MO Options
What is Missouri Option
The Missouri Option Program, sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, is for students ages 17 - 20 who have the capabilities to complete Missouri high school graduation requirements, but for a variety of reasons lack the credits needed to graduate with their class and are at risk of leaving school without a high school diploma.
The Missouri Option program provides seniors at risk of not graduating or dropping out an alternative opportunity to earn a Pattonville High School Diploma. Also, the program offers those students who have dropped out an opportunity to return to school to earn a high school diploma. Each student interested in the Missouri Option program will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program provides an opportunity for these students to earn a Pattonville High School diploma by meeting the specific requirements.
Missouri Option Students must have have completed
- Health, Personal Finance, and Government (Pass the US and MO Constitution test) .
- Be employed or volunteering at least 15 hours a week
- Have taken all End of Course exams in Government, Algebra, English II, and Biology
- Have taken a post secondary exam ie: ACT, ACT workkeys, ASVAB
- Complete the Community service hours required by Pattonville high school.