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Wake County High School Credits
(updated: 5/3/2022)

CCS Students who would like to attain high school world language credits will be required by WCPSS to submit scores from one of the following approved, nationally normed assessments:

• HSK Level 3 or above ​(more about HSK and taking test at CCS)
• AAPPL Novice High or higher (scroll down to find out more about AAPPL Assessment) 

Students need to meet all following criteria for credits:

1. Currently enrolled in Wake County Public High School
2. Passed one of the two assessments listed above
   

If you are taking AAPPL assessment, follow the instruction below. If you are taking HSK test, contact your CCS Chinese class teacher.

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AAPPL Assessments
The test includes 4 parts including Interpretive Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpersonal Listening/Speaking, and Presentational Writing. Students can take the 4 parts together or separately. The test can be taken multiple times until all goals are reached.
Please note the following key details in the process as it relates to our students:

• Students are only permitted to test for credit when they are presently at the middle or high school grade level at their base school.
• Score reports must be submitted to the receiving high school or middle school. The school counselor will be the student’s primary point of contact.
• Per State Board of Education policy, grades will be recorded as “CDM” (Credit by Demonstrated Mastery). Grades and credits will not be included in the calculation of GPA nor class rank.

CCS, as an AAPPL registered client, will send the test request to AAPPL for students at CCS or outside of CCS. The test is a computer-based online test that requires proctoring.

For more details about the test, please see: https://www.languagetesting.com/aappl-faqs

Before the test, please run a system check for your computer, headset, and internet so that we can solve any problem in advance for smooth testing. CCS is not responsible for any technical support without system checking before the test. Please use the following link to check the technical requirements for the test:  https://www.languagetesting.com/test-delivery-logistics

To request a test, please follow the steps below:

1. Send an email to registration@carycs.org with the subject "ACTFL test" and indicate the date you prefer to take the test. All the CCS administrated tests are offered on-site on Saturdays based on the school calendar of CCS.
2. A form will be sent by email for any information needed for test registration.
3. Attached the filled registration form and reply to the original email.
4. A follow-up email with a testing ID and password will be sent after the test has been scheduled.
   
5. Run a system check on the testing laptop. Bring the computer and headset on the day of testing to CCS on Saturdays.
6. The results will be received in about 2 weeks after testing.
7. Testing certificate then will be sent to high school counselors for credits.

Please contact registration@carycs.org if any questions or concerns arise. Thanks!