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Waiver Policy for Honors/AP Courses
If a student has not met the prerequisites for placement in the requested Honors/AP course parents, on behalf of their students, may appeal to the School Placement Committee. If the appeal is denied by the School Placement Committee, the parent may request a waiver from the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Categorical Programs. Appeal/waiver packets are available in the counseling office.
The following are parameters for class placement for incoming 9th graders related to Honor Class placement:
A student with an A, B+, B, or B- in both semesters of an 8th grade Honors class may automatically enroll in a 9th grade Honors class for that subject.
A student with a grade of C or below in one or both semesters of an 8th grade Honors class or 8th grade non Honors class, may submit a waiver request for site
review. Teacher input will be obtained when the waiver is reviewed.
A student in a non-Honors class, who has an A, may enter a 9th grade Honors class with 8th grade teacher recommendation.
A student with a B+ or below in a non-Honors 8th grade class, who wants to take an Honors 9th grade class, may submit a waiver request for site review. Teacher input will be obtained when the waiver is reviewed.
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
CSF Chapter membership is earned each semester during high school in grades 10, 11, and 12 by securing three A’s and one B or better in five subjects, not counting physical education, with at least two courses coming from the University of California A-G approved list of studies to meet its entrance requirements.
A Gold Seal bearer is a CSF member who has earned membership during four (4) of the last six semesters of high school, one of which must be during the senior year. Membership is not automatic or compulsory. Application must be made to the CSF advisor for each semester. The CSF motto is “Scholarship for Service.” The CSF Club is an active organization. Additional requirements, including community service may be required. Contact the high school CSF advisor for further information.
Maximum Credits
Most students earn 30 units per semester. A junior or senior student may, with prior administrative approval, from the counselor, assistant principal, or principal; earn up to 35 units in a semester at Calabasas High School and up to 40 units at Agoura High School. The additional