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“Unit of Credit” means the amount of credit awarded to a pupil for his/her successful completion of acourse containing at least 120 hours of instruction or the equivalent. Note: One-half credit class contains 60hours of instruction or the equivalent.All of the methods listed below are available to the Adult High School Program for awarding units ofcredit to students earning the Adult Standard Diploma provided that the local school district utilizes thesemethods, has approved policies regarding these methods, or has approved the policies of the Adult HighSchool Program.1. Local school districts will determine the number of credits awarded through these methods and therequirements for receiving credit according to state standards.A. Credit may be granted on the following basis if competency has been demonstrated:120 clock hours of classroom instruction and/or demonstrated competency – 1 Unit60 clock hours of classroom instruction and/or demonstrated competency – 1/2 UnitSeat-time, by itself, must not be the sole basis for receiving credit.Assignment requirements for a grade to be achieved and the method of challenge used to determinecompetency must follow the school district regulations. Assignments shall be prepared by teachers tomeet student needs.A school calendar for an Adult High School Program, an Alternative Education program, a program ofDistance Education, or a program of instruction in a detention facility must contain at least 180 schooldays in session. A program of less than 180 days in session must be approved in writing by theSuperintendent of Public Instruction and demonstrate progress or completion by pupils in a curriculumwhich is equivalent to the regular school curriculum.The minimum daily period for an Adult High School Program, an Alternative Education program, aprogram of Distance Education, a program of Independent Study or a program of instruction in adetention facility is identical to the period for a regular grade unless the school district:1. Exercises its option pursuant to subsection 4 of NAC 387.140 Short School Day in Session: or2. Obtains the written approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for a program thatdemonstrates progress or completion by pupils in a curriculum that is equivalent to the regularschool curriculum.B. Credit by Exam (CBE)A pupil may be granted credit for a specific course of study in a secondary school without havingattended the regularly scheduled classes in the course if he or she demonstrates competence to meet theobjectives of the course through performance on an examination. (NAC 389.670)When a school district allows a student in a comprehensive high school to challenge a course, thatmethod of obtaining credit is open to an Adult High School student. All CBE’s must be based on highschool curricula. For students to receive credits, they must pass the exam pursuant to district policy(NAC 389.670 (3))C. Credit Transferred from Other Education Programs1. An accredited public or private high school located in this state.2. An accredited public or private high school located outside this state.3. An institution of higher learning whose academic programs are accredited by a national accreditingorganization.4. An adjudicated youth facility such as; The Nevada Youth Training Center (Independence HighSchool) or C.O. Bastian High School.6 Page

D. Credit Transferred from Military Education ProgramsAdult High School Programs may award units of credit toward meeting the requirements for an AdultStandard Diploma if the student has successfully completed a course given by the United States ArmedForces. (NAC 390.490)E. Credit for Summer School ProgramsSummer school units of credit to be applied toward the Adult Standard Diploma may consist only ofunits earned through a summer school conducted by an accredited public or private high school or anaccredited institution of higher learning.Such units must be earned in courses which are equivalent to the courses offered in the programs of anaccredited high school.F. Credit for University CoursesCredit may be granted for college-level courses completed at a recognized university, college, juniorcollege, or community college as approved in district regulations.G. Credit for Correspondence/Distance Education CoursesAdult High School Programs may grant a student credit toward an Adult Standard Diploma forsuccessful completion of a correspondence course if the course is provided by a secondary educationalinstitution which is nationally accredited, or the course is included on the state-approved list ofDistance Education providers (http://www.doe.nv.gov/Distance Education/Home/).H. Physical Education Credit Transferred in From Other Educational ProgramsIf a student is eligible to transfer credit for physical education courses into the Adult High SchoolProgram that credit can be applied toward the elective credit requirement.I. Credit for Apprenticeship ProgramsAdult High School Programs may award credit for electives to students who have participated in anapprenticeship program.J. Credit for Attending Accredited Career SchoolsAdult High School Programs may award credit for electives to students who have attended accreditedcareer schools such as those approved by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Educationaccording to prescribed guidelines.K. Credit for Work ExperienceAdult High School Programs may award elective credit to students who have attained employmentexperience which meets the following criteria. Through employment, the student, according to districtpolicy and standardized curriculum:1. Has demonstrated attitudes necessary for successful job performance and cooperation with fellowworkers.2. Has developed a sound basis for a career choice through appraisals of individual abilities, interests,aptitudes, and attitudes considering future employment outlook.3. Has developed pride in doing one’s job well.4. Has gained exploratory experiences and training opportunities.5. Has learned to make use of, and further develop, the skills learned in school in a real job setting.7 Page

