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External Courses

External Course Application Process  

 

EXTERNAL COURSE CREDIT: A maximum of 20 credits of coursework will be accepted from external institutions. Courses may be used for acceleration, advancement, or elective credit, but cannot be used for original credit core courses required for a high school diploma. BEFORE enrolling in the course, student must turn in application & all required documentation for approval. These courses are fee-based and generally cost $200-$400 per semester. PYLUSD is not responsible for any part of those fees. External credits reflect on your high school transcript only if you follow the right steps and update your advisor with your final grade. Turn in the external course application to the College & Career Center to have it reviewed upon submitting it to your counselor for approval.

 

Step 1: Finding an Institution

  • Click the A-G Course List & select an accredited institution of your choice
  • Once you’ve chosen an institution, click on their link & print the following 2 documents
    • Page 1 - showing institution details, including UC/CSU approval
    • Page 2 - The page that lists the course you are taking
                       

 Step 2: Application

 

 Step 3: Approval & Registration

  • Turn in application & all documentation to your counselor for approval.
  • Once approved by counselor, register with the provider you chose & pay any applicable fees
  • After completing the course, have the provider send official transcripts to: EHS Counseling Office
 

*Once you complete the external course, you must order an official transcript from the college and have it sent to EHS if you are adding it on your high school transcript. You may use parchment to make college transcript requests.

 
Disclaimer: The Counseling Department provides this list as a service to students and parents. It is used for informational purposes only. We cannot endorse any outside program or verify qualifications or appropriateness of any online provider.