R277-703-3. Curriculum Options for Accelerating a Secondary School Student's Education Program

  (1) If a student graduates any time before the conclusion of grade 11, or prior to the conclusion of grade 12, the student may receive a reimbursement towards enrollment in a Utah post-secondary institution as described in Subsection 53F-2-501(3)(b) and this R277-703.

  (2) A post-secondary institution selected by a student who receives a centennial scholarship shall receive a centennial scholarship certificate signed by the high school principal or charter school director entitling the early graduate to a partial tuition scholarship following the date of graduation according to the schedule established by this rule.

  (3) A student seeking a centennial scholarship shall complete the courses of study and credit mandated by the Board and by the student's local school board or charter school governing board.

  (4) Options for earning additional credit may include:

  (a) courses:

  (i) high school summer school;

  (ii) high school or UCAT early morning or after school classes;

  (iii) courses completed at the student's own rate based on performance as approved by the local school board or charter school governing board;

  (iv) college courses numbered 1000 and above from fully accredited institutions;

  (v) LEA-approved high school or college level correspondence courses; or

  (vi) equivalency ratio of higher education hours to high school credits: five (5) quarter or three (3) semester hours equal one (1) unit of high school credit;

  (b) demonstrated proficiency by assessment in an amount of credit as determined by the local school board or charter school governing board:

  (i) advanced placement examination, as approved by the local school board or charter school governing board;

  (ii) ACT or SAT scores that meet or exceed a level set by the local school board or charter school governing board;

  (iii) Utah state or LEA secondary end-of-course tests;

  (iv) demonstrated proficiency in a subject, as assessed by the LEA; or

  (v) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests;

  (c) approved work experience, as assessed by the LEA.

  (d) demonstrated mastery in an experimental program that has received prior approval from the Board;

  (e) increased credit for courses that are combined into a time frame that ordinarily accommodates a lesser number of classes, as approved by the LEA;

  (f) independent study credit for an independent research project or independent reading relevant to a course of study; or

  (g) credit for experience gained during travel relevant to a specific course if approved in advance by the LEA.