PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
Students transferring from accredited public schools outside this district will receive credit toward high school graduation for those classes taken at the previous public school. The district, through the use of academic achievement tests and other evaluation measures as deemed necessary, shall determine the appropriate grade level/credit status of students entering from non-accredited programs or those that are not recognized or accepted by the Accreditation Commission. The accreditation platform must be approved by the Idaho State Board of Education.
NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
Students transferring from nonpublic schools, including parochial and home study, will be placed in grades and classes, and receive credit toward high school graduation for courses taken at the non-public school as follows:
1. If the nonpublic school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission and approved by the state the student will receive credit as awarded by the nonpublic school for all non-secular courses.
2. If the nonpublic school is not accredited, the student’s official transcript and description of course content will be evaluated by the school district. The student will receive credit as follows:
a. Credit awarded by the nonpublic school for courses determined by the building principal as consistent in content with the Idaho Content Standards as approved by the Idaho State Board of Education.
b. Credit for other courses as determined by the school district.
3. The school district may assess a student’s knowledge of the subject matter by requiring he/she pass a comprehensive examination and/or other demonstration of competency.
4. A student transferring from a nonpublic school may receive credit by examination for no more than one-half (½) of the total credits required for graduation and for no more than one-half (½) of the core credits required for graduation by this district.
5. Students transferring from parochial schools will, in no case, receive more than .5 credits per semester credit awarded by the parochial school for courses in Old Testament/Bible Literature and New Testament/Bible History.
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LEGAL REFERENCE:
Idaho Code Sections:
33-506 – Organization and Government of Board of Trustees
IDAPA 08.02.02.140 – Accreditation
IDAPA 08.02.03.004.01 – The Idaho Content Standards
IDAPA 08.02.03.105 – High School Graduation Requirements
ADOPTED: March 16, 2022
AMENDED: