Board Policies & Rules
The policies and administrative rules of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, Kent County, Michigan, are the result of a combined effort of the professional staff of the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), the Board of Education, and the District's staff.
The staff of MASB has written the policy and rule model and integrated into that model the valid policies and procedures selected by the District at the time of the first draft. After forwarding the first draft a MASB staff member and selected staff members of the District worked in consort to edit all of the proposed policies and rules resulting in preparation of a final draft to be presented to the Board of Education.
The Board has appointed a Policy Committee to review language, laws, and the current environment to update or create a new policy.
General
The Board desires to encourage and enable scholars to enroll in a variety of courses or programs at postsecondary institutions. Dual enrollment in postsecondary institutions will be made available to eligible students in accordance with state guidelines.
Dual Credit
Scholars successfully completing the requirements of a course offered by a Michigan postsecondary institution will receive high school credit providing all guidelines have been met.
Early/ Middle College Program
The District may offer an Early/Middle College Program for scholars. An Early/Middle College Program is a five-year high school program designed to allow a scholar to earn a high school diploma and either an associate's degree, the Michigan Early/Middle College Association (MEMCA) technical certification or up to 60 transferable college credits at the same time.
The dual enrollment and Early/Middle College Program will meet or exceed the State's requirement for graduation.
The Superintendent will develop procedures to promote, encourage, and support scholars participating in dual enrollment and Early/Middle College programs.
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