EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND INSTRUCTION
604.9.1 - REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
To be eligible to receive a Home School Assistance Program Certificate of Completion, a student must participate in the WACO Home School Assistance Program for at least two years immediately prior to completion of the program. In addition, the student must have taken a standardized achievement test such as the Iowa Test of Educational Development or equivalent at least twice during four years. The results of these standardized tests must be reviewed by the Home School Assistance Program teacher.
A student must complete the minimum number of credits required for graduation from the WACO Community School District. This includes the core courses required for WACO students and the additional electives required for graduation at the time the certificate of completion is to be issued. Students issued a Home School Assistance Program Certificate of Completion will be eligible to participate in the WACO graduation exercises.
Credit will be given for the following courses:
A. Courses taught by the home school assistance teacher(s).
B. Courses taken at an accredited school or community college that would be accepted for credit by the WACO Community School District.
C. Courses taught by parents that meet the following criteria:
- To the greatest extent possible, the courses should follow the curriculum guidelines for equivalent courses offered by the WACO Community School district.
- Parent and home school assistance teacher have agreed on the specific requirements for the course
- Courses completed through enrollment and completion of a correspondence course such as A.C.E, A BEKA Video School, or Bob Jones Link.
- Independently designed courses that have the prior approval of the home school assistance teacher. Credit would be given based upon a review of the student’s portfolio by the home school assistance teacher.
Approved: 2/20/97
Revised: 7/20/09
Reviewed: 10/19/15, 12/20/21