Grades seven and eight foreign language students will be identified for the advanced or comprehensive construct after consultation with guidance and school personnel. Reading scores, classroom performance, and teacher designation are to be used in placement decisions. Courses meeting for a full year, or its equivalent, generally carry 5 credits toward graduation. Physical Education, Health and some special interest courses such as Music and Peer Mediation, are the exceptions to this general rule. Many students elect to carry six courses in addition to Physical Education.
Level determination is a collaborative decision.
Each student must be in attendance to earn credits in the subject. An extensive program of after school club and sport activities is offered in each school. Students are encouraged to become involved. Please be aware that low enrollment may result in the elimination of a course offering during the registration process. The Amity Board of Education has a policy regarding controversial issues.