Policy 625-R Credit for Learning Regulations
I. Credit for Prior Learning
A. Students will complete and return the application form titled "Credit for Learning." These forms can be obtained through and returned to the Wayzata High School counseling office.
B. Students who successfully complete the assessment process will receive a course grade of "T" (Test Out) on their transcript.
C. A review committee will determine whether or not the student successfully completed the assessment process.
D. The review committee will consist of at least a principal or designee, a counselor, department chair of the affected department, and teacher of the course. If necessary, a special education teacher and/or Vision 21 teacher will be part of the committee.
E. If applicable, the review committee shall consider appropriate accommodations, modifications, and exemptions consistent with the student’s Individual Education or 504 plan.
II. Credit by Assessment
A. The student shall discuss a request for credit by assessment for a high school course with the appropriate counselor or enroll in a district summer test-out opportunity.
B. The review committee shall determine what the student needs to demonstrate, the criteria for the demonstration, and the competency level required. To test out of a course, the student must score at least 80%.
C. If applicable, the review committee shall consider appropriate accommodations, modifications, and exemptions consistent with the student’s Individual Education or 504 Plan.
D. The review committee will consist of at least a principal or designee, a counselor, department chair of the affected department, and teacher of the course. If necessary, a special education teacher and/or Vision 21 teacher will be part of the committee.
E. A student may attempt to test out of a course only once.
F. Students who complete the assessment process successfully will receive a course grade of “T” on the transcript.
III. Weighted Grades
A. The school district offers weighted grades for all Advanced Placement Courses. A grade awarded in an Advanced Placement course will be recorded as follows.
Advanced Placement Courses receive an additional 3 GPA points as long as the grade is a B- or above.
| A | = | 12 weighted | = | 15 |
| A- | = | 11 weighted | = | 14 |
| B+ | = | 10 weighted | = | 13 |
| B | = | 9 weighted | = | 12 |
| B- | = | 8 weighted | = | 11 |
Adoption and Amendment History
- Adopted: August 14, 1995
- Amended: August 16, 2004
- Amended: April 9, 2007
- Amended: October 8, 2007
- Amended: August 11, 2014
- Amended: February 11, 2019
- Last Reviewed: February 11, 2019