Выражение встречается в следующем контексте: (текст о специализированных программах для средней школы)

The Law & Finance Program includes economic literacy and the legal system. It is specifically designed to allow students to explore a wide variety of topics and participate in problem-based learning activities that extend their understanding of legal issues, finance, and business technology in the 21st century. Students will have the opportunity to take the Juvenile Justice high school exam for ½ high school credit. The program prepares students for success in high school magnet offerings in finance, law, and related career and technical programs.

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The Visual Arts programs emphasize creative and critical thinking abilities of students through problem solving as they explore the many facets of the world of art. In addition to the development of skills in the areas of draw¬ing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics, some schools incorporate computer graphics and photography to expand students’ design capabilities. Students are encouraged and assisted in the development of portfolios that they may use to audition for high school magnet art programs. In Grade 8, students may earn high school credit and fulfill a required course for Maryland State Graduation by successfully passing the Fine Arts exam and a portfolio review.

Заранее спасибо.

Это мне тоже интересно поскольку у нас нет такого понятия, по-видимому.

Зачет - это или сдал, или не сдал, третьего не дано. (There's no middle ground here. It is a matter of all or nothing!)