Academics

Progress Reports and Report Cards IEP progress reports are completed through the collaboration of the student’s case manager, classroom teachers, and Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Progress reports are mailed at the end of every trimester. The Next Step Transition Program operates on a “Pass/Incomplete” system. Specific grades are not issued. IEP and Conference times are offered during the school year to provide parents/guardians with an update regarding the student’s performance in classes, IEP goals, and graduation requirements.

The Next Step Transition Program does not offer a credit system. Instead, all students enrolled graduate based on IEP goal and Graduation Plan attainment. For new students, an IEP team meeting will be held to develop the graduation plan one trimester from the student’s first day of attendance. When the IEP team determines the student has met the expectations regarding goal and Graduation Plan progress, the student will provide presentation data that supports exiting the program to receive a diploma. Diplomas will be issued by the student’s home attendance area high school and dated the year the student completes The Next Step Transition Program. Students who plan to attend or are currently enrolled at The Next Step Transition Program may walk through their home attendance area graduation ceremony with their chronological graduating class. Students will not receive a diploma until they have met the IEP goal and graduation plan progress outlined by their team (even if the student has accumulated all of the credits required at the referring home high school). The Next Step Transition Program offers a graduation ceremony every spring for students who have earned their diploma.