Seminary Credit Policy
BYU Online High School (BYU OHS) students can apply for Seminary credit for courses taught outside the jurisdiction of BYU OHS.
Students must complete and pass a full year of seminary to receive 0.5 Elective Pass/Fail (P/F) credit. Students can earn a maximum of 2.0 Pass/Fail (P/F) high school elective credits toward Elective credit by completing all four years of Seminary provided by the Church Educational System of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or by taking religion courses of equivalent rigor (as determined by BYU OHS) from other institutions.
Students must submit the following to Diane Flood, School Counselor (diane.flood@byu.edu) for initial review and evaluation by BYU OHS personnel:
- The Seminary Credit Request form
- Evidence of successful Seminary (or equivalent) completion
- A written reflection detailing the student’s experience in this activity
- Pay a $48 credit request processing fee per request
BYU OHS will award Seminary credit only after a good-faith determination is made by the school administration that the student has completed the equivalent of BYU OHS Elective credit.
PE Credit Policy
BYU Online High School (BYU OHS) students can apply for PE Lifetime Activities credit for courses taught outside the jurisdiction of BYU OHS.
Students must complete a minimum of 64 hours to receive 0.5 PE Lifetime Activities Pass/Fail (P/F) credit. Students can earn a maximum of 1.0 PE Lifetime Activities credit towards PE or Elective Pass/Fail (P/F) credit.
Teachers/Coaches of these activities must be certified specialists in the sport/activity they teach and must have current cards for First Aid and CPR. This also applies to courses students may take in the community or at local colleges or universities during the summer months.
Students must submit the following to Diane Flood, School Counselor (diane.flood@byu.edu) for initial review and evaluation by BYU OHS personnel:
- The PE Credit Request form
- Attestation by the certified coach or trainer that the equivalent of a semester of PE learning and progress was successfully completed
- A written reflection detailing the student’s experience in this activity to be reviewed and evaluated by BYU OHS personnel
- Pay a $48 credit request processing fee per 0.5 credit
BYU OHS will award PE Lifetime Activities credit only after a good-faith determination is made by the school administration that the student has completed the equivalent of BYU OHS PE Lifetime Activities.
Fine Arts Credit Policy
BYU Online High School (BYU OHS) students can apply for Fine Arts credit for courses taught outside the jurisdiction of BYU OHS.
Students must complete a minimum of 64 hours to receive 0.5 Fine Arts or Elective Pass/Fail (P/F) credit. Students can earn a maximum of 1.0 credit towards Fine Arts or Elective Pass/Fail (P/F) credit.
Teachers of these activities must be certified specialists in the activities they teach. Specialization of teacher or instructor in the instrument, art, or activity for which fine arts credit is being sought. This also applies to courses students may take in the community or at local colleges or universities during the summer months.
Students must submit the following to Diane Flood, School Counselor (diane.flood@byu.edu) for initial review and evaluation by BYU OHS personnel.
- The Fine Arts Credit Request form
- Attestation by the specialized teacher or instructor that the equivalent of a semester of Fine Arts learning and progress was successfully completed
- A written reflection detailing the student’s experience in this activity to be reviewed and evaluated by BYU OHS personnel
- Pay a $48 credit request processing fee per 0.5 credit
BYU OHS will award Fine Arts credit only after a good-faith determination is made by the school administration that the student has completed the equivalent of BYU OHS Fine Arts or Elective credit.
Work Experience Credit Policy
BYU Online High School (BYU OHS) students can apply for credit for Work Experience toward their diploma.
Students must complete a minimum of 80 hours to receive 0.5 Career and Technical Education (CTE) or Elective Pass/Fail (P/F) credit. Students ages 18 or younger can earn a maximum of 1.0 credit per year and 2.0 credits total, and students ages 19 or older can earn a maximum of 2.0 credits per year and 4.0 credits total toward CTE or Elective Pass/Fail (P/F) credit from verified work experience.
Students must be in the 11th or 12th grade. Students need to be in good academic standing and on track for graduation.
Students must submit the following to Diane Flood, School Counselor (diane.flood@byu.edu) for initial review and evaluation by BYU OHS personnel:
- The Work Experience Credit Request form
- An updated professional quality resume
- Paystubs indicating rate of pay, hours worked, and taxes withheld
- A written reflection detailing the student’s experience in this activity to be reviewed and evaluated by BYU OHS personnel
- Pay a $48 credit request processing fee per 0.5 credit
BYU OHS will award work experience credit only after a good-faith determination is made by the school administration that the student has completed the equivalent of BYU OHS CTE or Elective credit.
Military Experience Credit Policy
BYU Online High School (BYU OHS) students can apply for credit for Military Experience toward their diploma.
Students must complete a minimum of 180 hours of verified military training to receive 1.0 Physical Education (PE) or Elective Pass/Fail (P/F) credit. Students can earn a maximum of 1.5 credits towards PE or Elective Pass/Fail (P/F) credit from verified military basic training or other military experience.
Students need to be in good academic standing and on track for graduation.
Students must submit the following to Diane Flood, School Counselor (diane.flood@byu.edu) for initial review and evaluation by BYU OHS personnel:
- The Military Experience Credit Request form
- Documentation showing proof of military basic training or other military experience
- A written reflection detailing the student’s experience in this activity to be reviewed and evaluated by BYU OHS personnel
- Pay a $48 credit request processing fee per 0.5 credit
BYU OHS will award military experience credit only after a good-faith determination is made by the school administration that the student has completed the equivalent of BYU OHS PE or Elective credit.
Exceptions
Exceptions for the awarding of external credit may be granted in rare circumstances. To apply for an exception, follow step one of this formal petition procedure:
- The student/Parent sends a written petition to a member of the Credit Review Committee.
- The Credit Review Committee meets to review the request.
- The Credit Review Committee recommends approval or denial in writing to the superintendent.
- If the Credit Review Committee recommended approval, the superintendent then reviews and gives approval or denial in writing to the principal. The superintendent has decision-making authority for the awarding of credit, subject to ratification by the ESA governing board.
- The ESA governing board receives word of the approval and either ratifies or rejects the award of credit.
- The principal informs the student/Parent of the decision in writing.
- There is no appeal process available for rejection of a petition to award external credit.