6. Has understood the relationship between formal education and job success.7. Has gained insight in the transition from school to work.8. Has met changes in the world of work through personal contacts and feedback from employers.L. Credit EvaluationWhen students register for the Adult High School Program, they should present a copy of their mostrecent high school transcript, and/or a copy of their HSE transcript when applicable. This information isfor the purpose of determining the number of credits the student has earned and to help determine thebest way to obtain the remaining credits to earn the Adult Standard Diploma.In the event a student does not have academic records at registration, he or she must send for the recordsusing a request form and an Authorization to Release Information form, (See Appendix, Forms). Whendealing with a comprehensive high school or HSE program name and dates on the records need to beaccurate.Transcripts coming from other states may require interpretation. Credits must be pro- rated to one-halfor one-fourth credit units. (NAC 389.668)Photocopies of all documentation used to verify existing credits must be maintained in a student’s filewhile a student is enrolled.V. HSE GUIDELINESFor current Nevada HSE policy information, visit:http://www.doe.nv.gov/Adult Education/HSE Home/A. Statement of Purpose1. Policy: Current available Nevada state-approved tests of High School Equivalency are the GED (GED Testing Service) and HiSET (ETS). The High School Equivalency tests are designed toprovide an opportunity for adults who have not graduated from high school to earn a highschool-level educational equivalency. The High School Equivalency tests measure the majoracademic skills and knowledge associated with a high school program of study with increasedemphasis on workplace and higher education.All persons involved in administering the HSE Tests or any portion of the HSE Testing Program areprohibited from being involved in preparation or instruction and must abide by all rules and regulationsof the individual HSE assessment vendor.B. Registration Procedures and Pricinghttp://www.doe.nv.gov/Adult Education/HSE Home/Registration procedures are determined by individual testing center. To locate the HSE testing center inthe county of residence, call the district office or adult education center in your county or visit:www.nevadaadulteducation.org.C. High School Equivalency (HSE) CertificateIn the absence of a high school diploma, the HSE test is used as a measure of an individual’s basiccompetencies in the areas of English (Writing and Literature), Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science.This certificate is accepted by the employment and academic communities as an accurate assessment ofbasic skills.Students wishing to obtain a copy of an HSE certificate must contact Diploma Sender atwww.diplomasender.com8 Page

D. Requirements for Testing and Issuance of Certificate:1. Minimum Age for Testinga. 18, except in the following cases:Applicants who are 16 or 17-years of age may register to take the HSE exam after presentingwritten permission from the local school board of trustees, written permission signed by parentor legal guardian, verification of withdrawal from school, and meeting all criteria above. SeeNAC 385.402, 385.4042. Residencya. Certificates of High School Equivalency are issued to persons who reside in the State ofNevada at the time of testing or are on active military duty and have attended a secondary schoolin Nevada.b. Nevada’s residency policy for HSE testing allows for testing certain non- residents who live nearthe border of Nevada in adjacent states when a testing site is not easily accessible in their ownstate.3. English and Spanish Test Scores Cannot be Combined.G. All other questions or inquiries to be referred to:Nancy Olsen, State HSE AdministratorOffice of Career, Technical & Adult EducationNevada Department of Education755 North Roop StreetCarson City, Nevada 89701Telephone Number: (775) 687-7287 nolsen@doe.nv.govH. HSE WAIVER OF CREDITS (NAC 390.500):A student may waive as many as eleven (11) credits after successfully passing state- approved HSEtests toward an Adult Standard Diploma. The higher the scores, the more credits may be waived. It isrecommended that pre-testing, preparation/instruction, and counseling take place before a studentparticipates in HSE testing.The following tables set forth the scores which must be achieved on the HSE tests to obtain waivedcredit and the corresponding number of credits which may be awarded.General Educational Development (GED, 2014 Series)Maximum Number of UnitsTestfor Score of145 to 157for Score of158 or higherLanguage ArtsI24MathematicsII13ScienceIII12Social StudiesIV12SubjectHigh School Equivalency Test (HiSET, 2014 Series)Maximum Number of Units9 Page

