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Grading/Progress Reports
Differential Weighting Information
Courses are weighted according to a student's ability and needs.
Three types of courses are offered. Health, Driver's Education, Physical Education,
Introduction to Art and Guidance are courses designed to enrich the core curriculum
or fulfill a state requirement. Grades in these courses do not calculate into the
student's Grade Point Average (GPA) and they do not calculate into honor roll.
Weight 2
These courses present a reasonable challenge. The average student with effort
and preparation can achieve success in them.
Weight 3
These courses are for students who choose to undertake an in-depth study of a
subject. Students must meet requirements specified by each department and must
be willing to invest more than the usual time in class preparation.
Weight 4
These courses are taught at a college level and require a serious commitment
on the part of the student. They follow the AP curriculum and/or Saint Peter's
College Special Courses curriculum. Students taking these classes may expect to
prepare at least two hours of homework for each hour of class work.
Grading
Grades are based on tests, quizzes, projects, homework and class participation.
Grades below 70 are failing grades. The semester grade is comprised of 80% of the
marking period grade and 20% of the exam grade. The final grade is the average of the
two semester grades and it determines if the student passes a course and receives
credit. Seniors may be exempt from an exam if they carry a 93 or above in each grade
column of their report card. Report cards are issued at the midpoint and end of the term.
Honors
Honors are awarded based on the semester grade.
Distinguished Honors: Scores of 93 or above in three subjects merit distinguished
honors. All of these courses must be at least Weight II and one of them must be
Weight III. The mark in the remaining course may not be below 90
Honors: Scores of 90 or above in three subjects merit honors. The mark in the
remaining course may not be below 85. All of these courses must be at least Weight II.
Courses graded pass/fail are not considered when determining honors. Students who have been suspended may not earn honors for the semester.
Progress Reports and Failures
Progress reports are issued on Edline twice a term at the midpoint of each semester
as a means of communicating student progress. Students who are not working
to their potential or who are in danger of failing for the marking period should
avail themselves of faculty and NHS tutoring sessions. A student is considered
borderline and in danger of failing if she has a grade of 75 or below in a course.
A student who acquires one or two failures in final grades must make up the
course(s). She will be asked to sign a form verifying that she received the
failures(s) and that she is aware of the makeup requirement. Any student who
fails the makeup course will not be permitted to return to HFA for the succeeding
academic year.
A senior who fails any subject must make up the failure(s) before a diploma
will be granted. A student may be asked to transfer from HFA is she has acquired
three failures in the final grades of major subjects.
Academic probation applies to student with failures who are involved in
activities: one failure results in a two week review period; two failures result in
suspension from activities or athletics for a two week period; three failures result
in suspension from activities and athletics until the next report card. The purpose
of the probation period is to foster increased study, completed assignments, and
successful testing.
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