CR AT A GLANCE

What IS a CR?

A contracted learning experience taught by an “expert” member of the community
Awarding high school credit
Meeting either elective or compulsory graduation requirements
Monitored by certified teaching staff
Students meet with their volunteer instructor for 2 to 3 hours a week and work independently for another 2 to 3 hours a week for .5 credit or demonstrate mastery of the state standards
District wide common assessments may be required to grant credit in specific areas

Example: Say you want to study Farsi and your uncle speaks fluently, may even have some teaching experience, or supervisory experience of some kind. He is confident he can provide a structured course in Farsi with assistance from a professional, certified teacher. Your uncle is the expert in the language of Farsi; we are the experts in education. He delivers the instruction with our regular monitoring throughout the semester and we provide the grade and credit.

NO RETROACTIVE CREDITS ARE AWARDED

Why TAKE a CR?

To provide enrichment beyond the traditional curriculum
To accommodate a learning style preference
To explore potential career options
To experience college curricula (You must have a 3.5 GPA)
To explore a particular interest
To perform community service

How do I FIND a CR?

Use personal contacts
Ask the CR staff for options

What are the rules about PAYING for a CR?

Students may NOT pay an instructor for teaching a CR class.

What are the GRADING options?

Letter grade
Pass/fall (credit only; appropriate for Volunteer, PE, non-academic CRs)

How is CREDIT awarded?

Certified teachers approve/disapprove your application, may help structure your experiences to fit District learning objectives, will monitor your progress and grant credit and grade on the AAPS report card/transcript.

How Do I APPLY to take a CR Class?
Detailed instructions are available on the link to the left of this summary.

To submit a CR Application, go to http://moodle2.wash.k12.mi.us/aaps. Go to High Schools > Community Resource Program >Community Resource - Fall 2012. Students will use their existing server login (gradyearlastnamefirstname) and password (student number). Note that sometimes a server login will include your middle initial.

Parents may enter the aaps Moodle site as a guest to view the information.

Once on the CR Program Portal, you will be directed to create a Pre-Registration form, print it and obtain the needed signatures. You will also need to attach a syllabus. A Volunteer Certification form from your CR instructor must be attached, if applicable.