Students who are behind on credits are resorting to Harrell. Harrell Accelerated Learning Center is an accredited high school that meets the needs of non-traditional students in the Wichita Falls Independent School District. From pregnant teens to  those having problems staying in school, Harrell gives the student an opportunity to graduate.

“Harrell is both for students who are behind on credits and who want to graduate early but mainly for students who are behind on credits,” counselor Alice Rogers said.

Rules have changed now. A student who was a senior used to be able to walk the stage with Rider. Now if you are a senior at Harrell and you graduate from there,  you have to walk the stage there. You can not walk the stage with Rider.

“Harrell is a credited school just like Rider. The military and colleges will accept a Harrell diploma just like they will accept a Rider diploma,” Rogers said.