2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

(Student has previously taken the course.)
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Students may use credit by examination to demonstrate mastery in any academic course with
prior approval of the principal. The examinations used to earn credit under this policy will
assess the student’s mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). A student
must have had prior instruction as determined on review of the student’s educational records.
In addition, the student shall have received a course grade of at least 60 in order to use credit
by examination to make up a failing course grade. Students must make a score of 70 or above
on the exam to receive credit for the course. Applications for credit by exam are to be made
through the appropriate counselor. Credit-by-exam scores do not count toward class rank,
and students are liable for any fees incurred.
OTHER ALTERNATE CREDIT SOURCES:
CREDIT BY CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
A student may take a correspondence course to earn credit in any state-approved course for
which a correspondence course is offered. We currently recognize correspondence courses
taken through universities approved by the Texas Education Agency. Your counselor will
provide specific enrollment information upon request. Students must make a written request
to the appropriate counselor to enroll in a correspondence course. Students may earn no
more than two credits through correspondence courses. They do not count toward class rank
or Honor Roll, and students are liable for any fees incurred.
CREDIT RECOVERY
The Credit Recovery Program is a part of the dropout prevention at Longview High School. The program is
designed to allow students to learn the material and gain credit in a previously taken course in which credit
was not earned. Students may not take a class by Credit Recovery if they have excessive absences. The
Longview High School Dropout Prevention Coordinator, an assistant principal, counselor, teacher or parent
may recommend students for enrollment in the program. Students may request to participate in the program.
These classes do not count toward class rank or Honor Roll.
SUMMER SCHOOL
The Summer School Program at Longview High School. is designed to allow students to learn
the material and gain credit in a previously taken course in which credit was not earned or in
an enrichment course. The Longview High School counselor must approve a student for
enrollment in the program. Students must apply and pay tuition for Summer School
programs. These classes do count toward class rank.
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