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2021-2022 HIGH SCHOOL CATALOG OF COURSES
This document, along with any updates, will be available on Model’s official website.
Model Laboratory School
at Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
model.eku.eduEastern Kentucky University
David T. McFaddin, Ed. D.
President, Eastern Kentucky University
John R. Williamson
Dean, K-12 Programs
Donna McGuire
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Christopher Budano, Ph. D.
Associate Dean, K-12 Programs
Model Laboratory Schools
Administration
John R. Williamson, Superintendent
Kim Puckett, Assistant Superintendent & Director of Student Services
Christopher Budano, Ph. D., Director of Teaching & Learning
David Naylor, Elementary School Principal (K - 6) & School Safety Coordinator
Laura Dedic, Secondary School Principal (7 - 12)
Support Staff
Beth Campbell, Assistant Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations
Erick Collings, Director of Communications
Donna McGuire, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
John Perrin, Director of K-12 Special Projects
Lauren Tyra, Graphic Designer
Beverly Dyehouse, Student Information & Records Specialist
Melanie Kelley, Financial Specialist & Transportation Coordinator
De Reed, Office Associate
Jenna Fitzgerald, Receptionist
Counseling Center
Tammy Frazier, School Psychologist & Counselor, Grades K - 3
Rebecca Petrey, Counselor, Grades 4 - 8
Kelly Caldwell, Director of Pupil Personnel & Counselor, Grades 9 -12
Jill Fulks, College & Career Advisor
Stephanie Clark, Counseling Administrative Coordinator
Dianna McGhee, Part-Time Counselor
Program Specialists
Jennifer Blakeman, Director of Special Education
Tim Hoover, Director of Technology
Jilliane McCardle, Ed. D., Gifted Services and EL Education Coordinator
Jana Mayer, Coordinator for Extended Learning
Missy Stipp, School Nurse/Health Services
Scotty Sutton, Athletic Director
Melanie Smith, Assistant Athletic Director
Alexander White, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Building Safety and Security
Officer Erik Botsford, EKU Police & School Resource Officer
Title IX, Non-Discrimination
Eastern Kentucky University, and by extension, Model Laboratory Schools, is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) /Affirmative Action (AA) institution
that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and/or genetic
information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it
conducts, or in any employment policy or practice, in conformity with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C § 1681 and its
implementing regulation at C.F.R. Part 106.
4ABOUT MODEL LABORATORY SCHOOL
Model Laboratory Schools at Eastern Kentucky University provides a
world-class K-12 educational experience designed to prepare the next
generation of leaders.
Established in September 1906, Model opened its doors as the first school
of its kind in Kentucky as an integral part of the Eastern Kentucky Normal
School, which would become Eastern Kentucky University.
Model is the only educational laboratory school in the Commonwealth,
which has established it as a school of choice throughout the region.
Embracing the original principles of American education reformer John
Dewey, Model focuses on an experiential, student-centered learning. As
Dewey himself stated, “Education is not an affair of ‘telling’ and being told,
but an active and constructive process” wherein students create knowledge
through quality experiences and reflection.
Whether creating, performing, designing, or engineering, students
regularly develop critical content knowledge and practice important skills.
In addition to providing a unique educational experience for K -12
students, Model continues to function as an integral part of Eastern
Kentucky University. University graduate and undergraduate students
throughout a majority of the university’s colleges come to Model for
observation, practicum, and other research initiatives.
In March 2020, Model was confirmed as the Commonwealth’s laboratory
school through House Bill 366. House Bill 366 provided that Model shall be
“a university-operated public school under the governance of the Eastern
Kentucky University board of regents that is separate from any school
district.”
Moreover, the bill states that Model will operate “under the supervision
of thoroughly trained and certified education professionals for the purpose
of piloting and testing kindergarten through high school educational
pedagogies, practices, programs, assessments, and innovations to further the
educational mission of the Commonwealth.”
HB 366 was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives and
the Senate; it was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear on March 27,
2020.
Model Laboratory Schools currently serve approximately 650 students
throughout grades K - 12 including populations of students in gifted and
talented, ESL, students with disabilities, and students who qualify for free
and reduced lunch. Model High School was ranked a Five Star School by the
Kentucky Department of Education in 2019.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A World-Class Education.........................................................................................8
The Model Core ...........................................................................................................9
Academic Policies....................................................................................................11
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2023 and Beyond........28
AP Capstone Diploma &
Professional Skills Certification and Diploma Seal..............................30
Course Descriptions by Department
Arts & Humanities....................................................................................33
Broadcasting & Media Arts .................................................................39
Business & Marketing.............................................................................41
Coding & Computer Science.................................................................43
English Language Arts............................................................................45
Fitness, Wellness, and Practical Living ........................................51
Mathematics.................................................................................................53
Sciences............................................................................................................57
Social Studies...............................................................................................61
World Languages........................................................................................65
Restricted Electives..................................................................................67
Appendices
A: Career Clusters......................................................................................69
B: Four Year Plans......................................................................................70
C: Model Core Competencies by Courses Required for Graduation.....72
D: Model Laboratory Schools Faculty.............................................74A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION
Model guarantees a world-class education
for K-12 Model Laboratory School students
through a viable curriculum that
• Provides opportunities for students to develop as leaders and entrepreneurs.
• Develops transferable, transportable skills through practice with feedback.
