EQUIVALENT CREDIT MUSIC PROGRAM

The Equivalent Credit Music Program is sponsored by the Clark County School District Department of Fine Arts. High school students (Grades 9 – 12) enrolled in the program earn credit toward graduation for their private music study. The program has been in successful operation since 1974.

The LVMTA Musicianship program and syllabus is accepted by the CCSD Fine Arts as the curriculum for this program.

PROCEDURES

Student shall: Request private music instructor currently approved by the Clark County School District to complete objectives and Timelines (form CCF-547). Request Student Application (form CCF-844) from school counselor.

Complete the application and secure all required signatures.

Submit the application, the Objectives and Timelines, and a check for $40.00 made payable to the Clark County School District, representing the program evaluator’s fee, to the counselor.*

Counselor shall: Sign the application and forward the application together with the completed Objectives and Timelines and the check for $40.00 to Secondary Fine Arts Activities.

Fine Arts shall: Distribute the designated copy of the application and Objectives and Timelines to the program evaluator who will consult with the private instructor regarding appropriateness of the program.

Evaluator shall: Schedule visits with the private instructor and the student (a minimum of two visits for one-to-one instruction and three visits for group instruction).

Upon completion of the minimum required instructional time, review the student’s progress with the instructor. If it is determined that the student has satisfactorily completed the program, the evaluator will complete a Notice of Credit Earned and forward the form to Secondary Fine Arts Activities.

Fine Arts shall: Distribute the notice of Credit Earned as indicated on the form.


*Each student is responsible for the financial support of the evaluation visits. No refund will be made if the student does not complete the program.

For more information about the program contact the counselors of your nearest high school or Dr. Marcia Neel (799-5511), Coordinator of Secondary Fine Arts for the Clark County School District.