Credit would be defined in terms of a performance checklist. Example of a proficiency would be a portfolio of a variety of writing samples, with a score of 4 or higher on a six-point scoring scale. Phase one will be communications for the Class of 2004. District is working on developing the writing assessments and training staff.
District provides students and up front checklist and description of what s required to graduate.
We already do a portfolio in the IB program, but since it s only at one high school in the district, there is no particular advantage to the students because everyone is awarded the same diploma. Train staff is the use of a common scoring tool. Have staff from another district do the scoring. Have to work with higher education. Business wants to see endorsements vs. credits.