Pursuant to Education Code Section 29066.5(2)(b), a parent, guardian, or education rights holder of a student or, for a student 18 years of age or older, the student who was enrolled in high school and enrolled in a course during the 2020-21 school year may apply to San Joaquin County Office of Education’s (SJCOE) County Operated Schools and Programs (COSP) to have a letter grade earned for that course, as reflected on the student’s transcript, changed to a Pass or No Pass grade.
Notwithstanding any other law, grade changes:
1. Shall not negatively affect a student’s grade point average.
2. Shall not result in the forfeiture of the student’s eligibility to state or institutional student financial aid.
3. The California State University shall accept transcripts with a Pass or No Pass grade instead of a letter grade for any coursework taken during the 2020-21 school year.
4. Private postsecondary educational institutions and the University of California are encouraged to accept transcripts with a Pass or No Pass grade instead of a letter grade for any coursework taken during the 2020-21 school year.
For the 2020–21 through 2023–24 school year, these postsecondary institutions will accept, for admission purposes, a transcript with a Pass or No Pass grade instead of a letter grade for an applicant pursuant to Education Code Section 49066.5(b). Please note that some postsecondary educational institutions, including those in other states, may not accept a Pass or No Pass grade instead of a letter for admission purposes.
To submit a grade change request, please complete the Grade Change Request Form and return it to the Student Services office located at 2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton, CA 95206 or oneenrollment@sjcoe.net.
Grade change requests for the 2020-21 school year has been extended and are due to the Student Services office by May 25, 2022. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
If you have questions, please call (209) 468-4847.