Flexible Learning (PMS)/Dual Enrollment Courses (PHS)
Personalized Learning Options
This course allows a student to combine the power of technology (online learning) with action research to explore a topic of personal interest, future careers, and start to gain knowledge and experience in a field of study. A Perry Middle School counselor or administrator will be available to help design a learning path for each personal course offering and create a capstone project or experience that allows the student to be involved with hands-on learning in real life settings. Selections from online providers would be categorized as electives and may not take the place of core courses. Students may apply to receive up to one high school credit through the flexible credit program depending upon the level of course selected. Students considering personal learning course offerings must be self directed learners and able to manage time according to the demands of the course. Contact the guidance counselor to learn more. NOTE: A course fee might apply depending on course selection. All or parts of this course will be completed online. Students should be able to work independently.
Ohio SB 311 provides for the issuance of academic credit based on demonstrated student competency and knowledge, instead of or in combination with completing hours of classroom instruction. This allows students to: show what they know and move on to content they are ready to learn; and learn subject matter for credit in ways not limited solely to seat time and the walls of a school building. Students may earn credits by: Completing coursework; Testing out of or demonstrating mastery of course content; or pursuing one or more “educational options” (for example, distance learning, educational travel, independent study, an internship, music, arts, after-school/tutorial program, community service or other engagement projects and sports). *Applies only to students earning high school credit. Elements of the plan include: Any student capable of meeting the conditions necessary to earn credit flexibility will be eligible under this provision; schools and students will pre-identify and agree on the learning outcomes and measures of success; teachers could use a multi-disciplinary team, a professional panel or a performance-based assessment to determine what learning has occurred.
Dual Enrollment Options
Students have the ability to take courses at Perry HS under SB 311 (cited above). Dual enrollment and credit flexibility options will be presented to students during the registration process. Registration in these courses is dependent upon available seats at PHS. Student options most often selected are within the elective courses.