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Handbook - High School Credit, Proficiency Tests & Diploma page 10
  High School Credit
High school credit is based upon work completed, not upon hours of "class time." Be sure to become familiar with the course guidelines for each class. Plan each semester so that all required work is completed and the student can receive full credit. The resource teacher will help you to stay on track throughout the semester.

Students can work at their own pace and will receive credit based upon the work completed. It is highly unusual, however, for students to receive more credit per semester than they would earn in a traditional high school
setting.

Home Independent Study should not be viewed as an alternative where students can rapidly make up credits they are lacking.
  High School Proficiency Tests
The law requires that a student meet the locally adopted standards of
proficiency in reading, writing, and math. These proficiency standards are a requirement for high school graduation. The proficiency tests are
administered each year to freshman students and all other students who have not yet passed the tests. MCHCS will offer these tests at least one time per year, usually during the fall semester.

High School Diploma
Students in the MCHCS Home Independent Study Program will receive a high school diploma upon completion of all high school graduation requirements. The MCHCS does offer a graduation ceremony if the student wishes to
participate.


Exit Exam
Beginning with the graduating class of 2004, the California State
Board of Education will require all students to pass the California High
School Exit Exam. The exam consists of three parts: Reading, Writing and Mathematics. MCHCS will offer these tests in accordance with thedates mandated by the state, probably once in the Fall and once in
the Spring. For more information regarding this exam you may refer to the CAHSEE section at the California State Department of Education website.

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