NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06G .0519
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes the application requirements for charter schools seeking designation as an 'alternative school' under NC Administrative Code. Eligible charter schools must submit a six-part application to the Office of Charter Schools covering mission, accountability options, eligibility criteria, student recruitment, service plans, and academic goals. The selected alternative accountability option is locked in and cannot be changed except at the time of school renewal.
Key requirements
- The school's mission as it relates to the request for designation as an 'alternative school'
- A designation of which alternative accountability option, as defined 16 NCAC 06G .0314, that it is requesting, which option cannot be changed except at the time of renewal
- The criteria the school plans to use that will meet the eligibility requirements, including the documentation the school will use to support its admissions process
- An admission plan for recruiting at-risk students as described in the application
- An explanation of how the school intends to serve its student population
- The goals the school is setting for academic achievement for its student population
Affected parties
- charter schools seeking alternative school designation
- Office of Charter Schools
- at-risk students
- charter school applicants and administrators