HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCDSB 173 PLAR App Challenge for a Credit August 2009
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
APPLICATION TO CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT FOR A COURSE
(References: Policy P.112.CUR and Procedure PR.634.CUR)
Please complete this application form and submit it to your school principal.
Student Name:
Surname:
Given names:
MIN/OEN: Grade:
Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: year month day
Name of Parent/Guardian:
School:
The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Education Act and will only be used
for the purpose of the application to challenge for credit for a course for mature students. Should you wish to
review this information, please contact the principal of the school.
I wish to challenge for credit for the following course:
Course Title Course Type Course Grade/Level Course Code
I am aware that a passing or failing mark resulting from a challenge for credit for a Grade 11 or 12 course will be entered on
my Ontario Student Transcript and that a passing or failing mark or a withdrawal resulting from a challenge for credit for any
Grade 10, 11, or 12 course will be entered on my PLAR tracking record and maintained in my Ontario Student Record.
I am aware that the PLAR challenge process will include formal tests (balanced between written work and demonstration, as
appropriate for the subject) worth 70 per cent of the final mark, and other types of assessment worth 30 per cent of the final
mark. I am aware that my skills and knowledge will be evaluated against the expectations outlined in the appropriate
provincial curriculum policy document. I am aware that a maximum of four credits may be granted through the challenge
process for courses in Grades 10 to 12, with no more than two in any one discipline.
I am submitting the following as evidence that I am qualified to challenge for credit for this course:
letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) familiar with the course expectations
letter(s) of recommendation from member(s) of the community
a portfolio of relevant work
proof of successful relevant experience in a supervised setting
proof of independent learning in a relevant area
a videotape, audiotape, or CD-ROM with samples of relevant work
proof of relevant prior learning from another educational jurisdiction
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proof of successful completion of courses identified as prerequisites for this course
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APPLICATION TO CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT FOR A COURSE
Student Name:
Student Paragraph
Write a paragraph of 100-200 words stating why you want to challenge for credit for this course. Be sure to
include the following:
ways in which the course credit will help you to fulfill your educational goals
your special interests and skills related to this course
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APPLICATION TO CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT FOR A COURSE
Student Name:
I have reviewed the curriculum expectations and the descriptions of the levels of achievement for this course with a
designated subject teacher.
I understand that a school committee will review my application.
Signature of Student: Date:
Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:
Name (Please Print)
Name and signature of
Teacher-Adviser / Guidance
Date:
Counsellor:
Signature
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date application received:
Date challenge process completed:
COPY TO O.S.R.
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