Fairfield City Schools
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Credit Flexibility
Credit Flexibility
Credit flexibility shifts the focus from “seat time” to performance-based instruction. Students can earn units of high school credit based on an individually approved credit flexibility plan. The intent of credit flexibility is to meet increased expectations for high school graduation in response to globalization, student academic needs, technology and demographics.
Students in grades 9-12 can earn high school credit by:
successfully completing coursework;
pursuing an individually approved option;
testing out or showing mastery of course content; or
any combination of the above.
The Long Form Credit Flexibility Application must be completed by students who wish to participate in the Credit Flexibility Plan in the areas of:
Distance learning
Independent study
After school/tutorial program
Educational travel
Internship
Community service
Students will be required to complete the Long Form Credit Flexibility Application and receive approval from a committee of FCSD personnel.
January - March
January - March
Students in grades 8-11 will receive information about Credit Flexibility, if requested. FFS and FHS counselors will meet individually with students in grades 9-12 to schedule for the following school year. Students may bring a completed Long Form to this meeting or complete the form using information obtained during the meeting.
March
March
FFS counselors will meet with students in grade 8 to schedule the following school year. Students may bring a completed Long Form to this meeting or complete the form using information obtained during the meeting.
The Long Form of the Credit Flexibility Application must be submitted to a school counselor by students in grades 8-11 by March 28. This timeline will not be extended.
April
April
A committee will be formed at each building to review applications.
Students will be notified of the results of the review no later than April 30.
The Short Form Credit Flexibility Application must be completed by students who wish to participate in the credit flexibility program in the areas of testing out or online classes. Students will be required to complete the Short Form Credit Flexibility Application and receive approval from a committee of FCSD personnel.
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