Policy 620: Credit Acceptance for Transferring Students

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.

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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:   June 19, 2024

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