Academic Information
REQUIRED CLASSES
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| English 9 | English 10 | English 11 | English 12 |
| Social Studies 9 | Social Studies 10 | Social Studies 11 | Social Studies 12 |
| Math 9 | Math 10 | Phy. Ed 11 | (Senior Project) |
| Science 9 | Biology 10 | ||
| Phy.Ed 9 | Phy.Ed. 10 | ||
| Keystone |
Requirements for Graduation
All students must accumulate 22 credits in grades 9-12 in addition to one-half credit of Health in grades 7-12. All students must register for a minimum of 5.5 credits each year, and all students may take up to 7 credits per year. One credit of English is required each year in grades 9-12; one credit of Social Studies/History is required each year, two credits of Math are required including one credit of algebra, two years of Science (9th grade Science and 10th grade Biology); and one-half credit of Physical Education each year in grades 9, 10, and 11. Also one-half credit of Keystone is required for the graduating class of 2006 and beyond. All seniors must complete a Senior Project in order to graduate. A student may take up to seven credits per school year (there are seven class hours). A student must take a minimum of five and one-half credits. We recommend a student, in most cases, take a minimum of six credits.
Grade point average
Grade point average is an average of grade points divided by credits for each semester. Following is an example of how grade point average is calculated. Per Semester the grade points are: A=2; B=1.5; C=1; D=.5; F=0
| Class | Credit for Class | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | Grade Point |
| English 9 | 1 | A | B | 2 + 1.5 = 3.5 |
| Algebra 1a | 1 | B | C | 1.5 + 1 = 2.5 |
| Physical Sciences 9 | 1 | C | B | 1 + 1.5 = 2.5 |
| Intro to Gov't | 1/2 | A | 2 = 2 | |
| World History | 1/2 | B | 1.5 = 1.5 | |
| Business Compter Appl. | 1/2 | B | 1.5 = 1.5 | |
| Physical Ed. | 1/2 | A | 2 = 2 | |
| Introduction to Art | 1/2 | A | 2 = 2 | |
| Family Foods | 1/2 | C | 1 = 1 | |
| Total: | 18.5 | |||
| 18.5 grade points divided by total credits 6 equals a 3.08 GPA. | ||||
Class Rank
Class rank is different from grade point average. Class rank points are determined by adding the point value for each grade earned throughout high school. In non-honor courses the value per semester grades is the same as above: A = 2 pts., B = 1.5 pts., C = 1 pt., D = .5 pt., F = 0. For Honor classes (H) add one half point to the grade value per semester: A=2.5; B=2; C=1.5; etc.
Example:
Class Credit for Class I Semester II Semester Class Rank Points
American Literature 1 A B 2 + 1.5 = 3.5
Advanced Algebra 1 B C 1.5 + 1 = 2.5
A.P. U.S. History 11 (H) 1 C B 1.5 + 2 = 3.5
Chemistry 1 A C 2 + 1 = 3
Advanced Biology (H) 1 B B 2 + 2 = 4
Physical Education 1/2 A 2 = 2
Introduction to Art 1/2 A 2 = 2
20.5
The students class rank is calculated on grade points accumulated. The number one student in the class would have the most total grade points.
Tentative class rank will be available at the end of the junior year. Final class rank for seniors will be determined after the completion of the senior year.
SCHEDULE PLAN SHEET FOR GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE
Students and parents find it helpful in the program process to build one year upon another. If you have questions or need assistance, please see your counselor, or parents may wish to call their student’s counselor at 394-8725:
- Mrs. Michelle Baddin, Freshman Counselor, ext 118
- Mr. D. Scott Bruce, Sophomore Counselor, ext
- Mr. Eugene Powers, Junior Counselor, ext
- Mrs. Kelly Bergum, Senior Counselor, ext
Requirements for College Entrance
Most Technical Colleges require a high school diploma and a solid background in Math, Writing Skills, and Communication. Four year colleges require a high school diploma which , in most cases, should include Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, two years of the same World Language, and a third year of Science which should be a Lab Science (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Biology).
It is important to check with the college(s) of your choice regarding their specific entrance requirements as requirements vary from school-to-school. If you have questions about specific entrance requirement, see your counselor.
PROGRAM PLAN SHEET FOR GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| 1. | 1. | 1. | 1. |
| 2. | 2. | 2. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. | 3. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. | 4. | 4. |
| 5. | 5. | 5. | 5. |
| 6. | 6. | 6. | 6. |
| 7. | 7. | 7. | 7. |
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CREDIT CHECK SHEET
High School Graduation Requirements: Each line represents one-half credit. As each course is completed, fill in semester grade received.
| Grade Nine | Grade Ten | Grade Eleven | Grade Twelve |
| English __ __ | English __ __ | English __ __ | English __ __ |
| History __ __ | History __ __ | History __ __ | Social Studies __ __ |
| Math __ __ | Math __ __ | P.E. __ __ | (Senior Project) __ |
| Science __ __ | Biology __ __ | ||
| P.E. __ __ | P.E. __ __ | ||
| Keystone __ __ | |||
| Health __ |
(One-half credit of Seventh Grade Health or High School Health)
(One credit of Algebra must be completed in high school)
| Total: 22 credits needed for graduation. | |
| Credits: Grade 9 _____ | Summer School _____ |
| Grade 10 _____ | Summer School _____ |
| Grade 11 _____ | Summer School _____ |
| Grade 12 _____ | Summer School _____ |
| Total: _________ |
USUAL HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS NEEDED TO MEET ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO FOUR YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES:
| English | 4 years |
| History/Social Studies | 3 years |
| Math (Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra) | 3 years |
| Science (9th Gr. Science, Biology, Lab Science) | 3 years |
| World Language (Same Language) | 2 years |
SENIOR HIGH PROGRAM CHANGE POLICY
Students are expected to follow the program they have chosen. A schedule change will be considered if one of the following conditions exist: (1) student did not receive a class he/she signed up for;
(2) a class is needed for graduation.
All other schedule changes will only be considered after a “Drop/Add Form” has been completed by a student and his/her parent/guardian. However, in most instances, schedules will not be changed unless it involves at least one of the above criteria. (Drop/Add Forms are available in the Guidance Office, Room 104.)
All program changes must be completed before or within the first two weeks of the start of school in the fall and/or within the first two weeks of the second semester. Dropping classes after this time frame will mean dropping with an “F” unless the teacher of the class feels the student does not have the ability to meet class expectations.
A word about program changes It is critical parents and students work with the counselor to formulate the best program possible in the spring. Program changes after the school term begins are disruptive to the student’s educational process.
Some program changes are necessary and need immediate change. Counselors, administrators, and secretaries are more than happy to expeditiously make the change. Please review your class schedules the week before the first semester begins and again just prior to the beginning of the second semester. If a program change needs to take place at those times, contact your counselor. 10