Academic Coaching Program Guide for High School Graduation

Overview and Purpose of Academic Coaching

• Academic Coaches, recognized within the program as part of Maci, provide structured guidance and intervention strategies aimed at helping students complete high school and graduate.
• The fundamental goal of the Academic Coaching program is to eliminate student isolation during their education, offering sustained guidance to ensure every student successfully earns a high school diploma.
• Academic success operates as a two-way street, requiring active engagement from the student alongside the support provided by coaches.

Academic Coach Support Services

• Transcript Evaluation and Credit Assessment:
  • Coaches address queries regarding remaining graduation requirements by conducting formal evaluations of official transcripts.
  • Following transcript evaluations, coaches identify required coursework and enroll students in the specific classes needed to complete high school.
• Academic Pacing and Scheduling:
  • Coaches systematically pace student coursework to maintain an on-time graduation trajectory.
• Instructional Tutoring and Resource Allocation:
  • Coaches deliver direct academic tutoring and supply targeted learning resources to help students master content and pass their classes.
• Proactive Communication:
  • Coaches maintain regular outreach through phone calls and text messages to provide updates, offer encouragement, and ensure continuous academic alignment.

Student Responsibilities and Daily Expectations

• Daily Dashboard Access:
  • Students must log on to their online user dashboard every day.
  • Daily logins facilitate incremental task completion, preventing students from facing overwhelming volumes of assignments the night before a course deadline.
• Communication Responsiveness:
  • Students must promptly return phone calls and text messages initiated by their Academic Coach.
  • Maintaining open communication channels ensures students receive crucial operational and academic updates.
• Adherence to Weekly Due Dates:
  • Assigned courses feature specific sets of assignments due on a weekly basis.
  • Submitting assignments punctually according to weekly deadlines is mandatory to maintain proper graduation pacing.
  • Students must establish disciplined submission habits immediately upon entering the program, relying on coach assistance to maintain pace.

Technical Contingency and Backup Planning

• Inevitability of Technical Disruptions:
  • Because coursework is completed entirely on computers, unexpected technical problems will occur during the term.
  • Potential technical failure scenarios include:
    • Laptop hardware malfunction or total failure.
    • Misplacement or loss of essential hardware accessories, such as laptop chargers.
    • Local network disruption or complete loss of Wi-Fi connectivity.
    • Increased operational difficulty while attempting to complete computer-based assignments.
• Mandatory Backup Plan Requirement:
  • Technical disruptions do not excuse students from fulfilling assignment obligations or meeting course completion deadlines.
  • Students are required to collaborate with their Academic Coach to establish a concrete backup plan to remain operational when primary technology fails.

Program Navigation and Contact Infrastructure

• Accessing Support Services:
  • Students can access a comprehensive list of important support contacts directly through the online interface by clicking the "need help" link.
• Available Contact Roles:
  • The support network includes local advocates, academic coaches, and course teachers.
• Academic Coach Contact Channels:
  • Text-Only Number: Designated specifically for rapid messaging, quick status updates, and text inquiries.
  • Phone Number: Designated for direct voice calls, coaching sessions, and detailed academic consultations.

Motivations and Long-Term Graduation Outcomes

• All program requirements—including daily dashboard logins, timely weekly assignment submissions, and active communication with coaches—are structured specifically to achieve the ultimate outcome of receiving a high school diploma.
• Key Drivers for High School Graduation:
  • Higher Education: Attaining eligibility for college or university admission.
  • Professional Ambitions: Establishing the foundation required to pursue high-skilled professions, such as becoming a medical doctor.
  • Economic Stability: Securing a steady, well-paying job.
  • Personal and Family Milestones: Achieving a landmark success that makes family members proud.
• Coaching Guarantee:
  • Coaches commit to placing every student in a position to succeed, provided the student follows advice and actively participates in the program.