• Requires students to think critically, creatively, computationally, and quantitatively.
• Challenges students to develop creative solutions to authentic and relevant
real-world problems.
• Provides opportunities for students to make cross-curricular and interdisciplinary
connections.
• Provides opportunities for school-wide and grade-level shared experiences and
courses.
• Emphasizes persistence through sustained inquiry, capstone projects, and
presentations.
• Develops strong written and oral communicators.
• Instills principles of equity, fairness, and social justice.
• Facilitates students’ abilities to engineer, design, perform, create, and innovate.
• Promotes participation in civic activities as an informed citizen.
• Fosters community through service (learning) and teamwork.
• Fosters individual physical and emotional well-being.
• Builds ability to communicate in a second language and engage in culturally
appropriate interactions.
8THE MODEL CORE
Model Laboratory Schools’ curricular program of studies provides a world-class
education that prepares students for college and career by addressing the following
competencies known as The Model Core. (8.1)
Inquiry, Communication, and Data Analytics
• Plan and conduct sustained research investigations using appropriate tools and media.
• Read, analyze, and evaluate sources and information in qualitative, non-fiction texts including primary
and secondary sources.
• Analyze and interpret quantitative data represented in tables, charts, graphs, maps, and infographics.
• Analyze quantitative data and perform statistical tests on the data to draw conclusions.
• Represent quantitative data and information visually through tables, charts, graphs, maps, and info-
graphics.
• Develop logical and valid evidence-based written arguments.
• Communicate a perspective using appropriate media to a targeted audience for a particular situation.
• Strategically select and employ purposeful rhetorical and correct syntactical choices.
Quantitative and Computational Reasoning
• Analyze a real-world mathematical problem and determine a method and the tools needed for solving it.
• Translate mathematical information from a single representation or across multiple representations.
• Construct viable mathematical arguments.
• Evaluate the reasoning and validity of a mathematical argument or method.
• Identify and make use of structure and patterns in authentic mathematical contexts.
• Attend to precision, using appropriate notation and mathematical conventions.
• Write and implement code by applying logic and rules to achieve outcomes or results.
• Analyze program code to explain the behavior and conditions that produce results in a program.
Scientific Inquiry
• Analyze & explain scientific concepts, processes, and models in real-world contexts.
• Classify & explain phenomena found in real-world contexts.
• Create visual representations and/or models of scientific concepts & processes.
Global Communication and Understanding
• Contextualize & compare perspectives.
• Analyze current events, including through cultural comparison.
• Draw conclusions about political, social, economic, and geographic developments.
• Analyze geographic patterns & spatial relationships.
• Communicate ideas effectively in written and spoken discourse in a second language to a variety of
audiences demonstrating cultural sensitivity and understanding while emulating native speakers.
Creating, Performing, and Designing
• Convey an idea, message, or theme through original works or creations of art (literature, visual art,
music, dance, drama)
• Apply theories and principles when creating, performing, designing, or engineering.
• Perform, present, or publish works of art (literary, visual art, music, dance, drama).
• Apply recursive processes that emphasize practice and persistence and that incorporate collaboration,
iteration, critique, reflection, and revision.
• Design innovative and creative solutions (products, algorithms, program code, lighting designs, stage
sets) that solve a problem or achieve a purpose.
Humanities
• Read/view/listen to, analyze, & interpret a work of art (literature, music, visual art, drama, dance).
• Explain the historical & cultural significance of a work of art (literature, music, visual art, drama, dance).
• Draw conclusions about historical and social developments.
Civic Engagement, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy
• Analyze and evaluate economic, financial, and consumer options and choices.
• Apply political & economic theories, perspectives, & models in authentic contexts in order to make
sound economic & financial decisions.
Fitness and Wellness
• Analyze choices and behavior on fitness, physical and mental health, and emotional wellbeing.
• Participate in activities that promote lifelong physical activity and wellness.
• Demonstrate individual strategies and effective teamwork.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Integrity (9.4)
Model Laboratory School requires high standards of personal conduct from all pupils and em-
braces the concept that each pupil shall respect the rights of others and abide by the adminis-
trative procedures of the school and the laws of the community and state. Academic integrity
is a fundamental value of Model Laboratory School.
It should be clearly understood that academic dishonesty is not tolerated and incidents of
it will have serious consequences. Anyone who knowingly assists in any form of academic
dishonesty shall be considered as responsible as the student who accepts such assistance and
shall be subject to the same sanctions.
Academic dishonesty can occur in different forms, some of which include cheating, plagiarism,
and fabrication.
You are in violation of the Academic Integrity policy if you:
• Copy, fax, or duplicate assignments that will be turned in as your “original” work.
• Exchange assignments by print-out, disk transfer, or modem, then submit the work
as your “original” work.
• Write formulas, codes, key words on your person or objects for use in a quiz or a
test.
• Use hidden reference sheets during a quiz or test.
• Use programmed material in watches or calculators when prohibited.
• Exchange answers with others (either give or receive answers).
• Take someone else’s assignment and submit it as your own.
• Submit material (written or designed by someone else) without giving the author/
artist name and/or source (e.g. plagiarizing or submitting work created by family,
friends, or tutor).
• Take credit for group work when little contribution was made.
• Do not follow additional specific guidelines on cheating established by department,
class, or specific teacher. These guidelines must be communicated to the student in
writing as part of the course description/syllabus or posted as part of the class rules.
