Credit Recovery

• Each high school offers credit recovery with limited capacity at no cost during the school day throughout the school year.

• Some schools offer credit recovery classes outside of school hours for a fee (check with your counselor).

• Jeffco offers credit recovery courses at Jeffco Virtual Academy for any interested students.

• All schools accept credit recovery classes from outside providers such as online courses at Brigham Young University Online or The Keystone School.

  • Please have your school counselor verify that the course is acceptable and will meet your graduation requirements prior to purchasing or enrolling.

These decisions are made at each school on an individual student basis and are dependent on space in courses. Please talk with your student’s counselor to determine whether this is an option for your student for the 2023-24 school year.

One option for Jeffco students who still don’t have enough credits to graduate with credit recovery and summer school is to remain in their neighborhood school to complete their required credits beyond their senior year. 

Your student will need to meet with their counselor to discuss the courses needed and to ensure they are registered for those classes.

Jeffco also has a robust menu of option schools designed to work with students who are looking for a different educational experience or have found themselves off-track toward graduation in any year of high school.

Explore alternative education options

Students in Jeffco can access many options through our choice enrollment process.

Option and alternative schools in Jeffco enroll students at various times of year and you may want to explore those focused on supporting students who have struggled in traditional school environments.

Learn more about the General Education Diploma (GED) test and the requirements in Colorado.

• You must be 17 years old to take the GED test and 16 to qualify for an age waiver

Jeffco has three programs with limited capacity for students interested in pursuing their GED.

Learn more about Jeffco GED programs

Additional support for job skills, GED and career opportunities for youth can be accessed through Jefferson County’s Workforce Center.

View the home-based education page for details on the process in Jeffco for students and families interested in homeschooling.

Call the Student Engagement Office at 303-982-6559.

Schedule a meeting with your student’s counselor, assistant principal or principal.