CENTRAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM

CAP is an alternative education program offered through the Phenix City Public Schools and Central High School. This program is designed for students who lack required credits necessary for graduation through Central High School's regular education program. Students are enrolled in the Central Acceleration Program for nine week periods. They are required to complete specific courses within that period. Continued enrollment is based on successful conmpletion of their regularly scheduled CAP classes. Students are not eligible to graduate ahead of their age appropriate graduation date. Criteria for Eligibility: Students must be age 16 or above and must meet the following criteria to be eligible for CAP: 1) One or more grades behind during high school years in their class standing as defined by the Phenix City Schools credit guidelines. 2) Must be classified as a junior or a senior and, otherwise, eligible for graduation. To Maintain Enrollment: 1) Students must attend a minimum of six (6) clock hours per week. 2) Students who have been identified at the end of their junior year as needing a credit must complete a minimum of one (1) credit no later than the end of the first nine weeks or grading period. 3) Students needing more than one (1) credit must complete all credits needed no later than one month prior to graduation. Any student who fails a course 1st semester must make up this credit no later than this date as well. 4) Students may not earn more than four (4) credits per school year in CAP. 5) Students can not attend CAP for a course that they are currently enrolled in. They can not be removed from that course in order to make it up in CAP. 6) Saturday CAP will be offered at various times throughout the school year and is a privilege. 7) Beginning with the senior class of 2008, students must attend summer school to make up a credit the summer prior to their senior year in order to be eligible for CAP.