A violation of Academic Integrity will result in the student’s receiving no credit on the assign-
ment and can also include other consequences such as detention, Saturday School, parent
conference, meeting with an administrator, removal from class, or suspension.
11Advanced Placement (AP) (8.113) The Advanced Placement® (AP) Program enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies will still in high school. The program consists of college-level courses developed by the AP Program that high schools can choose to offer and corresponding exams that are administered once a year. Students that elect to enroll in an AP course must take the corresponding exam at the end of the school year. Students in an AP course fulfilling a specific graduation requirement are strongly encouraged to take the corresponding exam at the end of the school year. Students who do not take the exam will not receive the AP designation on their transcripts. From: To: AP Art & Design Independent Study in Art AP Art History Humanities AP Biology Biology II AP Calculus AB Calculus AP Chemistry Chemistry II AP Comparative Gov. & Politics Global Issues AP Computer Science A Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles Coding Principles AP English Language & Comp. English III AP English Literature & Comp. World Literature AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Human Geography Geography AP Macroeconomics Macroeconomics AP Music Theory Music Theory AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Physics I AP Physics C: Mechanics Mechanical Physics AP Psychology Psychology AP Seminar Public Speaking AP Statistics Probability & Statistics AP U.S. History Contemporary U.S. History AP World History World History Students and their parents or guardians are responsible for the cost of the AP exam. The AP exam fee will be billed with tuition and fees. Students who earn qualifying scores on AP exams will have the opportunity to earn scholarships for use at Kentucky colleges or universities. 12
EKU Scholarships for Dual Credit and AP Exam Scores
Through the EKU Study Strong Scholarship, students taking AP courses can also earn dollars*
for their test-score earned credits.
AP Exam Score
5 = $300
4 = 225
3 = 150
*One time award to high schools seniors who enroll at EKU as new freshmen in the first fall
term following their graduation from high school. Maximum award $2,400 total for the EKU
Study Strong Scholarship in addition to any Merit Scholarships earned. Total aid cannot
exceed cost of attendance, in such cases institutional awards, such as Study Strong, may be
reduced. Student must be enrolled full-time at EKU to receive the award.
Athletic Academic Eligibility (9.313)
Determination of athletic eligibility shall be made in compliance with School guidelines, appli-
cable administrative regulations and Kentucky High School Athletic Association requirements.
Awards (8.2211)
Grades 9 - 12 Grade 12
Dean’s A Dean’s List will be published each At commencement, students may be honored
List and semester recognizing academic based on their cumulative GPA for all course-
Graduation achievement for those students work attempted during high school.
earning a GPA of 3.50 or higher for
that semester. Valedictorian: 4.00 GPA
These students will receive commemorative medals.
Summa Cum Laude: 4.00 - 3.75 GPA
These students will wear gold honor cords.
Magna Cum Laude: 3.74 - 3.50 GPA
These students will wear white honor cords.
Academic Academic letters are awarded annu- Students who have met all college readiness
Letters ally to students who have earned a benchmarks on the Kentucky Commonwealth’s
and Pin 3.50 or higher cumulative GPA at the mandated assessments will receive an
end of an academic year. academic excellence pin.
Students who maintain a 3.50 or
higher GPA in subsequent years will
receive an honor bar for each year
earned.
Counseling Services (8.14)
Counseling services are available for every student in the school. These services include
assistance with educational planning, interpretation of test scores, college or career planning,
individual graduation plan, as well as any academic, personal, and/or social concerns, or any
questions the student may feel he/she would like to discuss. Students should contact the high
school counselor to arrange for a meeting time.
Course Selection Decisions
Each student will confer individually with his/her counselor regarding the choice of subjects
for each year. Once the student has made a decision and this decision is approved and signed
by the parents, this decision on the part of the student is final. No schedule changes after the
first day of classes will be made except in special circumstances and with approval from the
principal.
13Credit Awarding (8.113)
Credits will be awarded at the end of each semester for grades of A, B, C, and D. All courses
taught at Model are worth 0.5 credits per semester. Dual credit courses that are 3-4 credit
hours will earn 0.5 credit toward Model graduation requirements. Any dual credit course that
is 1-2 credit hours will earn 0.25 credit toward Model graduation requirements.
Credit Recovery (8.221)
Provided that a student has achieved a minimum grade of F1 in a course, he/she may enroll in
credit recovery options through correspondence, virtual online, or face-to-face courses. Credit
recovery must be made up prior to the start of the next academic year. The express approval
of the principal/designee shall be obtained before the course is taken and an official record of
the final grade must be received by the school before a diploma may be issued to the student.
Under ordinary circumstances, students or their parents/guardians shall pay for approved
courses. All correspondence or online coursework must be completed outside the regular
school day and off the school campus.
Directory Information
As delineated in the KRS 160.700 statute, directory information contained in an educational
record which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed
may include the following:
• Student’s name, address, and school email address
• Student’s telephone number
• Student’s date and place of birth
• Student’s grade level and major field of study
• Information about a student’s participation in school-recognized activities/sports
• Student’s weight and height, if a member of an athletic team
• Student’s dates of attendance
• Awards, honors, and degrees the student has received
• Most recent educational institution attended by the student
• Student’s photograph along with name
This information may be released to news media, athletic organizations, scholarship or
college entrance committees, armed forces, or official organizations whose need for the data
is connected with student activities. The parent, guardian, or eligible student may request all
or part of directory information to be withheld. The request must be in writing, specifically
stating the information to be withheld, and be received by the school no later than 30 days
after the first day of the school year or the date of the student’s enrollment.
