Twelfth Grade 19.0 GRADES and GRADING GRADING SYSTEM Progress report grades are reported for each student every 3 weeks. At the end of each 9 weeks grading period, grades are numerically reported for each student. At the end of each semester, a student receives credit for a course if the semester average for the course is a 70 or above. In order to receive credit, the student must be in attendance for more than 95% of the time that a course meets. The semester grade is calculated using the following formula: First 9 Weeks (40%) + Second 9 Weeks (40%) + Semester Exam (20%) = Semester Grade GRADE AVERAGING TO RECEIVE CREDIT Grade averaging will be utilized for year- long courses if the grade is at least a 60 for either semester. The other semester must have a grade higher than a 70 that averages with the failing semester grade to achieve a final grade of 70. Courses must be taken during same school year. Courses taken in summer school or credit recovery are not considered for grade averaging. The failed semester is not counted for NCAA. Exception to the rule: math and year one foreign language courses. These courses will only be eligible for grade averaging if the student earns a grade of 60-69 during the first semester and a grade of 71 or higher second semester. Courses must be taken during same school year. Should a student pass the first semester of the math or foreign language I course but fail the second semester, grade averaging is not permitted, and .5 credits will be awarded only for the first semester. Example: Course 1st Semester 2nd Semester Credit Earned English 63 78 1.0 History 78 62 1.0 Algebra 1 78 62 0.5 Spanish 1 65 78 1.0 GRADE POINTS/GRADE POINT AVERAGING FOR CLASS RANKING Class ranking for each student in the graduating class shall be determined by averaging the semester grade points through the 7th semester of high school. Honor graduates, including Valedictorian and Salutatorian, will be named after the final class rank. No distinction is made between four-year and three-year graduates. There will be an exception for early graduates from the class of 2019 due to the change in grade point scale. Students graduating early from the 2019 cohort will be recalculated using the 2014 grade point scale in order to be eligible for Valedictorian/ Salutatorian.
English — 4 credits English 1, 2, 3 Additional English credit* English — 4 credits English 1, 2, 3 Additional English credit* English — 4 credits English 1, 2, 3 Additional English credit* Math — 3 credits Algebra I, Geometry Additional Math credit Math — 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, 2 Additional Math credits* Math — 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Additional Math credit Science — 3 credits Biology Two additional Science credits Science — 4 credits Biology Three additional Science credits Science — 4 credits Biology Three additional Science credits Social Studies — 3 credits World Geography or World History U.S. History, Government, Economics Social Studies — 3 credits World Geography or World History U.S. History, Government, Economics Social Studies — 3 credits World Geography or World History U.S. History, Government, Economics Languages other than English — 2 credits Languages other than English — 2 credits Languages other than English — 2 credits Fine Arts — 1 credit Fine Arts — 1 credit Fine Arts — 1 credit Physical Education — 1 credit Physical Education — 1 credit Physical Education — 1 credit Electives — 5 credits Electives — 7 credits Specific to Endorsement Electives — 7 credits Specific to endorsement Endorsements Please refer to the course plans for specific course requirements necessary to earn each endorsement. Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Services STEM Multidisciplinary Studies Fine Arts Foreign Languages & Cultural Studies Social Sciences Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications English & Communication Finance Information Technology (COM) Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, & Service Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics AFJROTC Education & Training Health Science Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Engineering Advanced Math Advanced Science Student selects courses from each endorsement area and earns credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content sufficient to complete distinguished level under the foundation high school program State Assessments Required for Graduation (EOC) Performance Acknowledgements English I English 2 Algebra I US History Biology Outstanding Performance: Dual Credit coursework, bilingualism/biliteracy, AP Exam, PSAT, ACT- Plan, SAT or ACT *Algebra 2, World History and English 4 are highly recommended for college bound students. It is the student’s responsibility to check prospective college requirements. Algebra 2 is required to be eligible for automatic admissions if in top 10% (or 7% for UT-Austin). Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on their transcript and diploma for outstanding performance in at least one of the following areas:
The Advanced Placement Program in Studio Art enables highly motivated students to do art work in Studio Art while still in high school. AP Studio Art conforms to the national standards required by the College Board. Students who select Studio Art should be aware that AP work involves significantly more commitment and accomplishment than the typical high school course. In the course, a student develops a portfolio of work concentrating on a specific artistic endeavor. A primary goal is to encourage students to become independent thinkers who will contribute inventively and creatively to their culture through the making of art. In May, students enrolled in the course will be required to take the College Board AP Exam. AP 3-Dimensional Design Portfolio 1 Credit GRADES:11-12 Prerequisite: Art 1 & 2, Instructor Approval (Required fee of $25 per semester) Semesters: 2 Periods: 1 The Advanced Placement Program in 3 art enables highly motivated students to do college-level art work in 3-D art while still in high school. AP 3-D Art conforms to the national standards required by the College Board. Students who select AP art should be aware that AP work involves significantly more commitment and accomplishment than the typical high school course. In the course, a student develops a portfolio of work concentrating on a specific artistic endeavor. A primary goal is to encourage students to become independent thinkers who will contribute inventively and creatively to their culture through the making of art. In May, students enrolled in the course will be required to take the College Board AP Examination. Technical Theater 1 1 Credit GRADES: 10-12 Prerequisite: None for 10-12 Director approval for 9th grade Semesters: 2 Periods: 1 Technical Theater 1 topics include basic building, painting techniques, lighting applications, sound perspective, prop production, costume design, and publicity design. The Technical Theater classes provide sets for student productions. The Technical Theater classes are required to attend the main stage productions that are produced by the department. Technical Theater 2, 3, and 4 1-3 Credit GRADES: 10-12 Prerequisite: C or higher in Tech Theater 1, Instructor approval Semesters: 2 Periods: 1 Technical Theater 2, 3, and 4 topics include scene construction, technical paperwork, drafting, and beginning design work in scenery and lighting. Students develop a higher level of technical