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| The PALO program is designed to target independent, motivated K-12 students who might also be: |
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seeking to accelerate course work in terms of pace or difficulty |
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gifted students seeking enriched coursework |
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seeking college credit in high school |
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enrolled in the school district of residence, taking traditional courses, but wishing to enroll concurrently at PALO for courses not available from the local school district |
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at risk of failure in a traditional setting and seeking an alternative placement. |
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pregnant or parenting. |
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employed for portions of the day, wishing to pursue studies after traditional school hours |
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homebound for short term or long term illnesses |
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homeless |
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incarcerated |
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diagnosed as school phobic |
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homebound because of suspension or expulsion |
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home schooled |
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victimized by peers in a traditional school setting |
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in need of alternative educational programs or services |
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