Students who have failed or lost credit for courses required for graduation can make up the credit in the following ways.  Availability and offerings will vary based on the program and enrollment in a given year.  School counselor and department coordinator approval is required with each option. 

1. Retake the course at Staples during the following semester or school year (no additional cost to family)

2. Retake the course online through PLATO if available (no additional cost to family)

3. Retake the course through Westport Summer School if offered (family covers cost)

4. Retake the course through a different educational institution, online or in person (family covers cost) 

*Note: The educational institution/online provider must be accredited and have the ability to deliver a transcript/report card upon completion of the course. The student must complete the Pre-Approval Form for Coursework Outside Staples High School, attaching a copy of the course description/syllabus and instructor information. Starting with the class of 2026, students who take a pre-approved credit recovery course outside Staples will have the course listed on the Staples transcript under the heading of the other institution. The name of the course will be listed on the Staples transcript along with “Transfer” (e.g., “Transfer English 9” or “Transfer Algebra 2”). A pass/fail grade will be listed for the course as well as the credit earned; course letter grades from the other institutions are not listed on the Staples transcript nor included in the Staples GPAs. A transcript or report card, including the final letter grade from the other institution, is attached to the Staples transcript as a separate document.