C. Electives
In grades 9 through 12, students shall also earn 12 additional credits (beginning with the class of
2017—11 elective credits) in courses elected to suit individual needs, interests, and capabilities
and to develop job entry or postsecondary skills. Course selections shall be approved by
parent(s)/guardian(s) and Counselor. Middle School students who are able to take high school
course work will earn high school credit.
D. Registration Changes and Drops
Course changes after the regular registration process should be kept to a minimum. In those
rare cases where students require a change of registration that change should occur within the
first three days of a new term. Course drops made after the third day of the new term may result
in an “F” for that course. The principal must approve all drops.
E. Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA shall be computed using the combined grades and credit equivalent from Johnson Creek
High School and the postsecondary school.When computing Grade Point Average (GPA), a
grade of A+/A = 4 pts., A = 3.67 pts.,B+ = 3.3 pts., B = 3 pts., B = 2.67 pts., C+ = 2.3 pts.,
C = 2.0 pts., C = 1.67 pts., D+ = 1.3 pts., D = 1.0 pts., D = 0.67 pts., F = 0 pts.
Note: The uses of pluses and minuses will be computed into the GPA.
F. Honor Roll
Honor roll is 3.0 – 3.49 and high honor roll is 3.50 – 4.0. To be eligible for High Honor Roll/Honor
Roll a student must be enrolled for a minimum of two credits at Johnson Creek High School per
semester. These credits can be a combination of classes from Johnson Creek High School and
other approved post secondary schools. Exceptions must be approved by the high school
principal and district administrator, notification must occur prior to the end of each grading
period.
G. Athletic Eligibility Academic Requirements
1) A student must maintain passing grades in all classes. Fourth quarter grades are carried
over to the next school year.
a) Students who attend summer school to remediate a failing grade must have prior
approval from the high school principal. Courses may be remediated for athletic eligibility
purposes and must be in certified and approved educational programs.
2) Eligibility shall be based upon all subjects for which credit is given. Incomplete grades are
recorded as F’s if not completed within two (2) weeks unless serious personal problems prevail.
This is to be determined by the principal.principal must approve all drops.
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