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- Pass the proctored final exam with a score of 61% or higher.
Dual Credit
RMCHS will grant high school course credit for college courses earned at approved accredited colleges. RMCHS will grant a one year high school course (two semester credits) for each semester college course completed, regardless of the number of credit hours the semester college course is worth. For example, a student who completes English 101--a one semester course worth three college credit hours--would earn one year's worth of high school English, or two semester credits.
Proctors
All final exams, including the ISAT, must be proctored (supervised) by an approved proctor. An approved proctor must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a responsible adult older than 21 who is not related to the student.
- The proctor must complete a Proctor Verification Form and fax it to Richard McKenna Charter High School (208-580-2450). The proctor must also send a copy of their driver's license to the office.
- Once the office verifies the information and approves the proctor, the proctor will be emailed login information.
- (Proctors who violate the terms outlined in the Proctor Verification Form are removed from the approved proctor list.)
Students must have their final exams proctored at one of the following locations:
- A public setting like a library or school.
- At an approved testing center.
- Students are never to be proctored using their own computer.
ISAT
All 10th grade students, as well as 11th or 12th grade students who are not proficient, are required to take the ISAT exams.
- Students seeking a diploma through Richard McKenna Charter High School must test with RMCHS.
- Local Diploma students must test with their local high school.
- Non-Diploma Bound Home School students are not required to take the ISAT exams.
Students who refuse to take the ISAT will not be able to graduate from Richard McKenna Charter High School and may be dropped from the Independent Study Program and/or its courses.
Special Education
Richard McKenna Charter High School provides a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities in a variety of specially designed programs. Special Education and related services are available for persons who qualify. Parents, guardians and educators of students attending RMCHS can refer a student who may be eligible for services and not currently receiving services by contacting the student's teacher, the school counselor, or the school principal. The referrals will be made to the Special Education Director for further evaluation.
Course Extensions
If students do not complete the course work by the course deadline, they may purchase a two week extension for $50. RMCHS (Richard McKenna Charter High School) will grant the extension after it receives the check. Students may purchase as many two week extensions as they desire. (DOES NOT APPLY TO SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES.)
Dropped Classes
Students who do not complete any assignments in two weeks will be automatically dropped from the course.
Missed Assignments
Any assignments that are not completed or resubmitted within five days after the due date automatically receive permanent zeros.
Inappropriate, Obscene, or Pornographic Communication
If a student uses communication with the teacher and/or students that is determined by the teacher or RMCHS administration to be inappropriate, obscene or pornographic, the student will be immediately dropped from the course. In some cases, legal action may also be taken. Any possibilities for re-admittance must be discussed with the principal, parents and student.
Plagiarism (Copying information without providing the source)
Plagiarism in any form is not tolerated and may lead to course and/or school expulsion.
Cheating
Cheating in any form is not tolerated and may lead to course and/or school expulsion.
Credit Transfer
It is up to the student to find out which RMCHS courses will be accepted by their local high school as core credit and which will be accepted as elective credit. RMCHS is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. Association members are required to accept credits from other members; however, it is still a good idea to make sure how many and which credits a school will accept.
Grading Points (4.0 Scale)
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