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Youth Options Program Guidelines
The Youth Options Program provides students with the opportunity to take college courses while still enrolled in high school if they meet the academic requirements set by the college. The School District pays for the tuition and the required textbook.
1. Application forms must be completed and turned in to the counselor by March 1st for fall classes and October 1st for spring classes. The applications are available in each of the House Suites or click this link for a Printable Version
2. Students are encouraged to meet with their counselor to discuss course selection. The counselor will assist you in choosing a course that fits in with your future academic plans or graduation requirements. Factors to consider when choosing a course include the credit conversion policy (one college credit=1/4 high school credit) and how the class will affect your schedule at ITA. Late afternoon and evening classes are encouraged.
3. The completed and approved transcript is given to the school registrar who attaches a current transcript and mails it to the appropriate college. The college evaluates the application and informs the student of their decision. Approved students will receive registration and orientation information from the college.
4. Once students have registered, they can pick up the required textbook at the campus bookstore. You must identify yourself as a YOP student to receive the book. The school district pays only for the tuition and required textbook. The district does not pay for college readiness classes, flight training, cosmetology kits, other supplies required, late fees, required placement tests, parking permits and other miscellaneous fees.
5. ITA students must sign out in the main office before leaving school for a YOP class and sign back in when they return. Students will need to see their counselor for a YOP sticker that is affixed to the back of the ID. Students are expected to return promptly to school when their YOP class is over unless the school day is complete.
6. Students thinking of changing or dropping a class need to see their counselor before taking these actions. If the student drops a class after the college deadline or fails a course, this will result in an “F” grade on both college and high school transcripts and you are no longer eligible to participate in the Youth Options Program. In addition, a new state law allows school districts to bill the student and/or parents for the full cost of the course if the student drops after the college deadline date or fails the class.
7. Students may not take AP/YOP comparable courses under any circumstances. Other courses not covered include: health and physical education, private music classes and a class that is already offered by a district high school. A partial list of approved classes for all three colleges are available in both guidance offices.
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