Learning Structure

The Excel Center is designed to follow the typical cadence of a school year.

However, as students are entering the program at various levels of development, they will not progress with a class cohort. Instead, they will complete missing credits sequentially until they have satisfied the demands of a New York State High School Diploma, equivalent to 22 units of credit.

New York State Diploma Requirements are accessible here (Diploma Requirements, but are summarized below. In addition, The Excel Center will offer remedial support in Math and ELA Foundations, in addition to SEL support, and Independent Studies. These courses will be non-credit bearing but will prepare those students who are not yet ready for the rigors of high school study.

English

4

Social Studies
Distributed as follows:

  • U.S. History (1 credit)
  • Global History and Geography (2 credits)
  • Participation in Government (1/2 credit)
  • Economics (1/2 credit)

4

Science
Distributed as follows:

  • Life Science (1 credit)
  • Physical Science (1 credit)
  • Physics or Chemistry (1 credit)

3

Mathematics

3

World Languages (LOTE)

1 *

Visual Art, Music, Dance, and/or Theater

1

Physical Education
(Participation each semester, 1/4 credit earned per semester)

2

Health

1/2

Electives

3 1/2

Total

22

Typical Week:

 

8am - 10am

10:15am – 12:15pm

1:00pm - 3pm

Monday

Credit 1

Credit 2

Credit 3

Tuesday

Credit 1

Credit 2

Credit 3

Weds

Credit 1

Credit 2

Credit 3

Thurs

Credit 1

Credit 2

Credit 3

Friday

 

Credit 1 (Ind Study)

Credit 2 (Ind Study)

Credit 3 (Ind Study)

Approximate Time to Completion:

Students would enter the Excel Center with varying credit requirements. Based upon a full course load, typical completion times are indicated below:

16 existing credits +

6 months (2 semesters)

10 existing credits +

12 months (4 semesters)

0 or minimal existing credit

24 months (8 semesters)

Semesters:

Total Number of Faculty Days per Year – 190, Student Days, 186

The Excel Center operates during the typical school year

Semester

Approx Dates:

# of Days

Semester 1

Last week of August - First week of November

44 (inc. 1 Conference Day)

Semester 2

Second week of November – Third week of January

44 (inc. 1 Conference Day)

 

Semester 3

Fourth Week of January – First week of April

44 (inc. 1 Conference Day)

 

Semester 4

Second week of April – Second Week of June

44 (inc. 1 Conference Day)