BP 6146.3

Instruction

 

Reciprocity of Academic Credit

 

To determine whether students transferring into the district have met district course requirements, the Superintendent or designee shall establish procedures to evaluate the comparability of courses and/or students' understanding of course content. Such procedures shall include methods for determining the number of years of school attendance, the specific courses completed by the student and the value of credits earned.

 

The district shall accept for credit full or partial coursework satisfactorily completed by students while attending a public school, a juvenile court school or nonpublic nonsectarian school or agency.  (Education Code 48645.5)

 

Legal Reference:

            EDUCATION CODE

            35160             Authority of governing boards

            35160.1          Broad authority of school districts

            47612.5          Charter schools operations, general requirements

            48645.5          Coursework completed in public school, juvenile court school or nonpublic nonsectarian school

            51216             Pupil proficiency; assessment

            51225.3          Requirements for graduation

            51228             Minimum curriculum standards

            60605             Academic content and performance standards; assessments

            60641-60649  Standardized Testing and Reporting Program

            64001             Single plan for student achievement

 

Adopted:  10/13/99

Revised:  6/14/06