CSD Credit Guidelines

IV.

Foreign Exchange Study

A. A student studying abroad for one year may have their credits accepted toward high school graduation under the following conditions:

B. The student and parent must have an individual College and Career Readiness meeting with a high school counselor prior to the year abroad and have in writing all conditions for credit transfer. Written documentation should include a) what credits/courses the student needs for graduation and b) a signed statement by a parent acknowledging that some foreign study credit may only count for elective credit if a course does not match state core guidelines.

C. Upon returning from foreign study, the student must provide the school with an official transcript that includes the following:

1. Courses completed 2. Grades for all courses completed 3. The amount of credit earned 4. Description of the grading system used

D. The high school from which the credit is transferred must be accredited by a recognized accreditation organization for that country.