MSD Policies
Instruction
131 Alternative Methods for Completing High School Graduation Requirements
Also Agency 103
Under regular circumstances, those courses required for high school graduation in the Manchester School District must be taken at Central, Memorial, West or Manchester School of Technology high schools or through the Adult Education Program. However, with the pre-approval from the building principal, college and/or university course work shall be accepted and shall be applied to requirements necessary for a high school diploma.
Credit will be accepted under the following parameters:
Accredited two or four-year colleges and universities will be considered extensions of the Manchester High Schools. Grades earned in an approved college or university course will be included in the Unweighted (SIMPLE) and the Weighted (ADJUSTED) Cumulative Grade Point Average as a Level Four (4) course. All policies or recognitions that apply to courses taken within the Manchester High Schools will also apply to courses taken at an accredited college or university.
Credit will be counted as follows: one (1) high school credit will be granted for a semester college/university course provided that a passing grade has been earned.
A student enrolled and attending a college/university full-time may be a student of a District high school. Credits may be used to meet his/her high school graduation requirements. One (1) high school credit will be granted for a semester college/university course provided that a passing grade has been earned.
When a scheduling conflict occurs, college/university work may be substituted. One (1) high school credit will be granted for a semester college/university course provided that a passing grade has been earned.
College/university credit will be accepted for students who are developing a plan for early graduation. One (1) high school credit will be granted for a semester college/university course provided that a passing grade has been earned.
Students who have fallen behind in meeting graduation requirements may use college/university credits to substitute for credits not yet earned. One (1) high school credit will be granted for a semester college/university course provided that a passing grade has been earned.
The Manchester School District is not responsible for any costs incurred by students attending any college/university. All costs for college/university work shall be the responsibility of the parents, guardians, or students.
Curriculum and Instruction: 6/24/14, Revised Coordination Committee 2/13/18
Adoption BOSC: 3/12/2018
Amended to include MST High School: 11/10/14