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Alternative Ways to Earn High School Credit

Community Service

• Available to grades 11-12
• Students can earn pass/no pass elective community service credit through school approved community service programs. Application process, number of hours and other course requirements may vary by school.
• Talk to your school counselor for more information.

Correspondence Courses

• Available to grades 9-12
• Accredited schools and colleges offer correspondence courses for high school credit that meet specific needs of some high school students. Students are responsible for all costs and deadlines.
• Talk to your school counselor for more information.

Early/Late Bird Classes

• Available to grades 9-12
• These classes are offered during an extra period scheduled before or after school in limited subjects. Varies from school to school.
• Talk to your school counselor or assistant principal for more information.

General Work Experience

• Available to grades 11-12
• Students can earn elective work experience credit through paid employment. Application process varies by school.
• 65 hours of paid employment = 0.5 credit
• Pass/No Pass Grade Only.
• Talk to your school counselor for more information.

Independent Study

• Available to grades 11-12
• Students contract with the school to complete a specific course of study to earn credit in various subjects. Varies from school to
  school.
• Talk to your school counselor or curriculum assistant principal for more information.

Online Courses

• Available to grades 9-12
• Any Salem-Keizer student may take selected courses through the Internet. Licensed content teachers teach these Internet classes. Content may be accessed at any time, allowing each student to advance through the curriculum at his or her own rate of learning.
• Rolling entry.
• No fee for students enrolled SKPS high schools. Non-SKPS student tuition is $265.
• Talk to your school counselor for more information.

PE by Proficiency

• Available to grades 9-12
• Students pursue a physical education activity beyond the classroom and are expected to design, implement, and complete an individualized plan.
• 0.5 credit only
• Talk to your school counselor or curriculum assistant principal for more information.

Structured Work Experience

• Available to grades 10-12
• Students can earn credit by working in areas such as banking, auto mechanics, medicine, food service, retail, office and management. Varies from school to school.
• Talk to your school counselor for more information.

World Language by Proficiency

• Available to grades 9-12
• Proficiency by assessment for students who are multilingual. Provides credit in heritage or native languages other than English. Students receive credit in the highest proficiency level attained plus all levels leading up to it.
• Credits are earned by demonstrating proficiency.
• Talk to your school counselor or curriculum assistant principal for more information.

Ways to Earn College Credit in High School

Advanced Placement (AP)

• Available to grades 10-12
• AP courses are offered in English, social studies, mathematics, science and second languages. Students who take the AP exams in these subjects may be able to obtain college credit.
• Varies from school to school.
• Fee for AP examinations.
• Talk with your school counselor for more information.

Chemeketa Dual Enrollment

• Available to grades 11-12
• Students may take coursework through Chemeketa Community College (CCC) while enrolled in their high school program.
• Call Chemeketa Community College at 503-399-5120.
• Talk with your school counselor for more information.

College Credit Now!

• Available to grades 10-12
• College Credit Now (CCN) provides credit in a variety of college-level courses taught by high school teachers. The credit can transfer to Oregon’s four-year universities as well as community colleges.
• Students can take as many CCN classes as are available to them at their school for only $30 per year.
• College-level courses vary from school to school.
• Talk with your school counselor, curriculum assistant principal, or call Chemeketa Community College at 503-365-4705 to learn more about the College Credit Now.

Early College High School

• Available to grades 9-12
• Early College High School (ECHS) is a collaboration between Salem-Keizer School District and Chemeketa Community College (CCC).
• This is a college preparatory program for students who are highly motivated, and who may need extra resources and support to enter college.
• ECHS students exit at grade 12 with both a high school diploma and a CCC transcript.
• Visit ECHS' website, call the ECHS office at 503-365-4800, or talk with your school counselor.

