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Credit recovery · Grades 6–12
Credit recovery lets students retake or make up coursework that was failed or never completed. Self-paced online courses, teacher guidance and regular progress checks, available year-round, after school and during the summer.
What is credit recovery?
Credit recovery is a process that allows students to retake or make up missed coursework to recover credits that were previously failed or not completed. Instead of repeating a whole year, you complete only the courses you still need.
Courses are online and self-paced, so they fit around a regular school day, a job or family responsibilities. Teachers and mentors provide guidance and support whenever it is needed.
Grades 6–8
Recover credits in core subjects and enter high school ready.
Grades 9–12
Recover the credits required to meet graduation requirements, without delaying your diploma.
How it works
The program is built around your transcript and your schedule, with regular check-ins so no one falls behind twice.
Step 1
The registrar reviews your transcripts to determine exactly which credits you need to recover.
Step 2
With teacher guidance, you select the online courses that cover the missing credits and set a realistic pace.
Step 3
Progress is monitored regularly to make sure you meet the credit and attendance requirements on time.
Step 4
Tutoring, mentoring and counseling are available throughout, until the final assessment is passed.
Benefits
Recover lost credits without repeating a full year.
Self-paced online courses, after school, on weekends or during the summer.
Teachers, tutors, mentors and counselors who know your plan of study.
Build real understanding in the courses that were difficult the first time.
Cost and enrollment
Apply online in about 10 minutes and pay the $50 application fee through our secure online checkout. Tuition is billed once your plan of study is approved, with three payment plans to choose from.
Questions
Can I recover credits while staying enrolled at my current school?
Ask admissions. Many students take credit recovery courses with Dreamlight alongside their regular school; your current school decides whether it accepts the recovered credit, so check with its counselor first.
How long does it take to recover a credit?
Courses are self-paced. Most students complete one course in a few weeks when they study consistently; your advisor sets a realistic timeline at the initial assessment.
Which subjects are available?
Core subjects first: English, mathematics, science and social studies, plus the other courses of the Dreamlight curriculum for grades 6 to 12.
Is credit recovery available in the summer?
Yes. Credit recovery is offered year-round, including after-school and summer options, so students can catch up before the next school year starts.
