CSD Credit Guidelines

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS

The Canyons School District has established graduation requirements that use competency-based standards and assessments, and allows students to earn course credit by, (1), demonstrating competency in course standards, and, (2), testing out of a course. The following guidelines are to be followed in instances where students wish to obtain credit by taking a Canyons School District or USBE competency assessment.

I. Eligibility

A. Any student in grades 9 through 12 may request to take a competency assessment.

B. A student may take a competency assessment for credit only as a means of accelerating his/her learning for reasons such as:

1. Graduating early 2. Enrolling in an Advanced Placement course 3. Demonstrating that knowledge has been received outside of the school setting that is commensurate with the learning received in the classroom. 4. Making up course work 5. Earning credit for classes enrolled in but not completed (Students should follow school’s withdrawal policy before exiting a course) 6. Earning credit for classes enrolled in, but failed

II. Canyons Online Administration of Tests and Competency Assessments

A. Students can earn course credit by demonstrating competency of course standards via Canyons Online competency-based assessments.

B. Students must submit a test registration request via Canyons Online website. Select the desired course and quarter from the registration options. Select the test out option.

C. Test out assessments must be proctored. The student must schedule an appointment for a proctored exam

D. Each competency test can be attempted only once per school year.

E. For a complete list of Canyons Online competency tests offered and further details, visit their direct website.

F. Credit earned by competency assessments does not meet requirements for NCAA eligibility or Utah Opportunity Scholarship.