Policy: 2409

Section: 2000 - Instruction

Title: Credit for Competency/Proficency

Status: Active

Adopted: February 25, 2014

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Credit for Competency/Proficiency

Students can earn course credit by demonstrating mastery of the required coursework and material in accordance with Policy 2410 – High School Graduation Requirements.  Mastery is defined as sufficient evidence of attainment of the required content, concepts, and skills of a particular course.  Credit will be awarded upon satisfactory demonstration and mastery of the required course competencies.  Additionally, credit may also be awarded if a student is able to demonstrate learning experience in compliance with the district-specified curriculum and assessment standards through alternative means.

The superintendent or designee is directed to develop and identify procedures to award credit to students who are able to demonstrate learning experience, knowledge, and/or skills in compliance with the district-specified curriculum and assessment standards.  Student assessment of mastery is the responsibility of the building principal.

 

Cross References:
Policy 2410	High School Graduation Requirements
Policy 2420	Grading and Progress Reports
Legal References:
RCW 28A.230.090	High school graduation requirements or equivalencies — Reevaluation of graduation requirements — Review and authorization of proposed changes — Credit for courses taken before attending high school — Postsecondary credit equivalencies
WAC 180-51-050	High school credit — Definition
WAC 392-410	Courses of study and equivalencies

                                  

Management Resources:

Policy News, August 2010  Competency Based Credits

 

Adoption Date: 02.25.14

Ferndale School District

Revised: 05.30.17