Tag: High School
In 9th grade, is there a class for honors Spanish – or is Spanish 2A considered an honors class?
A. We do not have honors-level classes in World Languages. Spanish 2A is the next appropriate progression for students who have scored an 80 or better on the Checkpoint A exam. Spanish 2 is for students who would benefit from a slower-paced curriculum.
How does early dismissal work for seniors at East?
A. If students have met all of their academic, behavioral and attendance requirements, they might be eligible for early release.
Does shen submit weighted or unweighted GPA’s to colleges?
A. Unweighted.
By how much are honors classes, DDE, and AP classes weighted in HS?
A. Honors classes are weighted 1.03 while AP and college classes earn a weighting of 1.06. Both are weighted for class rank only.
Are students allowed to use limited profanities such as “d*mn” in the classroom, or if not, at least outside? This is an unfair rule to STRICTLY enforce as the a few high school and even middle school teachers use language outside (and it often becomes a habit that enters the classroom, as well) the classroom.
A. Students and staff should refrain from profanity at all times while on school grounds. Staff should address students when they use inappropriate language.
Is there Saturday detention is so how long is it?
A. There currently is no Saturday detention.
Why are there separate high schools for 9th graders and 10-12th graders?
A. Because there isn’t enough room in East for the ninth-grade class.
When calculating one’s GPA for the year, are one-semester (half year) classes weighted the same as two-semester (full year) classes?
A. Semester courses count half of full semester courses. Same as A or B day only courses, they count half as well.
