Credit by Exam

Credit by Exam (CBE) is a process for ascertaining student achievement and awarding credit for a particular course which is normally offered within the student's high school, without the student having to enroll or otherwise participate in the course.

SENIORS: The deadline to test for Credit by Exam is March 30, 2012.  The deadline for health portfolios is April 30, 2012.  STAMP/SLIP tests must be taken before April 30, 2012. 

SUBJECTS OFFERED (Retakes not an option)

• Health 1-2    Topics to Study        
• Algebra 1-2
    

REGISTRATION FORM 
Click here to download the Credit by Exam Registration Form

STAMP
Check out the STAMP student practice test at www.stamptest.net.
REGISTER: Counselors email/call Jenny Braden, jbraden@pps.net 503-916-3857. 
Available Languages: Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
UPCOMING STAMP TEST DATES:
Thursday, January 12, 2012
CANCELED: 2/9/12
Thursday, March 8, 2012 FULL

2011-2012 STAMP UPLOAD DATES: These are the dates when credits will be posted to transcripts. 
December 23, 2011; April 13, 2012; May 18, 2012; June 15, 2012; August 17, 2012

SLIP
Schedule
Register: click here
Contact: Deb Carroll, dcarroll@pps.net

CBE Health/Algebra
Please call Jenny Braden at (503) 916-3857 or jbraden@pps.net to schedule an appointment for testing.

WHO CAN TEST?
Any student who has not previously taken the course, may test for Credit by Examination.  High School "Pass" credit is awarded to students who test out of a course.  This credit is posted on the student's transcript.  Students are allowed to test with the prior permission of their school counselor or administrator. 

GRADING
All students will receive PASS or NO PASS only.  No letter grades will be given for Credit by Exam.  A NO PASS is not recorded on the student's transcript.  Students need at least an 80% to pass.

FEES
PPS students $35.00        Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible Students $15.00          Out of District $50.00

(Note: Starting September 1, 2009 there will be a $35.00 charge for proctoring BYU tests.)