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Transition:. Graduating at Spectrum Academy. Contacts: . High School Counselor, DATC Coordinator Whitney Dilley wdilley@spectrumcharter.org 801-936-0318 ext. 4011 Transition /Voc . Rehab Coordinator, Jessica McGill jmcgill@spectrumcharter.org 801-936-0318 ext. 4120.
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Transition: Graduating at Spectrum Academy
Contacts: • High School Counselor, DATC Coordinator • Whitney Dilley • wdilley@spectrumcharter.org • 801-936-0318 ext. 4011 • Transition /Voc. Rehab Coordinator, • Jessica McGill • jmcgill@spectrumcharter.org • 801-936-0318 ext. 4120
3 Graduation Tracks • University/Traditional Track • Occupational/Modified Track • Functional Skills • **If student is on an IEP, they have until 22, to complete credits in any of the above tracks.
University/Traditional Track • What is this? • Courses follow the Utah State Office of Education Requirements. (24 credits) Student wills receive a DIPLOMA • These are courses that ALL students are taking within their grade level. • i.e. 9th Graders: Secondary Math 1 • 10th Graders: Secondary Math 2 • Students are eligible to attend a University after graduation because courses required for admissions have been taken.
Occupational/ modified Track • What is this? • Courses follow the Utah State Office of Education Requirements. (24 credits) Student wills receive a DIPLOMA • Courses are modified based on students academic level. Modified courses are course substituted to provide appropriate credit. MUST BE ON AN IEP • i.e. 9th Graders: Secondary Math 1 can take Occupational Math • 9thGraders: English 9 can take Occupational Reading • Students are eligible to attend the Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) or Salt Lake Community College after graduation. Transferring to a University is an option, to bypass admission requirements.
Functional Skills • What is this? • Courses are taught to encourage independent living skills, and employment ability. Courses do NOT follow the state requirements, and students will earn a Certificate of Completion. • Courses are modified based on students academic level. Modified courses are course substituted to provide appropriate credit. MUST BE ON AN IEP • i.e. 9th Graders: Can take Occupational Math or FLS Math • Students will participate in On-the-job Training Opportunities.
Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) • Who is eligible? • Students who at 16 and in 11th grade. All students attending the DATC must have a 6th grade reading and comprehension level, and must be on track to graduate. • Must apply to attend the DATC. Applications are available with Ms. Whitney. • Will my student be on track to graduate? • Courses taken at the DATC, will count towards graduation by completing a Course Substitution Form.
Handouts available: • Copy of Transition Powerpoint • Copy of Track Explanation • Graduation/Transition Brochure • Graduation Requirements (Occupational and Traditional) • Vocational Rehab Brochure • **Any additional information needed can be requested!**