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POLICY
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STUDENTS 5127.11 External
Credit Options for Meeting The Manchester Board of Education recognizes that many learning experiences are available outside the Manchester High School curriculum and contribute to the student's overall education. Of the twenty-two (22) credits required for graduation as specified in Policy #5127.1, the Board allows up to two (2) of these credits to be earned externally, if approved by the Manchester high School External Credit Evaluation Committee. External Credit may only be earned according to this policy's accompanying administrative guidelines. Reference:
5127.1 Specific Unit Requirements for Graduation from Manchester High
School Adopted: November 12, 1991 Revised: September 28, 1998 STUDENTS 5127.11 External
Credit Options for Meeting Administrative Guidelines Students who wish to earn external credit must do the following: 1. An application must be completed by the student and submitted within 2 weeks of the beginning of the semester in which the activity is to be undertaken. Applications are available from guidance counselors. 2. Approval of the External Credit Committee must be obtained for participation in the activity. 3. Requirements are to be completed by the end of the semester for which approval has been granted. 4. The responsibility for submission of grades lies with the student. Grades should be submitted 10 days before the end of the semester in which the activity was taken. Grades are on a pass/fail basis. 5. Once approved, the activity must be completed or a grade of "F" will be assigned. 6. No more than .50 credit can be taken in a semester through the external credit program and no more than a total of 2 credits throughout the high school career. EXTERNAL CRTEDIT OPTIONS: College and university credits earned at an accredited institution of higher learning. Special vocational courses offered by accredited technical or business schools. Career-related courses offered by approved proprietary schools. Summer School courses offered at any accredited high school (other than MHS) or an approved summer program. Independent Study offered as a post secondary preparatory option to earn credit in all high school curriculum areas. Community based learning activities Credit may be earned on the basis of .50 credit per 60 hours of learning experience gained through volunteer activities which meet the requirements of the MHS External Credit Committee a well-defined unit of study designed to enrich learning experiences of the academic program and enhance personal growth. The activity must have a sponsor (obtained by the student) who will supervise the activity and certify its satisfactory completion.
APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL CREDIT STUDENT NAME__________________________I.D.#__________CLASS______DATE_____ PART I. Applicant must attach an information sheet that includes: 1. A detailed
plan of the activity; describe the course of study or attach descriptive
literature; SIGNATURES: __________________________________
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The program must be COMPLETED by the student and VERIFIED by a transcript, certificate, or other certifying statement. The grade must be submitted to Mr. Frost, Room 124, on or before_____________________. PART II. Approval or denial by External Credit Committee. A copy will be sent to the applicant by the guidance counselor. _________
Approved
Grade earned (Pass/Fail)_____________ Amount of credit awarded________ _________________________________ _______________________ Copies to: Student, Counselor |
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