Testfor Score of10 or 11for Score of12 or higherI and V(average)24MathematicsII13ScienceIII12Social StudiesIV12SubjectLanguage ArtsI. Credit Waiver Criteria1. Credit waived by the HSE examination will apply only to required courses of study and cannot beused to waive other elective credits with the following exception: HSE social studies credit willbe applied only to elective courses as the student, by state statute (NAC 390.500), must completecourses in the required areas of American Government and American History.2. Students who have already earned a high school diploma are prohibited from taking a High SchoolEquivalency test.3. A student who passes a state approved HSE test may retake the battery or any subtest to improvescores.4. A student who fails the HSE exam is not limited to the number of times he/she may take the HSEexam. However, the student is limited to taking the test a maximum of three (3) times eachcalendar year per HSE test (GED, HiSET). This is because there are only three (3) different testforms available and the same test form cannot be retaken during any one calendar year.5. A student enrolled in an Adult Education program may not use HSE exams to waive credit towardsa High School Standard Diploma. A student enrolled in an Alternative Education program may usethe HSE exams to waive credits towards an Adult Standard Diploma at the age of 17. (NAC390.115, 390.500)6. No student may take the HSE exams while still enrolled in high school, except for studentsenrolled within detention facilities. Students aged 16 or 17 who have received permission from theschool district board of trustees and their parents/legal guardians to take the HSE examination mustbe withdrawn from their high school for the period of time that the HSE is being taken. Studentsmay then be re-enrolled and continue to work toward their Adult Standard Diploma.VI. INDEPENDENT STUDY AND DISTANCE EDUCATIONA. Independent StudyNAC 389.710 “Independent study” defined. (NRS 389.155)As used in NAC 389.710 to 389.750, inclusive unless the context otherwise requires, “independentstudy” means the method by which a pupil may complete a required or elective course outside of thenormal classroom setting that is consistent with the course of study prescribed by the state board and theschool district.NAC 389.730 Courses allowed: courses outside school district. (NRS 389.155)1. A pupil who is enrolled in school or in an alternative program pursuant to NRS 388.537, an adulthigh school program approved pursuant to NAC 387.190 or a program of distance educationestablished by a school district may complete any required or elective course by independent study ifthe board of trustees of the school district in which the pupil is enrolled provides for independentstudy in accordance with NAC 389.710 to 389.750, inclusive.2. A course of independent study may be taken at a location outside of the school district in which thepupil is enrolled upon the written approval of the board of trustees of the school district in which the10 P a g e

pupil is enrolled.NRS 388.537 Alternative programs for pupils at risk of dropping out of school.1. The board of trustees of a school district may, subject to the approval of the Superintendent of PublicInstruction, operate an alternative program for the education of pupils at risk of dropping out ofschool, including pupils who are enrolled in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive.2. The board of trustees of a school district may submit to the Department, in the form prescribed bythe Department, a plan to operate an alternative program.3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall review each plan to operate an alternative programsubmitted to the Department and approve or deny the plan. Approval by the Superintendentconstitutes approval of each component of the plan for the alternative program.4. If a plan for an alternative program is denied by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the boardof trustees of a school district may appeal the decision of the Superintendent to the State Board. TheState Board may approve or deny the plan for the alternative program upon appeal.5. An alternative program may include:a. A shorter school day or an opportunity for pupils to attend a longer school day than that regularlyprovided in the school district. The alternative program must provide for a number of minutes ofinstruction that is equal to or greater than that which would be provided under a programconsisting of 180 school days.b. An opportunity for pupils to attend classes of instruction during any part of the calendar year.c. A comprehensive curriculum that includes elective classes of instruction and career and technicaleducation.d. An opportunity for pupils to obtain academic credit through experience gained at work or whileengaged in other activities.e. An opportunity for pupils to satisfy either:(1) The requirements for a regular high school diploma; or(2) The requirements for an adult standard diplomaf. The provision of childcare for the children of pupils.g. The transportation of pupils to and from classes of instruction.h. The placement of pupils for independent study pursuant to NRS 389.155, if the board of trusteesof the school district determines that the pupil would benefit from such placement.6. The board of trustees of a school district may operate an alternative program pursuant to this sectionthrough a program of distance education pursuant to NRS 388.820 to 388.874, inclusive.NAC 389.750 - A pupil shall enter into a written agreement with the teacher of the course ofindependent study or the board of trustees of the school district or its designee before the pupil maybegin a course or program of independent study.1. A pupil may enter into a written agreement if the pupil participates in:a. An Adult High School Program;b. An alternative program;c. A distance education program; or11 P a g e

d. Any other educational program offered by the school district.2. Such an agreement must include, without limitation:a. The objectives of the course or program;b. A timeline for the completion of the assigned course work;c. A schedule of the communications between the pupil and the teacher that satisfies therequirements of subparagraph (2) of paragraph a. of subsection 2 of NRS 389.155;d. The method by which the teacher will assess the pupil’s progress.e. If a pupil is under 18 years of age, the written approval of a parent or guardian of the pupil toparticipate in the course of independent study.B. Distance EducationNRS 388.823 “Course of distance education” defined.“Course of distance education” means a course of study that uses distance education as its primarymechanism for delivery of instruction.NRS 388.826 “Distance education” defined.“Distance education” means instruction which is delivered by means of video, computer, television, orthe internet or other electronic means of communication, or any combination thereof, in such a mannerthat the person supervising or providing the instruction and the pupil receiving the instruction areseparated geographically for a majority of the time during which the instruction is delivered.NRS 388.829 “Program of distance education” defined.“Program of distance education” means a program comprised of one or more courses of distanceeducation that is designed for pupils who meet the criteria for enrollment in a program of distanceeducation prescribed in NRS 388.850.School Districts must submit an application to operate a program of distance educatio

A school district's Adult High School Program may award an Adult Standard Diploma, signifying graduation from high school, to a person who: 1. Withdrew from high school before his/her graduation and was not eligible to graduate with his/her class and, 2. Has earned through high school, an adult education program or an alternative education .