Policy 2402P
Procedure English Language ArtsDemonstrating Competency/Proficiency in English Language Arts
The district will manage the assessment process so that students seeking competency-based credit can demonstrate competency/proficiency in English Language Arts. Students may demonstrate competence in the following ways:
- The student may recover up to one English Language Arts credit following a failed or incomplete English Language Arts course if the student meets standard on a state assessment in English Language Arts;
- The student may recover up to one English Language Arts credit following a failed or incomplete English Language Arts course if the student meets standard on an end-of-course exam from an English Language Arts course (where an end-of-course exam is available); or
- The student may recover up to one English Language Arts credit following a failed or incomplete English Language Arts course if the student meets standard on another approved state alternative that meets the graduation requirement;
- The student may obtain up to one English Language Arts credit for passing a district created assessment that is aligned to learning standards, such as a portfolio of student work. Students do not need to have attempted and failed a course before being eligible for this option.
Adoption Date: April 28, 2020