Social Studies Mastery-Based Learning and Credit Procedure
Demonstrating Mastery/Proficiency in Social Studies
The district will manage the assessment process so that students seeking mastery-based credit can demonstrate mastery/proficiency in social studies skills. Mastery-based credit can be used either for awarding credit in place of a traditional course, or for credit recovery purposes.
General Education Development Test
The State Board of Education in consultation with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction determines what constitutes a passing score for a General Education Development (GED) test. Any student may obtain 1.0 social studies credit for achieving a passing score on a GED test in social studies. Additionally, any student may obtain .5 for successfully completing a course or courses in preparation for taking a GED test.
For students in or from institutional education facilities, the district will award at least one (1) Social Studies credit for achieving a passing score on the Social Studies section of a GED test. The district will also award students in or from institutional education facilities additional credit for successfully completing a course or course in preparation for taking a GED test.
Other Assessments
Students may obtain 1.0 social studies credit for passing a district-created assessment that is aligned to state learning standards. Students do not need to have attempted and failed a course before being eligible for this option.
- A score of three (3) or better on an AP Social Studies exam
Equivalency course of study: Students may receive credit for learning experiences outside of school that align to state learning standards, in accordance with Board Policy 2413 – Equivalency Credit Opportunities and WAC 392-410-300.
The district collects and annually reviews disaggregated data to see which subgroups of students are receiving mastery-based credit. If disproportionality is found, the district takes appropriate actions to ensure equitable access to these crediting opportunities.
Adoption Date: 09/11/24
Classification: Encouraged
Revised Dates: