Credit Flexibility
Credit flexibility refers to credit earned in grades nine through twelve based on demonstration of competency instead of or in combination with classroom instruction hours. Flexible credit may be earned by demonstrating competency in a particular subject by testing out of the subject with a specified % level of mastery, or through a non-traditional educational option. These options include but are not limited to the following: distance learning, independent study, educational travel, internships, after school programs, or community service. All students are eligible to participate in credit flexibility programs. Learning outcomes are predetermined by the teacher of record, the student, and the parent together. Progress will be assessed at predesignated benchmark periods. The credit earned through a flexible option will be reflected on the transcript with no special comment regarding the way it was earned, and will be calculated into the GPA of the student.
If credit is denied, a letter of appeal may be filed with the Office of the Superintendent within ten days of the credit denial notification. The appeal will be heard by the Superintendent or designee.
The district's specific policies and procedures will be available upon request from the high school principal or guidance office in August of 2010.