While most find it challenging, the objectives can be easily accomplished by the average student who gives it their best. Participants should keep in mind, however, that this is an academic course with assignments, projects, written tests, and practical lab exams. Although the Discovery Hall Programs recommend a one full year's credit toward either a Standard or Advanced High School Diploma, the actual credit awarded is determined by each individual student's school. Most public schools in Alabama will grant the credit. Most students have, however some acknowledgement added to their transcript - if not a credit, at least a listing of participation.
Students share a room with one other student of the same sex.
Four adult chaperons live on the same hall in private rooms. Community baths, one for the males and one for the females, are at opposite ends of the hallway. In addition to the faculty that teach, four adult chaperons will be responsible for overseeing your health and safety, and monitoring the rules in the dormitories. Although the days and evenings during the week will be devoted to the course. Remember, over 170 hours of supervised instruction is given in the four weeks.