The following grading system is used by the Pottsgrove
High School...
| 93-100 |
=
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(A) Excellent |
| 85-92 |
= |
(B) Above Average |
| 77-84 |
= |
(C) Average |
| 70-76 |
= |
(D) Below Average |
| Below 70 |
= |
(F) Failure |
| Grades of individual assignments determine each marking
period's (quarter) grade. In addition, Mid-term and Final exams
are included to calculate a student's Final grade for the course
as follows...
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Quarter 1 |
20% |
| + |
Quarter 2 |
20% |
| + |
Mid-Term Exam |
10% |
| + |
Quarter 3 |
20% |
| + |
Quarter 4 |
20% |
| + |
Final Exam |
10% |
| = |
FINAL GRADE |
100% |
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Graduation Requirements:
- 4 credits in English and social studies
- 3 credits in math and science
- 2 credits in arts & humanities
- 1 credit in health and physical education
- .05 credit in computer technology
- 5.5 credits in other approved courses including approved vocational education courses
- Successful completion of an approved graduation project
Nomination for Homecoming Court:
Cumulative weighted GPA of
>=85 (uses final Y1 grade from
previous year) and no discipline referrals
Honor Roll:
- Distinguished Honor Roll - A student must maintain a 93% or higher in all subject areas and citizenship grades must be an "S" or "O" in all subject areas.
- Honor Roll - A student must attain 85% or higher in all subject areas and citizenship grades must be an "S" or "O" in all subject areas.
National Honor Society Minimum Requirements for Eligibility:
- Candidates must
have a GPA of 93% or higher at the time of application
- Candidates must
have an average of 90% or higher (weighted average) in all major subjects and
required minors meeting at least three times per cycle, each quarter of the
semester preceding induction.
- All scholastic
scores of the candidate must not be below 85% in any subject for one full year
prior to induction.
- All citizenship
grades of the candidate must be an "S" or "O" during the
current and prior year of application.
- Freshmen are not
eligible.
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Since attitude is a significant factor in a
child’s success, each subject is accompanied by a citizenship mark based
on a pupil’s capacity for growth. This mark includes an evaluation of
characteristics that are essential to personal and social development:
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Attitude |
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Spirit of cooperation within the classroom. |
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Effort |
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Be attentive, do what is required, and take
advantage of the educational opportunities present. |
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Dependability |
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Be recognized in the classroom as a responsible
person. |
| Each student will receive a grade on their
progress in meeting the above criteria. |
| O |
Outstanding |
|
U |
Unsatisfactory |
| S |
Satisfactory |
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F |
Cheating/Plagiarism |
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The following guidelines should be used when
determining a citizenship grade:
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(O)utstanding
|
(S)atisfactory |
(U)nsatisfactory |
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The Student.. |
Always...
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Usually... |
Rarely... |
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Attitude |
approaches
school work with enthusiasm
follows rules &
directions of the
teacher
participates
constructively
in class
activities
|
approaches
school work with enthusiasm
follows rules &
directions of the
teacher
participates
constructively
in class
activities
|
approaches
school work with enthusiasm
follows rules &
directions of the
teacher
participates
constructively
in class
activities
|
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Effort |
is attentive &
produces quality work
completes assignments on time
initiates
contact for extra help when needed
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is attentive &
produces quality work
completes assignments on time
initiates
contact for extra help when needed
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is attentive &
produces quality work
completes assignments on time
initiates
contact for extra help when needed
|
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Dependability |
is on time to
class
is prepared for class
makes up work in a timely manner |
is on time to
class
is prepared for class
makes up work in a timely manner
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is on time to
class
is prepared for class
makes up work in a timely manner
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