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=Options for Earning High School Credit=

Middle and High School students may earn high school credits in any combination of the following methods: a. Successfully completing traditional high school level courses for which one credit shall be granted per 120 hours of class time; b. Successfully completing an educational option plan as described in the Board’s approved educational option policy and the section of the Board’s policy on Credit Flexibility, or another approved educational experience as described in the policy on Credit Flexibility; c. Successfully completing college-level course work for Dual Credit in accordance with the Board’s policy on PSEO; d. Successfully completing an online course offered by a provider accredited by North Central or an equivalent organization; e. Successfully demonstrating proficiency on an examination approved by the district; f. Successfully completing a portfolio of work that demonstrates mastery of academic standards. g. Successfully demonstrating proficiency through a combination of the above methods. The district shall not limit the number of credits earned by a student through any of these methods. All credits earned will apply toward graduation. The district will not cap the total number of credits a student may earn or compel a student who does not wish to do so to graduate after completing fewer than four years of high school. Students may earn credit in multiple content areas by successfully completing interdisciplinary educational options that address content standards in more than one subject area. The district shall not prohibit access to accredited online programs, postsecondary options, or services from another accredited institution, nor deny credit earned under credit flexibility by students transferring from another accredited district.

Procedure: Students may apply for a Credit Flexibility option at any time. However, certain options may only be granted within certain timelines (to reduce scheduling problems) (enhance overall scheduling opportunities). For example, testing for Option e for Credit Flexibility may only be scheduled once per quarter. Application for Options b,f or g may be submitted at any time to any teacher employed by the district who is certified to give credit in the area sought. (Upon the teacher’s approval, the plan will be submitted to the principal or designee (department head? Assistant principal?) for final approval.) Application for option c shall be done through the guidance office in accordance with the timeline of the cooperating institution. Application for option d should be made directly to the principal at the time of enrollment for an online course.

GENERAL STATEMENT The procedure and timelines for any of the credit options should be stated clearly enough for all to follow. While an appeal committee may be in place for denied plans, the procedure should empower individual teachers and departments to make decisions on initiating and approving options without an entire committee having to vote on each individual option.

UNDERSTANDINGS: Individual teacher of record responsible for Credit Flex for Educational Option Students can take Credit Flex for grade or P/F before taking test out. Students can test out after failing class rather than retaking class. Students may work through semester or year-long courses by a partial test-out by quarter. Students may have unlimited test out attempts, with each previous grade appearing on transcript.

NEEDED: Guidance/example(s) of what a strong proposal should include/look like. Ideas for educational options (could be examples or pre-approved options).


 * __Dual Enrollment Optios__**



Please see the above file for information regarding Dual Enrollment possibilities through Central Ohio Technical College. Mr. Rich Sils works with this program through the Central Ohio Educational Service Center and would be very happy to talk to the group at any time. Dual Enrollment is a very effective way to strength the readiness of college which is one of the purposes of Credit Flexibility. Rich can be reached at 452-4165 or Rich.Seils@escco.org

We currently have Dual Enrollement Courses in both our Business departments and PLTW program. Those are offered through Columbus State. This institution looks like a viable addition to what we already offer.

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