Summer Institutes
For a summer program to be considered for credit, the following guidelines will be used:
- The program must enrich the student's educational experience or be unavailable within the student's educational program.
- The student and parents must substantiate that the content, rigor, and time requirements of the summer program rival that of a high school course--a minimum of 4,050 minutes (67.5 hours) in order to receive 1/2 elective credit.
The following procedures define how students may receive credit for rigorous summer institutes in academics or the arts.
- The student completes the Prior Approval for High School Credit for Summer Programs form (E 6177 ) and secures the signature of a high school counselor.
- The student submits the signed Prior Approval form to the building administrator. The student should attach a brochure or other information that describes the content of the program.
- The Instructional Team approves or denies high school credit for the program.
- After the student completes the program, s/he submits one or more written evaluations or an audio/video tape of a final performance to the building administrator. A credit award is contingent upon a favorable evaluation.
- Up to 1.0 credit for graduation may be granted.
(cf. -6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements)