Alternative Education: Descriptors


Alternative Education Eligibility Reason Descriptors

Code Value

Description

1

Student intends to withdraw or has withdrawn before graduation.

2

Student has failed to comply academically and would benefit from instruction offered in a manner different from instruction available in a traditional school.

3

Student is a parent or an expectant parent and is unable to regularly attend the traditional school program.

4

Student is employed and employment is necessary for the support of the student or student’s immediate family and/or interferes with a part of

5

The student is a disruptive student (as defined in IC 20-30-8-2).


Alternative Education Grade Level

Code Value

Description

06

Grade 6

07

Grade 7

08

Grade 8

09

Grade 9

10

Grade 10

11

Grade 11

12

Grade 12

Note: Fifth-year seniors will be reported as Grade 12.


Alternative Education Reason Exited Descriptors (formerly Outcomes)

Descriptor

Description

Additional Notes/Uses

2

Attained the goals identified in the students ISP.

 

3

Made satisfactory progress toward goals identified in the ISP.

 

4

Did not make satisfactory progress toward ISP but remained in the program.

 

5

Transferred/returned to other school setting prior to completing program.

Students leaving the alternative program prior to completion to be home schooled.

6

Dropped out of program, not returning to any educational setting.

Students leaving the alternative program prior to completion for a homebound setting.

7

Expelled from program, not returned to any educational setting.

 

10

Incarcerated

 

11

Earned High School Diploma

 

14

Deceased

 


Program Meeting Time Descriptor

ProgramMeetingTimeDescriptor

Morning

Afternoon

Evening