Dropping (or Withdrawing) from Class (8.1131)
No student who has enrolled in a course, including a dual credit course, shall be permitted to
drop a course without first acquiring the consent of the student’s parent/guardian(s), teacher,
and the principal or his/her designee. If a drop/withdrawl request is approved, the student
must be placed into another class for audit.
14Dual Credit (8.1131)
Dual credit is awarded when a high school and a postsecondary institution give credit to a
high school student for the same course. The objective of dual credit courses is to offer high
school students an opportunity to take affordable, high-quality college courses. Dual credit
programs are designed to reduce degree cost and time to degree for Kentucky students. Most
dual credit courses at Model are offered on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus, and are
taught by EKU faculty.
Dual Credit Eligibility
• The student must be a junior or senior in high school.
• The student must have a high school GPA of at least 3.0 (weighted or unweighted).
• The student must meet college readiness in English (ACT 18 in English, equivalent KYOTE,
EKU Placement Test scores, ENG 101 AP credit).
Dual Credit General Guidelines for Model Students
• KAR 3:300 defines a Carnegie unit for high school graduation as 120 hours of instructional
time. In compliance with this regulation, dual credit courses that are 3-4 credit hours will
earn 0.5 credit toward high school graduation, and 1-2 credit courses will earn 0.25 credits
toward high school graduation.
• Students must receive approval from their counselor prior to enrolling in a dual credit
course. Failure to obtain approval will result in the course not earning high school credit.
Students are required to meet all college course prerequisites. Students are not permitted to
enroll in academic readiness corequisite courses.
• All students enrolled in dual credit courses must complete the Contract for Off-Campus
Opportunities and return the completed form to the Counseling Office.
• Dual Credit students may enroll in a maximum of 2 courses per fall and spring semester of
their junior and senior years in high school. Dual credit students are enrolled as non-degree
seeking students in order to maintain freshman eligibility after high school graduation. A
maximum of eight dual credit courses may be taken during high school.
• Students should schedule classes during times that most closely align with the
Model bell schedule. Students who do not have signed Contract for Off-Campus Opportunities
will be assigned to high school course for audit credit on their non-college course days or
times.
• Online dual credit courses may not be substituted for school day periods. Students cannot
substitute more than one period for a dual credit course.
• Students may not enroll in any dual credit course which is currently being offered through
Model to meet a graduation requirement. Students may, however, enroll in an EKU dual
credit course after they have taken the course or its equivalent at Model unless the student
has already earned college credit for the EKU course through AP, CLEP, or another credit by
examination offering.
• If students plan to enroll at a college or university other than EKU, it is the student’s respon-
sibility to check with the college or university to which he/she plans to enroll about the accep-
tance and transferability of dual credit courses. There is no guarantee on the part of Model
that these courses will be accepted or transferred to other colleges and/or universities.
• Any student who withdraws or drops a course must notify the high school counselor in
writing within 24 hours or the course will be transcripted as a WF (F) on the high school tran-
script and that grade will be computed in the high school GPA. A student who drops a course
will be enrolled in a high school course for audit credit. Additionally, the student’s parent/
guardian will be bill for the cost of the tuition for the course.
15Dual Credit Tuition and Fees • Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) covers tuition costs for students interested in a dual credit program for up to two dual credit courses. KHEAA currently spon- sors the KY State Dual Credit Scholarship as well as the Work Ready Scholarship. These schol- arships do not cover textbooks (including digital texts) or materials. For the cost of tuition for dual credit courses beyond those covered by the KHEAA scholarship(s), Model’s policy is for students whose parents are EKU employees to utilize any available tuition waivers before Model will pay for any dual credit courses. EKU’s tuition waiver policy allows for dependent children to take up to twelve credit hours per semester. Dual credit students are responsible for the cost textbooks (including digital texts), course materials/supplies and parking permits when applicable. • Model Laboratory School will pay the dual credit tuition cost for the remainder of courses not covered by KHEAA, up to eight total courses. • If the student does not receive approval from the high school counselor to enroll in an approved dual credit course, the student’s parent/guardian will be billed for the cost of the tuition for the course. EKU Dual Credit for Model Students • To qualify for the EKU Dual Credit Program, high school juniors or seniors must have a 3.0 weighted or unweighted high school GPA and have a minimum ACT English sub-score of 18 (or SAT, KYOTE or EKU placement test equivalent college readiness score in English) or ENG 101 equivalent from another postsecondary institution. It is highly recommended that stu- dents also meet college readiness in Reading in order to meet EKU prerequisite requirements. • To apply for EKU Dual Credit, students must submit an online Dual Credit application, ACT scores, high school transcript and a consent form (located on the EKU Dual Credit website) by the application deadline specified for each semester. A new application and supporting documentation must be submitted each academic year to continue. Enrollment in dual credit courses as a non-degree seeking student does not guarantee admission as a degree seeking student. EKU waives the application fee for Dual Credit admission. • Continued participation in EKU’s Dual Credit program is dependent upon successful com- pletion of courses. Dual Credit students are expected to maintain a 2.0 minimum institutional GPA. • Students 16 years of age and older electing to use the Student Recreation Center may re- quest that this charge fee be added to their accounts. EKU Scholarships for Dual Credit and AP Exam Scores Through the EKU Study Strong Scholarship, students who earn dual credit through EKU can virtually double their investment, earning up to $2,400 additional scholarship dollars* for get- ting good grades and bringing those credits to EKU. Students taking AP exams can also earn dollars* for their test-score earned credits. EKU Dual Credit Course A = $300 B = 225 C = 150 *One time award to high schools seniors who enroll at EKU as a new freshmen in the first fall term following their graduation from high school. Maximum award $2,400 total for EKU Study Strong Scholarship, in addition to any Merit Scholarships earned. Total aid cannot exceed cost of attendance, in such cases institutional awards, such as Study Strong, may be reduced. Student must be enrolled full-time at EKU to receive the award. 16
The Model Scholars Early College Program
The Model Scholars Early College Program is an exciting collaborative offering with Eastern
Kentucky University. The program provides high-achieving, motivated seniors an opportunity
to enroll in at least 12 college credit hours each semester.
