Transportation 683-5900 or 683-5971

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
* Age ability for 7th grade and until age of 21 years.
* Limited number of 7th and 8th grade students meeting specific qualifications.
* Able to complete at least 25 hours of class and homework each week.
* Motivated to complete a high school education toward a post high school goal.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Student and parent/guardian complete the application, obtain a copy of latest transcript or grade report and call to set up an intake interview.
2. Intake coordinator evaluates each situation and determines proper placement at Challenger or may offer other recommendations.
3. If accepted, student is placed on an intake list.  Periodic intakes of groups of students are scheduled throughout the school year in order to fill vacancies for individual teacher classrooms or programs. (Application)

CHALLENGER PROGRAMS & SERVICES
*Challenger students attend at various times throughout the day and week. Generally, they are in classes for approximately 3 ½ hours per day, four days each week and work at home independently to meet the required hours as specified by state guidelines for alternative learning. During class time, students have an opportunity to interact with the teacher(s) in order to get direction, ask questions, evaluate progress, etc. An online program is primarily available to 11th and 12th graders who qualify. In all programs an individualized plan is developed and contracts are written accordingly.
*The Bethel Family Center is located on the campus of Challenger and provides community resources to area families and to Bethel School District students.