Exchange Programs

Students who spend one year in an approved foreign exchange program may be permitted (by examination), to earn a minimum of one unit and a maximum of two units if the procedure as outlined below is followed:

1. The student will determine the course(s) on which he wishes to be examined.

2. The student will send a written request to the principal stating his desire to earn credits by examination.  He will name the course selected.  The request must be made no later than June 1 preceding the year of going abroad.

3. The principal will determine the appropriateness of the request.  The decision, in writing, will be forwarded to the student.

4. If the request is approved, the student will return to Bloomington High School immediately following the year abroad and complete the examination(s).

5. Unit(s) of credit will be granted upon the successful completion of standardized or teacher‑constructed examination(s).

6. The unit(s) earned will be entered on the student's permanent record.  The record will show that the unit(s) was earned by examination and no grades will be entered.

In addition, students who have spent one year in a foreign exchange program may enroll in adult education or an approved summer school program for as much as one unit upon their return to Bloomington High School.  Courses may be elected first and/or second semester.

If the student can show proof of participation in physical education while in an approved exchange program, an appropriate unit of credit in physical education may be granted.

Finally, the student may receive general elective credit for course work taken in a foreign exchange program.  Such credit may not count towards specific courses required for graduation.  The student must arrange for the host institution to provide a course syllabus, a listing of course meeting times, the table of contents from the textbook, and the official transcript or equivalent from the host institution.  Credit would be awarded if the content and time corresponds to existing BHS courses.  The units of credit would be entered on the student's permanent record.  The record will show that the unit(s) was earned through a foreign exchange program and no grades will be entered.

Students are advised to check with prospective colleges about the admission and scholarship implications of the above options.
 

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Last Updated on July 29, 2004

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