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The Aspire Program provides educational
opportunities for students ages 18-21. Successful Accel students
complete requirements to earn a high school diploma. |
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Admission |
Students applying must be serious about
completing required courses.
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A counselor, assistant principal or principal must refer students currently
attending an Akron high school.
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Students who have dropped out of school may enroll themselves.
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Out-of-district students may enroll by presenting a transcript, being
accepted and completing the open enrollment process.
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Registration |
Students may enroll at any time during the
school year. |
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Hours of Operation |
The hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30
a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Students may be assigned a
specific time for attendance. |
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Fees and Expenses |
There is no charge for the program.
However, students are held accountable for textbooks. Records will not
be released to another school or grades posted for graduation until all
books are returned. |
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Attendance |
It is THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to
attend. Students are encouraged to attend each day to take full
advantage of the program. The more students attend, the closer they are
to graduation. Students who do not attend regularly (15 hours per week)
will be removed. If removed, a student may reapply for enrollment after
six weeks. A conference will he held to discuss the conditions of
re-enrolling.
There is an assigned classroom for Aspire. Students must check in
with the teacher upon arrival and when they leave. Teachers will record
the time students are in attendance. It is critical to cheek in and out
for accurate attendance records. |
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Smoking/Drugs/Alcohol |
Smoking and the use or possession of drugs
or alcohol is strictly prohibited on school property. |
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Parking |
Students who drive must purchase a parking
pass for $3. Passes are available in the office from Mrs. Dillon, the
program secretary. |
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Courses and Credits |
To graduate from Akron Public Schools with
a high school diploma, students must complete 21 credits in required
courses and pass all required tests. |
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Procedures and Policies |
- Remove hats and head coverings when entering the building.
- Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight.
- No headphones or CD players may be used.
- During daytime hours, a hall pass must be used when leaving the
classroom.
- Students should immediately report to their assigned room and
remain in the classroom for the session. Breaks outside the building
are not permitted.
- Exit the building and the grounds immediately when finished.
- Students may not be on any other APS property during the school
day.
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Graduation |
Graduation exercises are held in January
for those who have fulfilled all requirements and wish to participate.
The ceremony is open to students who have completed requirements from
June through December. Diplomas are issued by the student’s home school. |
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Student Compliance Agreement |
Students must sign the Student Agreement to
comply with the rules of Akron Public Schools and Aspire Program
regulations. A student may be sent home for up to 48 hours without a
formal suspension, and parents will be notified. The program manager or
the lead teacher may withdraw any student who does not meet the
attendance policy or commits any infraction of the Akron Public Schools
Code of Student Behavior. |
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For More Information |
The Aspire Program is housed at 235 Smith
St., Akron, Ohio 44303-2393. Call 330/761-3262. |
