Testing Out

RHS Testing Out Policy

Roscommon High School shall grant high school credits in any course to a pupil enrolled in high school, but who is not enrolled in the course, who has exhibited a reasonable level of mastery on the subject matter of the course by attaining a grade of not less than 77% on the end of course exam, which may consist of a test, portfolio, performance, paper, project, or presentation. Credit earned under this section shall be based on a "CR/NC" grade and shall not be included in a computation of grade point average for any purpose. Credit earned under this section may be counted toward the total credits required for graduation. Credit may be counted toward fulfillment of a requirement for a subject area course (e.g. English 9A, World History A, etc.) and shall be counted toward fulfillment or a requirement as to course sequence (e.g. A student may count English 9A as a prerequisite to English 9B). Once credit is earned under this section, a pupil may not receive credit thereafter for a course lower in course sequence concerning the same subject area. 

Teachers are not to provide any instruction to prepare students for these tests. Each department will provide a syllabus so that students know what the test will cover and what additional items (demonstrations, research papers, portfolios, etc.) will be required as part of the comprehensive evaluation. A textbook will be made available to be checked out from the library. Students must return the book prior to taking the testing out exam.

Testing out exams will be given twice a year, before the start of the school year, and prior to the 2nd semester.

Use Google Form at this link to submit your request to test out of a class:   Test Out Form

FAQ's

What is Testing Out?

Testing out involves passing high school course exams with a minimum grade of C+(77%).  Papers or projects may also be required to “test out” of courses.

What happens when a student “tests out” of a class? 

Students will receive credit (CR) for the course, however, they will receive a TO on their transcript.

Is there a limit to the number of “test out” exams students may take?

No. 

Will testing out allow students to graduate early?

No. Credits earned by testing out may satisfy specific graduation requirements, but will not reduce the required eight semester attendance policy.

Can students test out of any class?

Students may test out of Michigan Merit Curriculum classes. The testing out policy does not apply to Advanced Placement courses which have specific exams that often yield college credit, Honors courses, or fine arts classes that are performance based.

What additional choices will students have if they test out of classes?

College dual enrollment and Michigan Virtual High School options will be offered to students who have earned credit in the traditional RHS classroom courses.

Can students get materials to prepare for testing out?

Schools are NOT REQUIRED to provide textbooks, study guides, or tutoring to prepare students for testing out.  Typically, a student who chooses to test out of a class approaches the teacher and asks for a syllabus so that he/she knows what to study prior to the test.

Day of Exam

The student reports to the main office at the appointed time on the day of the test.  Students may take one exam per day. Students taking math exams should bring a calculator.

 

In compliance with Michigan P.A.335, Section 1279(B),the Roscommon Area Public School District will provide high school students with yearly opportunities to “test out” of courses at RHS.

Contact

Counselor

Jane Spencer

989-275-6675


More Information

Test Exam Dates

The Testing Out Exams are held at RHS and occur in the spring for current students.

Forms

Complete the Google Test Out Form and submit to choose a test out date and time in the spring.