Make-Up CreditsMake-Up Credits
What is a make-up credit course?
A make-up credit course should be viewed as an opportunity for students who have previously completed a credit in high school to re-take the course.
Why would a student take a make-up credit course?
Taking a make-up credit course allows the student who did not meet the level of success they desired in their course, to have a second chance to reach the level of achievement they desire.
What requirements make a student eligible for enrolment into a make-up credit course?
The student must have completed the course and attained a mark of at least 35%. The student must have completed the final exam in the course, where applicable. The student must have taken the course within the past 12 months. The student must provide VHS with a copy of their report card showing the course.
Can a student who dropped the course take the make-up credit course?
No. Only courses that have been previously completed can be taken again as a make-up credit course.
Who decides if a student can take a make-up credit course?
Participation may be initiated by the student or parent. School guidance counsellors may certainly suggest the option to any student.
What is the credit value of the make-up credit course?
1.0 for full credit courses; 0.5 for half-credit courses.
Can students who have already passed a course take a make-up credit course in order to improve their grade?
Yes. Students who have successfully completed any credit course but need to improve their mark in that course in order to move to the next level of study or to meet their post-secondary education entrance requirements, may take a make-up credit course.
What is the nature of a make-up credit course?
The student has access to the whole course and all of the assignments. Students are encouraged to study the whole course but they will only have to complete one-half of the assignments typically done by students in the regular course. All make-up credit courses will have a final summative assessment task which usually included a final exam.
Students complete 55 hours of the make-up credit course but achieve the equivalent of a full course credit (110 hours). In the case of Civics and Career Studies, students complete 27.5 hours of study and earn the half credit course.
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What are the tuition fees for make-up credit courses?
$499 for a full credit course and $399 for a half-credit course.
How do I register for a make-up credit?
Just go to the “Register” page and click on the “Register” link opposite the course you wish to register for. During the registration process you will be given an opportunity to indicate whether it is a make-up credit you are registering for.