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Program (IB CP)

• Available to grades 11-12
• The International Baccalaureate Program offers motivated students a highly academic program for grades 11-12.
• The International Baccalaureate Program offers motivated students a rigorous academic program that connects to Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs of study for students in grades 11-12. Students in grades 9-10 are encouraged to take classes that will prepare them for the rigor of the IB courses as well as their CTE program of study.
• Offered at North Salem High School.
• Call North's IB Program at 503-399-3241 or visit North's International Baccalaureate Programs webpage for more info on this program.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Available to grades 11-12
• The International Baccalaureate Program offers motivated students a highly academic program for grades 11-12.
• Students take individual courses for possible college credit in English, social science, sciences, languages, mathematics, and electives that can be combined for a full program accepted at colleges throughout the world.
• Offered at South Salem High School and North Salem High School.
• Call South's IB Program at 503-399-3252 or visit South's IB Diploma Program website for more information.
• Call North's IB Program at 503-399-3241 or visit North's International Baccalaureate Programs webpage for more information on this program.

Willamette Gifted Scholars Program

• Available to seniors (grade 12)
• The Gifted Scholars Program at Willamette University is available for a limited number of seniors at each school who have excelled in accelerated course work at their high school and need additional academic challenges.
• Student is responsible for fee.
• Call Willamette University at 503-370-6303 or talk with your school counselor.

Willamette Promise

• Available to grades 10-12
• Some of our schools offer dual credit through the Willamette Promise out of the Willamette ESD. This is a collaborative approach amongst several college institutions including Western Oregon University, Corban University, and Oregon Tech (formerly OIT).
• The approach is a little different in that students enroll in their high school classes and if they meet the college course criteria, then enroll in the college course knowing they have already passed and their grade. It’s a proficiency-based project focused on what we call the core and what colleges call “lower division transfer” credits – writing, math, science, social sciences, and foreign language.
• College-level courses vary from to school to school.
• Visit Willamette Promise website, call Willamette Promise office at 503-540-4420, or talk with your curriculum assistant principal or school counselor.

Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC)

• Open to students in grades 11-12
• CTEC offers exciting and innovative Career Technical Education programs.
• CTEC programs provide the competitive advantage needed to tap into the high-wage, high-demand jobs of the future.
• Visit the CTEC website or talk with your school counselor for more information.

EDGE Virtual Online Program

• Available to grades Kindergarten-12
• A robust online learning program powered by Salem-Keizer Public Schools.
• Utilizing a new enhanced learning experience for students and families, EDGE students will be connected to high quality, rigorous and well-rounded learning opportunities, including instructional supports, English language development support and more.
• Visit the EDGE website or talk with your school counselor or graduation coach to learn more.
• Call the EDGE office at 503-399-3041 for more information

GED Preparation Program

• Available to grades 10-12 or ages 16-21
• Located at the Downtown Learning Center (DTLC), the GED Preparation Program offers preparation and testing to earn a GED certification.
• GED Option requires 10th grade reading level.
• Visit the DTLC website or talk to your graduation coach or school counselor for more information.

Roberts High School at Chemeketa

• Available to grades 9-12
• The goal for this student-centered school is to offer an individual and student-centered experience in contrast to the traditional style of education.
• Students will have more individualized academic opportunities with a smaller school setting that will offer greater potential for academic and social-emotional growth.
• Students may choose online classes or face-to-face classes in a smaller setting.
• On-site childcare is available for parenting students.
• Visit Roberts at Chemeketa's website or talk to your graduation coach or school counselor for more information.

Roberts Middle School at Riverfront

• Available to grades 7-8
• Roberts Middle School at Riverfront offers an educational experience that prioritizes relationships and social-emotional development. Academic opportunities are more individualized, and the smaller school setting provides a greater potential for growth relating to the whole child.
• Visit Roberts at Riverfront website, call Roberts Middle School at 503-399-3205, or talk to your school counselor for more information.

Structured Learning Center

• Available to grades 6-12
• Roberts Structured Learning Center helps expelled students in grades 6-12 continue their education while developing behavioral skills and maintaining academic progress.
• Placement at SLC is by arrangement for one year or less.
• Talk with your school's principal or assistant principal for more information.