School Information

Mission Statement

The alternative program at the Wayne Enrichment Center provides a high quality, standards-based, student-centered program that prepares students to earn a high school diploma or its equivalent and become productive members of society.

Belief Statements

Through a partnership of home, school and community, we believe that the students at the alternative program at the Wayne Enrichment Center will become life-long learners through active engagement in each of the components of the Circle of Courage; belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. We believe the development of the successful student is:

enhanced by the creation of classroom communities in which students feel safe, accepted, and valued.
fostered by learning through a collaborative innovative curriculum where students achieve high expectations.
contingent upon taking ownership of their learning and accepting responsibility for their actions through empowerment and self-advocacy.
supported by a generous environment which allows each student to learn and demonstrate empathy, understanding and giving to others.

Attendance

Students attending the Wayne Enrichment Center are expected to attend school as scheduled for them. For most students this is every day, Monday – Friday either from 9:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. or from 1:45 - 4:00 p.m.

Student Hours

Morning Session: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Students may enter the school at 9:15 a.m. If students are not using the MSD Wayne transportation, they need to have transportation available at 12:50 p.m. Students are considered tardy if they arrive past 9:40 a.m. All doors are locked at 9:40 a.m. Students who are tardy must enter the east doors and sign in at the office. Breakfast is available, at no cost, to all students until 9:40 a.m. Afternoon Session: Monday – Friday 1:45 – 4:00 p.m.

Students may enter the school at 1:35 p.m. If students are not using the MSD Wayne transportation, they need to have transportation available at 4:00 p.m. Students are considered tardy if they arrive past 2:00 p.m. All doors are locked at 2:00 p.m. Students who are tardy must enter the east doors and sign in at the office.

Reporting Student Absences

parent/guardian needs to call the attendance line, 988-6333 by 9:45 a.m. for the morning session attendees and by 2:15 for the afternoon session attendees to report a student absence from school. If you reach a recording, please leave the following information:

The student’s name
The name of the person making the call and relationship to the student
The reason for absence/tardy
The date of the absence/tardy
A telephone number so that the call can be verified.

Automated calls will be made each evening to students who are not in attendance.

Dress Code and Electronic Guidelines

MSD Wayne Township has adopted new guidelines regarding student dress and personal electronic devices. It is essential that students follow these guidelines at all times. Students must follow these guidelines in order to attend classes. Students not following these guidelines will remain in the office, parent/guardian called and/or sent home. These guidelines are included in your enrollment packet as a separate document and are attached to the end of this handbook.

There is one exception to the MSD Wayne Township guidelines for the high school students attending Wayne Enrichment Center. Students may use personal listening devices MP3 players, IPODS) when they are working independently. Students MUST be on task and completing the expected level of work to have this privilege. Students assume responsibility for any personal listening device they choose to bring to school. Students may use cell phones during passing ONLY.

Enrollment: As of November 1, 2011, 152

Grading Scale

Standards-based	Scoring Guide	Value on a 4-point Scale	Percent Based	Letter Grade	Description of Achievement Level on the Applicable Standards
Exemplary	4	4.0	93-100	A	The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 90% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on district or school common assessments.
Exemplary	4	3.7	90-92	A-
Proficient	3	3.33	87-89	B+	The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 80% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on district or school common assessments.
		3.0	83-86	B
		2.7	80-82	B-
Progressing	2	2.37	77-79	C+	The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 70% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on district or school common assessments.
		2.0	73-76	C
		1.7	70-72	C-
Not Yet Meeting Standard	1	0	0-69	I or F	The grade of I indicates the student does not exhibit mastery at the 70% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on district or school common assessments. The grade of F indicates that the student was unable to raise achievement to sufficient levels after specified additional time and effort.

Graduation Requirements

The requirements for graduation from high school include:

A student shall complete 45 credits of high school work to earn a Core 40 diploma. The 45 credits must include 28 credits of required work and 17 credits of electives. Students may earn a Regular Diploma by earning 40 credits.
Students in grades 11-12 must pass the required portions of the Graduation Qualification Examination (GQE) to receive their high school diploma. Students in grades 9 and 10 will need to pass End of Course Assessments in English 10 and Algebra 1 in order to receive a high school diploma.

Course Requirements:

English	8 credits
Math	6 credits
Science	5 credits
Social Studies	5 credits
U.S. Government 1 cr. U.S. History 2 cr. Electives 2 cr.
Computer/Technology	2 credits
Health	1 credit
Physical Education ( 2 semesters)	1 credit
Electives	17 credits
TOTAL	45 credits

School Handbooks
2011-12 High School Parent Handbook (.pdf)

2011-12 Jr. High Parent Handbook (.pdf)