Credit by Exam

Credit by Exam (CBE) is a process for ascertaining student achievement and awarding credit for a particular course which is normally offered within the student's high school, without the student having to enroll or otherwise participate in the course. CBEs cannot be taken to make up for a failed course. CBEs typically are posted as “PASS” on the student transcript. If a student does not pass a CBE, it cannot be retaken.

World Language Credit by Exam is earned by taking the STAMP, WorldSpeak, or the AAPPL. The STAMP, WorldSpeak, and AAPPL are web-based tests that assess proficiency in world languages. [Learn more]      

Health Credit by Exam/Portfolio Option (Health CBE) (Contact Administrator) 

Other content areas may be available through Credit by Exam. Contact the Learning and Credit Options Administrator to request more information. 

Contact:
Diane Berthoin-Hernandez, LCO/VS Administrator, dianepbh@pps.net, or 503-916-2000 x71730

Enrollment Windows:
CBEs take time to complete and time to score and process. Plan ahead to ensure that your results are posted to your transcript in time to meet your academic goals.

Here are the enrollment windows for each CBE:

• The health enrollment window is September 1 through February 1 each year.
• World Language Exam testing windows vary each year. See the annual schedule on the registration form. 

SENIORS 
In order to ensure that your grades and credits are posted to your transcript in time for graduation, make sure to plan ahead.

Senior dates are:

• The health enrollment window is September 1 through February 1 each year.
• World Langauge CBE tests must be taken by April 1 each year.