TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION CHECKLIST: HS21+ PROGRAM NAME: _____________________________________ ASSESSMENT: COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST date: Scores: ______ ______ ______ ______ SS R Alg Math CASAS date: Reading Form: ______ Score: _______ DATE: ______________________ LOEP Placement: ______ English Math Form: ______ Score: ______ GED 2002 Tests Passed (450 or above): Math Reading Science Social Studies Writing Credits Achieved (documentation included in portfolio) Required Subject HS Credits English* 3.0 Math* 2.0 Science 1.0 Lab Science 1.0 US History & Government 1.0 WA State History 0.5 Contemporary History 1.0 Occupational Education 1.0 Health 1.0 PE 1.0 Fine Arts 1.0 Electives* 5.5 TOTAL: High School Transcript Assessment Competency Certificates/ College Transcript Total 19.0 *Credit requirements are based on year student would have been a freshmen SPSCC HS21+ Intake Evaluation Form 3/28/14 ajf High School 21+ Transcript Evaluations – Guidelines for What Can Count College Placement Test (CPT): Accuplacer or Compass score at college level within past 12 months Math – up to 2 credit equivalent (must include an algebra score) Sentence skills and reading (both at 100 level) – 2 credit equivalent GED 2002 Test Scores (score alone may not be used to calculate high school credit) Test score must be 450 or higher on a printed transcript report Math, English, and Reading (for Elective) may count as one credit equivalents on the Transcript Matrix Science may count as 0.5 credit equivalents for Science and Lab Science (total of 1 credit equivalent) Social Studies may count as 0.5 credit equivalents for U.S. History & Government and Contemporary World Problems (total of 1 credit equivalent) High School Transcript (or equivalent): Credit requirements shown on Transcript form indicate high school credit completion requirements based on the year the student would have entered 9th grade (freshmen year) All grades D or higher in classes that would count toward graduation may be considered Course titles must have an equivalent in the Transcript Matrix to transfer credit Courses that are coded as part of a Certificate of Attendance can count as elective credits High School credit of 0.5 is equivalent to 2.5 quarter credits at community college Course Evaluation for Credit (Assessment) Program Participation Requirements: Must attend Basic Skills orientation and complete program paperwork Must CASAS pre- and posttest in both Math and Reading Must attend at least 45 hours ABE/GED/HS21+ Course Requirements: Must demonstrate competency in scored work within subject modules at 70% or higher Written work must demonstrate a Learning Standard for Writing ability at Level 4 (high intermediate) or higher (required for English credits) May demonstrate knowledge and application of subject through alternative modes of presentation. Math competence must be demonstrated in algebra and geometry (see attachment). High School Completion Credits: Must register as an SPSCC student Identify intent to take course for High School Completion Must pay reduced tuition, fees, and class materials Must complete course with a C or higher to earn credit Employment or Life Experience (Competency): May document prior knowledge in a written essay or presentation that links experience with course competencies. Writing must follow guidelines provided. Written work must demonstrate a Learning Standard for Writing ability at Level 4 (high intermediate) or higher (identified as LS4 in the matrix) Training or Certification: Must show proof of participation – certificate of completion or competency, or other written documentation College Transcripts: Courses must have an equivalent in the Transcript Matrix Must have a course grade of C or higher to apply credit Page 1 SPSCC Working Guidelines for What Counts – 3/28/14 ajf