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Students |
5121.1-AR |
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
A.
Purpose
and Scope
To outline
procedures for students and staff who seek to challenge a course to receive
credit by examination
B.
General
1.
The
implementation of this regulation is the responsibility of the site
administrator.
2.
The
determination of which courses are appropriate for challenge by examination is
a site responsibility with approval of the Assistant Superintendent -
Educational Services. Generally, courses requiring significant laboratory
experiences shall not be approved for challenge by examination.
3.
Only
identified high school courses may be challenged for credit by examination.
C.
Forms
Used and Additional References
Petition to
Challenge a Course for Credit by Examination
D.
Procedure
1.
The
site administrator, in cooperation with the various departments of the school,
shall approve courses which may be challenged for credit by examination forward
to the Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services, for final approval.
2.
The
"Petition to Challenge a Course for Credit by Examination" must be
completed and filed with the Assistant Principal, Instruction.
3.
No
student may challenge a course in which he/she is currently enrolled.
4.
The
student must achieve an "A" or "B" grade on the examination
in order to be awarded credit. The grading standard shall be established by the
department and shall be as consistent as possible with regular standards.
5.
No
student may receive more than 10 units of credit through the credit by
examination process.
6.
No
student may challenge a course for credit by examination more than once.
7.
Teachers
are not responsible for teaching the course of study in the challenge
situation. Teachers are responsible only for arranging for the issue of
textbooks and for administration of the examination. All learning and
preparation is the responsibility of the student.
8.
Examination
dates and times must be met by the student. All textbooks and any other
materials must be returned at the time of the examination.
9.
The
teacher(s) responsible for the administration of the examination shall notify
the Assistant Principal, Instruction of the results of the examination within
two (2) school days after the examination.
10. If the student passes the examination at the
required level of proficiency, the course, grade, and units for credit shall be
entered on the student's official transcript. If the student does not pass at
the required proficiency, no entry shall be made on the official transcript.
11. The completed "Petition to Challenge a
Course for Credit by Examination" form shall be filed in the student's
cumulative record and in the office of the Assistant Superintendent -
Educational Services.
E.
Reports
Required
None
F.
Record
Retention
Retain completed
"Petition to Challenge a Course for Credit by Examination".
G.
Responsible
Administrative Unit
Site manager or his
designee
H.
Approved
by:
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Sharon McHolland |
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James O.
Fleming |
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Responsible Division Head |
Date |
Superintendent |
Date |