What is Articulation Credit by Exam?
- Course alignment between high school and community college courses
- Requires a written agreement between high school and community college
- Courses are evaluated by college faculty annually
- Credit by examination process - students need to pass both the course and the final assessment in order to receive credit
- Students can earn college credit by successfully completing aligned high school course
- Courses are taught by high school teachers on high school campuses
- No cost to student
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Why Consider Articulation?
- Everthing can be done on high school campus
- No additional cost to student
- Most courses are transferable to 4-year colleges and universities
- Easy way to earn free college credit for courses student is taking in high school
- There is no penalty for an attempted course on college transcripts
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How Do I Receive Articulated Credit?
- Enroll in a PUSD articulated course in PUSD
- See your teacher or CTE Counselor for specific instructions on how to receive credit
- Complete the community college application
- Register in your teacher's class through CATEMA (Career and Technical Education Management Application)
- Receive a grade of B or better in the course AND on the final assessment in order to receive credit
- Request to have your transcript sent to the college or university you attend.
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