(See also Non-Accredited Home School Admissions Policy)

Students may progress in their educational endeavors by subject, course, and/or grade level based on mastery of the Oklahoma Academic Standards, not on time spent in classes, completion of assignments, or prerequisites. The student who can successfully be moved ahead under Credit for Learning guidelines can demonstrate content knowledge, skills, and application of learning in the core areas regardless of time spent in the classroom. Parent/guardian involvement is integral in the credit for learning/promotion process as is consideration of the student’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. Credit for Learning is intended to serve those unique students enrolled in Jenks Schools whose needs cannot be met by following a traditional timetable and sequence but require promotion beyond current placement. Credit for Learning opportunities will be available for students from grades K-12 in the core content areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, languages, and the arts. 

Students who request Credit for Learning will complete an application process and take a criterion-referenced test to measure the skills and knowledge relevant to each core course or subject for which credit is desired. If passed at the ninety (90) percent or higher level, student applicants may be required to complete a performance component. That component will be evaluated by selected staff and must meet standards comparable to superior ninety (90) percent performance. 

Upon successful completion of both the criterion and performance components, and after appropriate consultation with parents/guardians, a student may be promoted and receive appropriate credit. Credit earned in high school level courses will count toward meeting graduation requirements. Credit will be noted as an “A.” No record of unsuccessful attempts will be maintained in the student’s permanent school records.

Options for accommodating student needs for advancement after having demonstrated proficiency may include, but are not limited to, the following: individualized instruction, virtual courses, independent study, concurrent enrollment, cross-grade grouping, or grade/course advancement.

Notification regarding the availability of Credit for Learning will be made available to parents/guardians and students on an annual basis. Guidelines and application procedures will be available at each school and in the Teaching and Learning Department.

Revised by the Board of Education June 2004

Revised July 2014