Qualifications
1. Achieved a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and no grades of C+ or lower during junior
year
2. Met national college readiness benchmarks in English, reading, and math (i.e., English
ACT score of 18, Reading ACT score of 22, and Math ACT score of 22 or equivalents on
another qualifying assessment)
3. Demonstrated strong work habits and ethics as evidenced through attendance, discipline
records and teacher evaluations
4. Met all high school graduation requirements with the exception of
• Senior English
• Research
• Government & Financial Literacy*
• World language and/or senior year math (if using courses in the program to fulfill
either or both of these areas)
Participation Requirements
Students MUST:
• Submit an application by the deadline and be accepted into Early College Program at
Model
• Attend an advising session and have both the high school and the college schedule ap-
proved by the Principal and/or Academic Advisor
• Enroll in Senior English, Research, and Government & Financial Literacy*
• Enroll in a math or computer science course at EKU or Model for the full year in a mini-
mum of 12 college credit hours of EKU college credit each semester, none of which can be
online courses
• Meet all college course prerequisites
• Follow all Model dual credit policies as outlined in the Catalog of Courses and the Hand-
book for Parents and Students
• Complete and submit the Contract for Off-Campus Opportunities
Students MAY:
• Use college courses to fulfill high school graduation requirements in these instances only:
World language courses not already offered at Model, mathematics, or computer science
Students MAY NOT:
• Enroll in college courses for which an equivalent is offered in the current school year at
Model
• Be on the Model Campus or at Model during school hours when not scheduled for a
Model class
Costs
The cost of two courses will be paid for through the Kentucky State Dual Credit Scholarship
sponsored by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). Some courses
and students may qualify for KHEAA’s Work Ready Scholarship, covering an additional two
courses. EKU tuition waivers for eligible students whose parents are faculty or staff members
at EKU should be used to cover the costs of addition- al courses if waivers are available for use
by the student. The cost of the remaining face-to-face courses will be paid for by Model at the
EKU dual credit tuition rate. Model will only pay for courses after all scholarships and waivers
have been used. Model will not pay for online courses. Students and parents are responsible
for the costs of textbooks (including digital texts), course materials and supplies, and parking
permits when applicable.
*For the Graduating Classes of 2023 and beyond. 17Process
1. Applications will be available for eligible 11th grade students from the Academic Advisor
at the beginning of the spring semester. Students complete the application by the dead-
line to be eligible for consideration.
2. Principal and Academic Advisor review applications and determine acceptance.
3. Students attend an advising session and have both the high school and college schedule
approved by the Principal and/or Academic Advisor.
4. Students complete EKU Dual Credit application (if required).
5. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 for the remainder of their 11th grade year.
6. Students register for classes and notify their counselor to receive approval for any chang-
es to the approved schedule.
Participation in the Model Scholars Early College Program may result in a student being
admitted to college as a transfer student rather than as a freshman. This status may affect
scholarship eligibility, enrollment status, and financial aid. Student and parents are encour-
aged to consult with college admissions officers for more information.
Model Scholars Early College Program Contacts
Jill Fulks, Academic Advisor Jill.Fulks@eku.edu
Laura Dedic, Secondary School Principal Laura.Dedic@eku.edu
Dual Credit Course Restrictions
Students MAY NOT enroll in ...this course is offered at Model
this dual credit course if... in the current academic year.
ART 100, 152, 153 AP Art & Design
ART 200 AP Art History
BIO 100, 111, 112 AP Biology
MAT 234 AP Calculus AB
CHE 101/101L, 111/111L, 112/112L AP Chemistry
CSC 190 AP Computer Science A
CSC 185 AP Computer Science Principles
ENG 101, 102 AP English Language and Comp.
ENG 110 AP English Literature and Comp.
GEO 110 AP Environmental Science
POL 212 AP Government and Politics: Comparative
GEO 100 AP Human Geography
ECO 231 AP Macroeconomics
MAT 181, 182 AP Music Theory
PHY 101, 131 AP Physics 1: Alegebra-Based
PHY 101, 201 AP Physics C: Mechanics
PSY 200 AP Psychology
STA 215, 270 AP Statistics
POL 101 AP U.S. Government and Politics
HIS 102, 103 AP U.S. History
HIS 100, 101 AP World History
18Early Graduation Certificate
Students who meet all applicable legal requirements shall be eligible for early graduation
in relation to receipt of an Early Graduation Certificate. Students who would like to pursue
an early graduation pathway shall notify the principal of their intent prior to the beginning
of grade 9 or as soon thereafter as the intent is known, but within the first 30 school days of
the academic year in which they wish to graduate. A Letter of Intent shall be entered into the
student information system by October 1 of the year the student declares intent to graduate
early.
Students working toward an Early Graduation Certificate shall be supported by the develop-
ment and monitoring of an individual learning plan.
To graduate early and earn an Early Graduation Certificate, a student shall:
1. Score proficient or higher on the state-required assessments; and
2. Meet the college readiness exam benchmarks established in 13 KAR 2:020 for
placement in credit-bearing courses without the need for remediation.
A student who has indicated an intent to graduate early may participate in the student’s state
administration of the college readiness exam prior to the junior year, if needed. Students
who meet all applicable legal requirements shall be awarded a diploma and Early Graduation
Certificate.
Failing a Course
Students who fail either semester of a required course for graduation must still earn the
credit for the semester they failed in order to meet the graduation requirements. Students
who earn an F1 are eligible for credit recovery or may repeat the semester of the course they
failed. Students who earn an F2 must repeat the semester of the course they failed in accor-
dance with the Grade Replacement/Repeating Course guidelines. Credit recovery must be
made up prior to the start of the next academic year.
Governor’s School for the Arts Program
Every summer, the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) faculty of professional artists and
educators guide over two hundred of Kentucky’s finest young artists through three weeks of
incredibly intense (and incredibly fun) arts instruction. For three solid weeks, the students
live, breathe, eat and sleep the arts. It’s a thrilling, often life-changing experience, as they meet
new friends, explore their creativity, and discover new things about who they are and who
they can be in the future.
GSA auditions & reviews the Commonwealth’s most promising high school sophomores and
juniors in nine different arts disciplines: Architecture + Design, Creative Writing, Dance,
Drama, Film + Photography, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Visual Art and Vocal Music.
GSA historically takes place in the last 2 weeks of June into the 1st week of July.
GSA is an arts education program of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. GSA is
offered at no cost to the student, and is made available through funding from the state, as well
as private fundraising. Find out more at the website kentuckygsa.org.
19Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Program The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) offers a transformative experience that brings teens from around the state together for a three week residential experience. During the pro- gram, motivated teams of high school students develop a business model, design a prototype, and pitch their startup to a large audience and panel of entrepreneurs. Participants leave with not only a newfound understanding and love of entrepreneurship, but an innovator’s eye and a founder’s gift. GSE is open to rising freshmen, sophomore, and juniors. Entrepreneurs are selected based on creativity, work ethic, and skill set. GSE looks for teens who thrive in a hands-on environment, who want to roll up their sleeves and truly create their own work, and embrace failure every step of the way. Students who wish to apply must submit a two minute introductory video, an online application, and two references. Find out more at the website kentuckygse.com. Governor’s Scholars Program The Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) is a highly prestigious summer residential program for outstanding high school students in Kentucky who are rising seniors. Students who are selected attend the Program without charge. Student Application and Selection Packets are sent to every public, private, and parochial school district in the state. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office in late September or downloaded from the website: gsp.ky.gov. Before reaching the statewide competition, each student must first submit his/her applica- tion through his/her school and participate in the school and/or district level competitions. Only those students selected and submitted by their district (or unaffiliated private school) may compete in the statewide selection process. The number of nominees each district may submit to the statewide process is based on the district-wide junior class enrollment. Over 2,000 applications are received at the state level each year, with approximately 1,000 students selected to attend. Grade Point Averages (8.221) Grade point averages (GPAs) are calculated at the end of the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth semesters. This calculation shall be based on performance in all courses taken during the high school years. All dual credit grades will be used when computing the GPA. The GPA is computed by dividing the total credits attempted by the sum of all quality points earned. GPA is calculated to the hundredth place. Rounding will be applied. Quality points shall be assigned as follows: 4.00 A 3.50 B+ 3.00 B 2.50 C+ 2.00 C 1.50 D+ 1.00 D 0.00 F / Repeat / Audit 20
Grading Scale (EFFECTIVE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR)
Grades A through D qualify as passing. The grade given at the end of the semester is a cumula-
tive grade for that semester and is recorded. The numerical grading scale is as follows:
90 – 100% A
87 – 89% B+
80 – 86% B
77 – 79% C+
70 – 76% C
67 – 69% D+
60 – 66% D
50 – 59% F1 (Eligible for credit recovery)
0 – 49% F2 (Not eligible for credit recovery)
Incomplete (I) grades transfer to a grade of “F” either two weeks after the grading period ends
or at the end of the contracted period.
Grades earned prior to the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year will be computed using
the grading scale in effect when the credit was earned.
Homework (8.211)
Homework is ultimately assigned for the benefit of the student: it allows students to practice
utilizing the core concepts and skills covered in class, and it provides course instructors the
opportunity to administer personalized feedback to each student.
Homework assignments shall be purposeful and related to current work. They shall not be
used as punishment. When appropriate, homework assignments should be individualized
according to the needs and skills of the pupil. Instructors should make every effort to allocate
time for students to begin the homework assignments under their supervision. When home-
work assignments are to be graded, instructors should grade and return the work within a
reasonable time.
Individualized Learning Plan (8.14)
The Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) is a comprehensive framework for advising students
in grades six (6) through twelve (12) to engage in coursework and activities that will best
prepare them to both realize college and career success and become contributing members
of their communities. A school shall maintain each student’s individual learning plan. The
individual learning plan shall be readily available to the student and parent/guardian(s)
and reviewed and approved at least annually by the student, parent/guardian(s), and school
officials.
The ILP will assist students in:
• Exploring careers that match their skills and interests
• Creating education plans
• Establishing personal goals and revisiting these as students progress throughout their
academic careers
• Creating, maintaining, and changing resumes
• Tracking and reflecting on their community services experiences, work experiences,
career-planning activities, and extra-curricular and organization activities
• Exploring colleges and postsecondary opportunities that match their career, postsecond-
ary and life goals
• Connecting to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority website for help with
college planning, tuition assistance information, and application
• Collecting personal information like assessment results, advising activities, demographic
information, and educational history
21Infinite Campus In an effort to improve communication between home and school, parents are encouraged to establish an account with Infinite Campus, the state required student information system. On Infinite Campus, parents and students can access timely and secure student information— in- cluding class schedule, assignments, attendance, report cards, transcripts and course registra- tions for next year online. All parents and students have the opportunity to access a secure website using a specific user ID and password to gather student information. Students will create their own account which will allow access to their information only. Parents will create a separate account which will allow access to all children in the family enrolled at Model. Both custodial and non-custodial parents/guardians will be allowed to create an account, unless a court order prohibits rights to student information. Instructions on how to establish an account will be provided upon enrollment or at the begin- ning of each school year for individuals who have not activated an account. It is not necessary to reactivate an account annually. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) Through the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), the KEES program provides scholarships to students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year of attendance at a cer- tified Kentucky high school. Students may also earn awards for ACT/SAT scores and Advanced Placement (AP) test scores. The exact amount of the scholarship awards is accurate as of the printing of this document. For each year students earn at least a 2.5 GPA, students can earn the base amount listed be- low. For instance, a student who earns a 3.5 GPA would have a $375 scholarship for each year of college. Amounts may change based on available funds. GPA Amount 2.50 $125 2.60 150 2.70 175 2.75 187 2.80 200 2.90 225 3.00 250 3.10 275 3.20 300 3.25 312 3.30 325 3.40 350 3.50 375 3.60 400 3.70 425 3.75 437 3.80 450 3.90 475 4.00 500 22
KEES ACT Bonus Award Amounts
Students can earn a bonus award for qualifying ACT scores. The exact amount of the scholar-
ship awards is accurate as of the printing of this document.
ACT Score Bonus
15 $36
16 71
17 107
18 143
19 179
20 214
21 250
22 286
23 321
24 357
25 393
26 428
27 464
28+ 500
KEES AP Supplement Award Amounts
Students who have been eligible for free or reduced price lunch during any year of high school
can earn a supplemental award if they have received a qualifying score on an Advanced Place-
ment (AP) exam. The exact amount of the scholarship awards is accurate as of the printing of
this document.
AP Exam Score Supplemental Amount
3 $200
4 250
5 300
23Kentucky Pre-College Curriculum (11.21)
Model’s graduation requirements by design encompass the requirements for Kentucky’s
Pre-College Curriculum; therefore, students who earn a Model Diploma and fulfill Model
graduation requirements have met the requirements for Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum
delineated below.
Subject Credits
Language Arts.......................................................................................................................................................................................4
English I, II, III, IV (To include the content strands of reading, writing, speaking, listening, observing, inquiry, conventions,
analysis, and using technology as a communication tool. Language arts shall be taken each year of high school.)
Social Studies..........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Credits to include the content strands of historical perspective, including U.S. History, Geography, Economics, Govern-
ment and Civics, and Cultures and Societies.
Mathematics............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II (An integrated, applied, interdisciplinary or technical/occupational course that
prepares a student for a career path based on the student’s Individual Learning Plan may be substituted for a traditional
Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II course on an individual student basis if the course meets the content standards in the
program of studies. Pre-Algebra shall not be counted as one of the three required Mathematics credits for high school
graduation but may be counted as an elective.) Mathematics shall be taken each year of high school.
Science.......................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Credits shall incorporate lab-based scientific investigation experiences and include the content strands of biological
science, physical science, earth and space science, and unifying concepts.
Health...................................................................................................................................................................................................0.5
Credit to include the content strands of individual well-being, consumer decision, personal wellness, mental wellness,
and community services.
Physical Education...........................................................................................................................................................................0.5
Credit to include the content strands of personal wellness, psychomotor, and lifetime activity.
Visual and Performing Arts...........................................................................................................................................................1
History and appreciation of visual and performing arts or a performing arts course which incorporates such content
(Credit to include the content strands of arts, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts or a standards-based specialized arts
course based on the student’s Individual Learning Plan.)
World Language....................................................................................................................................................................................2
2 units of a single world language or demonstration of a world language proficiency.
Electives.....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Academic and career interest standards-based learning experiences (to include four (4) standards-based learning
experiences in an academic or career interest based on the student’s Individual Learning Plan; and Demonstrated perfor-
mance based competency in technology.)
