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Instruction |
6141.41-AR |
HIGH SCHOOL
ELECTIVE CREDIT FOR PRIVATE STUDY
A.
Purpose and Scope
To provide procedures for administering high school elective credit for
private study
B.
General
1.
This policy and procedure applies to students in
grades 9-12.
2.
Approval for private instruction for elective credit
is contingent on an approved application which must contain the prior approval
of the parent/guardian and counselor, and/or appropriate school administrator.
3.
The application must be submitted and approved
prior to the beginning of the semester in which the class is to be taken.
Credit and/or grade will be awarded at the completion of the semester when
necessary verification has been received by the school. The application must be
renewed each semester.
4.
High school elective credit for private study shall
not exceed five (5) credits per semester. "Pass" or "Fail"
are the grade options for private instruction.
5.
Approval to enroll in private instruction for
elective credit shall be based on the following criteria:
a.
The course of study is not available within the
instructional program.
b.
The course of study is recognized by the California
Department of Education by its inclusion in the course list provided in the
annual "Administrative Manual" for the California Basic Educational
Data System (CBEDS).
c.
The private instructor has qualifications in
academic preparation, experience, and pedagogical knowledge which approximates
that required for licensing to teach in the public schools.
C.
Forms Used and Additional References
1.
Application -- Private Instruction for High School
Elective Credit by Private Study, Part I
2.
Final Verification -- Private Instruction for High
School Elective Credit by Private Study, Part II
D.
Procedure
1.
In order to receive credit, the student must
receive direct instruction by the approved teacher for not less than 90 hours
per semester.
2.
The application for private instruction for
elective credit must be approved prior to the beginning of each semester for
which the student is to receive credit. The approved application constitutes an
instructional contract which shall include but not be limited to:
a.
A statement of instructional objectives
b.
Evaluation criteria
c.
An outline of the content of the instruction
d.
A statement of the qualifications of the private
instructor
e.
Signatures of the parent/guardian and private
instructor
f.
All other information items indicated on the
application form
3.
The parent/guardian is responsible for
transportation and all other related costs associated with private instruction.
No special home/school transportation will be provided.
4.
In approving an application for private instruction
for elective credit, the district and school assume no liability and no
responsibility for the quality, quantity, or conditions of the private
instruction.
5.
The parent/guardian is responsible to submit the
Final Verification Form II to the school so that a determination for awarding
credit and/or grade can be made by the school. This form must be submitted
within ten (10) calendar days after the end of the semester.
6.
The parent/guardian is responsible for notifying
the school if private instruction is terminated prior to the end of the
semester.
7.
The counselor and/or school administrator may
require the completion of additional reports, including but not limited to, a
log of activities, an instructional time log, and a statement of progress.
8.
The appropriate school administrator shall make the
final determination on the awarding of credit and/or grade.
9.
The counselor or school administrator will file forms
and make appropriate entries in the cumulative record and/or official
transcript.
10.
It is understood by all parties that the district
and schools give no assurances regarding the acceptance by post secondary
institutions of elective credit by private study. Private study shall not be
certified by principals as meeting entrance requirements.
E.
Reports Required
Periodic summary reports relating to the implementation of this policy
and administrative regulation may be required by the Assistant Superintendent -
Educational Services.
F.
Record Retention
1.
Application -- Private Instruction for High School
Elective Credit by Private Study Form I to be filed in pupil's cumulative file.
2.
Final Verification -- Private Instruction for High
School Elective Credit by Private Study Form II to be filed in pupil's
cumulative file.
3.
Appropriate entries in pupil's transcript, grades
9-12.
G.
Responsible Administrative Unit
Schools under the direction of the Educational
Services Division.
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 |