Grade Promotion
Grades 9-12
· A student must pass their required and elective courses to obtain the credits necessary for graduation.
· Students’ promotion to the next grade will be dependent on the number of credits they have earned, as follows:
o Promotion to 10th grade requires at least 5 credits.
o Promotion to 11th grade requires at least 12 credits.
o Promotion to 12th grade requires at least 17 credits.
· Special Education Promotion or graduation of any student in a special program will be based on his/her accomplishment of goals stated in the IEP in conjunction with other regular program requirements.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Diploma Requirements
Students who began 9th grade in 2013-2014 or after and will graduate in 2017 or after are shown on the following page. Parents and/or students who have questions are encouraged to contact the school’s Guidance Department for assistance. Seniors who are working toward but do not meet the requirements for the Advanced or Standard Diploma will NOT participate in graduation ceremonies.
Additional Grade Weighting
Advanced, Dual Enrollment, and AP courses all carry additional grade weights that affect a student’s cumulative grade point average. Grade weights are listed below:
Advanced Placement (AP) +1.0 quality point - Students must take the AP exam to receive this weighting.
+.2 quality point for receiving a qualifying score on an AP exam.
Advanced +0.2 quality point
Dual Enrollment +1.0 quality point
Graduation Requirements by Cohort