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 post-secondary 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 & 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
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.
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