PACE Programs Additional Programs
Available to PACE Students
Independent Study Program
The Independent Study Program is a tutorial-based contract between an individual student and a teacher. Qualified students will be allowed to work independently with a teacher to fulfill credits, which they are missing. The curriculum of the program will depend greatly on the needs of the student and the agreement between the student and the teacher. Although the student and teacher may determine the exact curriculum, the course still needs to meet graduation requirements in order to count towards a Pinkerton Diploma. All independent studies must be arranged by the chairperson and approved by the principal.
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Correspondence Courses
Correspondence Courses allow students to earn credit by completing classes at home. For a course fee students are provided with the materials they need to complete the course curriculum. All studying and class work is done at home, and exams are mailed to the correspondence school. This course of action is ideal for students who need to make up credit or only need a few credits to graduate. Five weeks is the minimum time allotted to complete one course and students may take as long as one year to complete a course. A variety of subjects is offered including English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Studies, Automotive, Building, Business, Drafting, Electrical, Art, and Home Living. In order for a correspondence course to count towards a student’s high school diploma it must meet the guidelines outlined in the Student Handbook, which are stated as follows:
Under certain conditions, credits earned through successful completion of correspondence courses will be accepted, provided the courses meet state standards and requirements, and provided the courses were approved by Pinkerton in advance. No correspondence courses may be substituted for any of the required courses for graduation except for make-up credit. Correspondence courses, except for make-up, may be used for electives only. Students who are out of school due to long-term health issues may develop a plan with their 504 or IEP team using correspondence courses approved by department chairs that meet diploma requirements. Plans require approval of the headmaster and/or Board of Trustees. See your counselor for more information.
Under certain conditions, credits earned through successful completion of correspondence courses will be accepted, provided the courses meet State standards and requirements, and provided the courses were approved by Pinkerton in advance. To be considered for credit, a correspondence course must:
a.
replace a course for credit that the student previously
failed with a minimum grade of 50 –or-
b. serve as an elective in the student’s overall program
Neighboring Adult School Programs
Many schools in the surrounding area offer Adult School Programs. Students of the PACE program may choose to attend courses at these schools. Pinkerton will accept credit from these programs as long as the student has received approval by a guidance counselor or the PACE director. Both Londonderry High School and Salem High School offer Adult School Programs with courses in all subjects required to earn a diploma and GED Prep programs.
Salem High School: School for Continuing Education
Classes Meet: Each course meets once a week, 5:30-8:30 p.m., unless other wise noted
Tuition
$125 – one credit course
$70 – half credit course
$75 – lab fee, all science courses
$50 – lab fee, Life Skills course
$30 – registration fee
Registration
Registrations accepted on a first come, first served basis, with payment.
*Class size is limited, call early to schedule an appointment
* Information from Salem High School: School for Continuing Education Adult High School Diploma Program. All information is based on the Fall 2005 semester.
Londonderry High School
Classes that meet on:
Tuesdays OR Thursdays classes run from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday AND Thursday classes run from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tuition
Each class is $125 due at registration
Registration
Adults and out of school youth may apply to the Londonderry Adult Education Diploma Program to earn a LAE Diploma or GED. The Director will meet with the student (and parent if student is not 18) to discuss the appropriate course of study. The Program Director or Guidance Director will assist students with transcript requests, earned credit review, and an academic plan to achieve their goals.
· All information from Londonderry High School’s Alternative Education Program. This information is based on the Fall 2005 semester.
Summer Institutes
Summer School
Pinkerton Academy Summer School is meant for students who need to earn credit for required courses that they did not pass during the regular school year. Students must meet the criteria and receive approval from their guidance counselor in order to enroll in the program.
Requirements for Summer School
1. The student must have completed the course.
2. The student must have earned a final grade of at least 50 in the failed course.
There is no limit to the number of credits a student can earn through summer school. All make up courses offered will be graded on a pass or fail basis.
Pinkerton Academy Evening Division
The Evening School Division at Pinkerton Academy is designed for students who did not do well in the Pinkerton Day Program and have since withdrawn for the Day Program. Evening School offers a more flexible schedule and smaller classes. Unlike the Day program evening classes will not meet five days a week, however courses will still meet for a minimum 45 hours. Evening School is ideal for the student who must hold a full time job, but needs several credits to receive their diploma.
Pinkerton Academy Day School
Pinkerton Academy Day School is the traditional school that Pinkerton offers to all of its students. PACE offers a unique plan by allowing its students to take classes both during the day and in the evening. By offering this option it allows students to take the classes that they want, and better fit classes around their own schedule. Unlike night classes, classes taken during the day will meet five days a week, and students are required to attend all five days.
Internships and Cooperative Education
Internships and the Cooperative Education program are meant to serve students who want experience in a career field or who wish to take a course that Pinkerton does not offer.
Classes at Local Colleges
New Hampshire Community Technical College at Pinkerton Academy
New Hampshire’s system of post-secondary vocational-technical education developed in response to conditions in New Hampshire following the end of World War II. Recognizing that many soldiers, sailors, and airmen, among others, would be demobilized and in need of retraining for civilian life, two State Trade schools were developed. Since that time, the New Hampshire Community Technical College System has grown to include four colleges comprised of seven institutions.
One of the four colleges falling under the auspices of the System is The New Hampshire Community Technical College at Manchester/Stratham. Serving the needs of the Merrimack Valley and Seacoast regions, the College is comprised of four campuses with locations in Manchester, Stratham, Derry, and at Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth. These campuses are governed collectively by the state’s Governor, Executive Council, System Board of Trustees, and individually by Advisory Committees, a President and a Chief Campus Officer.
The college enrolls about 4,000 students per semester and offers more than 40 degree and certificate programs as well as workshops and professional development programs. Its collective facilities include the Center for Academic Planning and Support, two Learning Resources Centers, and library support at Pease International Tradeport, state-of-the-art instructional labs, auditoriums and full-service Childhood Education Center at the Manchester campus. All campuses are accessible to all people with physical challenges.
Derry Satellite
Increasing community access for residents of the fast-growing area between the Massachusetts border and Manchester, our Derry satellite campus is located in the vocational center at Pinkerton Academy, the public high school serving the community. This satellite program offers Human Services and Early Childhood Education programs and a variety of courses form other programs from Accounting to Welding.
New Hampshire Community
Technical College System Mission Statement:
The New Hampshire Community Technical College System is committed to providing comprehensive, market-driven, accessible, quality programs of higher education and services that respond to the needs of students, businesses, and communities.
*History and Descriptions from the New Hampshire Community Technical College Course Catalog
Virtual High School: Learning Online (Coming in the Future)
GED Prep Program (Coming in the Future)
For those students who do not wish to earn their high school diploma, but would rather earn their GED because of time restraints or necessity, PACE offers a GED Prep Program. The program will cover the basics that you need to know to earn your GED.