Historically, dropping out from high school carries such a negative burden for many, including reduced employment opportunities and undesirable life outcomes. Many who ultimately do drop out lack the necessary fundamental skills and credentials necessary to be successful in today’s increasingly complex technology-dependent workplace.
However, for many of these former students, unexpected life events often took precedence. Additionally, even years after deciding to leave high school and having more stability in their lives, many encounter social stigma and embarrassment, and fail to seek their high school equivalency diploma. Often, these former students are only one or two credits away from completion of high school.
With this understanding, Logan County Schools is pleased to announce the Second Chance Program designed to help former Logan County students earn their high school diploma. Through this program, students have the opportunity to work at their own pace via Logan County School’s online virtual platform. Whether it is a content course, such as algebra or English, or an elective class that is missing from their transcript, the online program will allow enrollees in the Second Chance Program to obtain the final credits necessary to obtain a diploma issued by Logan County Schools Board of Education.
Eligibility for the program is very simple: (1) individual must be 21 years of age or older; and, (2) last school of enrollment must be a Logan County school (i.e., Logan County High School or one of the five former high schools).
Individuals interested must request an application from the Director of Pupil Personnel, Dr. Barry W. Goley. After reviewing the application, Dr. Goley will check the former student’s transcript on file and compare to the graduation requirements from the applicant’s graduating year to determine how many credits and the classes required to complete.
The final step will be submitting this information to Shane Humphrey, assistant principal of Logan County High School, to enroll the eligible applicant in the Second Chance Program.
Once enrolled, the applicant will receive their login information and instructions on navigating the online program. The cost of the program is minimal ($30), which only covers the printing cost of the diploma. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any financial hardships the enrollment fee may incur, as the Logan County School System does not want the fee to stand in the way of anyone wishing to obtain their high school diploma.
“It is understandable that for many individuals, life just gets in the way and these former students had to make sacrifices for their families. In their case, they had to choose between completing their education or providing for their families,” stated Dr. Goley, “No one should be ever be faulted for taking care of family.”
Individuals wishing to apply to the Second Chance Program may pick up an application from the Logan County Board of Education office beginning Aug. 1.