Total..........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Make-Up Work (9.123)
When a student has an excused absence, teachers must ensure that students are given a
minimum of one week or the total number of days absent, whichever is greater, to complete
any missed classwork. Students must confer with individual course instructors to complete
make-up work.
Middle School Courses for High School Credit (8.113)
Middle school students may take designated courses, which will then count toward high
school graduation requirements. However, the following requirements shall apply:
• Middle school student taking such courses must earn at least a “C” average for each
semester and have passed the semester exams in the class for the course to count toward
graduation.
• Credits earned in middle school will be posted to the high school transcript but shall not
be used in the calculation of the high school GPA.
24Progress Reports (8.221)
Midterm progress reports will be issued midway through each grading period and posted in
Infinite Campus based on the district calendar. Parents and guardians of students who have
grades of D or F will be notified by mail.
Portfolios (8.113)
Beginning with the Class of 2023, all students must create and maintain a digital career and
communication portfolio. This portfolio will contain examples of student work from across all
disciplines.
Repeating Courses (8.221)
Only courses indicated that they may be repeated may be repeated for credit. A student may
elect to repeat a course not eligible to be repeated to improve their grade or to earn credit.
However, only one credit may be awarded toward graduation for the repeated course. Only
courses offered by accredited agencies and institutions will be accepted. The student will be
awarded the higher of the two grades, and upon successful completion of the course, they will
be awarded credit. No student may be awarded more than the maximum credits for a course.
Report Cards (8.221)
Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter. Letter grades are used to designate a stu-
dent’s progress. Report cards will be mailed home to parents and guardians.
Research (9.4)
Students who are conducting research must comply with the University’s Institutional Review
Board (IRB) policy.
School Day Enrollment
All students must have an assignment for all periods within the school day. No student may
have open periods in their schedule.
Semester Exams/Assessments (8.221)
Semester exams/assessments shall be given in all courses. Semester exams/assessments
shall be cumulative and evaluate the content and skills covered during the semester. Courses
that fulfill graduation requirements will use common assessments and grading procedures
in order to ensure consistency. The semester exams/assessments will count as 20% of each
semester grade.
Semester Grades (For Model Courses) (8.221)
Semester grades are calculated as follows: each quarter is weighted 40% and the semester
exam/assessment is weighted 20%.
Student Classification (8.221)
Students are classified based on the number of credits completed prior to the first day of
school.
For the Class of 2023 and Beyond:
• Sophomore: 6 credits
• Junior: 12 credits
• Senior: 17 credits
Transfer Grades/Credits (8.221)
Any student who transfers classes and credits from an accredited institution to Model shall
have those classes and credits based on the grading scale at that institution. Grades will be
credited using a 4.00 scale. In order for an AP course to be listed as an AP course on the Model
transcript, the student must have taken the AP course as well as the national AP exam.
25Tuition and Fees (9.124)
Tuition and fees are established annually by the EKU Board of Regents. A list of tuition and
related fees is published annually and is available on the school’s website. All tuition and fees
must be paid by May 15. Students who have outstanding balances as of May 15 may be
disenrolled for the next school year.
Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, Model uses Infinite Campus for tuition and fees
billing and payments. Students with outstanding balances may be restricted from participat-
ing in commencement exercises. Students who owe the university property (e.g. technology,
library books) may have holds placed on their records that will prevent the release of tran-
scripts. Once the tuition and fees are paid and/or property is returned, holds will be released
and transcripts will be released.
Virtual/Online Courses (8.1131)
As determined by school/council policy, students applying for permission to take a virtual
course shall complete prerequisites and provide teacher/counselor recommendations to
confirm the student possesses the maturity level needed to function effectively in an online
learning environment.
Credit from an online or virtual course may be earned only in the following circumstances:
1. The approved elective course is not offered at the high school;
2. Although an elective course is offered at the high school, the student will not be able to
take it due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict;
3. The course will serve as a supplement to extend homebound instruction;
4. The student has transferred to Model or has received a grade of F1 and needs the
course credit to stay on track for graduation;
5. The principal, with agreement from the student’s teachers and parent(s)/guardian(s),
determines that the student requires a differentiated or accelerated learning environ-
ment.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE CLASS OF 2023 AND BEYOND
To receive a diploma from Model Laboratory High School, students must fulfill the
following requirements:
1. Earn twenty-three (23) specified credits with at least four (4) credits in an academic area
or college or career pathway.
2. Actively participate in service-learning activities that benefit the global, local, or school
community. Students must have documented at least forty (40) service hours by the time
of graduation. No one activity is to fulfill the forty-hour requirement. Students are en-
couraged to complete ten (10) service hours per academic year. Service hours completed
as part of a course may apply toward the requirement. Students must complete the Activ-
ities and Service Hours Verification Form for each service they participate in; completed
forms must be submitted to the Counseling Office.
3. Actively participate in at least one school-sponsored activity (club/sport) during each
year of high school at Model. Students must submit the Activities and Service Hours Veri-
fication Form to the Counseling Office each year.
4. Successfully complete the senior research project, paper, presentation, and defense.
5. Earn a passing score on Kentucky’s civics exam.
6. Submit a complete digital communications and career portfolio.
7. Score Apprentice or higher on Kentucky’s Grade 10 assessments in reading and mathe-
matics.
8. Complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
Note: Students who earn a Model Diploma have met all of the requirements for Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum
established by the Council on Postsecondary Education.
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