Credit By
Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is the process by which Buncombe County Schools
will, based on a body-of-evidence, award a student credit in a particular
course without the student being required to complete the classroom
instruction. “Mastery” is defined as a student’s command of course material at
a level that demonstrates a deep understanding of the content standards and
application of knowledge.
Buncombe County Middle and High
School students will have the opportunity to earn credit for high school
courses. It is designed to provide an opportunity for an individual student who
has an exceptional mastery of course content prior to even taking the course
and who wishes to earn credit and move on into something more meaningful or
challenging.