GRADING, HONOR ROLL, CLASS RANK, ETC.
Grading
The following symbols will be used to represent grades or circumstances:
A+ = 99-100 B- = 81-82 D = 67-68 X = Excused (used by Physical Ed. Dept.) A = 93-98 C+ = 79-80 D- = 65-66 WP = Withdrew Passing A- = 91-92 C = 73-78 F = 64-below WF = Withdrew Failing B+ = 89-90 C- = 71-72 I = Incomplete B = 83-88 D+ = 69-70 PF = Passing/Failing Grade
Honor Roll
The district honor roll is based on the grade point average a student earns during each marking period Three levels of honors are recognized on the basis of grade point average.
Distinguished Honors - Grade point average of 4.00 or above for the marking period.
High Honors - Grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99 for the marking period.
Honors - Grade point average of 2.80 to 3.49 for the marking period.
In order to be eligible to receive honor roll recognition a student must (1) be enrolled in a minimum of five courses (class periods), (2) receive a grade of B- or better in each course taken, and (3) receive a Pass (P) in any courses taken on a pass/fail basis.
Any incomplete grades will temporarily render a student ineligible for honors until the incomplete is completely is made up.
Class Rank
Rank in class will be figured for all students in the class at the end of each year (9th - 12th grades) and at such times as directed by the Principal. Class Rank will be determined under the supervision of the Principal using the procedure given below. All courses specifically designated as Advanced Placement (A.P.) or Honors (H) will receive weighted grades as follows:
HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT
GPA INFORMATION
A+ = 5.2 B- = 3.8 D+ = 2.4 A = 5.0 C+ = 3.5 D = 2.0 A- = 4.8 C = 3.0 D- = 1.7 B+ = 4.5 C- = 2.7 F = 0.0 B = 4.0
Any subject in which regular grades (A+, A, A-, B+, B. B-, C+, C, C-, etc.) are given will be included with equal weight. The regular numerical value of each grade is as follows:
REGULAR
GPA INFORMATION
A+ = 4.2 B- = 2.8 D+ = 1.4 A = 4.0 C+ = 2.5 D = 1.0 A- = 3.8 C = 2.0 D- = 0.7 B+ = 3.5 C- = 1.7 F = 0.0 B = 3.0
Participation in Co-Curricular Activities
Continued participation in co-curricular activities, including athletics will be dependent upon satisfactory academic performance. Participation for such students who receive one "F' for a marking period will be subject to review by the Principal. Students with two or more "F's" for a marking period shall be placed automatically on a period of lost eligibility. In addition, athletes must accumulate 13.75 credits per semester or 27.5 credits per year.
Withdrew Passing - Withdrew Failing - WP, WF
The withdrawal grades are issued to show that a student has left a course without actually completing the course, and to indicate passing or failing at the time of withdrawal.
1. Withdrew passing (WP) indicates that the student left the course and, at the time, had a passing grade. If a student desires to withdraw from a course at a time when his work is incomplete, the passing/failing determination shall be made based upon the work completed to date by the student.
2. Withdrew failing (WF) indicates that a student left a course and, at that time, had a failing grade.
3. A grace period for dropping a course without having any record of that course appear on the transcript will be provided. For full year courses, a student will be permitted to drop a course for no record up until October 15. For second semester courses, a student will be allowed until March 15.
4. Students who withdraw from a course after October 15 and/or March 15 will have the fact entered on the permanent record cards as "WP' or "WF'.
a. Students who withdraw after April 15 from a full year course will have the grade recorded on the permanent record cards as an "F'.
b. Students who withdraw from semester courses after December 15 for the first semester and May 15 for the second semester will have the grade recorded as an "F'.
NOTE: Students dropping a course before its completion lose
eligibility for summer school makeup.
"WP" or "WF" will not count toward rank in
class
National Honor Society
All students considered for membership into the National Honor Society must, by National Charter rules, qualify in the area of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Students will become eligible for the National Honor Society membership only in the spring of the junior year. All students automatically qualify academically who have accumulated at least a 3.5 average in their junior year. In order for seniors to be considered, a 3.5 academic average must be maintained.
Juniors with a 3.5 average become eligible for consideration in the spring semester of their junior year. Seniors who qualify become eligible for consideration in the fall semester of their senior year. Therefore, all junior and senior students with a 3.5 academic average have the opportunity of being inducted into membership two separate times during their junior and senior years.
After the necessary scholarship requirement is met, the students must then additionally qualify by demonstrating the attributes of character, leadership and service. The specifics of what constitutes these attributes may be obtained in the Principal's Office. This determination is made by a faculty selection committee, consisting of a member of the administration and a minimum of 5 teachers, after the necessary data on each candidate has been compiled.
Midterm and Final Examinations/Projects
Midterm and final examinations (or projects, where appropriate) will be administered in all courses. The grades on each shall count for ten ( 10) percent of a student's final grade in each course.
Senior students who have obtained a cumulative numerical grade average of ninety three (93) for the four marking periods and midterm examination/project of a course will be exempted from taking the final examination/project in that course.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive a state-endorsed Board of Education diploma, a student shall demonstrate minimum levels of proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics on the High School Proficiency Test; successfully complete the course and credit requirements adopted by the Board, including those mandated by the State of New Jersey; and fulfill the attendance requirements established by the Board.
Beginning with the class of 1997, 130 credits will be required for graduation. These credits include 4 years of language arts, 3 each of history and mathematics, 2 of science, 2 of fine, performing and/or practical arts, 4 of health and physical education, plus other electives. Effective with the class of 1999, students will be required to complete at least 1 course designated by the district as teaching computer proficiencies.
Pupils with limited English proficiency shall be provided with educational opportunities required by law and must fulfill regular state and district graduation requirements. Provision may also be made for advanced credit/standing, independent study, and early graduation.
Graduation Proficiencies
Students will receive a written statement of the proficiencies they will be expected to master in order to pass each course they take. Under certain conditions, credit may be granted for passing a designated year-end examination without the formal course.
State-Wide Competency Tests
Students must achieve a competency level on the High School Proficiency Test (H.S.P.T.), given in the 11th grade in Reading, Writing and Mathematics as a requirement for graduation. A remedial program is required for students who do not pass one or all of the tests.