IMBD: High School Credit for 7th/8th Grade Coursework

Students in 7th or 8th grade may take advanced courses and apply the credit of those courses toward high school graduation, provided the course demonstrates content requirements consistent with related high school courses and the student achieves satisfactory standards of performance. School Board policies relative to assessment, mastery and competency shall apply.

The Assistant Superintendent and High School Principal shall approve such course work and credit prior to the student enrolling in the class in order for such credit to be applied toward high school graduation.

Legal References:
     Ed 306.26(f), Granting High School Credit for 7th/8th Grade Coursework (until July 1, 2017)
     Ed 306.261(e), Granting High School Credit for 7th/8th Grade Coursework (after July 1, 2017)

Category: Priority/Required by Law

1st Read: June 18, 2019
2nd Read: July 23, 2019
Adopted: July 23, 2019