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the administration, providing all other eligibility requirements are met.
Attending College for One Semester
I. College grades are not averaged with the Plum course grades.
II. In cases where a passing grade is recorded for a Plum course, semester portion, and a
failing grade for the college course the student will have the option of either taking a competency-based test to determine if full credit will be given for the mandated high school course, or the student may complete the course at a certified institution upon approval of
the principal. Awarding of the high school diploma and participating in the commencement ceremony requires that the school receive a transcript of the student’s coursework, and that the courses were completed with a passing grade.
THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC HONORS.
Class Change/Drop
Course drops and class changes are not permitted during the current school year. In scheduling for classes for the 2021-2022 school year, students may not drop or change classes after the last day of 2020-2021 school year. In scheduling for the 2022-2023 school year, the class change/drop deadline is the last day of school during the 2021-2022 school year . Students with IEPs may make schedule changes through the IEP process. Schedule changes will also be considered for medical reasons or if graduation is in jeopardy.
Schedule Adjustments
Class periods and teachers are randomly assigned. Consideration will be given to teacher request changes on the following basis:
I. Student failed the teacher’s class the previous year for an academic course.
II. Students are related to the teacher.
III. Teacher is an immediate neighbor of the student, or a close personal friend of the family.
NOTE: Even though the student’s request for a teacher change is valid under the three stipulated reasons, it may be impossible to handle the request because of the student’s particular schedule arrangements or conflicts related to the master schedule.
Class Rank
Official class rank is not calculated or reported on transcripts. Percentage and numeric rank estimates are available through the guidance department at the request of post-secondary institutions and scholarship organizations.
College Fair
In September, during open house, the guidance office will host a College Fair in the cafeteria. This fair is open to all students and parents. The National College Fair, usually held in Pittsburgh at the Convention Center during the second semester, is also available to our students. This event will be considered an excused absence for those students who choose to attend, but no transportation will be provided by the school district.
Commencement
The tentative date of the ceremony will be finalized and announced in mid April. This date is subject to change if days are added to the district calendar. NOTE: A rain date may be in effect in the event the ceremony cannot be conducted on the scheduled date. If it becomes necessary to conduct an indoor ceremony, graduates will receive tickets.
In October, seniors will receive cards for recording their names as they wish to have them appear on their diplomas. The cards must be signed by a parent, and when completed, should be returned to the main office no later than November 12th. In March, seniors place orders for their caps and gowns. Students absent on that day may pick up order forms in the office. A late charge of ten dollars is assessed for late orders as specified on the order forms. The ordering of senior commencement announcements, name
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