Usually, high school students will take
six, 5-unit courses equaling 30 units per semester. In very rare instances,
there may be a reason for a student to take additional courses and earn more
units, such as retaking a failed course while staying on-track to graduate.
An ES must have the prior approval of their Advisor if a student is planning
to earn more than 40 units in one semester. Without prior approval, the excess
units may be denied. Your Learning Records must be complete to justify the
excess units. If the student is attempting more than 40 units, the ES must
collect all of the student's work in every subject area and make an appointment
with his/her Advisor for evaluation of the body of work and possible approval
of the units. The student's work must be kept by the ES for three years or
until they enter the college of their choice. Granting more than 40 units
is not automatic and an ES may not assure a student or parent that the student
will be granted the units. Keep in mind that in order to earn 46.5 credits,
a student must do school a solid eight hours a day for the whole semester