Course Numbering System
Introduction
The following information is from Georgia DOE, specifically from the FY2016 Student Class Data Element Detail documentation.
Course Numbering System
All course numbers submitted must conform to State Board of Education Rule 160-4-2-.03, and 160-4-2-.20: List of State-Funded KK-8 Subjects and 9-12 Courses.
The following information is adapted from Board Rule 160-4-2-.03 and Board Rule 160-4-2-.20:
Course Numbering System Legend
The numbering system consists of 9 numerical digits plus a decimal. The location of the decimal is after the first 2 numerical digits, with 7 numerical digits to the right of the decimal.
2 1 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
X X . X X X X X X X
The 2 numerical digits to the LEFT of the decimal designate the main subject area field.
EXAMPLES: 23.XXXXXXX = ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
27.XXXXXXX = MATHEMATICS
The first numerical digit to the RIGHT of the decimal identifies the type of instruction. The following is a list of the codes for the first numerical digit to the right of the decimal.
XX.0 0 = REGULAR
XX.1 1 = REMEDIAL
XX.2 2 = GIFTED
XX.3 3 = DISTANCE LEARNING
XX.4 4 = ONE-HOUR LAB
XX.5 5 = TWO-HOUR LAB
XX.7 7 = WORK BASED LEARNING
XX.8 8 = SPECIAL EDUCATION (students whose IEP has placed them in a general education course but in a special education setting and are being taught by a certified special education teacher. Students in these classes are earning Carnegie unit credit).
XX.9 9 = SPECIAL EDUCATION with support (Students whose IEP has placed them in a general education course in a general education setting but with a specified amount and model of special education support listed on the IEP. Students are taught by a certified general education teacher but receive the identified IEP support by the appropriately certified special education personnel. Students in these classes are earning Carnegie unit credit).
The second numerical digit to the RIGHT of the decimal identifies the minor subject area.
EXAMPLE: 60.07XXXXX = ROMANCE LANGUAGES, HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH
The third and fourth numerical digits to the RIGHT of the decimal identify the specific course or subject.
EXAMPLES: 60.0710XXX = ROMANCE LANGUAGES, HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH, SPANISH I
60.0711XXX = ROMANCE LANGUAGES, HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH, SPANISH VII
The fifth numerical digit to the RIGHT of the decimal is reserved for State use and to identify transferred course credit. When used to identify transferred credit, use the legend below.
23.06100XX = RESERVED FOR STATE USE
23.06101XX = RESERVED FOR STATE USE
23.06102XX = DESIGNATES A LOCALLY- FUNDED COURSE
23.06103XX = CREDIT IN LIEU OF ENROLLMENT
23.06104XX = JOINT ENROLLMENT POSTSECONDARY OPTION CREDIT
23.06105XX = JOINT ENROLLMENT PRIVATE INSTITUTION CREDIT
23.06106XX = OUT-OF-STATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CREDIT (ACCREDITED AND NONACCREDITED)
23.06107XX = PRIVATE (IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE) SCHOOL CREDIT (ACCREDITED AND NONACCREDITED)
23.06108XX = OUT OF U.S.A. CREDIT
23.06109XX = HOME SCHOOL CREDIT
EXAMPLE: 26.07304XX = LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGY, HUMAN ANATOMY/ PHYSIOLOGY, POST SECONDARY
OPTION (PSO) COURSE
The sixth and seventh numerical digits to the RIGHT of the decimal are reserved for local system use.