Easton Area High School requires all students to earn 24.50 units between grades 9 and 12 to be awarded a diploma. Course credits must be earned as follows:
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Students are encouraged to select their elective credits from courses that fit into their desired career pathway. Those students who plan to attend a four-year college should take a minimum of two years of a foreign language; however, many colleges like to see three or more years of foreign language study.
Students are promoted to the next grade level by earning a specified number of credits:
● 5.50 credits (to be a sophomore)
● 11.50 credits (to be a junior)
● 17.50 credits (to be a senior)
There are no exceptions to this policy. If a student fails a required course, they are encouraged to attend summer school in order to ensure graduation with their class, or they will be required to repeat the course the following year.
Pennsylvania Act 158 - Graduation Pathways
Act 158 requires that students meet the statewide graduation requirement through one of the following five pathways:
Class Rank
Class rank is determined by computing a general average derived from grades at the end of each marking period. It is cumulative beginning with the first quarter of 9th grade and ending with the final grades in grade 12. Advanced Placement courses are weighted 9% of all grades 60 through 100; Honors courses are weighted 6% of all grades 60 through 100. Class rank is calculated each marking period and at the end of the year. All courses are included in rank and GPA calculation except for Physical Education, Junto, and Rechauffe.
Advisory Period
The Advisory periods are 39-minute periods built into the school day and are part of all students' schedules in grades 9-11. The Advisory period will be held opposite of the students lunch period. This time will focus on goal setting, career awareness (Xello), graduation pathways, and post-secondary planning.