Academics
Grades:
Gladstone High School has a standard grading procedure, as well as
additional notations that may indicate work in progress or incomplete work. The purpose of
a grade is to indicate the extent of mastery of subject matter by the student. In general,
students are assigned grades based on test results, homework, projects, and personal
management skills. Each teacher may place a different emphasis on these areas in
determining a grade and will so inform the students at the beginning of the course. If a
student is not sure how his/her grade will be determined, he/she should ask the teacher.
The school uses the following grading system:
| A |
4.0 |
Excellent |
| A- |
3.7 |
|
| B+ |
3.3 |
|
| B |
3.0 |
Good |
| B- |
2.7 |
|
| C+ |
2.3 |
|
| C |
2.0 |
Average |
| C- |
1.7 |
|
| D+ |
1.3 |
|
| D |
1.0 |
Minimal |
| D- |
0.7 |
|
| E |
0.0 |
|
E=Failure S=Satisfactory
I=Incomplete U=Unsatisfactory
Honor Roll:
To qualify for the honor roll, all grades must be "C" or better
and and citizenship must not be a "5".
4.0-3.7 -------------High Honors
3.69-2.8-------------Honors
Academic Letters/Pins:
A student will receive an award for being on the "high honors"
honor roll for three consecutive semesters, on the "honors" honor roll for five
consecutive semester, and/or for being on the honor roll for any six semesters.
Transfer students are eligible after completing two semesters at
Gladstone.
First Award--------------------6" Block Chenille Letter
2nd Award---------------------Academic Pin
3rd Award---------------------Academic Pin
Failures:
Failing to attain a passing grade at the close of the school year means
that the student must make up this credit if he/she wishes to graduate with his/her class.
If the subject failed is a required class, it must be repeated.
Student Grade Point Average (G.P.A.):
The G.P.A. is based on semester grades. A students class rank will be
determined tentatively for those juniors needing this information for college applications
and scholarship purposes. Class rank for the top ten students, for graduation exercises,
will be based on the semester grades at the end of the Senior year and computed using a 75/25% ration of G.P.A./SAT scores.
Student Grade Appeals:
Any student who wishes to appeal a report card grade must do so under the
following guidelines:
1. The instructor of the course in which the grade is to be appealed must
be contacted within two (2) weeks of the end of the semester. If the matter cannot be
resolved at that level, the student may then appeal to the Principal. After a thorough and
complete analysis of the situation, a decision will be rendered. The Principal will
assemble a committee of two faculty, the Assistant Principal, and the Director of Student
Services. The student will have the right to address the committee.
2. No grade appeals will be permitted outside of these time parameters. An
appeal to the Principal must take place within five (5) work days following the decision
rendered by the appropriate faculty member.
Graduation Ceremony Requirements:
1. Four (4) credits of English.
2. Four (4) credits of Math, including Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra. At least one math class must be taken during the student’s senior year.
3. Three (3) credits of Science, including CPLE and CPBiology or Biology and Chemistry or Physics.
4. Three (3) credits of Social Studies, World History, American History, and Government/Economics are required.
5. Two (2) years of Foreign Language.
6. One credit of Physical Education /Health.
7. One credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.
8. Graduates are required to earn 22 total credits (16 required + 6 electives).
9. Must have a scorable Michigan Merit Exam.
Scholarship:
Final determination of scholarship recipients will be based on eight
(8) semesters of high school attendance and academic work in the core
curriculum of the high school along with SAT scores.
Dual Enrollment:
Any student may enroll in a post-secondary program
providing he/she meets the requirements established by law, by the district, and by the
post-secondary institution. Interested students should contact the Principal to obtain the necessary information.
National Honor Society (NHS):
National Honor Society membership is based on scholarship, leadership,
service, and character. Juniors and seniors with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 and above are
invited to apply for membership. Election criteria area available from the NHS advisor.
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Revised:
10 Nov 2009 14:41:17 -0500
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