ACADEMIC POLICIES

Course/Schedule Change Policy

Schedule changes are only accepted during the first week of each Semester. Signatures are NOT needed during the accepted schedule change period.

 Schedule changes requested once the term begins must meet one of the following criteria:

1.   inappropriate placement;

2.   failed prerequisite;

3.   medical need; or

4.     scheduling error.

After the first five (5) days of a Semester, any schedule requests must meet the following additional criteria:

1.   requests must be signed by the outgoing teacher/incoming teacher, grade level Administrator, and a parent;

2.   all ELL class changes must be approved by the ELL Coordinator and ELL Administrator; and

3.   all students with exceptional and special needs must have approval from the Special Education Coordinator and Special Education Administrator.

Schedules will NOT be changed for the following reasons:

1.   teacher of the class;

2.   preference of a different hour;

3.   other students in the class.

Credit Recovery Policy

What happens if a student fails a required course?

*** Students should always consult with their counselors when choosing credit recovery options to make sure they are registered for the correct courses.

The following credit makeup programs are available: 

• After School ALC Credit Recovery

Students complete previously failed credits ONLINE through the ALC Credit Recovery Program. Students are required to stay after school for ALC credit makeup two days per week. Students can ONLY take classes they have previously failed. Students needing to makeup credits should meet with their counselor for a credit check and to be registered for After School ALC Credit Recovery.

• Summer School/Winter Break Academy/Spring Break Academy ALC Credit Recovery

Edison High School offers winter, spring, and summer school courses both online and/or with classroom instruction. Students can take ANY previously failed course online, but only a select few are offered with classroom instruction.  Students needing to makeup credits should meet with their counselor for a credit check and to be registered for winter/spring/summer School ALC Credit Recovery.

Late Arrival and Early Release Policy

Late arrival for 1st period or early release for 7th period may be granted for students who have met all of the following criteria:

1. The student is a senior (12th grade);

2. The student is “on track” will all credits toward graduation;

3. The student has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.

4. The student has parent/guardian permission.

Student Aide Positions Policy

Student Aide status may be granted for students who have met all of the following criteria:

1. The student is a senior (12th grade);

2. The student is “on track” will all credits toward graduation;

3. The student has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.

4. The student has parent/guardian permission.

Decisions for student aide status is granted at the discretion of the Thomas Edison administration and can be revoked should the student not maintain continuous progress toward graduation.

The primary purpose of assessment in an IB World School is to support and encourage student learning through the gathering and analysis of information about student performance. Formative assessment, which is continuous, informs teachers about student learning and shapes and directs teaching and learning in the classroom. Summative assessment generally occurs at the end of a teaching unit, and while supporting student learning, is also used to determine achievement levels of individual students. Grading is used to communicate student achievement to students, families, and post-secondary institutions. 

Please click on the following link to learn more about Edison's Assessment Policy pages 8-9