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High School (AHS) Frequently Asked Questions
Does
Second Start AHS issue a diploma?
No.
Students at Second Start earn credit in the classes they are
taking and a credit sheet is sent to their sending school.
The sending school issues a diploma. Schools vary in required
courses and number of credits needed for a diploma. SS works
with the student and their school requirements to make sure
they take the courses they need for a diploma.
Who
pays the tuition?
The
school is funded through tuition the sending school pays per
student.
How
long can I stay at Second Start?
Most
students are at Second Start for one to two years. Some students
enter as a junior and graduate from Second Start or decide
to get their GED once they turn 18. Some students come in
as a ninth or tenth grader and transition back to their sending
school when they are ready. |