Exam Integrity

The official assessment instrument (exam) provided with each unit of every PASS course, is designed to measure student mastery of the curriculum content. The exam is provided in a paper version and also through software, both PC and Internet based. It is an official document and cannot be used for any other purpose than to assess the student. Any misuse of this policy might be subject to disciplinary action.

Each course in the PASS curriculum is divided into five (5) units of study.  At the end of each unit, a test is provided to assess mastery of the curriculum content.  When a student is ready to take the test,  the process must be supervised by a certified teacher or designee. It is the responsibility of the certificated teacher or counselor of record to implement  each of the components of the PASS Program. 

It is imperative that the exam is never given out to students unsupervised and, therefore,  it must be safely guarded by the responsible individual. This instrument is an official document which generates the credit and the final grade that will be posted in the student’s permanent record.

In the event that a test is given to a student for purposes other than the final assessment, the integrity and credibility of the PASS Program would be violated.  It is the position of the PASS Program that such an action would constitute negligence on the part of any individual engaged in such an endeavor.  If such an activity is discovered, it is appropriate for the local school district to take immediate action to rectify the situation and to deal with any such offender in accordance with District Policy.