Straight answers to frequently asked questions
about enrolling in our full-time programs

How do I enroll?

Students may get an "Application for Admission" from the Great Plains counselor, or your high school counselor. Selection is based on attendance, interest, GPA, and interview. A transcript of high school course work with ACT scores and World of Work Map areas, and an attendance report will accompany each application.


How will I get credit?

Students who successfully complete course requirements earn three credits. The class, your grade and credits earned will be listed on your high school transcript. Business Technology and Computer Application and Design meet the "computer science" requirement for college entrance. Other programs earn elective credits required for high school graduation. Students who attend for 2 hours must be recommended by their high school counselor, have a 3.0 or better GPA, and be approved by the Campus Director. Internet access is available in each classroom. Cooperative enrollment is the opportunity to receive college credit for coursework taken at Great Plains.


What are the school hours?

Morning classes begin at 8:10, afternoon classes at 12:45. Adjustments are made in the time buses leave to accommodate the local high school class schedule.


What classes are available?

Click here for a complete listing.


How are grades reported?

High school students receive grades each nine weeks and at the end of each semester. Grades are sent to the local high school and included in the high school's student transcript and are included in the student's GPA.


How much does it cost?

Students who attend Davidson, Frederick, Grandfield, Snyder, or Tipton High School and enroll in a regular daytime course for their 11th or 12th year will not be charged tuition.


What is a Senior Scholarship?

Students who graduate from high school in the Great Plains District and enroll in a vocational program within 2 years of graduation are eligible for a Senior Scholarship. The scholarship is good for 1050 tuition hours in any vocational program offered at the Frederick campus. The student must pay an admission fee of $100. Space must be available in the program requested and other entrance requirements and procedures must be followed.


Is technical training right for me?

Are you self-motivated and eager for a fast, responsible entrance into the job market? Do you have a plan for education or a career after high school graduation? Would you like to try out a particular career field before investing a great deal of time, energy, and money? If you answered "yes" to any one of these questions, then vocational training may benefit you.


For more information, email Mrs. Hasley.