Testing Out of Classes
Testing Out Information – 2025-26 School Year
According to the guidelines of the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), students are allowed to “test out for credit” in courses. High schools may offer credit to students for courses they have not enrolled in if they meet the criteria established by the high school. There are a number of different ways students may show they meet or exceed the content expectations associated with the course. At Dexter, different courses may require different types of performance assessments.
We are also cognizant that the MMC has raised content expectations for our courses. These are known as High School Content Expectations (HSCE). Consequently, students taking the “test out for credit” must demonstrate mastery of the content of a course just as a student who has already taken the course.
Dexter High School will provide two opportunities annually for students to test out. Students must be currently enrolled at the high school or will be the following school year.
FEBRuARY Test Out Window
Students wishing to test out of a course will notify the high school of their desire to test out by filling out the Request to Test Out form with Mrs. Sadler in the main office by January 9, 2026.
FEBRUARY TESTING OUT DAYS AND DATES
| Courses | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science or Social Studies | Tuesday | February 3 | 3:30pm-6:30pm |
| Math or English Language Arts | Wednesday | February 4 | 3:30pm-6:45pm |
| World Language or Other Course | Thursday | February 5 | 3:30pm-6:00pm |
June Test Out Window
Students wishing to test out of a course will notify the high school of their desire to test out by filling out the Request to Test Out form with Mrs. Sadler in the main office by May 22, 2026.
JUNE TESTING OUT DAYS AND DATES
| Courses | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science or Social Studies | Tuesday | June 16 | 9:30am-12:45pm |
| Math or English Language Arts | Wednesday | June 17 | 9:30am-12:30pm |
| World Language or Other Course | Thursday | June 18 | 9:30am-12:30pm |
Additional Information:
- Passing-grade for testing out is a C+ (77%)
- Students that pass a test will receive credit on their transcript toward graduation but will NOT receive a grade on their transcript rather, their transcript will display a TO indicating "testing out" credit.
- After the registration deadline passes, students that have signed up to test out will be given a copy of the appropriate department's "test out" procedure and a course syllabus.
- Specific High School Content Expectations for each course required by the Michigan Merit Curriculum may be found at the Michigan Department of Education's website under Curriculum.