testing out guidelines and request
Test out opportunities occur during the exam window at the end of each trimester. Students who wish to test out MUST complete and submit this form at least four (4) weeks prior to the exam window. Students who submit this form less than four (4) weeks prior to the exam window will be scheduled to test out at the end of the next trimester.
The test out process will be comparable to the assessments used to determine mastery in the requested course at Lowell High School during the regular school year. This may include a traditional exam, written papers, projects, portfolios, presentation, and/or other activities developed by the involved teachers/department.
Students MUST earn the equivalent of a 77% (C+) or higher on the test out assessment in order to earn credit in the course. Credits earned through testing out will NOT be included in the computation of the grade point average, but will count toward graduation credit.
It is the student's responsibility to meet with the involved Department Chairperson to schedule that actual date and time of the test out with the involved department. Counselors will provide students with the necessary information and support them in the process, but the student MUST schedule the test out with the involved teaching staff.
The test out process will be comparable to the assessments used to determine mastery in the requested course at Lowell High School during the regular school year. This may include a traditional exam, written papers, projects, portfolios, presentation, and/or other activities developed by the involved teachers/department.
Students MUST earn the equivalent of a 77% (C+) or higher on the test out assessment in order to earn credit in the course. Credits earned through testing out will NOT be included in the computation of the grade point average, but will count toward graduation credit.
It is the student's responsibility to meet with the involved Department Chairperson to schedule that actual date and time of the test out with the involved department. Counselors will provide students with the necessary information and support them in the process, but the student MUST schedule the test out with the involved teaching staff.
