Credit by Exam

A learner takes a correspondence course final exam to obtain credit for a semester of a course.

• For Recovery of a Credit (learner failed either semester of a core course)

  • A learner must have received either a semester average or final exam grade of at least 60 to be eligible to take a Credit by Exam for recovery of a credit.

  • A score of at least 70 on the Credit by Exam is required to receive credit.

  • The grade is recorded on a learner's transcript as a regular level GPA and does not replace the original grade.

  • Registration - See your counselor to receive approval to take this Credit by Exam.

• For Original Credit (learner has never had the course)

  • The learner must have never taken the course

  • A score of at least 80 on the Credit by Exam is required to receive credit.

  • The grade is recorded on a learner's transcript as a regular level

  • Registration - Testing is done by the school district. Go to the district testing page for information and to obtain a registration form