Report Cards

Report cards are distributed approximately one week after each nine week grading period. Work completed during each grading period (combined) within a semester counts as 75% of the course average, with the final exam counting 25%. Progress reports are also distributed half way into each nine-week grading period.

Grading System

The basic grading system for academic subjects in grades 6 -12 is expressed with the following numerical values: A= 93-100, B= 85-92, C= 75-84, D= 70-74, F= Below 70.
Plus and minus evaluations are not to be added to letter grades. Grades are not to be
changed once recorded on a report card. If an erroneous grade has been recorded, correction must be made on a new card. Grades given at the end of each nine (9) week period are determined from tests, homework, and daily work, which may be oral and written assignments. In computing the grade the teacher weighs the value of grades given for various assignments and tests within the applicable period. This procedure enables the teacher to allow for individual student differences in the grading process. Any assignments and tests required of a student are considered in the computation of his or her grade.

Term grades are determined by an average of grades for each of the 9-weeks. In grades 6 -12 a final exam is administered at the end of each term for each course taken. This final exam is averaged with the two 9-weeks grades and will count as 25% of the final term grade.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

A student’s grade point average is determined by a four-point scale: A= 4 quality points; B= 3; C= 2; D= l; F = 0.

A grade point average is determined by dividing the number of quality points earned by the number of credits attempted. If a course is repeated, it shows twice on the student’s transcript, but only the higher grade is used in earning credit and for calculating the GPA. Removing a lower grade is done only if the course repeated has the same course name and number.

Course Load

A student enrolled at Teen Learning Center must take four (4) creditearning courses per term, unless otherwise approved by principal.

Changing Courses

Student class schedules are made based on credits needed, therefore, the student is expected to adapt to them. In the rare situation that a course is changed, the work missed is subject to make-up.

Transfer Credit

Teen Learning Center accepts credits earned at any regionally accredited or state approved high school. Credit earned in a non-approved school, home school, or other program is awarded only after an exit exam is administered for each subject challenged.

Graduation

All state and local requirements must be met before a student is allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. To meet the requirements for graduation, a student must have attained an approved attendance, conduct and subject matter record which covers a planned program of education. This record shall be kept on file in the high school. The program of studies shall include content in the areas within State Board of Education Regulations and shall be flexible enough to facilitate progress from one stage of development to another, thus providing for more effective student adjustment. The pattern of courses which shall be required of all students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) shall be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Education and the Cleveland Board of Education.

Make-Up Work

Missed assignments may be made up for excused or unexcused absences. Participation points awarded that are missed due to any absences however cannot be made up for credit. All make up work must be completed by the last required day of attendance for each grading period. It is the students responsibility to request make up work from teacher.

Homework for Absentees

Parents or guardians of students who are absent may call the Office and request homework assignments. The Office tries to have these assignments ready by the end of the day for the parent or guardian to pick up.