Recognizing that students take initiative to engage in significant self-directed study outside of school, the following process will be available to earn credit.

When a student declares an interest in receiving credit for study outside, they can apply through a form that will include the following:   

• The program or course name
• Subject (content area) credit requested
• Credit amount requested
• Key learning outcomes, standards, and competencies to be learned
• Assessment criteria for the course
• The organizations sponsoring the study, with contact information
• The intended start and completion date of the study
• A description of how the study supports students’ high school and beyond plan

Forms will be reviewed regularly by school staff, who will assist applicants as needed.  Once approved, a timeline will be set for the duration of when the activity may generate credit.   Forms will not be considered for learning experiences in-progress.

Students may earn up to a total of two credits through this method, earning a grade of “P” for awarded credit.

Highline School District 401

Adopted by the Superintendent 2.22