Some students may have participated in virtual school settings or for younger students, in credit recovery programs, Johnson said. Those who earn enough units to graduate via virtual school must apply to their home school and demonstrate they have completed requirements before the school will apply for the diploma. Some students could not afford to pay for summer school and will return to their schools in August.
“There are also some kids who haven’t completed their (summer) classes yet,” Johnson said. “They will have until next week to do so and get their diplomas. We’re pushing those kids to finish the coursework.”
Superintendent Dr. Beth Everitt said the district will look further into the low summer school numbers.
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