What is a credit recovery course?

A credit recovery (CR) course is a shortened version of a regular education course. It teaches the same concepts, but it is limited in the amount of practice activities and student-to-student interaction. The student can take up to 5 months to complete the course (50 hours of teaching and learning). CR courses are offered in language arts, math, science, social science, health and study skills, and lead toward a standard high school diploma.

How much does it cost?

$190. See What does a single COOLSchool course cost for more information.

What is the difference between a regular education course and a credit recovery course?

A credit recovery course is 50 hours of teaching and learning and the student can take up to 5 months to complete the course.

Who should take a credit recovery course?

Credit recovery (CR) courses are open to students who have failed or withdrawn from courses they need for high school graduation, or students who are on an IEP or 504 plan.

How much credit is awarded for a credit recovery course?

Each credit recovery course is worth 0.5 COOLSchool credits. This credit is based more on proficiency than on seat time (Oregon Administrative Rule 581-022-1131). See How does COOLSchool determine credit for more information.

When are the credit recovery courses offered and when do I register?

See the COOLSchool How to Register page for this information.

Can partial credit be awarded in a credit recovery course?

No, COOLSchool will not award any partial credit for a credit recovery course.

Can I receive a refund if I withdrawal from a credit recovery course?

Please see COOLSchool's withdrawal policy.

Are time extensions offered in credit recovery courses?

No extensions unless there are unusual circumstances, such as:

• illness
• death in family
• family emergency

(Student procrastination is not a valid circumstance.)