STUDENT POPULATION. A student may become pregnant at any time during middle school or high school or may become pregnant after dropping out. Some pregnant and parenting students are on-track for a four year high school graduation and fit neatly into grade levels. However, many pregnant and parenting students are credit deficient, ranging from 1-2 credits behind to several years behind. Enrollment projections by grade level are difficult, if not impossible to ascertain. It is crucial that Cardinal Academy be able to meet students where they are, literally, both in regard to life-timing and academic planning. When a student comes to register at a designated pregnant and parenting program, she or he is frequently in crisis. Life has been turned upside down. Cardinal Academy is a safe place to land; a place free of stigma and rejection. It is essential we not turn the student away due to inflexible calendars. No matter the student’s academic credit standing, we will meet with her/him to create a clear plan for success. Cardinal Academy will operate with block scheduling which allows for more credits to be earned throughout the school year (16 vs 12-14) and students will have the opportunity to earn additional credits over the summer, as well as trying out internships, job shadows, work experiences or other unique training opportunities. This will be a unique plan, based on the student’s previous schooling, Star test measurements in Math and English, and post- secondary goals.
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