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84of their high School principal, obtain credits from alternative courses which may count toward IHSAA scholastic eligibility requirements: a. College Courses: A student may attend an accredited institution which grants credits which count toward a baccalaureate degree from that institution, for credit that is acceptable for high School graduation and for college credit, provided:(1.) the student is Enrolled in one credit course at their home School,(2.) the college course is approved by the Department of Education,(3.) the local Board of School Trustees counts the college course credit toward graduation,(4.) the college class is taken concurrently with the student%u2019s School classes; b. Unavailable Courses: A student may attend class at another accredited school for credit in course offerings which cannot be obtained at the student%u2019s School so long as the student is Enrolled in and attending credit courses at their home School during at least Fifty percent (50%) of the normal school day, and the total time in the class is equivalent to a regular course at the student%u2019s home School. c. College During Vacation Periods: During a vacation period, high school students with remaining athletic eligibility may Enroll in or attend a program in an accredited institution of higher learning that may give them college credit provided they have prior written approval of their high School principal. d. Virtual Course: A student may earn course credits by attending a non-traditional Virtual Course provided:(1.) written request for approval of the Virtual Course is made to the IHSAA, including a detailed description, and is approved by the Commissioner;(2.) the Virtual Course is approved by the Department of Education;(3.) the local School Board of Trustees counts the credits earned in a Virtual Course towards graduation;(4.) Virtual Course classes are taken concurrently with a student%u2019s regular classes;(5.) total class time of a Virtual Course is equivalent to the student%u2019s regular course, and(6.) the total number of Virtual Courses enrolled in and attended by a student during a Grading Period may not exceed Thirty percent (30%) of a student%u2019s total course load. However, upon application from a member School, and for good cause, the Commissioner can alter the percentage a School%u2019s students%u2019 total course enrollments may be Virtual Courses during a Grading Period. (Amended pursuant to an emergency by-law amendment of the Executive Committee on June 25, 2020.)e. Innovative Course. Credit for an Innovative Course may count toward IHSAA scholastic eligibility requirements provided: (1.) the student and student%u2019s School submit to the Commissioner a written request for approval of the Innovative Course, including a detailed course description, and the application is approved by the Commissioner; (2.) the Innovative Course is approved by the Department of Education; (3.) the local Board of School Trustees counts the Innovative Course credits toward graduation; and (4.) the Innovative Course classes are taken concurrently with the student%u2019s regular School classes18-8 Special EducationA student who (a) is receiving special education and related services pursuant to an individual education program, (b) is not earning credits toward a diploma, (c) is working toward a certificate of completion, certificate of attendance, or the equivalent, and (d) the student%u2019s individual education plan (IEP) includes satisfaction of the IHSAA academic standards contained in rule 18-1, may meet such academic requirements, provided the student is making satisfactory progress toward the goals, objectives and benchmarks contained in the student%u2019s progress reports and case conference committee, and certified by the building principal.Rule 18 - Scholarship