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Learning Options within the School District of Rhinelander

Hodag Connections offers individual learning opportunities within the School District of Rhinelander.  It gives students in 4K through grade 12 the opportunity for flexible schedules along with curriculum choices.  

• Hodag Tracks
• Learning Lab
• GEDO#2
• Adult Learners

Educational Resources for Hodag Connections Students:

Students enrolled in Hodag Connections have access to the same educational resources as traditional students:

• Educational assistance from licensed teachers
• Local and state aligned curriculum
• Access to learning tools: microscopes, telescopes, GPS, etc…
• Participation in after school activities and programs, including WIAA sports
• Participation in traditional classes
• Participation in field trips
• Access to teacher websites
• Access to school library resources, including subscription services
• Participation in co-curricular activities including WIAA sports
• Access to school counselors and other district professionals
• Participation in state and grade level testing
• A district assigned Chromebook to work on coursework

Enrollment Options:

Students may apply to enroll in Hodag Connections under the following circumstances:

• A homeschool family that would like to enroll in the district, but continue to work with their student(s) at home.
• The student requires a differentiated or accelerated learning environment.
• The course is not currently offered by the School District of Rhinelander
• The course is currently offered: however, the student will not be able to take it due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict
• The student needs to make up credit, due to failing a course that is required for graduation.
• The course may supplement homebound instruction
• The student who has been expelled may continue their education via Hodag Connections as part of the expulsion order
• Students who are at risk of not graduating may earn a high school diploma through the GEDO2 Program
• Adult Learners seeking a high school diploma

The School District of Rhinelander offers a variety of learning opportunities.  For more information contact: