Testing Out

In compliance with state law, East Grand Rapids High School provides the opportunity for students to “Test Out” of a subject area.  Testing out provides an opportunity for a student to demonstrate mastery of a subject area’s content and skills and thereby, earn credit.  

Students wishing to test out are provided with the curriculum content expectations.  The district is under no obligation to provide instructional support or textbooks for students choosing to test out.  Testing out is truly an independent learning experience with no support from the school or a teacher.  The content expectations will be made available on the last day of school to those students who register by the deadline.  Students will then take a comprehensive examination before the start of the new school year.  Students will have two hours to complete the assessment. 

If the student earns a 77% (C+) or higher on the exam and the required assignments, the student will earn credit.  No letter grade will be recorded on the transcript, only a CR, and the credit will NOT be included in grade point average computations.  The transcript will show that the student earned credit through testing out.   A successful Test Out will fulfill graduation requirements for a subject area or a course sequence.  

Testing Out of Physical Education

Testing out of Physical Education is a more comprehensive process involving more than one examination period during the summer.  Specific information regarding testing out of Physical Education can be found in the testing out application. Any student wishing to test out of Physical Education must complete the “Student Request for Testing Out” form and return it to the Counseling Office.

IMPORTANT: Testing out is a significant decision for a student.  Only those students who feel they already have mastery of a specific subject and want to accelerate through the school curriculum should consider it.  Experience shows that the percentage of students who successfully test out is low.  Additionally, a student testing out will miss participation in class discussions and opportunities to develop higher level thinking skills which are nurtured by daily contact with the instructor.