A Manatee County high school has launched a pilot program that provides flexibility for students facing different challenges, allowing them the opportunity to graduate on time.
The extended-day program is for students who want to raise their GPA, make up classes or graduate early. It’s also for students who can’t get to school on time because they work or take care of younger siblings in the morning during the school’s normal start time.
School officials wanted to give students the option to start school later after noticing a trend of students arriving late…