PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn credit in each grade in order to make progress toward graduation from high school in four years. Credit for a subject is awarded at the conclusion of a course after the student has satisfactorily completed all the requirements of that subject and has satisfied all instructional obligations with a passing final grade. Therefore, the credit a student earns determines if the student meets the requirements to be promoted each year to the next grade level.

Minimum credits:

5.0 credits (earned in 9^th grade) Promotion to: Grade 10

11.0 credits (earned in 9^th & 10^th grade) Grade 11

17.5 credits (earned in 9^th , 10^th & 11^th grade) Grade 12

Notes:

- Being promoted to the next grade level does not guarantee a student has the necessary number of credits to be on track to graduate. Students should carefully check their credit status with their school counselor when scheduling classes.

- Students who are able to schedule all the necessary classes to meet the requirements for graduation will be considered seniors.

GRADING SYSTEM AND REPORTING

Marking period and current course grades are always available on Skyward. These grades reflect all aspects of academic achievement and are a composite of many factors including: test results, classroom participation, academic effort, homework and study assignments, and any other educationally sound criteria used as a basis for grading. The final grade is the average of four nine-cycle period grades and the final exam, where applicable.

In order to receive a grade of Medical a student must provide a statement from a physician; otherwise a regular grade will be recorded. The statement must include the reason for the medical excuse, the duration and the limitations. The medical grade will be replaced by a regular grade upon satisfactory completion of course requirements. No credit will be awarded for a medical grade.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Any student who is interested in competing in Division I or II athletics at the college level should schedule a conference with his/her school counselor to ensure that course selections are in compliance with NCAA regulations. It is strongly suggested that, if possible, a student schedule this conference upon entering the ninth grade. NCAA qualifying courses can be found at www.eligibilitycenter.org/. Enter the school CEEB code of 394085 for a complete list of currently approved courses. These courses are subject to change at any time by the NCAA. For more information, please refer to the School Counseling Department’s Eligibility Center information page.