5 **8th Grade Algebra 1 including a qualifying score on the EOC does not replace one of the 4 required credits needed for high school graduation.** Science credits must include: Biology (Life Science), Chemistry or Physics, and another laboratory science credit. Social Studies credits must include: U.S. History, Economics/Personal Finance, U.S. Government, World History, or World Geography. (Successful completion of 3 Credits of JROTC substitutes for U.S. Government credit.) Fine Arts and World Language requirements may be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a University and be replaced with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.
Students completing a Career Technical Focus must complete a minimum of three units in the same program area.
Outstanding Achievement The students in each graduation class with a 4.0 GPA and above are distinguished and ranked. All rankings will be determined at the end of the grading period of the second term. This will serve as a final grade for ranking purposes. Testing/Grading For each course, every grading period will count equally. If a course has an EOC exam, that exam will count 15% of the course grade, and if a course does not have an EOC exam, the course final exam will count as 15% of the course grade. Upon completion of the course, the transcript will be amended to reflect the first attempt of the course, but the grade will be changed from an “F” to “NC” (no credit). Only the passing score will be used in calculating GPA and class rank. Similarly, students who earn a “D” in a course may retake that course to earn a higher grade with permission from the principal. With the exception of credit recovery software, it is the discretion of the principal to determine the method and schedule of the course to be taken by the student to replace the “D.” When spaces are limited in these courses, a student who received an “F” will take precedence over a student who has earned a “D” when deciding placement. Score conversions for End-of-Course Tests are based on guidelines developed by the Tennessee Department of Education. Credit Recovery Credit recovery is a strategy that permits students who have failed a course/s to recover course credits. Each of the credits offered in credit recovery will use a state-aligned curriculum focused on filling student learning gaps and preparing students for the next high school course. Subjects offered in the credit recovery will vary depending on student needs. At this time, there is no cost to parents for credit recovery in Sullivan County. The final grade recorded for any course successfully completed through Credit Recovery shall not exceed a score of 60. Students shall be admitted to or otherwise enrolled in credit recovery unless:
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