We have the authority and privilege to grant high school diplomas in the State of Maine. And with that authority comes the responsibility for granting high school credits.
Before NARS awards credits every credit for every course for every year must be justifiable. That justification must become part of the student’s file.
We build the student file to contain student records, evaluations, portfolio reviews, external credits, transferred credits, and more. All are contained in the student’s official educational file. When called upon by any college or university, the military, or an employer, we can justify every credit granted by the records in the student file.
And of course, every file is confidential, according to the FERPA requirements, and we release student information only after a release form is signed by the parent, legal guardian, or adult student.
Once the documentation is there, the credit is granted. Once the credits are granted, the diploma is awarded. Yes, this is a real high school diploma -- NOT a GED, NOT a certificate of completion.