Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment program enables high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college-level courses and receive both secondary and postsecondary credit for that coursework. A student must have a GPA of 83% and be a student in good standing. Students can enroll in a maximum of two dual enrollment courses per semester through the Dual Enrollment Program. Dual enrollment classes cannot interfere with high school classes without prior administrative approval. Courses taken through Dual Enrollment cannot be counted as core subject requirements. Transportation and tuition is not the responsibility of the Easton Area School District. Courses taken over the summer cannot be counted for credit or used for student advancement in course requirements.

Independent Study

Independent studies run outside of the regular schedule, are not guaranteed and cannot be taken for core graduation requirements. Students are eligible to complete one elective class per year as an independent study. If a student is interested in taking an elective class as an independent study, they must first meet with their school counselor to discuss the option. It is the student’s responsibility to find a teacher willing to provide independent study. From there, the student will need to receive written permission from the teacher as to how they will work together to complete the class. Students must submit the plan in writing for Principal approval. Once approved, the student will submit a plan to the counselor. Teachers are not required to run independent studies with students. If a teacher grants an independent study and the administration approves, the class will be listed on the student’s transcript, receive credit, and be counted in class rank and GPA.

Taking a Course on a Pass/Fail Basis (Seniors Only)

Seniors only may opt to take a course on a pass/fail basis. Only non-graduation credits may be taken on a pass/fail basis. Students are permitted to take only one course as a Pass/Fail course per semester. The decision to take a course on a pass/fail basis must be made before the end of the first marking period for a semester course, and before the end of first semester for a full year course. No numerical grade will appear on the student’s report card. Students will receive a grade of P (PASS) or F (FAIL). A grade of 60 or above will warrant a P; a grade of 59 or below will result in the awarding of an F; grades received will not be included in Honor Roll or in class rank computations. Credit will be awarded at the end of the class. Students are expected to do all work that is required of individuals taking the class for a numerical grade.

TO TAKE A CLASS PASS/FAIL:

• Students should have his/her eligibility checked by their counselor.

• If eligible, students obtain a Pass/Fail permission form from their counselor.

• Students must return a signed permission form to their counselor from the grade level principal.