| Community Service Credit |
A maximum of one credit may be earned for students who complete 120 hours of volunteer service with an approved community agency. One-half credit may be earned for 60 hours of service; court mandated hours do not count for Community Service credit. |
| Correspondence Courses |
Credits may be earned for courses completed by mail or online from approved institutions. Fees vary from $70 to $120 per half credit plus books. Students must conform to the procedures set by the credit granting institution. |
| Credit By Exam |
Students may earn credit by earning a score of 80% or better on an examination for a course they have not taken previously or are not enrolled in currently. A fee of $40 is required for a semester credit, and the exam must be taken within 2 months of application. Seniors must complete exams by the end of the third nine weeks. |
| Dual Credit |
High school credit can be earned for college or university courses not offered at the student's school of enrollment. A three credit college/university course equals one-half unit of high school credit. |
| Educational Travel Credit |
Students who keep a journal while traveling may earn one credit for 42 consecutive travel days or 1/2 credit for 21 consecutive travel days. Students must submit their completed journals for evaluation to determine credit. |
| Enrichment Program Credit |
Students may receive credit for academically accelerated courses taken at accredited institutions. |
| Music Equivalent Credit |
A maximum of one credit may be granted to students participating in a music program not offered by the Clark County School District. Credit granting is monitored by the CCSD Department of Fine Arts. Specific application forms must be submitted along with a fee. Call 799-8531 for more information.
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