1 Colo. Code Regs. § 304-1.222-R-5.00

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Rule 1 CCR 304-1.222-R-5.00 - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

5.01Application

5.01(1) A student attending an Approved Facility School may apply for a high school diploma to be granted by the Facility Schools Board.

5.01(1)(a) The education staff at the Approved Facility School shall assist the student in preparing the application.

5.01(1)(b) The application shall include all pertinent information regarding coursework and credits earned, certification that graduation requirements have been met and shall be submitted using the forms and procedures established by the Office of Facility Schools.

5.01(1)(c) Specific coursework and credits required for graduation will be contained in procedures established by the Office of Facility Schools with the approval of the Facility Schools Board.

5.01(1)(d) The Office of Facility Schools shall establish a process whereby diploma applications are reviewed, transcripts evaluated, and decisions are made regarding the awarding of high school diplomas. The process shall be developed in a manner which ensures consistent implementation across all approved facility schools.

5.01(1)(e) A student may also apply for a high school diploma with one or more endorsements indicating advanced achievement in one or more of the core academic areas. Procedures for the application, evaluation and approval of diploma endorsements shall be established by the Office of Facility Schools in a manner which ensures consistency across all Approved Facility Schools.

5.02Methods of Accruing Credits

5.02(1) Various methods of accruing credits are allowed in accordance with guidelines and procedures developed by the Office of Facility Schools, including:

5.02(1)(a) Successful completion of coursework based on semester classes;

5.02(1)(b) Successful performance on approved assessments;

5.02(1)(c) Portfolios or integrated projects according to established guidelines;

5.02(1)(d) Credit Recovery programs;

5.02(1)(e) Service Learning according to established guidelines; and

5.02(1)(f) Authorized paid or unpaid work study credit.

5.03Wavier Process

5.03(1) A process for requesting a waiver to the graduation requirements shall be established by the Office of Facility Schools. The process shall ensure consistency across all facility schools in the review and granting of specific waivers for legitimate and documented reasons.

5.04Earning a High School Diploma from a Colorado School District.

5.04(1) When secondary aged students are placed in an Approved Facility School, the Approved Facility School shall request transcripts from previous educational placements and review credits earned against the requirements of the student's district of residence.

5.04(2) If it is likely that the student will be transitioning back to a school district prior to graduation, or if the student and/or parent prefers to seek a diploma from the student's district of residence, the education staff at the Approved Facility School shall assist the student in working with the district or other entity in that process by compiling credit information, providing transcripts and other pertinent information and by assisting with the request for a credit review from the district as appropriate.

5.04(3) In all such cases, the policies and procedures of that school district shall be followed.

5.04(4) A decision regarding whether or not a student may earn a diploma from a particular district always lies with that district.

5.05Graduation Ceremonies

Diplomas shall be awarded in graduation ceremonies either at the individual facility or in group events at the discretion of the Approved Facility School and the Office of Facility Schools.

5.06Training

The Office of Facility Schools shall provide appropriate training opportunities related to all aspects of the graduation and diploma process.

1 CCR 304-1.222-R-5.00

47 CR 01, January 10, 2024, effective 1/30/2024