Definition of Terms

One-half of a high school credit is typically awarded for each course that meets five days a week for one semester. There are a few exceptions, so please review the credit information carefully within each course description.

A course that a student must take and pass in order to graduate.

Courses that are not specifically required but may be used toward fulfilling graduation requirements in some cases. 

Specific coursework, grade-level status, and/or other requirements that must be fulfilled in order to enroll in a course.

A complete record of courses taken, marks earned, total number of credits attempted and earned, GPA, class rank, EOC/SAT/ACT/AP test results, and attendance records for a particular student. 

Calculation based on final grades, attempted credits and honors points; GPAs are cumulative with the exception of those calculated for quarterly honor roll and eligibility. 

Additional points added to the GPA for successful completion of designated honors courses. 

A (90-100%)  B (80-89.99%)  C (70-79.99%)  D (60-69.99%)  F (0-59.99%) 

Class status is determined by the total number of credits the student has earned:  

0 – 4.75 credits: 9th grade (Freshman)  |  10 – 14.75 credits: 11th grade (Junior)

5 – 9.75 credits: 10th grade (Sophomore)   |  15 or more credits: 12th grade (Senior) 

Class status is set at the beginning of the school year, and class promotions occur only one time per year.  Students who do not earn the minimum number of credits for the next successive class status will be retained.