Test-out Request
The credit flexibility test-out option provides students with an opportunity to earn high school credit through a demonstration of content mastery.  It is suggested any student requesting the test-out option should discuss the option with their parents, counselor, and a content area teacher.  Test-out options may not be limited to one written exam but may include any of the following components:  presentation, portfolio, assignment, composition, research paper, lab practical, etc.  Test-out options will be made available within 60 days from the student request.  Parents will be responsible for costs associated with the test-out option.  Costs may include, test preparation, test cost, grading of test and/or portfolio, presentation, time to monitor test, lab practical, etc. 
Per Ohio Department of Education guidelines, credits earned through credit flexibility plan options, including the test-out option, are included on the official transcript in the same manner as traditionally earned credits.  Therefore, the results of all test-out options (subject and grade earned) will be included on the student’s official transcript.
Students interested in requesting a test-out option must complete the following form and submit the signed form to the assistant principal of teaching and learning by the listed deadlines.  
Requests for first semester of the next school year must be received by:  March 31st. Requests for second semester must be received by:  September 30th.

Name _______________________________  Student ID _________________    Date _____________
Request for a test-out option for the following subject:  __________________   Number of Credits ___

1.	Why are you requesting the test-out option for this course?

2.	What prerequisite courses and/or other experiences have prepared you in the subject area?

3.	List the Benchmarks (found in the Ohio Academic Content Standards) for which you intend to demonstrate mastery.

By signing this document I am indicating: 
•	I accept responsibility for any additional costs associated with the test-out option.  An estimate will be provided prior to final acceptance.
•	I am aware the subject and grade will be included on the official transcript
•	I am aware courses earned through test-out options may not meet the criteria for athletic scholarships

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